kevziek
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| Parasound JC-1 and B&W 803d I find it disturbing to read comments saying the JC-1s are bright and, now have grain and glare. These amps don't have a bright bone in their body, and they don't have glare or grain. No. No. It seems there is always some new amp that is touted as... | |
| Parasound JC-1 and B&W 803d I strong disagree with Braro. The JC-1s are not bright, period. I'm sensitive to brightness, and they are not bright. If you hear brightness, it is in your other equipment. Or you are using cabling that doesn't work. | |
| Review: Benchmark DAC1 DA converter Alex, the Mainsstream does have a cleanness and clarity that lacks the grain and texture some cords have. It also will resolve detail that may not be heard with other cords. You really owe it to yourself to use it on the source component, digital ... | |
| Review: Benchmark DAC1 DA converter Hi Alex, great to hear from you. Glad to hear you got a real vdh Mainsstream. Interesting that you found it not to be aggressive and clinical, but I don't know how the Sidewinder sounds. Perhaps it is an interaction thing, but on my JC-1s, which a... | |
| Review: Benchmark DAC1 DA converter Plato,I agree with you that the Rogue does lack some ultimate detail. Because it is so musical and holistic and pleasant sounding, I have been able to overlook this. Interestingly, in spite of all this, the Benchmark and my amps are providing incr... | |
| Review: Benchmark DAC1 DA converter Plato,I use the Benchmark in variable mode, with the volume turned to the top. I tried calibrated mode, but the gain is lower, which I don't like. I'm running single-ended.I did list my preamp in the review, so, yes, I am using it through a preamp... | |
| Which digital cable to use with a Benchmark DAC-1 I forgot to mention that the interconnect and power cable you use with the Benchmark will greatly affect the sonics. See my recent review of the Benchmark under Product reviews. | |
| Which digital cable to use with a Benchmark DAC-1 The Kimber D60 is the cable I would recommend. It will compliment the clean, clear delineation of the Benchmark without creating any brightness. I strongly disagree that the inexpensive Canare cable would be a way to save money. I found it to be h... | |
| Zucable's Varial I was interested in the Varial, but as I did research on it, I found people who loved it, and many who did not think it very good at all, with a somewhat skewed frequency balance and soundstage. I'd be curious to hear from those who have used it a... | |
| 5 CD's on your current "permanent " rotation. Joe Henderson - Big Band (Verve)Horace Silver - Songs My Father,or Styling of Silver (Verve)Jon Fadis - Remembrances (Chesky)Diana Krall - When I Look in Your EyesFred Hirsch - Dancing in the Dark (Chesky)All have great sonics. But, first two have... | |
| How would you desribe Von Schweiket VR-4jr sound? It may be of interest to readers here that Opalchip has posted critical commentary on nearly every thread about VR-jr speakers on Audiogon. It almost appears to be a crusade...His overly verbose prose and personal barbs directed at me and other po... | |
| How would you desribe Von Schweiket VR-4jr sound? Opalchip, being a trained musician and a lover of music all my life, I think I know of which I speak, and I don't agree with your incorrect and slanted interpretation of my comments.So, your implication is that because I seek out and prefer record... | |
| How would you desribe Von Schweiket VR-4jr sound? For some reason, some people seem bent on bashing the VRjr. I own them, and they are great speakers.I have very discerning ears, and am a musician. When I listen to audio components, I listen for what sounds more real, more musical. I can nitpick ... | |
| Review: Technics SL-1200Mk2 Turntable I had a 1200Mk2 back in the 80's. I agree it is beautifully and heavily built. I don't agree that it sounds very good. In comparison to budget belt drives, I remember it having a dead sound without much body or air. Not dimensional, kind of flat. ... | |
| Trelja in New York - 2005 Joe, you did such a good job, I felt like I was there experiencing it with you. It's just disappointing to hear how many mfrs. didn't display. Glad to hear that Rogue had a bangup setup, and got to show how good their equipment can sound. Hope to ... |