fatcrider5fbc
Responses from fatcrider5fbc
| Best Speaker Match for JC-1's : VMPS or Von S.? I've heard both. Quite frankly, I can't stand the the VMPS stuff (have heard the 626R, RM40, RM/X). Wasn't a big fan of VS either, but the VR4jr was very impressive with an ARC amp | |
| Best $4000-$5000 loudspeaker For new, I like the Focus Audio FS788 and Amphion Xenon. | |
| Wadia 302 CD Player- Into power amp directly ? Everytime I've heard a comparison between a Wadia (or any other cd player w/volume control) direct to amp vs. preamp, I have strongly preferred using the preamp. | |
| Focus Audio 688's the Focus website lists dealers in New Hampshire, New Jersey, and Florida. Websites for the first two arewww.fidelisav.comwww.sonicspirits.comTony007 above must be the one in Florida (they don't list his website) | |
| Dodson MkII D....Can't be THAT good....right ? I heard the Dodson 217 at CES in the Hovland room and thought it sounded great (not sure if it was the mkII or what). Recently heard the 218 at a NJ dealer, and it really smoked! In direct comparison to a Resolution Audio Opus, there was no compar... | |
| Electrocompaniet ECD-1 vs Dodson DAC's The ECD-1 sounds unnatural to me, particularly in the highs. And I think it gets congested and loses soundstage depth on complex music. Have only heard the Dodson DA-217 at CES in the Hovland room and it was fantastic. |