jymc

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Siltech cables. Help to recognize originals.
@marakanetz  so you are the resident genius about $59 Siltech cables....just as good as the ones costing $5900.....thank you    
VAC preamps - too expensive?
@ghdprentice I believe most people DO hear diminishing returns, otherwise, using your $22k versus $4k streamer example, you would not have spent the additional $18k on another streamer.  Maybe we agree that diminishing incremental improvements be... 
Ayon S5 VS Aurender W20
I wonder if these 'dopes talking to dopes'  have wised up over the past 10 yrs?  Oh. such feeble attempts to share, through the art of written communication.  Forget investing in a new piece of gear and take a remedial writing class.    
Looking for a CD / SACD player. Also, tell me about Esoteric
It is crystal clear that many of the "experts" above are proud to tout their favorite brands with all the superficial emotion of hitting the lotto jackpot.  To those looking for guiding advice prior to making a substantial purchase, hopefully you ... 
Anything SS sounds better than D'Agostino ?
@doctorrob77  Absolutely, a system should be built around the type of music one listens to.  Think about those "brute strength" demos that really high end hifi stores often do for their customers....I'm thinking $500k variety systems!  The music ... 
Mcintosh MCD-12000
jasonbourne52 2800+ posts and counting.  You can bet the majority of these posts are just like the one above, where he is trashing high priced gear just because he can OR he is  extremely jealous and envious of those who can foot the bill for suc... 
Equalizer in a Hi Fi system
@tlcocks  No, I do not use a professional EQ in my home 2-ch system.  I have used EQ units (together with several other processors), principally in a recording studio setup, where any "processing effect", can be routed through a patch bay, and be... 
dCS Bartok Apex vs McIntosh DA2 - Trouble Hearing the Difference
jasonbourne71 So why do you scoff at $20k for "nuance and finesse"?  Do you not believe that an expensive DAC MIGHT sound better than a Qutest, OR can YOU not afford to spend ridiculous money on hifi components?  I've got a friend who put over $3... 
Aries-Cerat Helene Review
@tonywinga   I'm about 10 months late to this party.  I am researching the AC Helene, and after reading your initial assessment, I am wondering, 10 months later, how you are feeling about your purchase?  Any regrets?  Are you off the DAC merry-go-... 
Synergistic Power Cell 12, SX, PS Audio P20
Ran across this 3 1/2 yrs later. WTF? Are you guys serious....the blind leading the blind perhaps? OK, I bought a P20 and plugged it in to a Syn Research Power Cell 12. Then I plugged by stove and microwave in to the P20 while plugging my 800 W m... 
dCS Bartok Apex vs any similar priced DAC
@ghdprentice  -  You are well aware of the role "synergy" plays in a particular system of assembled components, not to mention the effect of the room itself.  On that basis alone, it becomes short sighted to "root" for one's own component choices.... 
CD Transport
I've been told by several Bricasti dealers that using the M19 transport with any Bricasti DAC that is fitted with the I2S connection scheme will get the very most sonically out of this combination.  Bricasti essentially optimized this proprietary ... 
dCS Bartok Apex vs any similar priced DAC
why do so many people on these types of threads simply "root" for whatever DAC brand they already own??....wow these guys really know their stuff, huh!!!    
Looking for a CD / SACD player. Also, tell me about Esoteric
caphill Thank you for so decisively setting the record straight on the lingering Esoteric versus Marantz.  There will always be those who inspite of lacking the budget to purchase truly TOTL luxury items, will nonetheless take backhanded shots at... 
Equalizer in a Hi Fi system
tatooedtrackman First of all, I become irritated with information being based on these pages which boils down to primarily opinion.  Schitt was one of the first companies to recently re-introduce EQ toys into 2-channel home stereo.  Schitt is a c...