kotta
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| Modding a Rotel RCD 855 When I had this player I added a good quality IEC connector on the chassis, made a home-made PC and added good quality RCA plugs as well. New internal wiring from the board to the plug. It sounded better but could not measure up to the player whic... | |
| 2 channel sound in a blu ray player I have a higher end Sony ES Blu-Ray player and a Rotel RCD-971 CDP. In my experience comparing the two for audio, the Sony sounds good but it would not make me the sell the Rotel. The dedicated CDP sounds better. No experience w/an Oppo though. I'... | |
| speaker selection help ... on a budget You should be able to pick a new pr. of Tannoy Fusion 1 (or possibly a 2 for just a little more). Nice sounding spks. If you don't mind a larger bookshelf spk. the Snell K/J's are exc. as well. (Vifa drivers.) Check out older Mission loudspeakers ... | |
| Recommendation for CAL DX-1 replacement I still have my first CDP which was bought for me in the 80's. Replaced the belt, works as good (or bad) as new. I'm very pleased w/my other CD players, a Rotel RCD-971 and NAD 521i. Based on my experiences, I'd look for an NAD 541i or a Rotel. If... | |
| Replace CAL ICON Mk2? I owned this player for a many yrs. It replaced a Denon DCD 1500 II and it was a much nicer sounding player. (The Denon was much quicker to access tracks though.) The Cal had a warmer presentation, very nice midrange, but the bass was muddy. (The ... | |
| Snell EIV: refoam or replace? Those are big floorstanders. Owned the J-IV's and the E-III's at one time and they were nice sounding spks! I doubt the crossovers need to be worked on. If the size isn't an issue and you like the sound, it's an easy fix. But I understand the desi... | |
| NAD 3020 What to do with it ??? Hold on to it! After you've been in this crazy hobbie awhile, you'll come full circle and use it as your main amp! I honestly can't say I regret selling my first int. amp (Kenwood Ka-7100) because it lend me on a long journey and satisfying learni... | |
| Surge protection for new Panasonic Plasma TV APC H10 best $200 you will spend IMO. Protects (I believe about 4700 joules rated), Conditions and Regulates the power. Very nice unit. | |
| Mission 753 Floorstanders? I think my Mission 761i bookshelf spks. are fantastic. Beautiful mids/treble. I would think your 753's are exceptional spks as well. (I have always wanted to own the Freedom 752's. One day I hope.) I reached the point where I know what sounds good... | |
| AU24e Interconnects - but warmer Are you running a bi-wire spk. cable to your spks? If so, try running a single cable to the low freq. spk. binding posts tend use the jumpers that came w/the spks. The reason I mention this, I had a touch of too much detail/treble w/my KRIX Synpho... | |
| Opinions on the Sony TA-S7? I'm sorry. I posted incorrectly, I have the TA version, not the S7. Sorry. It looks like a fantastic piece and I'd buy one in a second if I found one for a reasonable price. My set is silver faced and width compact. Good Luck w/the search. | |
| Opinions on the Sony TA-S7? Vintage Sony is very impressive stuff. I have quite a few pieces and this int. amp is one of them along w/the matching V7 Tuner. For a compact package it is very good sounding. Plenty of inputs (5). (My set even has the connecting cord which goes ... | |
| Recondition my 1986 Thiel CS1.0 or buy new? I'd try to arrange to take the new spks. home on a Sat. Night and keep them till Monday (if the store is closed on Sunday). Would give you a better chance to see if they suit your tastes. As far as technology advancing, sure, but great pleasure ca... | |
| Musical, Warm and Smooth bookshelfs under 500 Spendor S3/5's are very nice spks. Warm sounding (Soft dome tweeter, VIFA I believe), Not very efficient. 84db. Limited bass. Tannoy spks. are very good as well. I own two prs.(MX-1M's and Fusion 1's) and both sound excellent. If you don't mind a ... | |
| Rega RS1 speakers compatible with Yamaha receiver? I would try to arrange a demo in your listening room using your equipment if possible for a least a day or two if possible. There are so many spks. to choose from. Given your receiver, I personally would go for a spk. on the "warm" side. But all o... |