garfish
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| DACS - Need Advice Although somewhat dated now I suppose, I can highly recommend the Muse Model Two. It can be had used for about $700. used, and was rated Stereophile high Class B for a long time. When new, it was an over achiever, and is still a darn good DAC. Ver... | |
| DNA 125 or 1 dlx for 3A sig's Hi Lmio; I own the Vandersteen 3Asigs., and presently drive them with a McCormack DNA-2DX. However, I also have a McCormack DNA.5 that I have used short term with the 3As. As I understand it, the new McCormack DNA 125/225 incorporate much of the u... | |
| plinius vs. ayre Hi again Jcraig6; And thanks for the correction re: home of Ayre amps-- my ignorance. I thought both Ayre and Plinius were from New Zealand or Australia. If you really want a powerful, musical amp, the McCormack DNA-2DX is hard to beat (MSRP about... | |
| plinius vs. ayre Hi Jcraig6, I didn't know anything about Ayre or Plinius, but I enjoyed the obviously knowledgable, helpful, and articulate post by Rayhall. Thanks, I learned something about these foreign amps. | |
| What happen to favorite music list? Hi Drumsgreg, David et al; Nice topic: I'm well over half century old myself, ...let's hear it for: Buddy Guy, Hound Dog Taylor, Koko Taylor, Etta James, Terry Evans, JJ Cale, Lonnie Mack, Lonnie Brooks, Muddy Waters, John Lee Hooker etc. in the B... | |
| Alleviate brightness by using tube pre? Hi Srama. For ASC, go to www.tubetrap.com, It's located in Eugene, OR., but has a world wide reputation. | |
| The best used preamp and d/a converter Hi Matc. Forget about the DAC and buy a used Sony XA7ES CD player-- about $1200. and a Sonic Frontiers Line 1 pre-amp, about $1200. to $1400. The XA7 makes an excellent "stand alone" CD player or an excellent transport. The SF Line 1 adds smoothne... | |
| Alleviate brightness by using tube pre? Hi Srama. The two above postees are right on-- treat your room. I've been there and done that, and ASC tube traps are great. If you added a tube pre-amp you would only have a little smoother irritating brightness. I envy your 20 ft. ceilings-- as ... | |
| will m-l cls' electrostatics ROCK??? Hi Sedond; If the manufacturer says their speakers are not suitable for your room and listening habits/tastes why would you disagree with them? | |
| Best used Solid State Amp $1500.00 I also think that the McCormack DNA.5 or DNA-1 are the best amps available at this price point. I've used both extensively; they are smooth, detailed, have great bass and are not fatiguing. Either can be found used for under your cost target, but ... | |
| PSB Stratus Goldi vs. Vandersteen 3A sig Hi, I had Vand. 2ces in a 12 X 14 room-- too much speaker, too little room. I presently have Vand. 3Asig. in 14 X 22 room and they're great. I have them 4.5 ft. from rear wall. Ceiling ht. is 7.5 ft., and I wish I had more. If you really have a "p... | |
| Get a DAC for CD63SE or a new CD? I also recommend a good quality outboard DAC. I use a Muse Model Two with Sony CA9ES and XA7ES CD players-- excellent results. The CA9 definitely needs the quality of the outboard DAC, but the XA7 doesn't. I used to have a CD63SE, and thought it w... | |
| Biwire or Jumpers: which is better? I have used Vandersteen 2Ces, 3As, and 3A sig.-- all are specifically designed for biwiring, and the Vandersteen manual says if you can't afford to biwire when you first get the speakers, do it as soon as possible as it will yield a significant mu... | |
| taking the plunge into tubes Hi Steve, Jaguar (above) is right on in his description of the SF Line 1 and 2 pre-amps. I own both-- they sound a lot alike; detailed, smooth, and very neutral as opposed to the "classic" tube sound of rich, warm, and romantic. The older SFL-1, w... | |
| Okay, let vote for the best 2 channels A McCormack DNA-2DX. |