jax2
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| What makes a Cd player a Great cd player If I was to spend 2 to 3k on a cd player, will it even come close to the sound of Vinyl, or will I get the realism that I get from vinyl. I would echo Jmcgrogan2's succinct answer to your question: No.That's not to say it won't sound good, but it ... | |
| Is there a jazz equivalent to 'Archive Music'? You can't go wrong in my book with ECM, but they're not the kind of specialty business I think you're looking for. You can buy their albums directly from them on their website, if you care to support them directly. Beyond that, a quick Google sear... | |
| Feedback on Classic Audio Reproductions T-5 Is there an issue with having built-in subs versus having speakers without the built in subs if the performance is similar?I don't think there's an issue necessarily, BUT, separate subs allow you to strategically place them to take advantage of di... | |
| Feedback on Classic Audio Reproductions T-5 Jax2, I have not heard the Rhythm Prism's, but Duke designed them with the Jazz Module in mind and likens their sound to them. I own the Jazz Module and have been thrilled with them. Problem is Duke can no longer get the TAD-1101 drivers, so for o... | |
| Best Dac with USB input for $1,000 or less 05-31-10: Mb9061Sorry, as the others have said, the Digilink III from PS Audio may do the trick too for USB under $1k, but some have reviewed it and compared it to the Benchmark DAC1 (analytical/detailed sound).I'm not a Benchmark fan and have lis... | |
| Feedback on Classic Audio Reproductions T-5 I've researched "most" of the high efficiency speakers including Duke's and Lou's. I'm just hoping to find someone who has actually heard or even owns the T-5s.Give John Wolfe a call and see if he can refer you to some owners and or enlighten you ... | |
| Feedback on Classic Audio Reproductions T-5 05-31-10: Clio09These might be an even better option from the Audiokinesis line as they don't require subs:Rhythm PrismVery interesting. Have you heard these Clio09? Thanks for pointing them out. The way Duke is implementing multiple subs as satel... | |
| Feedback on Classic Audio Reproductions T-5 I can see where your confusion came from because Duke has identified them as Alpha on that thread - on his site it is different though. Sounds like either the Alpha or the Beta would be a very good candidate - very impressive speakers (I can attes... | |
| Feedback on Classic Audio Reproductions T-5 Have you looked into AudioKinesis' Planetarium Alpha?Great recommendation! I've heard Duke's Planetarium system and was amazed by the sound coming from those small enclosures (the link you provided shows a Beta version which is larger than the one... | |
| Feedback on Classic Audio Reproductions T-5 I've heard his T1 with Atmasphere amps pushing them and they were outstanding to my ears. I'd heard his larger models the previous year and was very impressed. Alas, I have not heard the t5. | |
| Best Dac with USB input for $1,000 or less With the Havana the other SPDIF options do sound better to my ears. I don't agree with the previous post - I think the Havana is a damn good DAC for the $, but I would not use the USB input. Use optical or single ended. If you must go USB I'd look... | |
| Most unusual/mesmerizing female voice. Levy03 - I share the same high opinion you have of her work with Mazzy Star. That music though requires, for me, that I be in a certain mood or it can be really depressing. In the right mood, I really love it. Absolutely it is mesmerizing and tran... | |
| Most unusual/mesmerizing female voice. If you like Mazzy Star, check out Trespassers William (Anna-Lynne Williams/Lotte Kestner), and Lori Carson (Golden Palominos) | |
| SS amp - which one ??? It was based on the $1500 price point, and the OP's stated background.Yep, that's what I thought. We are on the same page and it does not surprise me that I'd completely agree - $1500 buys whole lot more in tubes than it does in SS, and I cant't r... | |
| SS amp - which one ??? There was a used Modwright KWA150 for $3K here (no association whatsoever with the seller), which is an absolute steal for that amp. That's been the only SS amp that's kept me not wanting for tubes. I would say it gives a nod to tubes, but it soun... |