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| What to do with bad recorded CDs Crappy-sounding recordings or crappy-sounding pressings are a fact of life in this hobby. As others have suggested, there are various tweaks that can be applied to a problem CD to make it potentially more enjoyable, and I agree that seeking out be... | |
| DALI MEGALINE AMPS & CROSSOVER ptheo:For the sake of perfect continuity, *I* would probably stick with the same make of amplifier for top and bottom.Haven't heard the BHK, but it is getting some nice reviews. A buddy of mine was actually considering the 250, but I think he's cu... | |
| DALI MEGALINE AMPS & CROSSOVER Can’t help with the crossover, but as for amps, since you know and seem to like the sound of the S5, have you considered a pair of Coda 15.5s, or possibly some of their higher-powered monoblocks? Or maybe even their System 150? I’m a BIG fan of Co... | |
| Should I buy a Class A Amp. I have an A/B amp that is biased pretty high into Class A, and my speakers are a real easy load. With this setup, I’m in Class A much of the time, and when I’m not, I honestly can’t hear it. From my perspective, it all depends on the amp implem... | |
| What has your audiophile experience taught you about yourself? Oh, and another critical lesson that is often not easily or quickly learned: Be TRUTHFUL with yourself, REALLY know your priorities, and set goals accordingly. | |
| What has your audiophile experience taught you about yourself? Probably the most important things I've learned are (in no particular order):(1) Surround yourself with ears you trust.(2) Don't place much faith in most reviews.(3) Contentment usually does not come easily in this hobby. (4) Money guarantees litt... | |
| Marantz and Stereophile? I've auditioned most of the Reference-line gear over the years, and own the SA-7S1 SACD player, and can attest to the quality of this stuff. It is really, REALLY good. My SA-7S1, even with all the recent advancements in digital, still more than ho... | |
| PSU's for an Acoustic Revive RR-888 (or RR-777or RR-77)? I've heard great things about the Teddy Pardo PSUs, but I've also had very good luck with the KingRex supplies as well. Unfortunately, the price has risen with the MKII upgrade--which I don't think is significant enough, sonically, over the MKI on... | |
| Critical listening or a reason to keep tinkering? As audiophiles, we have an inherent drive (maybe NEED) to analyze, tweak, and pursue. Average just won’t do for most of us. And that’s fine—but it’s preciously easy to get carried away. That’s why it’s smart to have your priorities and expectation... | |
| Has there been any inexpensive item that enhanced your system's sound? Schumann Resonance GeneratorsIsotek Full System Enhancer and Rejuvenation DiscBags of lead shot on top of subwooferHerbie's Tenderfeet and Big Fat DotsAll of the above have provided worthwhile results for not a ton of money. | |
| Krell Kps28c vs Marantz SA-1 It's funny how different ears can hear things differently. When I had both in house, I preferred the SA-7S1 to the SA-1. It wasn't a huge difference by any stretch, but that's how it turned out for me. The SA-7S1 IS more "reserved" in comparison w... | |
| Krell Kps28c vs Marantz SA-1 I agree with Plutos. The SA-1 was/is a fabulous player, for both redbook and SACD. So is its descendant, the SA-7S1. I compared both to a lot of different things over the years, and I kept coming back to the Marantzes. They're makers of MUSIC, not... | |
| What's in your CDP tonight? the minority report Emitt's new album is awesome--especially if one takes it on its own merits rather than comparing it with his vintage material. I hesitated buying it for a good long while, because the (admittedly brief) samples I heard were kind of . . . meh. But ... | |
| What's in your CDP tonight? the minority report The Move "The Move." These guys were ahead of the curve. | |
| The most musical system you ever build? Maybe not the most slap-you-upside-the-head impressive rig I’ve ever owned, and definitely not the most expensive, but certainly the most musically coherent and engaging: Marantz SA-7S1 Coda S12.5 Jena Labs conditioning and cabling Jena Labs s... |