foey

Responses from foey

The new re-mix of Sgt. Pepper's
The Blu Ray mix is fantastic . The BEST & ONLY to hear it. Now Ozzy can buy it. 
What order?
I noticed  judging by the virtual systems that quite a few  people spend a lot money on accoustic panels in serious high end systems yet they have one solidarity arm chair?? I say fill  ones room with decent sofa or extra chairs & book shelves... 
thinking of switching from conrad johnson......
I dont understand why the Conrad Johnson would be "long in the tooth" ? Good 20 years ago is good now nothing radical in sound quality improvements has changed expect isolation tables & cables.If you can home dem some gear. 
MQA according to new Stereophile "loudness button" and "tweaking EQ in presence region"
I heard MQA at the recent Bristol hifi show. I liked it but it didnt wipe the floor with vinyl and only a little better than cd. Therefore I could only recommend it if you are starting new or only a very small physical format collection. 
Specific Pre-Amp advice
To buy blind is a mistake.  Simple as that.If it transpires that a decent dealer is far why not incorporate a mini holiday & buy yr pre amp then. 
ARC Ref 5se inferior to LS28?
There is nothing wrong with Audio Research updating their products but more fool people if they feel obliged to sell & upgrade just because the company bring out a new model. 
Class D = Trash?
Did you listen to the amps before purchase?  
Too Much Power?
Go for it. Having lots of power means you can hear yr stereo clean at low volumes & you will be surprised how recordings you once did not rate sound much much better.  
Have you ever tried a pair of speakers and said this Is the last thing I will ever need.
Yes.  My B&W 703 that I bought 14 years ago Sure there are better and more expensive speakers but they play full range , cover all sound qualities & genres and look nice. I intend  it to be my last speaker. 
Best Record You Have Ever heard
The 2lp reissue Mono & Stereo  of the first David Bowie album 1967.Sound quality is excellent . Stand out track Come and buy my Toys. Btw I couldn't care less if the transfer is analog or digital it sounds good to my ears and thats my criteria. 
What ever happened to Krell ?
I dont like the current styling. For a premium product it should look much bettet. 
Vincent SV-500 Hybrid Integrated Amp
I own Vincent sp991 monoblocks that I bought 2nd hand off a friend . Superb sound. 
I have now listened to my restored, recapped and serviced NAD 3020 and..........
My first serious amp & in many ways it got right what many amps get wrong. Its musical. 
DAC for CD transport
I boight recently Audiolab m dac plus.  Very pleased with it. 
Which dac ?
I bought an Audiolab m dac plus recently & delighted with results.  I compared it to a Teac Dac & I liked the Teac  looks & price more but ultimate sound quality the Audiolab shone through.