joe_b
Responses from joe_b
| Best Cd player 1000.00 range used as transport ? I prefer the sound of my old dac (Micromega Duo BS 2) to the analog out of the Sony SCD-C555ES. I use the Sony as a transport as I need a changer. The Sony feeds an AA DTI Pro. All cables are Harmonic Tech. The Micromega had a little more "body" t... | |
| Best Cd player 1000.00 range used as transport ? Suggest you try a Sony SCD-C555ES changer. I paid $600 new with a rite of return. I much preferred it over the Warren Modified Aiwa changer and it challenges my Parasound CBD-2000, which is also a good transport. Take the money you would save and ... | |
| Transport with XLR digital out for 1500 new/used Parasound CBD-2000; probably for $700 or less used. | |
| Best transport for USD500 The Parasound would only be available used, as it has been discontinued. Probably best source would be here at A'gon. Sorry I was half asleep last night and forgot to mention that I have also gotten decent results using a Sony SCD-C555ES as a tran... | |
| Best transport for USD500 I would second the Parasound recommendation above. Haven't heard the Meridian, but have heard a bunch of other transports and the Parasound is among the best I've heard. I am currently auditioning a DVD player as a transport and it is too early to... | |
| What's the funniest or dumbest thing you did? I once bought a "Fons" turntable on closeout for $50. First I had endure all kinds of "Happy Days" related jokes from my audiophile friends. (Did it come with a leather jacket, Does it say "hey' when you turn it on, etc) Then once I turned it on I... | |
| 500 to spend on int.amp,help me match with gear. Suggest you include an NAD C350 on your audition list. | |
| CD v. SACD Before buying, I suggest you visit tweakaudio.com and read about his modifications and comments on the Sony's. Also, I don't know about the 777es, but the 222 and 555 are being sold new for $400 and $600, respectively, with rites of return. I have... | |
| Audio Rack with Positive "waf" If you're looking for something to blend in with high end furniture, you will find little or nothing in audio stores or catalogs.Ever wonder why you will see little or no audio equipment on home decorating shows? I use a large armoire to "hide" my... | |
| Audiogoners Anonymous? I can only commiserate and can't offer any solutions (other than removing internet access). I do admit to spending more time here than I should, but business is so bad these days (we service the airline industry) that I have more free time on my h... | |
| Integrated amp to match with jmlab cobalt 807 I have owned both the NAD C350 and an Audio Refinement Complete. Both are "good for the money". The Audio Refinement looks and feels nice, and sounds like a good ss amp. The NAD offers slightly less resolution but a slightly more forgiving sound a... | |
| The best USED transport today - for under 500.00 I have owned the Rotel and the Aiwa mentioned above and have tried the Audio Alchemy. I still own a Parasound and will not sell it. The Parasound is much better. Smoother, richer, deeper bass.If you get the Aiwa modified by Stan Warren, it will be... | |
| Vandersteen question. I have owned both 2ci's and 2ce's. Great sounding speakers but their size and placement requirements can dominate a room your size. I also agree that the 2's sound better with tubes. However, the 1c's are smaller and seem to be more forgiving of e... | |
| Amp upgrade +or- 1,000 If you want something different, I would suggest an AMC CVT2100as. If you search on Audiogon, you will find it new for $775. The AMC is a hybrid design with a SS front end and tube output stage. Pure tube designs will sound a little better, but th... | |
| Review: Quicksilver Line Tube preamp Thanks Basement for your response and advice.I think I will try the Sovtek's and maybe also some 5751's. |