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Are sacd mods really worth the money? The first thing everyone who bought a Philips 1000 has todo is, take it out of the box,break it in and listen to it. It's a very good sounding player once it's got some hours on it. The Reference Audio Mod's Performance Upgrade Plus mod changes a ... | |
how good is sacd1000 on red book In this continuing search for truth, justice and great soundfor money, I'd like to add the following....the SACD 1000as Sean points out has a strong bottom end. I was moreimpressed with it's mid bass definition. I'm glad you folks are hearing the ... | |
how good is sacd1000 on red book If you take the time to break it in, the SACD1000 soundvery good on red book CDs.I found no lack of detail out of the box, but the high endsounded closed in/compressed.Unless you've got a Wadia or a $32K FA Ref/AN DAC-4 Sig combo, it's a great pie... | |
What are best phono preamps under $500 ? The Grado PH-1 can be had for less than $500. andis worth a listen. | |
The plight of SACD.... Jade6- I'm looking at HP's New Super CD List on page 117 of issue 138(139 hasn't reached HI, if 139 says otherwise, I stand corrected) and there's no SACDs.Four DADs are are listed under "Special Merit."There's a difference between TAS & HP's ... | |
The plight of SACD.... Phasecorrect- I read the iar article, yes it's long winded,but it says the same thing as I posted above: DVD-A sounds better the SACD. And as I posted above, I agree with you that HT will decide the outcome of this format war.If you read TAS you'l... | |
The plight of SACD.... Jadem6- You're correct in stating that Sony & Philips are in this for the money and copyright protection.Unfortunately, they're not in it to give us better sound.The SACD vs. DVD-A fight will not be decided by audiophiledemand for a better for... | |
The plight of SACD.... I've tried both SACD and DVD-A player/systems. I feel DVD-A is closer to analog with a great sense of dynamic range. I haven't tried or am I interested in the multichannel ability of either format. My local Borders doesn't stock a sinle disk in ei... | |
Which tubes? My amp can except El34, 6L6, KT88, an Maxgain- agree with the benefits of taking the low bass outof the main amp. My SF P1SE sound much better(cleaner/faster) without having to deal with the bass from 50 hz down.I think the V5s are a true classic design that will hold their value(like... | |
CAL Sigma tube DAC question.... I've had a Sigma since it came out and have never had anytrouble.I have done a lot of mods to it:power supply,caps and resistors in the signal path,bypassedthe toslink/coax switch, upgraded the 12ax7 andother active parts. I tried other DACs, DVD-... | |
Which tubes? My amp can except El34, 6L6, KT88, an I'd also love to hear Rec's Vandys. Didn't know about V5's crossover pulling it's signal off the output of the main amp, I thought it was line level from the preamp.I'm running KT-90 type 3 in my SF Power One SE, and they're just starting to settl... | |
Which tubes? My amp can except El34, 6L6, KT88, an Agree with Creeper on the 6L6s. He knows his tubes.The 6L6 often gets over looked, because the EL34 & KT-88get more press for their classic tube sound.The 6L6 has better balance and a much cleaner more controled midbass, which will blend well ... | |
Best spkrs for rock: Dunlavy V-Watt/Puppy-Revel?? Jeff-You should add the Talon Khorus & Ravens to your list.With your ARC amps, they'll rock. | |
Riddle me this... Twl- Is right. Companies like AR introduced sealed box speakers that sucked power, and the monster amps likethe Phase Linear 400/700, SAEs and GAS Ampzillas became thewave of the future.Really enjoyed this thread.Would like to see more feedback ab... | |
Cable length Sean & Unsound - excellent information.Anyone that's been to CES or one of Hifi Expos has seen thatDave Wilson alway uses short interconnects and long speakercables. His demo rooms always have great sound.While I currently run long interconnec... |