joe_b
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| vmps, art d/io, & boldercables.com I did notice that the CTC Blowtorch was part of the award winning system and previously have read a rave review of it. Next time I have $18K that I don't know what do with, I'll be in touch. However, if you should decide to sell them for $123 plus... | |
| Bookshelf/Monitor suggestions. Suggest you avoid speakers with bass ports on their backsides if you want to place close to wall. Also suggest you audition B&W DM601S2. | |
| vmps, art d/io, & boldercables.com Thanks, Doug. Your right. For $134, shipped, plus $12 for the connectors and adaptors, I figure if it stinks, I can sell it or throw it in my video sys for music. I know the separate voltage attenuator is not an optimum solution, but it will get m... | |
| vmps, art d/io, & boldercables.com Hi Doug,I can no longer resist all of the publicity that the Art Dio has received and just ordered one today. I think I have an upgraded power supply somewhere in my attic that I can use or can order one from Radio Shack. Beyond the power supply u... | |
| best budget hi-fi speakers for my specific system I have owned Vandersteen 2c and 2ce's for many years. I also currently own an Audio Refinement Complete ("ARC") but it would not be my choice to drive the Vandersteens 2c's with it. I mainly preferred tube amps or hybrid amps with the Vandersteens... | |
| How does one get off the merry-go-round? I recently downsized from tube separates to a solid state integrated amp and from large floor standing speakers to smaller bookshelf size speakers.I did this for two reasons: 1. Lack of time to spend listening to this system other than for backgro... | |
| how to best a/b cables I have tried a method similar to what you propose and found that it only "worked" if the cables were significantly different, like, say, copper vs silver. When dealing with cables that are fairly close in sonic characteristics, I found your propos... | |
| Yet another power cord question... If you've only gotten to Oct, you may not have read my earlier post. I bought an AR Complete amp in Sept. I use Harmonic Tech interconnects on my dac. The stock cord that came with my ARC was unshielded and was degrading my tuner performance so it... | |
| Looking for a gadget There are such devices that are available from pro audio dealers and I don't think they are expensive. However, a used AA DTI or Monarchy DIP would probably be a better choice since they will also reduce jitter. The boxes the pro audio dealers sel... | |
| High End Components - How long do they last? Until you read a review of something that supposedly sounds better. | |
| Outboard Processor Question? One follow up point to my comments on the Cal Audio Sigma. I purchased an Ensemble Digiflux cable with it and this is apparently a synergistic match and partly responsible for the smooth sound I hear. | |
| Problem with hum in the pre-amp If the preamp's power cord has 3 prongs, try a cheater plug. | |
| Outboard Processor Question? I am sure you'll find people who will give you various technical reasons why a dvd player makes a good transport, especially using the toslink output. Bel Canto recommends dvd players with their dacs. When I first got my Bel Canto I corresponded w... | |
| Outboard Processor Question? I can not A/B the Bel Canto against the Sigma. I owned the earlier version of the Bel Canto (just before the 1.1) for about a year. The Bel Canto had more subtle detail and a larger soundstage than the Micromega Duo BS2. The Micromega was a little... | |
| Outboard Processor Question? I just received my Sigma today and plugged it in. Right out of the box I can say I really like it and would recommend it over the Micromega and as a better value than a Bel Canto. These are initial impressions and should be viewed as such. But for... |