jl35
Responses from jl35
| Need suggestion for cables of YBA system I am very happy with Discovery Essence, Essential and the Discovery power cord with same YBA components. You can get all three on Audiogon for below $1000, and they hold their value. | |
| Best reasonably priced classic hi-end tuner check out some old threads by Don Scott, member name bdscott, great info... | |
| Amp, On A Budget? Parasound HCA-1000A, make sure you get the A version. | |
| Attention Esoteric CD/SACD Players Owners You are not reaping the full benefits of your player, though cables options are endless. I like Transparent Audio Super MM2 XLR. Used cost is reasonable and they hold their value very well. Or if you like the MIT look higher up their line. | |
| Breaking in speaker cables?? I have never noticed volume making a difference for cable break in. | |
| Power cable for Pass Labs 250.5 Tekline Reference | |
| bi-wire vs jumpers My system has always sounded better with two separate cables per speaker rather than with jumpers or internal biwire. If cost is irrelevant, that is my choice. | |
| Difference between Pass Labs XA160.5 an X600.5? At comparable price points, I agree it's purely personal preference. Despite what's often written, Class A is not preferred by all listeners, as Petrushka points out, and the XA amps are more powerful than their ratings suggest. | |
| Is it worth buying a headphone amp? The Music Hall PH25.2 is a very good tube based amp in your price range. | |
| CD Player under $1k Agree on the Teac PD-H600, which can now be found for under $600 new... | |
| Pass Labs XP10 vs Modwright LS 36.5 for X250.5 I use Rowland Capri with X250.5. The Capri replaced an ARC LS25II and it's a great combo, and a super bargain especially if you still play LP's. | |
| Best cdp under $2,500 ARC CD3 MKII | |
| Is it worth buying a headphone amp? Sell the NAD and buy a Portal Panache; great integrated with great headphone jack, no remote or features, but great sound for the money. | |
| TRANSPARENT CABLE VALUE Also when considering value, it is important to look at selling price used, and how well these prices hold over time, not simply the new price. Transparent cables purchased used hold their value for many years... | |
| TRANSPARENT CABLE VALUE Whereas with my Dali speakers, the Transparent Super MM2 were selected by a wide margin over the Clear Day Double Shotguns by all who listened...and I do think the Clear Day is an excellent value |