fmtien

Responses from fmtien

Concerto pre-amp vs. the Synergy IIi
Cytocyle,i am also interested in getting more details on how to make this work (connections, charging, etc.). thx 
Marina Del Rey
there's already an audio society in So Cal if you're interested...www.laocaudiosociety.com 
VR-4jr or Gallo Nucleus Reference 3
had both in my system...if money is not an issue the choice is easy IMO. 4jrs all the way. 
Esoteric DV-50: Any cdp's Significantly better?
Daltonlanny,you're absolutely correct! at this level of performance, it's not often that any player will blow another away.To the folks who made this comparison possible,Thanks so much for your efforts! 
Esoteric DV-50: Any cdp's Significantly better?
Arnold_h,the esoteric dv-50 is excellent but there's certainly better still. and many audio enthusiasts just aren't satisfied unless they get what they think is the very best. 
How good is Benchmark DAC1 comparing to......
"No one is claiming that the Benchmark DAC1 is the world's greatest reference dac in absolute terms...the DAC1 provides, at its relatively modest price, superb performance on an approximate par with much more expensive dacs, e.g., in the $5-$10,00... 
How good is Benchmark DAC1 comparing to......
i had the Benchmark DAC-1 in my system and it is an excellent DAC for the money. it has great highs, but it is thin in the midrange and bass regions when compared to all the DACs i've had an opportunity to hear in my system. those include the MW l... 
Poor man's reference DAC
adding to what Perose and Tomryan have said...the MW level 2 P-3/A is a good DAC but leaves much to be desired...to take it to a much higher level, the Empirical Audio P-3/A DAC modded by Steve Nugent is needed. the EA modded DAC greatly improves ... 
Speakers for Classical and Rock in large space.
billw@rhythm.com,ambrosia in bel-air carries Revel...i have some onix speakers...contact me if u're interested in hearing them... 
Sapphire Audio speakers anyone?
heard the real ACI Sapphires...good speaker, but the sound was nothing that really engaged me...attack was rolled off as was the uppermost octave. this roll off resulted in a sound that lacked detail, airiness and transparency... 
What's up with Onix Rockets? Just heard about them
yes, ear piercing is something new...warm, lush, and smooth i've often heard but those words are not exactly similar to ear piercing...750s are also known for their tight bass...it's possible the lack of bass Br ninja heard was due to lack of brea... 
Aurum Cantus ....anyone heard them?
Gmood1,i can certainly understand your friend dumping his N805s...i've never been a fan of the N805 or any b&w i've heard for that matter...too bright and thin sounding...that nautilus tweeter is fatiguing to listen to for long periods.. 
Aurum Cantus ....anyone heard them?
doodleboytoy,based on the AC L2Ds i heard, i would describe them as recessed, but smooth. certainly not bright. 
Aurum Cantus ....anyone heard them?
i heard the AC L2Ds at my place...in stock form, they are underwhelming in sound but look fantastic...i believe an owner in colorado got a pair of L2SEs which had an improved crossover and an upgraded woofer yet was still not all that impressed wi... 
Suggestions for a monitor speaker
the best monitor i've heard is the Onix Reference 1...very detailed without any harshness...amazingly wide soundstage...imaging is incredible...phenomenal bass from a monitor (down to 42Hz) finish is one of the best i've seen...only $1,500...check...