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| anybody got Halide USB DAC ?? Yes. I bought it as a back-up when I am on RoomPlay voicing sessions, in case my Ayre QB-9 failed for some reason.Though the Ayre has never had a hiccup, I have listened to the Halide at length. It's simply a steal at its price | |
| Question About Tube Dampers I've not heard any tube damper that actually helped the sound.IMO, they do change it. But not for the better.But I've not heard them all. | |
| bass traps Hi Brian,I do not seem to have the images. If you sent them, please send them again.Best regards,Jim Smith | |
| Why has Avantgarde Quality Slipped ? ...with hundreds of transactions, I never once encountered Avantgarde doing anything but the right thing, every time. Plus, their product reliability was (and I assume still is) exceptional. | |
| Is Jim Smith's Book"Get Better Sound"Best Book ? Douger,Thanks for your kind comments.I might mention that we were using a pair of amps that sell for $1895 new. :) | |
| 10K$ Speakers for 845 SET amplification Tannoy Kensington | |
| Teo XLR You're right - I have no business commenting on the speaker cables which I never heard.I did have the latest XLR ICs.It's only my personal opinion that they cannot survive at these price points without a more compelling story that reaches many mor... | |
| Teo XLR I've heard the 1M & 3M ICs.In many ways the most musically invovling sound I've ever heard from a cable.But when I found out their prices, I sent them back. I don't believe any company can survive at those price points, especially the speaker ... | |
| Thoughts on Audio Research D70 In the mid 80s, I used to put the D-70 on Quad 63s (with custom stands) for my clients.Sometimes used Entec subs, sometimes not.To this day, some of the most lifelike and stunningly involving music reproduction I was ever privileged to hear (withi... | |
| Opinions on Tannoy Canterbury SE? Mike,How close are you to Atlanta? | |
| Speakers sound best facing wall???? I meant to say face-down as the position that was least offensive for me from some speakers. | |
| Wilson Sasha or W/P match with Pass Labs XA-100 or XA-160 if you can afford themX-250.5 is still an awesome combo with them. | |
| Pass Labs XP 30 VS Ayre KXR Pre I've now heard these on several occasions.Depending on yor system/room interface, you might pick the Pass if you are looking for a slightly warmer forgiving sound.You might pick the Ayre if you are looking for a more dynamic, involving sound.Both ... | |
| Magico Q7 . . . wow Agreed.Better dynamics will help most of the "high-end" spearkers out there, even the great ones. | |
| Room treatments - GIK Vs Acoustimac My only probelem with Acoustimac was that their quoted ship dare was not met, then not met the next day after I called and was promised it would go out, then not met for two more days.Guess I am old fashioned. Do what you say, and do what your say... |