johnnyb53
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| External DAC for PS3 Of course you could.The question is whether you'll really get $1K to 1.2K (cost of the Benchmark) worth of improvement over plugging the PS3's analog stereo outputs directly into your Linn system. | |
| Anyone hear technics tt and vpi scoutmaster/Aries? 09-27-08: RadioheadokplayerI find that jazz is well covered with sacd and well mastered CDs whereas many rock titles are poorly mastered on cdI have the opposite experience. I'm a long time jazz nut, and I have an extensive collection of jazz CDs ... | |
| Power Cord Question I have three components with 2-conductor IEC AC sockets. I use 3-conductor aftermarket power cords with all of them to no ill effect. And actually, they make the components sound better. Two of them are PS Audio XStream Preludes, and the third is ... | |
| Anyone hear technics tt and vpi scoutmaster/Aries? I've always felt that jazz is the Technics' strong suit. I like it for pretty much anything, but jazz so often relies on really accurate speed to sound "right." I like my Technics for the way it resolves cymbals, provides bass clarity, great sense... | |
| Integrated used as Preamp? I can think of a few integrateds that have good line stages, such as the Cambridge 640A and pretty much anything from Musical Fidelity. Another plus is that you could biamp with the Cambridge or Musical Fidelity if you decided to make use of the p... | |
| The Best Amp for the Price of Dirt 09-25-08: CwlondonRe ART amps, are the "Euroblock" connectors recommended?If I have to spend big bucks on weird cables, this amp might no longer be as "cheap as dirt"?It's not that complicated. The SLA1 and SLA2 accept single-ended 1/4" phone plug... | |
| The Best Amp for the Price of Dirt 09-24-08: CwlondonDoes this mean the SLA4 can be bridged in some way to combine 2 of the 4 channels per side?According to the description at ART Pro Audio's website, the SLA4 can be configured for 2, 3, or 4 channels.Two bridged channels make 280w... | |
| The Best Amp for the Price of Dirt 04-26-08: Rodman99999Davemitchell- Perhaps Mr. Aczel is a re-incarnation of Mr. Hirsch?Mr. Hirsch may have shared Mr. Aczel's "It all sounds the same" philosophy, but he was never as hateful, condescending, nasty, and mean as Aczel is on every pag... | |
| The Best Amp for the Price of Dirt 09-23-08: CwlondonJohnnyb53At a glance, I would think a pair of SLA2s might also be a biamping dream on a budget?How about an SLA4? It is a 4x100wpc (8 ohms) amp with the same wide bandwidth (10-40KHz), low noise ( 100) as the SLA4, and also fits ... | |
| Rega Brio Sufficient? Start with your old Brio and see how it works out. If you find the sound muddying up on crescendos or it dulls down transients to make the music sound overall flatter, a power and current delivery upgrade is in order.Before you automatically upgra... | |
| Technics 1200MKII or1210M5G? M5G worth it? 09-22-08: ZenblasterTVAD you are correct, the only real upgrade is factory upgraded tonearm wire that is comparable to the Cardas wire. The MG5 also has a blue cuing light, instead of the white, variable pitch control (for dj's) and a spare headsh... | |
| Worth upgrading powercord for Denon AVR 4308ci? Based on my own experience of the improvements I've heard when using this power cord on mid-fi equipment, I recommend the PS Audio XStream Prelude. You can get one on sale at Audio Advisor for about $100. I've used mine on an Oppo DV-980H, Boston ... | |
| Best SSP - Upgrade from Integra DTC 9.8 A 50-foot HDMI cable is much more likely the source of dropouts than anything else. I'd go with two high quality HDMIs (e.g., Analysis Plus): a 15' and a 35' linked by a booster at the 15' point with AC adapter. | |
| Power cords and soundstage Jylee, I'll be interested to hear what has happened to your imaging and soundstage after these new power cords have had some time to run in.I've had a recent experience with power cord swaps myself. I got a new class D integrated amp a couple week... | |
| Class D and High Efficiency Speakers? 09-19-08: AudiofeilLet's not confuse snobbery with years of experience.Of which I suggest you seem to lack.Good luck with your Onkyo or Pioneer or Kenwood or whatever.Thank you. I rest my case. |