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| Which computer DVDrom is the best for ripping? I just finished testing based on my 2 samsung DVD burner ... and the files are identical (Verified by FCIV). So I think for ripping it doesn't matter. I do recall EAC complains about one of my DVD burner having a buffer. I guess it only affects bu... | |
| Which computer DVDrom is the best for ripping? I actually have 2 burners right now, both from Samsung. They are 16xx series. When I use EAC, actually it prefers one over the other and the reason is that one of them has buffer. To my surprise, it prefers the one without buffer, which is an olde... | |
| Aestheix Calypso owners,tube advise needed I've had my Calypso for 2 years ... Telefunken 12AX7 ribbed for now. bought an NOS 6922 but honestly the difference isn't worth the extra $ (not that it isn't noticeable but i could spend $ on other stuff).I always wonder if it's better if I go to... | |
| Denon 3910..What next ? The upgrade co. 3930ci.I had a 3910. the TUC3930ci was not a subtle upgrade.midrange, bass, PRAT, sense of ease ... all drastically improved. | |
| How make my Ayre system "warmer"? i haven't heard the equipments myself, but when I was reading the forums, I learned that the K3x was warmer than the K5x.And the K1x is supposed to be a major step up to the K3x. | |
| Telefunken sound good??? I had an L1 10 years ago. agree with Tpsonic. Spent a few hundred $ on NOS and none of them lasted more than 3 months.If I've know better I'll stick with the Russian's and use the $ some where else.(those NOS are now worth $1500 ... I have tears i... | |
| 2 channels Tube amp in a HT setup I guess I don't feel bad if all of the tubes are current production tubes.When I have 4 NOS tubes in the preamp (Calypso) I feel really guilty.oh well may be it's just me.I used to disconnect the speaker cables and hook up SS receiver just when I'... | |
| Which Oppo to get? Does Oppo OEM their transport from somewhere? or do they make their own?I can't see how their audio (analog and DSP) section is that much better than another $300-$500 player given the price point and the focus on the video. Unless they have some ... | |
| some 70's and 80's receivers seem to be popular i thought it was just me. back then in the 70/80s i had a sansui receiver and it produced very good music. However, it kept breaking and we ended up dumping it and got a Sony system.and the Sony never sounded even close. but the Sony had a lot mor... | |
| Is 'FINYL' CD treatment still manufactured? Jlc76, consider that it is just a liquid optical coating making the CD easier to be read by the laser.I used Finyl before on a Low-fi and even ALL of my non-audiophile skeptics agreed that it made a noticable difference in a blind A/B test. | |
| Arcam DV 137 vs. Denon DVD 3910 agree with both Kedoades and JeffKad. I think I'll settle with my TUC 3930ci for a long time. I compared it to a stock 3910, the amount of energy, air and detail is just day and night ...And David's customer service is just unmatched. | |
| RCA to XLR adaptor for Ayre, is it worth it? common mode noise rejection isn't a requirement cos I don't plan to run any cable longer than 4 ft.I think the long term plan is to get something like a Benchmark DAC1, Lavry or Apogeee DAC to drive it directly.it's a 2nd system in the house ... s... | |
| Micromega DUO DAC TDA1541a sell? mod? It's a 1541a. It was the first DAC that Micromega made, with a volume control/preamp or buffer amp in it. It even has external analog input. 1 year later they came up with the DUO B.S. (bitstream). It was 1989 i believe.I just hooked it up yesteda... | |
| Leave solid state amps on? Or turn off everytime? I turn my solidstate amp off when I don't use it. (unless I intentionally use it as a heater in Winter)It is not because I can't afford it.I'm doing it for my beloved child, and his children ...FYI, I switched to tubes and part of the reason is th... | |
| Anyone use CD tweaks I used to have a bottle of Finyl and it worked wonders. I wonder if something similar is available today?I also have a CD mat (blacklight?) but I am just getting too lazy to use it. I have to soak it under light so that that it glows in green ....... |