kentchai
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| What solid state dac is similar to Ayre CX-5e? Thanks for the input.Could you please enlighten me on the firewire route option? I am not aware of any dac with firewire input. Or are you talking about firewire to spdif convertor?The esoteric gears look impressive, but I have not heard it before... | |
| What solid state dac is similar to Ayre CX-5e? I am remain open to all options. Imac/itune is my first choice, but I may choose a PC/Jriver to save cost.It would be really simple if I end up with USB dac. Empirical Off-Ramp or Freeway would be my choice if I choose non-usb dacs.My budget is ab... | |
| USB DAC's ? What are the differences between the new Off-Ramp 3 and Off-Ramp Turbo 2?How much is the Off-Ramp 3?ThanksChai | |
| Revel Salon 2 vs. B&W 800D - Compare and Contrast I have no experiences with the revel, but the best system I heard consists of B&W 800D.The B&W, Classe amplification, and the Meridian 800 cd simply sound real. Everything are so balanced and propotional!I have to say I am not a fan of B&a... | |
| Price of Audiopax I thought their MSRP is $10K per pair. | |
| Cartridge set up questions - Spacedeck / Space arm I have solved the VTF problem I had by playing with the tonearm setting. The arm was risen about 1/4" from the the cueing mechanism thus create more room for Bronze ring adjustment. It barely work but at least I don't have to add blu tak on the he... | |
| Cartridge set up questions - Spacedeck / Space arm Dynavector 10X5 is 6.6 grams. The older 10X4 mkII is much ligther at 4.6 grams.What other high output cart should I consider? I like the DV 10X4 sound on my Nottingham setup, other than Norah Jones always sing from the left side. | |
| Cartridge set up questions - Spacedeck / Space arm I think I will need a lighter counter weight, right? so I don't have to put extra weight on the headshell.My DV 10X4 mkII is 4.6 grams. Damn it, I may just get a new cart.Th bronze ring I get is about 1" in diameter, 1" in height, and 3/16" thick.... | |
| Cartridge set up questions - Spacedeck / Space arm Thanks for the inputs, guys. The cart in question is a Dynavector 10X4 MkII. It probably had seen 6 - 8 hunderds hours of use. The Phono Cartridge Alignment Tool I use is bought from http://www.turntablebasics.com. This tool worked out pretty good... | |
| What is a fair price for a used Spacedeck ? Hi,Is this the spacedeck with taller platter?http://www.audiophilesystems.com/nottingham/NottinghamSpacePhoto.jpgThe taller plater version is not the spacedeck with heavy kit, right?If I understand correctly, the taller platter is just an updated ... | |
| What is a fair price for a used Spacedeck ? I would definately listen to gears before i buy. Unfortunately, I could find any in my area. The closet dealer is 10 hours away.Fortunately, I am certain I will love what I hear regardless of tone arm I choose. Any combination will be a big step u... | |
| What is a fair price for a used Spacedeck ? You think the the original space arm will outperform the Origin Live Silver 250, right?I heard the new Ace-space arm will do that. But not sure about the original space arm.Thanks for your inputs. | |
| What is a fair price for a used Spacedeck ? What are the differences in sound between the short and the tall platter. The seller prefer the short platter and claim the taller platter sound dead.I have also hear another guy who owned both version and think the tall one is considerably better... | |
| Tonearm for Nottingham Spacedeck Do you mind letting me know how much did you pay for your Nttingham used? I am currently looking for one.ThanksKent | |
| Klipschhorns or Belle's with SET amp's? Hey guy, If you post in Klipsch.com Bulletin Board, you can get a lot more responses. Kent |