dsremer

Responses from dsremer

Lessloss Reference review?
There is a nice review in Nomono a Danish publication 4 different power cords were reviewed Lessloss reference came off very well,although the cord that seemed to please the most was the new Ansuz entry cord 
A quick thumbs up to Neng Kue at ZENTARA Cables
As A friend and dealer of Zentara Cables, I also find Neng's approach to customer service second to none. His cables outperform products that retail for much more.DennisPrimeOne Media 
Hybrid Balanced Tube Preamp?
take a look at the AVM PA 5.2. this is a modular design balanced preamp with 2 12ax7 in the output stage.AV SHOWROOMS has a very nice review of this preAs a disclaimed I am a dealer for AVM AUDIO DennisPrimeOne Media 
Upgrade from Apple TV??
Consider a Cambridge Audio Stream Magic 6This music streamer will improve your overall sound and with its built in dac you can run it directly balanced out/single ended to your MacDennisP.S. I am a Cambridge Audio Dealer 
Does anyone really need to spend 10k on power
We are all in this hobby because of (1) a love of fine music or (2) a love of fine equipment, or both!!!Cost is relative, The more we experiment with new and different equipment the more our perception changes as to value verses cost. I have exper... 
Ohm Walsh Micro Talls: who's actually heard 'em?
after having the 600/channel dual mono d-sonic amp now for appox 11 mo. here are a few thing that I have learned.Power cords do make a difference get a good H/C oneThey can draw a current, remove them from PS AUDIO regenerators which will limit to... 
Marantz na7004 or Sonos
As a former sonos dealer and current Cambridge Audio I would suggest a Stream Magic 6 with a Bt 100... dual Wolfson dacs, 24/384 up-sampling, 24/192 usb, balanced and single out20,000 internet radio stations, Sirius plus much much morecan operate ... 
What should I upgrade first amp or preamp?
the other option is a new DAC to run your oppo to your pre.You may also be able to add a couple of power cords and stay in budget. 
suggest an under $2000 amp to match 4ohm speakers
Hi PaandersI am a home based dealer near you (Farmington hills) I have a couple of options that you could demo in your home if you are interested...DennisPrimeOne media248-553-4573 
Considering 4 12AX7 Tube Types
As far as new production goes I agree with gold lion tubes Have you tried any Sylvania 5751 in replacement of 12ax7As a AVM AUDIO dealer I have tried many 12ax7 in my AVM PA 5.2 pre-amp and have switched to 5751Good LuckDennis 
New tubes or new preamp?
A set of good old stock tubes will change the presentation of your LS-15. I have tubed rolled a few LS-15 and LS-25 WITH VERY NICE RESULTS but if it is a major improvement you seek you should consider moving up to a better preamp of which there ar... 
New Preamp Suggestions
Take a look at the AVM AUDIO line of pre's they are modular so you can order as you like or add as you go along...They offer both solid state and tube output in the same linestage. Their performance far outpaces their cost...If you are near Farmin... 
7.1 SETUP
In Regards to your H.T. setup I will recommend looking at OHM SPEAKERS I have used a number of different speaker systems for my H.T.,none of them have been as room filling as the mix of Ohm speakers that I now enjoy. The company has been in busine... 
AVM AUDIO
I just became a dealer for AVM AUDIO and brought in their tube pre PA5.2 and their mono blocks MA3.2 I HAVE NOT HEARD ANY OF THEIR CD PLAYERS but... based on the outstanding quality of their pre-amps and amps then I would put them on my short list... 
Ohm Walsh Micro Talls: who's actually heard 'em?
Ohm is currently offering a deal on driver upgrades to their 4000 series. I currently have both walsh 4's and 300mk11 any thoughts on the 4000 driver as a replacement for either of these speakersDennis