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| Why Do ~You~ Still Play CDs? The thing that most people miss is the importance of the transport vs a regular CD player with DAC included. Even a budget CD transport like the Audiolab 6000 + a tube based DAC like the LAB12 DAC1 (non oversampling) should be an eye opener to any... | |
| Why Do ~You~ Still Play CDs? There was a test carried out last year by Alan Shaw and the folks at Harbeth, you can look in the forums there. What they found was not a subtle difference. | |
| Why Do ~You~ Still Play CDs? CDs coupled with a decent transport and DAC will sound infinitely better than any streaming version. This is a fact, not a subjective response. And yes, to all the above regarding a physical tactile experience, with vinyl the same plus the aesthet... | |
| Two 330A versus one 860A? Thanks everyone! Now have a much clearer idea how to proceed. Best, | |
| Two 330A versus one 860A? Thank you! The cost of two used 330A’s is considerably lower than that of the used 860A....about 4K vs 6K ..also you get 400watts per channel with the 330’s in mono mode. I own one of each and have wondered if selling the 860A and buying another ... | |
| DAC suggestions for a reasonably modest system Mytek Lyberty, unsurpassed , clean, robust sound. Check it out! | |
| Speakers - Your "Safest" Choice Harbeth speakers, the model should be determined by your room size. These speaker’s make everything song amazing. They are universally acknowledged as seductivie, musical, and able to engage beautifully all types of music. The 40.2s I think are ar... | |
| DAC Under $3000 The non-upsampling LAB12 DAC1 is a no brainer. Read the reviews. Maybe a bit over 3K but well worth it! Also a real beauty! https://www.lab12.gr/product/dac1-reference/ | |
| Andy Kim - Needle Clinic This is a short review of the excellent and quick work done by Andy at Needle Clinic in LA. I sent him my Dynavector Karat 17D3 for re-tipping and had it back in less than a week sounding better than the original, particularly in terms of stereo s... | |
| Needle Clinic-Andy Just received back another re-tipping job from Andy. He is a total professional, responsible about his work and impeccable customer care. The quality of the work is exceptional and promptness amazing. Very satisfied with Andy's work! | |
| Inexpensive MM Cartridge I would stay away from Grados unless you have rock solid floors or a TT that is wall-installed away from vibrations. Also the tracking is so poor. The Grados are know as dancers! I was happy to move away from mine and into a MC cart with a full s... | |
| Does Anyone Think CD is Better Than Vinyl/Analog? This question comes up often. It is not what sounds better, but rather a personal choice of a type of sound. Vinyl differs from CDs and they in turn, sound different than HD tracks.For long listening sessions vinyl is without a doubt the winner. A... | |
| Focal Headphone Cable Replacement $200-300Thak you! | |
| Focal Headphone Cable Replacement Thank you, however extremely pricey! The Utopia cable is almost as much as the Headphones themselves...any other suggestions?Thanks! | |
| Review: Dynavector Karat 17D3 Cartridge I have a problem with left channel tracking on thet records, everything else sounds fine ...any ideas? Have adjusted evrything , overhang, VTA VTF , AZimuth...? |