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| CAL Audio Alpha DAC It is the filter that is used for 24/96 sampling that makes the biggest difference in the sound of standard cd discs and played with standard cd transports.(A 24/96 transport is necessary for 24/96 discs.)Full description in the editorial of the S... | |
| Line conditioners: Tice or Chang? Last year 3 of us compared a demo 9600 with a Vans Evers model 83 Reference that were in my system for 3 weeks.The Chang was very good and the 83 Reference had subtle but noticeable improvement in all areas,just got it more right.My system ,my ele... | |
| Best powercord for less than $300retail? I have 5 in my 25k system and am very pleased.I audition many cords and alot of gear in my system with a few audio buddies and these cords are a very nice upgrade.Read the feedback.They are a giveaway for what they doeven at retail and hold up to ... | |
| PS Audio Multiwave Since it is apparent that you have no regards for PS Audio's R&D on the Multi wave and that you will not consider buying it,and you are happy with the P-300,then the best thing to do it forget about it.They could have just as easy have came ou... | |
| Audible Illusions 3A ....question? I also have an A I M3A with a McCormack DNA-1 Deluxe as Kleiman421 has and they match up very well.I had a Bryston 3BST previously with the M3A and while it matched nicely ,in my particular system the DNA-1 Deluxe was a little smoother in the high... | |
| Which Line Conditioner? Dedicated lines are the only way to go as mentioned above.I think alot of the VansEver products and the Unlimiter would be great for your amps on its own dedicated line and a PS Audio PP-300 Power Plant would be ideal for the rest of your gear on ... | |
| PS Audio Multiwave I am considering the multiwave upgrade kit and have read a couple of posts at Audio Asylum that claims that the Multiwave upgrade causes the Power Plants to run hotter.I know about the possibility of an internal or external fan and do not care to ... | |
| Which cd player & speakers? Hales Revelation 3 speakers(used $1600.-$1800).New they sell for $2200.Read reviews at Audio Review and at Audio Revolution. Resolution Audio CD50 player (used $1500- $1800)Read reviews at A R and search topics here at Sound Advice.I have the Rev ... | |
| MIT or MITH? Listen for yourself !!I have the latest High End Series Shotgun Cables in my 22k system and my 2 critical hifi buddies and I love them.What the MIT bashers dont tell you is that MIT has a 30 day money back guaranty in case they do not satisfy in a... | |
| Vandy 2CE versus Hales 3 I have the Revelation 3 speakers in a 22k system and they do an incredible job in all areas .Well matched top components and top speaker, power and interconnect cables allow them to really show off.I would have to spend considerable more (which I ... | |
| Amp/Pre-amp for Vandersteens I am not 100% positive but I believe that Vandersteen use to have their line run by McCormack amps at past audio shows.Possibly used their amps as well.The DNAs as you know also can have incredible sounding upgrades and there are no upgrades avail... | |
| Best Full Range Speakers @ Around $2000? The Hales Revelation 3 speakers (New$2200.) are very exceptional speakers for the money.They made a very solid B+ rating(borderline A) from Stereophile and were recommended to anyone in the $5000. or even slightly higher range.Special designed enc... | |
| Various Bearing Isolation Devices The topic mentioned just above ,dated 7/21/00 is here at Audiogon under Sound Advice. | |
| Various Bearing Isolation Devices Hi,Euphorbia,Megasam nailed my source and the price that I paid.They can be a little tricky to set up.Check the topic,"Aurios Media Isolation bearings yes/no",which is dated 7/21/00.Mikeg turned me on to these bearings. | |
| Best 12AX7 for CAL Alpha There are a handful of us with Alpha's that enjoy the sound of the low cost Yugo tubes and they allow you to afford other recommended tubes at the same time.Happy listening. |