jasonparmenter
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| AMR / EMM / PLAYBACK Designs Hi FredThanks for the link, yes I am sure the EMM Labs XDS1 is another level above the EMM Labs CDSA in playback.What I wanted to say is that I am still very impressed with CDSA especially at its price point, it gives me a digital playback referen... | |
| AMR / EMM / PLAYBACK Designs I will say from the start that I am biased towards EMM Labs as I represent them in New Zealand & Australia (but I can also choose any CD player manufacturer to use for my reference playback) & I can cannot wait to get my EMM Labs XDS1 and ... | |
| Pass Labs amps. Help me choose. Hi JyleeI am driving my Harbeth Monitor 40.1 speakers at the moment with the Pass labs XA30.5 stereo amplifier.The Pass Labs XA30.5 is a very special amplifier and sounds really good with the Harbeth speakers. I will try the Pass Labs XA60.5 next ... | |
| Amps for Avantgarde Hi EljaroI have tried many amplifiers with the Avantgarde speakers over the years.Single ended triode I have tried 45, 2A3, 300B, 211, 845,6C33C,833A.Push Pull EL34, KT 88.My favorite is the 6C33C valve on the Avantgarde`s all round for top to bot... | |
| Which Integrated Amp My opinion is a bit biased but I would second the recommendation for the Pass INT 150, it is a stunning Integrated amplifier and competes against high end separate components that cost a lot more. The Synergy of the pre-power stage in the Pass INT... | |
| Lamm ML1.1 & ML 2.1 Hi Oneobgyn, did you part with the SL 55 or did you keep it and get the Lamm ML3`s as well.How is your system sounding now, can you notice the extra power of the ML3 compared to the ML2.1.CheersJason. | |
| New EMM Labs DAC 2 or Accustic Arts Ref Tube DAC Hi HotbirdI have the emmLabs Dac 2 & the emmLabs TSD1 Transport (I am the New Zealand distributor for emmLabs) and it is the best DAC I have heard in my audio systems.I have not compared to the AA DAC you mention sorry, but do we need valves i... | |
| Sound through Macbook vs DAC Hi, Buy your self the new emmLabs DAC 2 CD/SACD (If Budget Allows).Cheers Jason.www.parmentersound.comemmLabs DAC 2 emmLabs DAC2 AUDIO CONVERTER for CD/SACD & DSD.The DAC2 is a high-performance stereo D/A converter with a wide variety of user ... | |
| Mcintosh amp advice Hi, I would wait and buy the LFD LE MKIII, I have owned both the amplifiers your are looking at my self, the LFD is a excellent Integrated amplifier plus a great match to Harbeth speakers.I am sure it will work with your Quads.ThanksJason. | |
| The best speaker you ever heard? The best HiFi I’ve heard in a long timeAuthor: BrettG [19-05-2008 13:10]http://www.tone.co.nz/Members/BrettG/my-blogs/two-channels/the-best-hifi-i2019ve-heard-in-a-long-timehttp://www.tone.co.nz/articles/cracking-a-fat-parameter-sound-58 The best ... | |
| Lamm ML1.1 & ML 2.1 Hi Triode, yes very expensive passions both of these hobbies but very rewarding when you have the quality & experience of these two manufacturers.All the best with the new car, I would go for the Porsche 4 wheel drive Turbo in NZ if I could af... | |
| Lamm ML1.1 & ML 2.1 Hi Triode, you will know what I mean about acceleration then with the Lamm ML 2 & Avantgarde Duo omega speakers.You will probably need a Porsche 997 GT3 to compare in a Vehicle/Audio comparison.I would recommend trying the EMM Labs CDSD SE &am... | |
| Lamm ML1.1 & ML 2.1 Hi Oneobgyn, you have a beautifully set up listening room & audio system. I am sure the Lamm ML3 will be extremely hard for you to part with & to give back to Vladimir. I would really like to have a pair of the ML3 my self one day to use w... | |
| Lamm ML1.1 & ML 2.1 Hi SmilinI have owned many world class 833A/ 845/211/300 B/ 2A3 & 45 valve amplifiers which I loved for their own presentations on the Avantgarde Duo & Duo Omega speakers.I now have the Lamm ML2.1 amplifiers and must say these are the most... |