jgeyer

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It's time for a good CD player.
Hi, Why not keep your Arcam as a transport and go with a new dac? There are alot of good dac's under $1000. these days. Good luck. 
Looking for a power conditioner/regenerator/filter
Hi, I agree that most line conditioners sound worse than none.I live in the country and found out that going with dedicated lines sound better in my system. I have 3, one for the power amps, one for the preamp and other analog gear, and one for th... 
Windham Hill an audiophile label?
My favorite artist from the Windhan Hill days is Patty Larkin-"Angels Running". 1993. 
female ballad song or artist from early 2000's ?
Synthfreek, I just listened to Cat Power, really like there music. Thank you for recommending them. I went through 20 plus cd's that I have and there are very few female artists that are pop and play piano with the voice that I heard. Early- Jewel... 
female ballad song or artist from early 2000's ?
No Mofiadness that not it but a good try and thanks for the new artist. Thanks again to Hifitime. Jerry 
female ballad song or artist from early 2000's ?
Thanks guys, I only heard the song a few times, once on the radio and couple times at the superstores. Sorry I can't remember any of the words. Hifitime, thanks for the info, I'll check it out. I know it's like finding a needle in a haystack. Happ... 
Tube Amp Recommendation for a solid state guy
How about a hybrid power amp like the Vincent Audio SP-331. 
Wife/girlfriend or audio: if you had to chose?
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Canadian Musicians
Hi, Add Jann Arden and Dan Hill. Have you heard the K.D.Lang CD "Hymns of the 49th Parallel" A collection of Canadian music. Interesting stuff. Like hockey too. Jerry 
Adding DAC to 5-Disc changer
Try an MSB Link Dac, they go for around $150. or so used depending on the version (I,II or III, they are all 24/96). Involving with good presence, good bass. No real weakness for the money. I use mine with a 5 disc changer(Aiwa XC-37M). Try to lea... 
Best value in integrated amps at a moderate price?
Hi, Take a look at the Qinpu A 1.0X int. amp sold new here on Audiogon. It's a 100 wpc solid state @ $695. with remote control volume. I have tubes and liked this unit alot. Good luck, Jerry 
help me settle on a source...
Hi, I would not bother with a modded player. I had an Usher CD-100(same as Music Hall CD-25) and I think it sounded worse after the mod. The unmodded unit was not that great either. For headphone listening, I'd go for a cd player with a headphone ... 
Speltz Anti Cables
Hi, I like the Anti-cables alot also. Hard to decribe the sound because they are that good. Made my Triangle Celius come to life. Give them a try. Jerry 
Please help--my ears are hurting
Hi, The modded CD-25 can be bright with the extra detail. I had one(Usher CD-100)and sold it. I'll take a warm, involving sound anytime. I've tryed 5 cdp and always went back to my MSB Link Dac. If your JVC has a digital output, try an MSB dac use... 
I'm a little stumped
Hi, I heard the 1.6's several times a few years ago. Half the demo's sounded good the other half did not. At the time a (75mi. away) local dealer had a demo pr. on sale. I spent 2-3 hours in the store listening,( they said they were broken-in ) I ...