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| Isolation Cones/Bearings placement on CD Transport mostly what I use. My bearings device are not like yours since I use a DIY recipe ( Diyumas) but they basically do what other commercial devices do.I would use one right under the spindle, where's more movement is taking place. The other vibration... | |
| Good preamp suggestion for around $1000 McCormack RLD-1 ...ME TOO!!!You have to love that remote control and the volume increaments of 0.5dB ...never to low, never to high , just the correct volume level you desire.Jahaira | |
| McCormack RLD-1 Platinum Edition: A nice surprise Ok. I'm going to died now (of envy that is..). Having the McCormack DNA-125 and RLD-1 on my system and loving it as is, I just keep wondering how could they be with the new modifications. My budget is limited and my desire is unlimited.If ever, I ... | |
| CD Mats Well...I use a Monster Cable " Black Discus " that I bought several years ago. This is a metallic mat which is painted black and weights more than a few CDs. It serves as a stabilizer and increase the lences ability to read the information( less l... | |
| CEC CD player Maybe their advertisements last longer than their offerings :)Kidding aside, if you check their site, they don't have it anymore. About 3 months back, I asked them which player was better around $600 (CEC-3300 , Pioneer 563a, Cambridge AZUR-640 or... | |
| Do You Remember Your First CD Player? My first CD was Madona's Blue (something...) I remember that I cried like a baby on 12/31/84 while listenning to this CD...NO, it wasn't because of the CD..I was watching the news and saw a Hotel on fire and people jumping from it. Imaging the imp... | |
| Best CDP isolation device you use? Greetings. After trying several DIY devices and tweaks, I end-up with a device I created and that basically is a "T" shape thing. I used 3/4" copper tubing (plumbing tubes) cut to size and attached with 4 "t" connectors. At the corners used 3 conc... | |
| Good speaker compatability with NAD C 370 This is a matter of faith and luck. But, you can ask for pictures and read the feedback information. You will get better used gear from Audiogon than much other used markets in my experience. Although your intended pieces are not that expensive ne... | |
| Small Room Question My room is 14'x12'x9' and I'm using a pair of monitors right now. I also have a pair of floorstanders that I use too (just interchange them from time to time). In both cases, I bettered the sound of my room by using a set of DIY Room Lenses. They ... | |
| Good speaker compatability with NAD C 370 The local distributor of NAD in Puerto Rico use to sell NAD/Paradign convinations and they sound very nice. Also, PSB is a good match. There are a pair of Rodgers db101 speakers for $280.00 that looks very interesting at the Speaker section here a... | |
| What would you choose among these to amp? Soggod51 has a very nice recommendation. Aragon products can be had used at a very nice price and their quality is very good. You can also consider a McCormack DNA-1 (around $800-900) used with a TLC-1 (around $350-500) used too. The Parasound Hal... | |
| Are Parasound DAC top performers ? Saludos. With all the new technology available at a lesser cost, I believe you will do better if buying a new model from companies like Monolithic Sound, MSB, Bel Canto and others with offerings under $1,200.00. Parasound products are fantastic fo... | |
| A warm and rich sounding power cord Buy an used Audio Magic Xtream power cord (~$40.00), cut both connectors. Then, use a Schurter IEC 320 connector and a Pass Seysmour HG 5266 plug. For less than $60.00 you will have a fantastic power cord. | |
| McCormack DNA amp options.... Just call Steve and talk to him about your possible options. He is very down to earth guy and I'm sure he will give you all your pros and cons.Jose. | |
| Phillips 962 & 963 From what I know, the DVD963SA is the new unit. JandR is taking pre-orders on this new machine and it is selling for about $385.00. Check at Phillips site for more information on both units. The 963 is available in Europe but it is going to be ava... |