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| Ayre CX-7 vs. Meridian G08 ? Since I am in the market to upgrade I recently listened extensively to the CX-7 at my local dealer (he thought it would give me a sense of the Ayre sound since I'm interested in the new Ayre universal - which he didn't have at the time). The CX-7 ... | |
| Favorite CD treatments? The product that Larryi is referring to is manufactured by Audio Desk. I have heard redbook discs that have been beveled by this device but recently here on Agon someone mentioned that there might be less than satisfactory results with hybrid discs. | |
| CES and AYRE Ah, thanks Driver. I would have thought Ayre would have employed Vandys rather than Wilsons, but what do I know? I'll give it a listen at the end of this month. Anybody else? | |
| CES and AYRE Apparently Ayre must have been stuck in a closet somewhere. Didn't any Agoners wander into Hansen's hooch? Not a good sign. | |
| Favorite CD treatments? Wash your hands before you handle your discs. | |
| Furutech RD-2 vs. RD-1 It's my understanding that Furutech increased (doubled?) the degaussing time. I own an RD-1 and haven't felt the need to replace it (yes, it does have a beneficial effect). | |
| New Years Resolutions To listen to more music; keep an open mind and remember to take my meds... | |
| Esoteric DV-50: Any cdp's Significantly better? Thanks Alex. I have other some other concerns but I'll wait until after CES to run them by you. | |
| Esoteric DV-50: Any cdp's Significantly better? Alex, what are the substantial differences, if any, between the 3910 and the 5910; that is, what would be gained by modding the 5910, and what would be the cost beyond suggested retail? I apologize if these questions have already been addressed. | |
| Esoteric DV-50: Any cdp's Significantly better? AVGURU, I have a 2910 in my HT system and it may end up going to APL or Exemplar for mods, but my music system will remain 2-channel...for now anyway. Short list for my upgrade includes the Esoteric X-01, and the Meridian 808 (absolutely exception... | |
| Esoteric DV-50: Any cdp's Significantly better? This has been a very informative - and entertaining - thread. Since I am in the process of upgrading my digital front end I have appreciated the sincere efforts and opinions of all involved. Tbg mentioned the Einstein, which he intends to check ou... | |
| Comparing Wadia vs. Meitner Thanks, Frank. I've looked at your system on a few occasions and I 'm compelled to echo what others have said: fantastic. I can only imagine how those Kharmas really sound in a properly treated room. Cheers backatcha. | |
| Comparing Wadia vs. Meitner Frank, what is the predominant music you listen to? And can you describe your listening space as well? | |
| Amazing Solo Piano Recordings Phineas Newborn - 'Solo Piano' originally released by Atlantic (1672) in 1974, now available from Collectables. Some folks find Newborn too self-indulgent (in contrast to Powell, Tatum or Peterson) but this collection of standards allows Newborn t... | |
| Copper vs. Silver interconnects Howard, setting aside the obvious issues of taste and synergy... I was (and still am) a big fan of Siltech, most recently using SQ-80 balanced interconnects (which had replaced Kimber KCAG). IMS these ICs ran just to the bright side of neutral but... |