jymc

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DAW vs Alexia 1 vs Sasha 2, descending order of $$
the degree of empty emotional opinion, absent objective controlled analyses of numerous variables associated with speaker and electronics models, is almost laughable and amateurish when comparing high end gear.   
Chord Dave or Ayre QX5 Twenty DAC???
I can only chuckle at the "authoritative" comments I read when evaluating luxury 2 channel audio electronics.  All electronics will have their particular sound signature.  While I may lean toward analytical detail and you prefer warm and lush, I t... 
Comparing these CD players with my gear...
Hmm mgreen....you mean I can resurrect my old Rotel CDP out of storage in my garage and achieve the same level of sound as out of a Linn CD12 or an Esoteric K1?  Thanks for the tip.   
Ayre Codex - to keep or not to keep
I'm surprised an Ayre rep has not attempted a response to the above noted problems.  Ayre has quite exceptional customer service and is known in my experience to be responsive to customer questions and issues.   
Quandry: Used Magico V2 vs. new S1
no disagreement from me Schubert. My only argument is that you ATTEMPT to duplicate at home what YOU hear at a live concert. I could be sitting right next to you at the concert and hear something slightly different from what you're hearing. Duplic... 
Quandry: Used Magico V2 vs. new S1
no disagreement from me Schubert. My only argument is that you ATTEMPT to duplicate at home what YOU hear at a live concert. I could be sitting right next to you at the concert and hear something slightly different from what you're hearing. Duplic... 
Quandry: Used Magico V2 vs. new S1
no disagreement from me Schubert. My only argument is that you ATTEMPT to duplicate at home what YOU hear at a live concert. I could be sitting right next to you at the concert and hear something slightly different from what you're hearing. Duplic... 
Quandry: Used Magico V2 vs. new S1
no disagreement from me Schubert. My only argument is that you ATTEMPT to duplicate at home what YOU hear at a live concert. I could be sitting right next to you at the concert and hear something slightly different from what you're hearing. Duplic... 
Quandry: Used Magico V2 vs. new S1
no disagreement from me Schubert. My only argument is that you ATTEMPT to duplicate at home what YOU hear at a live concert. I could be sitting right next to you at the concert and hear something slightly different from what you're hearing. Duplic... 
Quandry: Used Magico V2 vs. new S1
no disagreement from me Schubert. My only argument is that you ATTEMPT to duplicate at home what YOU hear at a live concert. I could be sitting right next to you at the concert and hear something slightly different from what you're hearing. Duplic... 
Quandry: Used Magico V2 vs. new S1
Golden ears my butt (with all due respect)…..I've spent 4 decades in some of the most respected recording studios in the world. Consider this. Pick a vocalist. In the most basic studio recording set-up, he/she would sing into a maybe an $8000 cond... 
Manufacturer Repairs? What is a reasonable time?
I didn't read every response and don't know if the mystery manufacturer has been identified. I do know who it is. The company (JR) manufacturers very good equipment BUT the company is based upon the 1 or 2 men and a dog business model. The top dog... 
Raidho D1 audition
WRONG Razmika ...... there is a dealer in Coral Gables, FL (Audio Salon) who is authorized to carry both Raidho and Magico. 
Is there life after a KXR? Help
4 1/2 years late.......I believe the Lamm 1.2 has a tube input stage and a SS Mosfit output stage. 
Best Sounding CD / SACD player under 15K
Joefama - what is your beef with Mac brand? I've been kicking around idea of MC601s with either a C500 or C1000 pre. They're within my price point but it's the great customer service that Mac offers that is pushing me in that direction. Maybe I'm ...