fatparrot
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| What's the most anolog sounding CDP I still love the Accuphase DP 75V upsampling unit. Very liquid sounding, great reliability, flexibility, and build quality! | |
| copper, silver, uranium 238? Smart choice for Uranium 238; it is non-fissionable. Stay away from U-235, that's the fissionable isotope...unless, of course, you REALLY want to hear the cannons on the 1812 Overture, but this would be a one time only listening experience! | |
| what happened to cd player build quality ? Aida_w, most of the Japanese gear sold here in the U.S. is mid-fi, at best, or mass marketed crap in major chain stores. However, there is some very impressive high-end Jap. gear that does make it into the states...Accuphase and WAVAC are names th... | |
| Oversampling vs upsampling Thanks for a great explanation, Andy2! Now does the number of DAC chips used in the upsampling/anolog conversion have anything to do with sonic improvement. I know that Accuphase uses more I/C's in their higher pried models? | |
| The day the Earth stood still? I'm pursuing a theory. Most of us are familiar with GPS (Global Positioning System), which works by the triangulation of time delays of multiple signal transmissions to determine one's location. These signals are satellite based. There is an older... | |
| Latin Jazz -- Your Top 5 Poncho Sanchez, "Latin Spirits" | |
| Will Magnetic Tape Eventually Go Full Circle Don't forget that we audiophiles, or just those who CAN appreciate improved sonic reproduction are a tiny niche market that may only represent <1% of the total electronics entertainment business. We own, or can appreciate the equivalent of Ferr... | |
| What's supporting your speakers? Janet's Nipple Rings! Seriously, heavy weight monitors with integral stands (Peak InCognitos, 92 pounds per side!) each one sitting on 4 Aurios 1.0's, which sit on a carbon fiber board, on carpet. Furniture shims between carpet and C.F. board, to ... | |
| Scratchy/Noisy volume knob on Audio Refinement Amp Possible oxidation on the volume control. A simple fix (sometimes!) is to turn off your unit, let it sit for a few minutes, and then fully rotate the volume knob back and forth for 3-5 minutes. | |
| Help this budding Classical audiophile Unfortunately, if you want to truly enjoy classical music, you will need either a high-rez digital format (DVD, DVD-A, or SACD) or a decent turntable and vinyl. Top tier Redbook CD's players (I'm using a Accuphase DP-75V) can be quite lush and "an... | |
| Panny vs. NEC plasma deathmatch Wait a few years for large LCD panels at lowered prices. From my understanding, commercial (non-military) plasma screens are inferior in several parameters when compared with LCD screens. | |
| 12au7 tube question? What are you currently using for 12AU7's? My favorites in descending order are:1) Telefunken2) Amperex Bugle Boys3) Mullard (please note that the CV4003's in the white boxes and sometimes called 'mil-spec' ARE NOT NOS, but modern crap manufactured... | |
| What's the best way to clean vacuum tube pins? Sorry to disagree! I would NEVER use steel wool!!! A few fine shavings or strands left on the pins or base, and you could be in for a MAJOR fireworks show!!! A dremel tool on miniature tube pins requires the touch of a micro-surgeon, then all trac... | |
| Enlighten me please Stay away from ANY CD's on the "One Way Records" label! Absolute CRAP! They are usually re-releases of older rock material. | |
| spl levels Are you talking specs at the standard 1 meter, or from the actual listening position? |