jb8312
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| Verity Yes, Amps can and will make a difference...I have the Ovations and use a NuForce SE9 V2. I have also reviewed Bryston 4BSST and Conncence Tube Monoblocks. All made a difference in bass.I now have a pair of Nagra's on the way, and I expect addition... | |
| My soundstage is terrible. i need help bad. To suggest the quality of your amplification, CDP and pre cannot positively impact the size and depth of the soundstage you are perceiving is simply rubbish....and so is the claim that only omni-directional speakers can throw a solid and large sou... | |
| Crystal Cable with Cary and Proac I cannot imagine Crystal Cables not working well.. I have a full compliment of Crystal Cables References' from wall outlet to speaker terminals. I also use a Mirco between my NuForce iCon Desktop Integrated Amp and Benchmark USB DAC.Suffice it to ... | |
| Used Speaker Recommendations Under $5k... DeVore Super 8s or Nine. Shoud mate very well with that integrated. | |
| Verity Audio Parsifal vs. Aerial 10T Have you made any selection yet? I am bias, I own the Ovations and would recommended them over the Merlins. I am somewhat limited in my listening to the Merlins, however, I believe they are much more system dependant then the Ovations. I have revi... | |
| Best PC and DAC Combo $700-ish I am (as I type) listening to a very nice desktop systems as follows:NuForce iConNuForce S-1 SpeakersBenchmark USB DACCrystal CablesiTunes from my PC..Excellent desktop for the office! | |
| How do I turn off my Pass Labs X1? Yes, I too leave it on all the time. I love mine, you are in for many hours of enjoyment! | |
| Satellite Radio & a DAC Isn't that what upsampleing does? | |
| If I like Sonus Faber speakers.. i would like... It went like this for me:I was a B&W fan for many years and while I was awaiting delivery of the 805 N back in 98 or so, I was loaned a pair of Concertos from this particular salon. Suffice it to say, I never went to pick up the 805s as from ... | |
| Best system used for $10,000 for classical music DeVore Super 8s -- $4KNaim 5i -- $2500Naim Nait 5 Integrated - $1.5Cables/Speaker Wire - $500 - $700If need be the balence could be spent on an entry turntable (or sales tax)Just an idea....John | |
| How LONG have you been an AUDIOGONER'? I recall the day I discovered Audiogon. I was so excited at the prospect of buying a "used" pair of speakers that I could have never otherwise afforded. Getting used gear was limited to the local "Reader" or the like and very much a hassel...It wa... | |
| Amp for Verity Audio Sarastro Bryston 28B SST.....just an (educated) hunch... | |
| Bi-wire cable for non-biwire speaker? Yes, you can. | |
| Best and Worst Rock Concert Moments Worst: My FIRST concert that I had to sell my sould to my mommy and daddy to get to permission to go to, not to mentions getting the money was difficult: Areosmith; mid way through the first song ST passes out and show is over.Best: B52s at the Be... | |
| Verity Audio Lohengrin II - Impressions. That is always the problem with listening events: the room. I am usually a bit more forgiving with issues such as the ones you refere to Steve. In my minds ear, I really try to "extapolate" the sound a bit. If I cannot find anything fundementally ... |