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| Does HiRez really sound better? To summarise, here's the question.In descending order of resolution, please list the following recording techniques :-1. Reel-to-reel analog master tape2. PCM at hi-res, either DXD or DSD3. Direct to disc(vinyl) The thing is no-one knows the defin... | |
| New Esoteric P02 D02 Guido is probably right as usual. I would like to share my experience with my Esoteric K-01 and I believe it applies to the D-03 too. If you go to settings, and toggle through to "Analog Output" you have a choice of 0dB or +6dB. Try the +6dB and s... | |
| Help with Preamp selection For your budget, you consider Kimber interconnects and speaker cables such as 4TC or 8TC. Here's a good site for knowledge base.http://www.hifi-advice.com/reviews-Cables-Speaker-Cables.htmlHappy listening. J. | |
| match Jeff Rowland Preamp with Burmester amp There is a house sound to Jeff Rowland preamps that may not be for all ears. From my comparisons(Capri and Corus) with other amps(Ayre K-5xeMP and Constellation Audio Inspiration) at home, the top is a touch sweet with less air and sparkle while t... | |
| Annie Lennox Fans Nice to hear Annie Lennox opening for the movie "Fifty Shades of Grey" with "I Put A Spell On You". Great song to start off a great movie. | |
| Esoteric K-01/K-03 Owners This may be old news but what is of greater interest will be to hear the experience of anyone who has tried out this DSD upgrade. | |
| Help with Preamp selection Congrats! You won't be disappointed. Keep us posted as to your experience with it. Cheers! J. | |
| Help with Preamp selection I would grab this great piece asap, if I hadn't already got one myself. It has done wonders for my system. JA/Stereophile rates it a "solid Class A".Here's a link to a good discussion on the Ayre K5-xeMP, with some brief comparison to ARC, VTL and... | |
| New Esoteric P02 D02 Eelii08,Awesome pic! High end audio porn indeed. Thanks for the link. | |
| New Esoteric P02 D02 Of course, Guido! Lol. Cheers! J. | |
| New Esoteric P02 D02 Guido, You have been a very good friend but sometimes we just need to let go and move on.... :)Best regards. J. | |
| New Esoteric P02 D02 Here's a review of the Esoteric Grandioso to salivate over and over and over.....http://www.soundstageultra.com/index.php/equipment-menu/545-esoteric-grandioso-p1-sacd-cd-transport-grandioso-d1-mono-digital-to-analog-converters-and-g-01-master-clo... | |
| Kimber Silver Streak for a warm system I use a pair of Kimber Silver Streaks between preamp and amp(both solid state). The SS's would fit well into your system if it is on the relaxed side but may have too much zing on top in an already bright system.Hope this helps. | |
| Help with Preamp selection Nmiller1202,It is very commonly suggested by most preamp manufacturers to leave the preamp on at all times, especially solid state. Leaving a tube preamp on at all times would shorten listening time for the life of the tube. My current preamp, an ... | |
| Bryston 28bsst2 worthy upgrade from a krell fpb70? Here's a link that may be of interest :-ftp://ftp.bryston.com/pub/reviews/Aust_HiFi_July_Bryston_2014.pdf |