kublakhan

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I live in a large cement room...
Christ jay, you describe a room like that and then write 'issues to address? how can i improve my soundstaging?'!!!!!if i understand your room description correctly i think there's a good chance you're never going to get laid again! we've got some... 
Audiogon sabbatical
moment taken. welcome back:) 
Audiogon sabbatical
there may be 'hundreds of other sites' but i was told only on *this* site is where i'd find the inimitable kitch29. so here i am. i've been waiting for you. this is big for me. i need a moment. 
Audio Research comparison
gmorris, was your friend using nos tubes on his ls25? anyway, of course it's all subjective and component dependent - this is what we all stew about in our sleep/lack of. anyway we listened to the ls25mkI through a pair of arc300s. perhaps this br... 
scd 777es sacd sony mod worth it?
welp,that's the end of *that* party!:) 
scd 777es sacd sony mod worth it?
mes, detlof, dont leave us all hanging. PLEASE remember to post and compare when you guys get your boxes back. i can't wait to read the results!God, i love this stuff.:) 
Audio Research comparison
the only arc preamp that was made without a cathode follower was the SP12 from the 80s.in the demo we did out here 4 of the 6 of us preferred the arc ref2mkII to the BAT50se but we were listening on a pair of arc300s. apparently there's synergy wh... 
Audio Research comparison
i recently went with a couple guys from this site and did an a/b with the LS25, LS25mkII and the ref2mkII.the ref2mkII is in a whole different universe. Amazing.No one liked the LS25mkI. Very thin, weak bass...the LS25mkII was a SUPER improvement,... 
SACD s to die for
Is it just me or does the sacd of 'kind of blue' kinda blow? and i dont mean in like a Kerouacian 'blow, daddy, blow!' kinda way. i mean in, like, you know... sucks.It's better than the redbook but doesn't live up to what sacd promises. they smoot... 
Tube preamps under 2K with 2 outputs?
I believe space-tech-lab.com has what you're looking for. if not i'm sure albert can custom build something to suit your needs. i've heard two different space-tech pieces and they are SUPER values. beautiful to look at and to listen to.IMHO 
Bob Dylan, have an opinion?
Jakob Dylan has a father?:o 
Arc LS25 BAT 50 arc Ref2mkII auditions
Here are my results from the audition but i'd suggest finding the original thread and reading all the posts. i'm really just doing this because i've had two people as for the results and figured there actually would be no way for someone to do a s... 
scd 777es sacd sony mod worth it?
thanks guys! and as far as sony's 'warranty' goes i'm with you rcprince. and since i bought mine used i'm probably screwed anyway. but let's not scare anyone off this little darling. i love the 777 but there's always room for growth in a relations... 
scd 777es sacd sony mod worth it?
hey detlof, what mods are they making? caps? new soldering? do you know?please do write a review when you get the machine back.thanksbtw, why'd you decide to mod it and which options did you look into? 
Sony SCD-1 with P1A/P3A ?
hey. can you list the info on where to find out about this mod?thanks