j_k
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| Help!! Low level hum from FM cable sgnl Had this problem as well... Monster 1200 (nor any other filter device) will remove this completely. One thing to do is to make the grounds common (keep in mind NEC & local ordinances)(I disagree with the previous post that this is the easiest ... | |
| opinions on the blue point special The one I know of in a friend's system works awesome.... Heed the other 2 posts -- they are dead right (unless you have $$ to blow on experiments) | |
| Annoying Sibilance=digital glare? Give the cables the "warm-up" first (patience)... If this doesn't work, change the cables. I have noticed this issue on my gear with Kimber and other Silver cables. I know the $$ is a difference, but Audioquest Anaconda does not do this at all (an... | |
| DVD w DAC or NEW CD PLAYER??? Transports make a HUGE difference. Recently went through this.... I borrowed a Audio Research CD2 & DAC3 MKII, and a Wadia 270 and 27ix and tried all possible combinations with my California Audio Labs Delta / Sigma DAC. The CD2 sounded better... | |
| Speaker Help!!! Don't buy the Vandersteen if you don't have the room... I have the same situation as you with the kids, and use Avalon accoustics. They don't like to hug the walls either, but I pull them out when the kids are snoozing... | |
| Looking for musical A/V receiver The remote on the Onkyo Integra sucks less than most. I was impressed when I saw this piece -- and I have the audiophile thing bad... | |
| Looking for musical A/V receiver Try listening to the Onkyo Integra DTR-5.1 | |
| Receiver-- good stereo sound quality You may want to give the Onkyo Integra DTR-5.1 a listen... | |
| Any harm in leaving gear in the cold? I agree with the above -- unhook the equipment and put it inside your house (temp controlled environment). Condensation can cause corrosion, and over time it will cause your gear to fail early -- probably volume pots will go first, if something do... | |
| 2nd hand DAC for DVD/CD Player I have a Soundstream DAC1 I would sell for $100. The thing works great, I have used twice (bought to try out, but kept as spare to my existing system, but I never use it). It does work with my Sony DVD Player with optical or coax. I am selling bec... | |
| Balanced Preamp Recommendations? I have heard rumors that the Audio Research LS-25 is coming out in a MKII version that is supposed to be capable of performance like the Ref. 2 at the 5K price point. I own a LS-25 of the original version and it is pretty impressive. | |
| Sunfire True Sub Jr. VS. M&K VX-100 I have auditioned the True Sub Jr... and if your speakers go down to 40hz, this isn't going to do much for you for audio. I have also auditioned the True Sub MKII and the True Sub Signature, and my recommendation is to go with the Signature if it ... | |
| Resolution Audio Vs. Wadia I have wanted to hear RA CD-55, and I have heard the 860, 860x and today the 861. Hifinut604, this is a fair comparison, since the RA products advertisement holds the claim that it will blow away players more than 2x the cost. Digital volume on th... | |
| Wadia? Should You Go Direct In Or Preout Depends if you plan to listen at full volume (for critical listening) or not. I had an 860x lent to me while my friend traveled overseas for 2 months. Yes, it sounded better as direct connect, but the difference in recording levels made me use the... | |
| Entry into tubes Charlie, I agree with some of the above posts, and I am also a tube lover. All of the components in my system except for the speakers and the transport contain tubes. I am a previous owner of maggies (before wife & kids) A couple of suggestion... |