jafant
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| Transparent Cable Upgrade? Harris-I am a cable/cord guy first and foremost. I concur w/ the above posts, as each time you move up the chain, you will be rewarded! The differences are not subtle. If you do not want to spend the big bucks for these offerings, watch A'gon and ... | |
| ARC Ref CD-8 Compared to ARC Ref CD-9 or CD-6?? Bifwynne-the CD8 and CD9 are very , very similar in sound quality.As a matter of fact, the new ARC CD6 is very similar to the CD9, minus the valves (tubes). Both the 6&9 have a killer DAC section. More of an apple to apple comparison, Stereoph... | |
| classe vs arcam amps- 4 classical Classe' is a much better power amp. Arcam makes a decent processor and receiver-that is all. Keep us posted and you buying decision. Happy listening! | |
| BAT Service Excellent repair post Boston. Considering how much BAT gear costs, especially REX gear, the company should not make any extra monies from repair, IMO. It is important to share both positive & negative experiences when dealing w/ these customer... | |
| New Orleans high end stores? Good Day Audiolabyrinth,I came across the info for the guy in Mobile offering MBL gear. Check out engulf audio. He operated this business out of his home. There is a website- google it. Let me know your thoughts. Happy Listening! | |
| ARC Ref CD-8 Compared to ARC Ref CD-9 or CD-6?? Bifwynne-basically the CD8 and CD9 are the same player. What you will gain w/ the CD9 is that killer DAC (much like the DAC8) offered by ARC. Said DAC is for computer audio applications.I spent some time w/ the CD9 last year during my business tra... | |
| Alternatives for Transparent Reference MM2 Edorr and Pabrognara,I have had the pure listening pleasure of auditioning the ARC REF5 SE w/ Transparent Opus cable/cord(s). Grab them if you find used, otherwise you will eventually end up there. I like Transparent, as they are a natural sonic m... | |
| New Orleans high end stores? Not at all Audiolabyrinth. I look forward to talking/meeting you some time. Let me know if you need anything/ have questions about gear or music. Happy Listening! | |
| Preamp for Krell 750mcx Bill-if the ARC REF5 SE is a sonic match for your Krell amp- I would say go for it w/o reservation. On many auditions I have spent time w/ the ARC REF5 SE on Bryston 3/4 B ST power amps- very nice combo, and will fit all of the listening factors i... | |
| New Orleans high end stores? Much Thanks! for the kind words, Audiolabyrinth.Actually, I am in a period of rebuilding my system. As luck would have it, I travel for a living, especially to Texas & North Carolina. this life of travel affords me the opportunity to visit dea... | |
| Lexicon Rt-20 disc read problem. PS upgrade?Caps Thanks! for sharing Ptss. Give a shout-out to your local electronics shop. Both George Meyer & Pyramid Audio have excellent reputations. I do not know anything about Technetron nor United Radio though. Happy Listening. | |
| New Orleans high end stores? Very nice! audiolabyrinth.there is a plethora of used gear out there at excellent prices. I never buy new. I buy used or demo, better way to spend my hard-earned $$$$. Happy Listening. | |
| Best Option To Liquidate CD Collection Blue-i would be interested in your box sets- possibly.Feel free to contact me w/ the titles and i will respond.Happy Listening. | |
| Audio Research LS26 vrs REF 3 Vdosc-I have spent some time w/ both the ARC REF3 & REF5 SE.If you can afford either of these pre-amps, go for it.If you can afford the REF5 SE, this is the better of the two. Happy Listening. | |
| ARC ref 3,5 OR Lamm LL2.1 for my ml2.1 Thank You! Saint519. If I find myself in the greater NYC area I will visit Innovative Audio- which model(s) of LAMM gear do you own? Happy listening. |