jl35
Responses from jl35
| The value of a good FM tuner?......, now and in the future... I'm a very happy owner of Don Scott modified McIntosh MR-74 and Luxman L-110. Use them much less now, and probably wouldn't spend much now on a new tuner, but very happy to have these... | |
| Opinions on Transparent Cables I think Transparent's lower cost cables are terrific, and often overlooked because of their super expensive stuff... | |
| Why is black so popular for components? Is black actually the most popular? All the gear I looked at for purchase was available in silver only, or silver/black choice, none in black only... | |
| Why is black so popular for components? all my gear is available in silver, and some in silver only... | |
| Rotel website, hard to use I also found their website clear and easy to use. Was checking yesterday their new KI Tribute amp and CD | |
| Is 1990's equipment vintage? I think by definition it is vintage, but many think of vintage as 70's or older...we don't want to realize how much time has gone by and how old we are... | |
| smaller speakers for critical listening? don’t forget to also audition small floor standers...currently very happy with Salk SongTowers in a smallish room (with Belles Aria Integrated)...also in past enjoyed some Totem floor models... | |
| Why so obsessed with bass? I think most have never heard a great subwoofer system "perfectly" set up and dialed in...when my main speakers are not set up properly they still sound good, but not their best...when subwoofers are not set up and dialed in properly everything so... | |
| Why so obsessed with bass? that kind of sums it up emergingsoul, some like 4 sub arrays, some like 6.5 inch monitors, and some in between...and no question the room is vital as well as proper setup which ranges from difficult to easy...all is good, as long as it's what you ... | |
| DAC Break In Period it not only sounds great, now you don't have to read the endless debate over breaking in a DAC...I agree it's time to try some different coax cables... | |
| Why so obsessed with bass? very very few mains will put out full volume 20 hz bass at the listening position..they are rated -3 db at a few inches away at low volume...I cross my subs over at about 38-40 hz... | |
| Any repair shops handling Sony DVD S9000 ES? I was very disappointed with my DVP S9000ES as a transport...thought the Cambridge CXC was much better...and it's cheaper than a repair on the Sony will be... | |
| Bluesound Vault 2i, with external DAC and hi-end CD player a better DAC will help the vault, but only so far | |
| Anything wrong with PS Audio DirectStream DACs? the PS gear used to be available new at the big dealers at 45% off...so the used prices are actually quite high considering what most paid for them new... | |
| Anything wrong with PS Audio DirectStream DACs? there is probably a Windom update coming in the next few months, their new transport is almost ready, and seems the TSS will be about $15-18K from what I've read...new transport is reportedly $6500... |