jwmazur

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Diagnosing Distortion in PC Based System
I found distortion came through at times on my Sony VAIO using XP when the enhancements were activated and EQ selected. It didn't happen all the time but it was noticeable when it did. 
Audiophile quality USB Cable.. does it exist?
Kimber Cable 
SONY TRINITRON ON 11 YEARS
I had my 17 inch Trinitron finally give up the ghost 2 years ago. I bought it in early 1978. It had the mechanical tuner where the channel selector needed to be switched to the desired station. Everyone ragged at me to get a TV with a remote. 
Today's Transport War: Significant Differences?
Steve Nugent of Empirical also says the best to be had is I2S. The Northstar transport with its' I2S output tweaked into a DAC with I2S input is the way to go, according to Steve. He says I2S properly implemented is "magic". 
Artemis Labs LA-1: Anybody ever audition it?
When I "review" a product I buy it with my own money. I do not do industry loans and I receive no accommodation pricing. That way I am a consumer, like you, and it keeps influences and motives out of reach.That said, the LA-1 has an energy to it t... 
Help with Rosinante Speakers
You might try calling Martin Logan or audio dealers in the Lawrence, Kansas area. 
Best sonics/music on CD
Mapleshade CDs.http://www.mapleshaderecords.com 
Speaker cable for Green Mountain Audio Callisto
Check with Virtual Dynamics. The founder of GMA was impressed. Talk to Rick Schultz at Virtual Dynamics. He will give you more info on the combination. 
IMAGE PROBLEMS VOCALS OFF CENTER
A preamp or linestage with a balance control is the ticket. I go through the same thing with tube variables, recordings, and all the other things can can screw your day. The equipment designers that leave off balance controls in the interest of pu... 
Is your FM tuner affected by interference?
I think a yagi would be the answer if my other tuners were experiencing the same problem. My Kloss Model One table radio is not affected, and my Son's Charlie, The Tuner has no problems. The Charlie is operating on the same Godar Model 1 that the ... 
FM Tuner Antenna - what works best?
The Godar, without question. 
Is your Pass X250 dead silent or slightly buzzing?
Try a PS Audio Humbuster. You might have DC potential riding on the AC. I had the same thing with my Pass-designed First Watt amp, as well as other amps I have used. A small problem that nagged at me. PS Audio has a 30 day money back policy so, wh... 
Got money in the bank. Please help
Take a look at the Decware RL1.5 radial speakers. I am a Maggie fan, just sold my 3.6's, and I know what kind of sound you want. Steve Deckert voiced these speakers using Maggies as a reference. They are fast like electrostats, image like Maggies,... 
Guitar playing audiophiles, Martin or Taylor?
Had a Martin D12 28. Had to sell years ago. Needed the funds.I bought a Tacoma Dreadnaught 6 string 4 years ago without the huge cash outlay and I feel no regret except the ever-increasing value of the Martins. 
Tuners that do it?
I'll chime in about antennae. I have a Magnum Dynalab MD-90T, my first tuner, and have tried many antennae. I live on the tallest hill in the county and you would think that I would not have any problems. That thinking was disproven.I am now enjoy...