jfrech
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| What Toslink is better than Radio Shack? I tried a toslink from best buy, can't remember the name. audio something for about $45. Then a transparent for $65. The transparent clearly was better than radioshack or the best buy one... | |
| Sony SCDXA777ES vs Sony SCD1 ? Drubin:No the XA777ES is a completely different model than the 777ES. I think most will agree the XA is just a superior player. XA is also a front loader which some folks need... | |
| Which is better old top 16 or newer medium 850? Several years ago I bought a 850. My dealer had a 16 on the floor at a better price. I bought the 850. Same story pretty much as Ivanj.However, you might check with Great Northern Sound, they do a lot of mods on the Wadia gear and he may have a di... | |
| BAT VK owners: How did NOS tubes change the sound? This is in my vk60. Dynamics and detail were improved beyond belief. Best $400 bucks I ever spent. I'll post later on the exact brand and vintage. Purchased from Upscale Audio. | |
| BAT VK owners: How did NOS tubes change the sound? This is in my vk60. Dynamics and detail were improved beyond belief. Best $400 bucks I ever spent. I'll post later on the exact brand and vintage. Purchased from Upscale Audio. | |
| DCS Delius or Mark Levinson 390s I have a ad on Audiogon selling a Delius. Please take this into consideration-I want to be upfront and ethical.That said, they both are great for different reasons. Do you have other Levinson gear? Or plan to? Is this your final stop for a while o... | |
| Next Up-grade, Power Cables? Power cords will make a huge difference. You are likely just going to have to try a few and see what works for you. Also, consider dedicated lines with iso grounds if you don't already have them. I think that's the first step. Finally, consider, a... | |
| Anyone try Audio Physic's LS placement philosophy? soundstage.com has a review in the 6/15 section for ARC's newest entry level... | |
| Anyone try Audio Physic's LS placement philosophy? try immediasound.com.FYI, I used to have audiopysi virgo's. That strategy worked wonders for me... | |
| Wilson Audio Sophia A dealer in Dallas has both on display. I bought the Watt/puppy 6's before the Sophia came out. If I had to do it all over again, I'd go for the Sophia's and spend the diff else where. They are close to the 6's. 6's beat 'em with slightly better b... | |
| Tables with no belt change for 45's and 33's? The SME's (10, 20, 30), The Linn Axiss, not sure about lp12... | |
| With Wadia, pre-amp or no pre-amp I guess I'd like to add one more comment to my above post, I think direct at higher volume levels the Wadia direct add a decree of imtimacy that the preamp just won't give you. However, the preamp does help in dynamics and soundstage like I said a... | |
| With Wadia, pre-amp or no pre-amp I used to have a 850. Used it direct to a BAT VK200 and then to a BAT vk60. Later on, I added a BAT vk50se. Here is my experience, on a dollar basis, the Wadia is very very good. Especially at higher volume levels. You do loose resolution when the... | |
| What is the best tonearm at about 3000 budget? Here's a few to consider...SME V or IV.Vi, Grahm or VPI JMW. Depends on your table, cartridge and tastes. I use the SME on a SME table... | |
| Best power cord for Bat VK-75se amp I have a vk60. Close enough for this topic I think. I've tried and like all the following for different reasons.Fatboy gold 2000-great mids-no slouch elsewhereFIM Gold-awesome bass, little relaxed elsewhere-smooth-Kimber Palladian 10-very neutral,... |