johnread57

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CD players = dead?
Elizabeth nice acquisition. My experience differed last week. I listened to the SA10 for the first time at CarltonAudio in Melbourne. It was nice if rather squashed processed sound. Heard with nice cables and the PM10 through a pair of PMC Twenty5... 
What is an excellent power cable?
TimePortalFully shieldedVarious levels...Reference Statementamazing results  
Notable very small loudspeaker companies (other than Tekton!)
David Counsell at Viking Acoustics- striking set of horn speakers. I look forward to trial the unique Berlin R Type II’s soon. He has produced unique horn designs and secured wonderful customer reviews. Beautiful woodwork. http://www.viking-acoust... 
Just received the Double Impacts (upgraded version)
Now if we can get someone to write about the new Ulbrecht Be's...it will be fun! 
Lampizator evolution
I I know I can look this up but does the Lampi Amber II decode MQA...? What’s the new price paid w/out clocks? 
DAC Suggestions Please
OP it’s a great question and I look forward to reading the replies in a moment. Like you perhaps I have an external DAC on my wish list. I certainly want to access full MQA decoding as well uptick the potential contribution of DACS in my system. L... 
Thinking out of the box here. It might make some defensive
I just want thank you all for the funniest posts on audio let alone cables I’ve read! I’ve gone to church and transcended reality, a big thank you for my happy moment.Oh I use TimePortal cables as much as possible. I’m so into EMI/RFI control and ... 
Autobiasing tube amp failure
Jzzmn88 prefer not to say at this juncture. 
Autobiasing tube amp failure
Good suggestions from all. Who can do the mods suggested? 
Recommend an MC Cartridge for my TT15S1 and...
WowThat was like an episode of Mythbusters!Ignoring the obvious fallacies of argument it certainly reframes consideration of the Denon 103/103R.The Benz and AT will be considered noromance.as will the Concept MC by boxer. Thanks guys. 
Recommend an MC Cartridge for my TT15S1 and...
I received this advice on another forum... “I got all the various weights necessary to calculate the compatibility of the arm and 103R. The result was the resonance was right in the middle of the ideal range. Using the Shure test record, tracking... 
Devore Gibbon X or O/96?
Well hello...I understand this has been a while since this discussion was going. None-the-less...let's continue...I've recently acquired and implemented my Line Magnetic 518ia (Singapore upgraded Ed). I am thinking very much towards Devore and was... 
Technician to review my Marantz Monos
Audioesq thanks. I contacted Jennifer and they no longer do this work due to business growth.I have found someone else. 
Tube amp upgrade/repair in San Jose Bay Area
Hello gentlemen My gear is located in Michigan so anywhere close by from Chicago to NYC would be great.Does anyone here have suggestions in the area for such technicians please? Many thanks. 
CD players = dead?
@Bullitt5094 what DAC are you using? Your rig sounds quite standard and provides a good guidance.