joe_b
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| Van Alstine products Have you compared the fet valve amp to any similarly priced amps? Can you offer any comments on its tonal balance? | |
| Best Sounding Portable CD Players??? For the best sound, I would think a current portable cd player, such as what Headroom recommends would be the best. The Radio Shack 3400 is a good sounding player but is a few years old and may not be repairable. It does have a coaxial digital out... | |
| DQ-10, QUAD, Sound Lab, WAMM,Sequerra NF I have heard the Quad ESL 63 and the WAMM in the same room on different occaisions. I have heard several systems in the $20K and up range including sound labs, ML statements, etc. The WAMM is on a different level-the only thing I have heard that e... | |
| CLASSE Model 6 and DR-6 differences Likewise, I cannot completely answer your question, but can offer some insight. I also purchased a Classe DR-4 and had it upgraded to the newer Model Four. Thus, the Model 6 is newer. Sonically, the DR-4 was warmer and smoother. The Four was airie... | |
| Digital RCA vs AES/EBU connections It would seem to be difficult to compare an AES/EBU cable of one brand with a RCA cable of another as the cable colorations would affect your judgement. I have also found that where certain cables "lock in" to a situation, that anything you try to... | |
| Crown Amplifier for Advent 300 I used the Advent 300 as a preamp in a second system several years ago with a Hafler DH 120. They looked great together because they are exactly the same size. They also sounded good considering the modest price. That said, the 120 is only 60 wpc ... | |
| headphone pre-amps I use headphones alot for late night listening. I have tried most of what set300b lists above, except for the McCormack and I agree completely, especially about the Earmax. I personally use Grado's (RS-2 and SR80), but that is a personal choice-I ... | |
| Analog vs Digital Correction, there are digital front ends which are much better than what I have, such as Theta Gen V, DCS, Levinson, etc. | |
| Analog vs Digital I also have a Parasound cbt2000 transport with a Harmonic Tech digital cable, AA DTI Pro, Music Metre Fidelus, Bel Canto Dac 1 and Harmonic Tech Truth link i/c. My analog rig is an Oracle Delphi Mk II, Syrinx Arm, and Sumiko Blue Point cartridge. ... | |
| Burn-in time Vs. Getting used to a sound I agree that most components and wires will change and should improve over time. I disagree with claims about the "transformation" that is supposed to take place after about 200 hours or 6 weeks or whatever, particularly when you have a 1 week tri... | |
| Tube sound: Pre-amp vs. amp? You do not have to replace both your amp and preamp in order to introduce the sound of tubes. However, if you add a tube preamp, make sure it's output impedance is low enough to drive the input of your solid state amp. You may also need to replace... | |
| DAC RFI, creates noise for tuner I have had similiar problems and unfortunately the only solutions are to either turn off the equipment or trade it in for something does not spray around RFI. There are some decent dacs, cd players and transports that do not emit a lot of RFI. Usi... | |
| Which track do you demo to your friends? I have used: The opening to Also Sprach Zarustha (please don't check my spelling) The opening track from Audiophile by Victor Feldman Hotel California from Eagles Hell Freezes Over Too Rich For My Blood or a taste of Honey from Cafe Blue by Patric... | |
| Bel Canto Dac-1 v. any Wadia Dac Any one I have heard the older Wadia Dac's and I agree with the above. I have heard the newer Wadia cd players (I think it was an 860) and I think a properly driven Bel Canto is a little better for a lot less money. The only Dac I have heard that I think ... | |
| Why does it sound less dynamic? First I would check and make sure your amp and preamp are working properly and no tubes are defective. Also, make sure you are not getting any bad power spikes or RFI problems. I am not familiar with your speakers. I have a Bel Canto and have foun... |