jayctoy
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| are there any fans of the Oppo BDP-95 out there? (vs. Oppo 105D). I read the oppo 95 has good power and I won’t be surprise OP if it’s better than 105D. | |
| Which power cord should you buy first To start I will do power conditioner then amp, preamp, then source. | |
| What exactly is PRaT??? The book also mentioned Rhythm and pace are more important in rock , jazz, blues , pop , and other form of music than in classical. | |
| What exactly is PRaT??? Robert Harley’s book Complete Guide to High end audio page 56 Prat means Pace Rhythm and Timing.according to Harley How do you listen to pace and rhythm? Forget about it. And if you find yourself wanting to dance the component probably has it. | |
| Anything SS sounds better than D'Agostino ? I like the old 300 and 600 FPB amp Krell. Dan Agostinos amp are connected to Wilson speakers on the ground floor at Axpona 2024 by Quintessence Audio Iam very impressed by the music coming out. They were playing Gary Karr album. | |
| What's in your CDP tonight? the minority report Symphony no 9 Beethoven George Solti CSO Decca, alternating with Manfred Honeck Beethoven Symphony 9 Pittsburgh Symphony Orfchestra SACDReference Recording.Both are amazing. I saw George Solti being played at Mike Lavigne system. | |
| Holographic DAC With Air And Decay Fsonicsmith +1, my Ares denafrifs 1 dac and Yamaha s 1000 as transport did not do holographic sound until I started using marigo apparition digital cable and Audioquest diamond Xlr.OP many dacs are capable it’s the audiophile job to find the right... | |
| Component matching expertise - how do you do it? ghdprentice+1, it is also good to have mentor to teach you as simple as it can be. Listen to his system and ask questions. Robert Harley’s book is very helpful. | |
| Room with glass windows as a walls. Just play on low volume | |
| No bass on B&W 800D2 What cables are you using? | |
| Magico speakers too clinical and fatiguing? Magico are very good speakers they just need to be tone and match to your preference sound. | |
| Interconnect Break In? I agree the preamp does not need to be on. | |
| Dedicated CD Transport vs DAC Since you like vynil onother options is get new SACD player that you can afford. Marantz Ruby SACd player for the price it very good. Only problem they don’t have good tech support after warranty. | |
| ??? How Much Would You Spend ??? The most I will spend is 10k. | |
| The best customer experience I've ever had...... OP congratulations, For 14K if I am Daniel I will bring you to a nice restaurant as well. Iam glad you found a descent dealer. If you are talking Bes from Music Direct, He is also funny , I’ve known Him when Music Direct has only 4 employees. |