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| Am I deaf? Hi BuckFamily; I bet you're going to hear a big improvement with the SF Line 1, but don't expect an overly warm, romantic, tubey sound. The SF Line 1 is pretty neutral. Let us know how it works out. Craig | |
| Best audio mag Hi A2Z; TAS=The Absolute Sound-- probably the best high end audio mag. now published--IMHO. While I still read Stereophile, I agree with the above posts in that it's in (maybe) terminal decline. Its founder J. Gordon Holt now writes for TAS. Happy... | |
| Should I DAC? Hi JH; I use Sony CA9ES (carosel), and XA7ES CD players. The CA9 definitely benefits from my Muse Model Two outboard DAC, but the XA7, which has a very good built in DAC, does not need it. So, it depends on how good the XA20ES DAC is compared to t... | |
| All cables are Neuteral? Hi Korn; I would suggest that you do what Citation4 (above) did (I also did it)-- call the Cable Co., tell them what you're after, your equipment, and they'll suggest, and let you try out ICs for a nominal fee (the fee is then credited to purchase... | |
| Need advice: Budget Amp for system ......Just noticed that you specified a five channel amp. So forget the McCormack-- Sorry. Craig | |
| Need advice: Budget Amp for system Mm.. If you don't mind buying used, I highly recommend the McCormack DNA.5. It's plenty powerful and very musical. Available for $700- $900. Happy Hunting, Craig. | |
| CD direct to Amp/Current TAS issue ? ... Of course the CD player also has to have a high quality built in DAC to sound good, and the CA9 doesn,t. I also use the well regarded Sony XA7 that has an excellent built in DAC. I'll have to try its variable outs (it's harder to get to). Craig. | |
| CD direct to Amp/Current TAS issue ? Hi Daddyo; I enjoyed the latest issue of TAS too, and like you, especially the various stereo systems they put together at different price levels. Anyway, just for the helluva it, I ran good ICs from my Sony CA9ES ($700. MSRP) variable out termina... | |
| CD Changers Don.... Look up: www.calaudio.com Craig | |
| CD Changers Hi Don; I do what Carl suggested above, ie use toslink out of my Sony CA9ES changer to a good out board DAC. If you want the best stand alone CD changer, look at CAL Audio's CL-5 (less than $1000.) or CL-10 ($1500). They are 5 CD carosel changers ... | |
| The Best Audio Dealer I've bought two McCormack amps and some other stuff from Progressive Audio, Columbus, Ohio, with 15 to 30 day in home auditions, and a very pleasant and professional sales rep.-- Michael Rice. They carry a lot of high end brands, and offer a bit o... | |
| Auric Illuminator, Optrix, others Thanks Shawn re: PRAT. And Jking... don't know if I would have figured it out or not; I can be pretty dense-- but that is an important one to know. Megasam; on Tsquared's recommendation, I got a bottle of Optrix and treated two CDs that I was very... | |
| Best musician in the world? I don't know about best, but my favorite has to be Buddy Guy. I saw him in a live performance, and besides his high NRG guitar pyrotechnics, he has a smile and stage presence that could light up Montana. BGs version of "Mustang Sally" is the most ... | |
| favorite amp/pre-amp combos? Hi 9107; At more user friendly price levels, and over the last several years, I've enjoyably used Sonic Frontiers pre-amps: SFL-1, SFL-2, Line 1, Line 2, Line 3-- didn't like Line 3, with McCormack amps: DNA-1DX, DNA-2DX, and DNA.5. These have all... | |
| Sound without the Preamp ? After "getting into Et's post", I had to try my Sony XA7 (a well regarded CD player or transport) direct into my McCormack amp using the XA7s variable output. Volume control is on the remote. Music quality was so relentlessly detailed and edged th... |