kmccarty
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| Pass Labs Amplifiers - XA160 versus X600 Thanks Teajay - other than the power differences, can you also comment on the difference in sound between the XA-160 and the X-600.5? Thanks. | |
| Heifetz Sibelius Violin Concerto I have compared the JVC XRCD against the standard RCA CD. The JVC is piercingly shrill and bright and unlistenable. I have found this to be true of several JVC classical releases such that I no longer buy them. The standard RCA CD is OK, but no co... | |
| Genesis 350 vs. Carver AL-III Regarding your original question "Topvideo", the midrange drivers in the Carver speakers are very different from those in the current Genesis 350. Genesis uses a midrange ribbon manufactured by Bohlender & Graebener, the Carver speaker used a ... | |
| Essential Classical Also try Colin Davis and his Concertgebouw Haydn "London" symphonies. These recordings have perhaps the most realistic orchestral sound I have heard in recent memory. As a bonus, the performances are peerless.Philips released two versions, the "Du... | |
| Review: Luxman PD-284 Turntable Don't overlook the Luxman PD 441 turntable with the ability to use an arm of your choice. Fabulous build quality and beautiful to behold. VERY heavy, and of course great sonics.The PD 444 was the same table, but allows the mounting of two tonearms. | |
| Mahler's Resurrection, Gilbert Kaplan/VPO recordin I find the Kaplan VPO performance overly analytical and therefore boring. There are many other fine performances of the Mahler 2nd - eg, Klemperer (this classic recording is simply amazing for the beauty of sound and performance - be sure you get ... | |
| Lamm M 1.2 against Tenor 300 and Boulder 2060 I have to disagree with the comments about Boulder equipment being too neutral or analytical. I have the Boulder 2000 series preamp, DAC, and power amp and have never experienced the irrepressible musicality, beauty of sound, and dimensionality th... | |
| Pioneer DV-37 vs. Sony DVP-9000ES One caveat in my response - I changed video displays at the same time I "upgraded" from the Pioneer DV-05 to the Sony DVP-9000ES. In comparison - the Sony is grainier and colors are not as realistic. The Sony's controls are quirky and unresponsive... | |
| anyone heard sony s9000es I bought one of these early December, along with the Sony 36XBR400 to replace the Pioneer DV-05 and Sony 36XBR250. Big mistake. The new combination's video is much grainier and can't get rid of the reddish cast on flesh tones without washing out t... |