elberoth2
Responses from elberoth2
| Avalon Symbol with ceramic tweeter Haven't heard the original Symbol, but the new ceramic tweeter in the new Symbols sounds really excellent. | |
| EMM Labs new XSD1 single box player It has the new, uber-expensive esoteric transport, which may explain the price increase:http://www.avcat.jp/avnews/ | |
| Accuphase DP700 versus dCS Puccini cd/sacd player I have had the DP700 on loan for 2 weeks before getting the ARC CD-7 - the latter was overall a more acomplished performer. After a year and a half I sold the CD-7 and bought a Puccini, which, again, was a major improvement. So, although I did not... | |
| SS integrated amp to drive Wilson audio sophia/WP7 I would give a try to the new Pass integrated. | |
| Cary MB CAD 500 amp There is sth in the 500MB that makes it sound trully great on electrostatic speakers - I have loved mine with AudioStatic panels. The guy from 10audio who reviewed them, also used panel speakers. | |
| Musical Fidelity V-DAC vs. Spitfire/Supplier Duo I think that it is V-DAC that uses a better DAC chip and has lowered jitter figures ... I wouldn't be surprised if it beat the MF A324. | |
| Hovland news Never owned any Hovland gear, but was always a big fan of their industrial design. | |
| Step Transformer for BAT VK150 m can it work IMO isolation transformer is a wrong route. It is fine for stuff that doesn't need a lot of current - DACs, CDPs or the TT you mentioned. Then you can easily get sth with multiple VA rating of your unit. For a pair of BAT monos, you would need a 4... | |
| Step Transformer for BAT VK150 m can it work No need to send the amps back to BAT. Get the transformers instead. My guess is that the transformers should be $300 each (plus shipping/tax). | |
| How do MIT and Transparent cables differ? Transparent used to manufacture MIT cables. At some point in early 90s, they decided to launch their own line of cables. | |
| Does Wilson Sophia Sound good at low volumes? I think it is has more to do with the quality of the amp than the speaker itself. I have the Sophias, previously, I have had Eidolons Vision, and they both sounded good with the correct amp. IMO amps that sound good at low volumes are those that e... | |
| Proceed CDD - repair or not? So what was the ending to this story ? Are they able to repair Madrigal gear ? | |
| Warmer CD sound sought - MCD 301 or 500 or REF CD7 Their players have never been analytical. | |
| SOTA Tube DAC's AN DAC 5 Special and Signature | |
| Synergy between AR Ref 3 and Pass X amps I have tried my Ref 3 with Pass X-250, 350 and 350.5 - no problems at all (other than mentioned by Gundam91). |