jaffeassc
Responses from jaffeassc
| Direct TV Audio to DAC? I listen to XM through my Direct TV reciever quite a bit and I have tried it both ways. I find that the quality of the sound improves when using a "good" set of RCA's directly to my pre. | |
| How do I use a sub with a tube pre for music only? Assuming your running your pre pro through your tube pre for HT, run your sub through a 2nd set of line outs on your tube pre (assuming you have a 2nd set of line outs). I have my system set up that way. It works very well and gives me the best of... | |
| Upgrading to Totem Mani 2's I use the Plateau 4 pillar stands for my Mani’s. They’re actually carryovers from my Model 1’s so I can’t comment on the virtues of any other stands with the Mani’s. The Plateau stands did however make a big difference with the Model 1’s as compar... | |
| Do I need seperate circuts for Audio and TV I did what youre about to do several months ago, and my electrician also thought I was nuts. But, I would try to do at least 3 circuits, one for your amps, one for digital, and one for your TV and Cable box through a line conditioner. I also have... | |
| A question regarding "tubes" Add the Audio Aero Capitol to your list. I just got one and can honestly say that although I have not had a vinyl set up in more than 10 years, the Capitol comes as close to vinyl as any CDP I've ever owned. BTW, much less than 8K used! | |
| Upgrading to Totem Mani 2's Too bad about the wife thing, but I can definitely relate. It would have been interesting though to have heard your opinion of the ARC tube amp/Mani combo. I actually auditioned the ARC VS110 with the Mani’s but I liked the Music Reference combo b... | |
| Upgrading to Totem Mani 2's Wow! Sounds like you're a happy camper! You've almost convinced me to give them a try as well. I seem to remember from another thread that we both posted on that you also have an ARC tube amp. Have you tried the tube amp with the Mani's yet? I'd b... | |
| Sony DVP9000ES as a Redbook Transport? If you haven't already check out Empirical Audio. He seems to do alot of what you're after. | |
| Sony DVP9000ES as a Redbook Transport? I used the 9000es in combination with a Bel Canto DAC2. The Bel Canto warmed up the sound and improved the detail considerably over the 9000es by itself. I thought it was a nice match-up at the time. I sold the Bel Canto (and kept the 9000 for D... | |
| Upgrading to Totem Mani 2's Ghunter, I’ll be interested in your impressions once you have a chance to listen to the Bel Canto/Mani combo. It seems that the general consensus is still high power solid state amplification for the Mani’s. As I mentioned earlier I’m using the Mu... | |
| Tube Amp for Totem Hawks If youre missing your EL 34 Jolida, like you mentioned in one of your previous posts, you really need to try the Music Reference RM10s. Although most would probably disagree (theyll tell you its not enough power), Im running 2 RM10 MKIIs in m... | |
| Question about bi-wired speakers Check to see what your speaker manufacturer recommends. I think a lot of it depends on the specific speaker. I know in my case, on both my B&W 805s and Totem Mani 2s bi-wiring was an improvement. | |
| Analysis Plus Oval 9 vs Crystal Oval 8 Since posting about a week ago, I found, I bought and I now am listening to the Oval 8's. Cellorover, you have put into words exactly what I'm hearing particularly the comment regarding detail and specificity. Superdoof, the 8s are definitely a n... | |
| Analysis Plus Oval 9 vs Crystal Oval 8 I have never heard the 8s. But after switching to mono blocks I cut my 9s in half and now have 2 runs to each speaker instead of using jumpers. Was there an improvement? Yes, but not as dramatic as I had hoped. Was it worth the $200 to have the ... | |
| Digital Cable Music Choice RW Im not sure if your post was directed to me but just my additional 2-cents worth anyway. I have run my Direct TV receiver to my pre/pro via toslink (coax is not offered on the new HDTV boxes) and then to my preamp via the HT bypass. I find t... |