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| Input/Output line level transformers for digital glare Gents;thanks for for all the info on the options I still notice all the outboard Dac's, good ones, I think still have output transformers vs other methodsi also see the transformer guys; lyndall & Jensen advertise the output transformers as s... | |
| Preamps-Tube Jmc: I should correct my spellingBrackert Labs Rhumba is the preampit has solid state rectification as does CJ , I think. The CJ et3 & et5 were forward and detailed in highs, et5 was much better highs ( tie to Teflon caps?)ive listened to a C... | |
| Thiel Owners Jfant;I went to Chicago to listen to Pass Labs, a while ago,and also listened to a PrimaLuna Integrated with SonusFaber OlympicsThe PrimaLuna was very, very smooth and velvety with nasty rock albums that I brought along as reference. If integrated... | |
| Thiel Owners Jfant;when are are you going to post pictures of the new CS2.4 system?jeff | |
| Mellow speakers Dedalus Speakersand Possiblly are Bryston which are borderline KEF coaxial a are a little forwardi heard Sonua Faber Olympic with primaluna and was very nice | |
| RHB Designs Rhumba 1.1 preamp Spencer;Thanks for the response.Being a somewhat newbe to all the top notch components.Can you help me, and offer a comparison to a ARC preamp sound or the CJ ET3 I just listened to.i was hoping with the tubes( or tube rolling) to get a warm, lus... | |
| Conrad Johnson--Best used Model Hifi;I've listened to the Treo CT with ARCThe tweeter is much smoother, and not as sharp.( metal dome like)I never liked the Treo, but CT is almost a different speaker In my mind.I knew going In that the et3 with treo would not be right for me.But... | |
| Conrad Johnson--Best used Model Gents;I just listened to a CJ ET3, finallyI found the soundstaging, resolution and tone to be very good. The high end was pretty forward.I expected more of the " warm side" and still had issues with the 2k-6k hz area on the 80"s type of musicI als... | |
| Help choose best amp/preamp combo? Lucky:You are not so lucky looking for the warm, lush and full sound.I am working on that issue currently & it's a whole big learning curveMy thoughts are to start with cheaper options first1st) try electrical outlet upgrade and/or power cabl... | |
| Conrad Johnson--Best used Model Oh No:A Shareholder!!!!! YOUR THE WORST! LolDarn dyed in wool, Cheesehead Cz:Thanks for repsonse.1st question: Why the switch at preamp?2nd question: Is the CJ sound that much different than Pass? What are the house sound differences?3rd ques... | |
| Conrad Johnson--Best used Model RbH;You are the real Frozen Tundra! If in GreenBay & my guess is Depere?Everytime I drive past Lambeau I get the " Dry Heaves"Im a Bears fan, due to kid dancing the " Super Bowl shuffle" at 1The turned into a Cubby, tooI'm from Menomonee Fall... | |
| Conrad Johnson--Best used Model I have a hard time Finding a place to listen to CJ near Chicago hopefully you can compare " sound profile" of CJ preamp to ARC which is easy to find and listenI find ARC new pres tube units; detailed, fast but somewhat edgy | |
| Start over--HiFi rig ---clean slate Jfant;I like your comments I like CJI like PassI like CS2.7I like subsi just did the Pass Lab xa30.5holy crap! what a difference from class d amps?next is a CJ pre& A CS2.7 or Treo CThave you upgraded you system ?take picsjeff | |
| Recommendation for Improvement over McCormack DNA-225 Dwolek;Dwilek; what at does that stand for?where you at?anyway, I second the power upgrades & forgot to mention itVH Audio has some good stuff and good pricesI thought the outlet & power cable stuff was all " hooey" to......( engineer by t... | |
| Recommendation for Improvement over McCormack DNA-225 Dwolek;Your fighting the same thing I've been working on; Harshness in highsI've done a bunch that helped: incrementallyHere is some of my travails!A couple questions:1) what sources are you listening to? Cd's? Or Ripped ones? I've found a... |