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| SACD drive sources If you have an Oppo SACD player, send a note to Oppo service desk and obtain 1-2 replacement LASER sleds. These probably cost $60 or so. I'm planning to do the same. | |
| Could-care-less Manufacturers and Authorized Dealers Bash @hemoncdo - Had same experience with the last of Sony CRT TVs. This was the 30" version of Sony’s Wide-screen WEGA CRTs (150 pounds of glass!). Two weeks after warranty expired, the tuner card gave out. Fortunately, I had an extended warranty and ... | |
| Could-care-less Manufacturers and Authorized Dealers Bash I had a broken cartridge lead and asked manufacturer for a tone-arm rewire. They said "can't help you, Bub". I will never be their customer again. | |
| Which bookshelf speakers to choose: Focal Sopra 1 or B&W 805D3 or KEF Ref 1? I used the dealer locator on the KEFdirect website and found nine KEF dealers in the Denver area. Have you tried calling anyone? I wouldn't rely on some help-desk guy. | |
| Harbeth SHL 5 amplification I heard Harbeth P7se (2? 3?) at a T.H.E. show in 'Vegas around 2007. They were driven by Plinius SA 103 and were stunning. | |
| What are the top 3 dream speakers you wanna buy next regardless of price? Wilson AlexandriaKharma ExquisiteDunlavy SC-IVa with crossovers tuned to +- 1 dbMost important: 50 X 100 foot listening room with 20 foot ceiling. | |
| Is OPPO worth the inflated price? Oppo will provide support for five years (or so I've heard). I own a 205 and don't have any complaints. Is it the best sounding unit on the planet? Probably not but, to me, it's good enough. | |
| Which bookshelf speakers to choose: Focal Sopra 1 or B&W 805D3 or KEF Ref 1? KEF has an on-line store. Don't know the return policy but they might be worth a try.https://www.kefdirect.com/ | |
| Which bookshelf speakers to choose: Focal Sopra 1 or B&W 805D3 or KEF Ref 1? I own B&W 804D3s which have one of the top five tweeters I’ve heard. Probably cant go wrong with the 805s. If these will be on your desk, or very close, I'd use the KEFs with their Uni-Q driver. | |
| File Under Misc. Audio Musings--Do any famous/infamous people qualify as audiophiles? Hugh Hefner had some fabulous built-ins. | |
| Who makes great active preamps ? Tube or solid state or hybrid. Balanced Audio Technology (sound great and have a very useful user-interface), Prima Luna, Audio Research, Convergent Audio Technology, VAC, etc. BTW, Pass has gotten great reviews for their statement preamps. | |
| Taking D.I.Y. Speakers to the Next Level Evolution...https://www.facebook.com/watch/?v=1262783930487231 | |
| Need power conditioner advice. In reference to Furman/Tice/PS Audio/Richard Gray. The last time I talked to the Cable Company, they explained that the 5% is put into your "account" and is applied to your next purchase. Things may have changed. I'd call and ask. | |
| Need power conditioner advice. In reference to Furman/Tice/PS Audio/Richard Gray. Here is another option. This video is really impressive.https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=peDcpldHYvc | |
| Chicago stereo shop recommendations This post is from 2006: Many shops have moved but are still in the "near north" area. I'll designate those that I know have moved with *moved*.04-10-06: DwellerThe tour:*moved* - Now on Belmont I believe.Goto Clark street and Diversy.Start at Satu... |