jl35

Responses from jl35

Stereophile and the love of hotel decor
you must be extra bored today Erik...  
Dali Menuete SE
Dali makes lots of great speakers...  
Salk Future TBD
I’m fortunate to have a pair of SongTowers and Song Monitors...great speakers and great values...and gorgeous...I spoke to Jim one time (I live close to Salk Sound) and Jim was incredibly kind, generous and informative...  
Transparent Audio Digital Coax Cable
Many online dealers offer free trial and return...there are very many good cables out there at all price points...I have AQ and Transparent in different systems...I think the low cost Transparents are often overlooked because of their super expens... 
Transparent Audio Digital Coax Cable
It’s a different cable...if you’re interested call Transparent, and you can probably audition one at home at no cost and decide for yourself if it’s worth it...I have a 5 year old version and it's a terrific cable...  
CD Transport with XLR Out
curious what effect the Emotiva being not gapless has ? And yes,, looking to stay under $1000 ... I'm very familiar with the more expensive transports, where AES EBU is quite common, from my main system, but this is for a fun side project..thanks ... 
CD Transport with XLR Out
I have the Oppo 105 in home theater. I still have my 103, but have never particularly cared for it as either a CD Player or transport...so far the Shanling seems most interesting in my price range, but also may switch some gear around so I don't n... 
CD Transport with XLR Out
Yes tweak1 just trying to keep the terminology simpler   
CD Transport with XLR Out
The under $1000 ones look good thanks. Any idea when the Shanling arrives?  
Why Do Cables Matter?
why should someone not evaluate nose bleed cables for an ultra nosebleed system ??  
Magnepan LRS+ which amps do you use ? * 100 watts or less **
I also think owner's satisfaction is related to are these your only speakers, or are they part of a secondary system...  
Added A Second Subwoofer To System
asymmetrical placement of subs can also make a nice difference...easy to do and worth a try...  
Magnepan LRS+ which amps do you use ? * 100 watts or less **
Magnepan now offers upgrade stands...  
Magnepan LRS+ which amps do you use ? * 100 watts or less **
Belles Aria 75w/125w sounded great with LRS in my small room...  
Why Do Cables Matter?
if you don't like them return them, nothing complicated here...try something else or not...