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| Bryston BCD-1 to upgrade or not? I'd E-mail James Tanner on that one.You can reach him onthe audiocircles website under bryston.i have a BCD-1,running from her analog outs into my Arcam AV-8and she's superb.I do remember reading something about the B100-SSt and the BCD-1 dacs,hop... | |
| Effective AC power conditioners for digital?? I use a Arcam prepro(for now)+7B-sstsand a BCD-1(cdp),all plugged into a Torus.The Torus is SUPER quiet,Huge sound stage and bottom end.I also have cdr,turntable,dvdp hooked up.No noise whatsoever.I am running a sub panel(10guage awg).I use to use... | |
| best phono preamps? You might want to check out the Allnic-1200 orthey have 2 more higher end models.the 1200 goes for i believe 1800.00(tubes). | |
| Power conditioner You might want to check TORUS(bryston website).They have models from 2.5a to 100a.they are pricey,but well worth the investment.Nice to use dedicated lines,but if your amps like 50,100aon musical peaks,the wall can never give that to you.You could... | |
| I,m totally lost.....how do I connect all this???? If i couldn't hook it all up,I'd ask a friend who has done his up(invite him over for some BEER to help you out).or pursuade one of the audio people where you purchased the gear and offer him some cash or.I know I would come over and help but I am... | |
| Non-current limiting power conditioners True enough,if you use 15a,20a outlet(That's all you'll get)pre,cdp,dacs don't need much power.Power amps seem to like alot more at times.I'm using Torus and their transformers are huge.If my memory is correct it can give you up to 400a(short term... | |
| Power conditioner with Ayre amps I'm sure other people will have opinions why amps should beplugged directly into the wall as alot of conditioners willrestrict power to the amps.Bryston also said the same thingwith their amps.Then the Torus came out which does not restrict and al... | |
| Electrical supply home wiring project I had my electrician friend run me a line from my main panel,I believe is 6 or 7 gauge,the two breakers in the main are 40a.he installed a sub panel in the living room(8-15a breakers)which gave me 8 receptacles(16 power inputs).My audio techs reco... | |
| Phono Preamp Suggestions? I'm using the Allnic-1200 and I really like her alot.There is one for sale on Audiogon. | |
| whats the best addition u have bought for system My major upgrades were Torus power isolation component andBryston BCD-1.The Torus makes a HUGE difference and they have different models to hopefully suit your budget. | |
| DAC improvement I also had the Benchmark dac-1 in my system.Then I auditioned the Bryston BCD-1 and sold the Dac-1.The BCD-1 has excellent bottom end,air ect.She's alot closer to the analog sound which I like alot.I am using the analog outs of the BCD-1 into my A... | |
| Which inexpensive cd recorder to go for? HHB-830 or HHB-835 as they are discontinued,should be able to find one quite cheap.I've had my 830 for 4-5 yrs.and no problems. | |
| CD recorder? I have a HHB-CDR-830 and I like it alot(no XLR inputs)I have had her for approx 5yrs.and she's never failed.We'll built, great recordings(LPs,cds ect.)HHB also has newer models.I picked mine up at Long&Mcquade ltd.(musical instrument) store.We... | |
| good DAC , recommend plz and your reason? You might want to look at Bryston's new BDA-1Haven't listened to her yet $1995.00Lots of inputs also,separate power transformers for digital and analog,Worth a look | |
| bullet proof amp BRYSTON,BUILT LIKE A TANK(20YR WARRANTY)Can purchase a good used one on Audiogon and still havethe remaining warranty. |