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| I'd like to learn about volume controls http://www.placetteaudio.com/QandA.htm | |
| Help me with preamp choice. Many people run the other way when you mention a passive. I have heard other passives with the typical shortcomings often associated, so I can understand why.I do not perceive a loss of dynamics with the Placette Passive and it sounds more transpa... | |
| Need help choosing new CD player I recently purchased a Granite 657 and think it's great. While it is 20-bit processing, instead of 24-bit, I think you would find it to be very musical and an excellent value. The adjustable level control on the analog tube output stage going to t... | |
| Amp upgrade recommendations Swampwalker, Since you already have a pair of DNA-.5 it would make some sense to have them converted to mono if they will provide adequate power for your speakers. The pair would be easier to handle than a single DNA-2. I did not like the DNA-1 dl... | |
| Amp upgrade recommendations Stehno, If I sent a DNA-2 LAE to SMc Audio for any revision, whether it's a C, B, or A, I would expect a significantly improved amp in return. I do not think they would offer the revision if they were sending back an amp that was equal to what the... | |
| quattro fil xlr or cardas golden cross Audience Au24 are working out well for me, but I have only tried them w/RCA. The Zu Varial was not a success, even after over 300 hours. The Au24 takes much less time to settle in with better performance right out of the gate. | |
| 2nd amp or one bigger amp? Have you looked at the Innersound amps? The good thing about the Innersound, besides the good performance from what I have heard, is the trial period and warranty. I'm partial to the McCormack DNA-2 in any configuration and they can be upgraded by... | |
| What tubes in the Granite 657 cd player? While we wait for a Granite 657 owner to stroll in....how many have tubes in their cdp and what have you found that sounds good in them? | |
| Classe 300 or Innersound Esl amp. for Maggie 3.5s? I should expand a bit on my first response. The maggie dealer where I purchased mine is a Classe dealer and I thought they sounded good together. If my choices were limited to the two you are considering it would be the Innersound. Not only is the... | |
| Classe 300 or Innersound Esl amp. for Maggie 3.5s? While I respect both of your choices, I put my money on the McCormack DNA-2 for my 3.6's. No regrets. | |
| Best CD tracks used to compare equipment? Track 8 from Little Feat's "Chinese Work Songs", song title "Tattoo Heart". Janis Ian's "Breaking Silence" Analogue Productions gold disc. Mark Knopfler's "Sailing to Philadelphia" and "The Ragpicker's Dream". Bela Fleck and the Flecktones "Left o... | |
| good/best CD player with variable out I agree with John about the Placette Passive linestage. It replaced the Line 3 SE in my system. The SFCD-1 cd player was excellent with the passive, but I recently changed to a Granite 657 with the level control which allows the tube analog output... | |
| Class A amplifier choice, need suggestions The McCormack DNA-2 Revision A may still be a class A/B after the upgrade, but it's very powerful and musical. Mine does run a bit hotter since the Revision and the bias may have been tweaked. My speakers are 88db efficient also and you'd be impre... | |
| Interconnect help for a NEUTRAL system The Audience AU-24 RCA are very neutral sounding in my system and a good value. Donald at W Enterprises is a dealer and they have a 30 day trial. | |
| AZ Satori - Jumper cables or "Gun" biwired? I had two pairs of Satori on my MG3.6R, one pair was high pass and the other low pass. Now I have a single pair with the jumpers and think the sound is more cohesive and accurate. There is not a huge difference in the price considering the cost of... |