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| Which components knocked you out on first listen? Demos of the following were so dramatically better/different from what I was used to listening to, the experience was thrilling:Wilson Maxx/Halcro multi-channel system at CES.Apogee Scintilla, Apogee Diva/DAXCustom Speaker system utilizing giant W... | |
| Listening to my HD650's, a sobering experience... I have a pair of Stax Omega II headphones (same thing as Xiekitchen) which I rarely use. I like the sound of music emanating from real space, not sounds in my head. Phones are great if detail is placed above all other consideration. The Stax are s... | |
| Esoteric DV-50: Any cdp's Significantly better? Avguru,The Audionote site is: audionote.co.ukThe top-of-the-line stuff is crazy expensive, even more than the Goldmund stuff. But, the level 4 stuff is in the ballpark you folks have been exploring. My Naim CDS3 is, at @ $15,000 retail, a bargain ... | |
| Esoteric DV-50: Any cdp's Significantly better? AVGURU,Now that you've got the tube bug, you must audition an Audionote DAC, particularly at the 4 and 5 level. These deliver the "magic" -- solid, palpable and realistic feel that is often missing from CD/SACD players that emphasize detail and "a... | |
| Any opinions on the Symposium Acoustics Platforms? I utilize Svelte Shelves under my floorstanding speakers. I know of a number of other people who do this and they also get good results (tighter bass and improved clarity).I also utilize an Ultra platform and roller blocks under my preamp. My prea... | |
| Esoteric DV-50: Any cdp's Significantly better? Sounds like you are going to have some fun! I can see how important redbook is to you. If you can find a dealer, you must hear the various Audionote DACs. I've heard the DAC 4 with an Audionote transport and the DAC 5 signature with Audionote tran... | |
| Single ended Power amp recommendation I just visited the SAP website out of curiosity. The model shown as the J2001 Mk.II is completely different from the speaker I and Rgwrjs own. What we have are quite large floor-standing models with two 12" woofers in a Jensen/Onken bass reflex ca... | |
| Need help from TV Monitor Experts? The Sony LCOS set is so dramatically better than any other RPTV set I've seen (I saw it at CEDIA in Indianapolis). BUT, it is projected to cost $10,000 and the only announced model is a 70" set that is 25" deep. Not really suited to most small roo... | |
| Need help from TV Monitor Experts? Are you sure you are looking for a rear projection LCD and not a flat panel LCD set? The flat panel sets are as thin as plasmas and lighter in weight than plasmas. They are even brighter than plasmas and are therefore well suited to a room that do... | |
| What are your favorite monitors? While they are somewhat colored (bit of bloated mid-bass, the box sings a bit), the JM Reynard Trentes are fantastically musical and enjoyable monitor-sized speakers.If price is no concern, the Gryphon Sonata is something to behold -- it sounds li... | |
| Anyone Using Gradient Loudspeaker? I have only a brief encounter with the Gradient Revolution at this years CES. The speakers were set up in a small room, not very far from the wall. Given the limitations of show conditions, I thought this was one of the best speakers at anything n... | |
| Martin Logan Owners - Any problems with humidity? I owned a pair for 11 years in a place with moderately high humidity with absolutely no problems. A friend stored his ML speakers in a garage for more than a year under conditions of extreme humidity (Washington, D.C.) and one panel went bad. Spec... | |
| Esoteric DV-50: Any cdp's Significantly better? I've heard the DV 50 in two systems. I think it does a fine job playing redbook. Unfortunately, I did not get a chance to hear it up against another model of comparable or lower cost playing redbook. However, against a much more expensive DAC/Tran... | |
| Amplifiers:A Keeper for Life. Do you know of one ? I never say never, but I don't plan on changing amps soon. As long as 8 watts is adequate, my Audionote Kageki's are a keeper. | |
| Single ended Power amp recommendation I own SAP J2001 (the big model with twin 12" woofers). This is a very easy speaker to drive -- high nominal impedance and 99 db efficient. I use to use a push-pull 45 tube amp that put out about 6 watts and that was sufficient. I now use a paralle... |