macdadtexas
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| Are DAC prices reflecting sound quality? One of the best DAC's I have had was the MHDT Labs Havana, and it was not expensive at all, under $700. I tried a bunch of DAC's in the $1000 - 3000 range, and the Berkeley too and I ended up buying a Bryston. I couldn't be happier, it's a great D... | |
| What's the best way to get HD movies "on demand" One of them, I think it's Vudu advertises 1080 (i?) movies. I have AppleTV and it looks great, a little better than a standard DVD, not quite BluRay, but still great. Sound is v good, but not like the HD tracks BluRay.All in all, I never rent disc... | |
| Which new VPI Turntable? the SDS is more a voltage regulator. It is a MUST on the Scout/Scoutmaster/AriesIII/HRX because of the motor. That is my experience. With the Classic it was never an issue, but I always had the APC on with in the system, so that could be the deter... | |
| Power Cables which take the soundstage back Lissnr, I've done that test. I have bought several very expensive power cords to try with my amps, preamp and soucrces, and there was no apprciable improvement over the first level of cords I had bought. None at all. So about $2000 worth of cables... | |
| which Brand of Reciever produces the Best Audio? If you are accustomed to vintage, buy a reciever to do the HT and surround, and a 2 channel preamp with Home Theater bypass, and a seperate front channel amp. Best of both worlds. Denon and Onkyo are great for HT, if you want hi-end stereo sound y... | |
| Amp/Pre-Amp Selection for Vandersteen 5A's in HT buy the ARC, great match with the awesome Vandy's, and use the HT bypass and use a nice Denon (3810?) or higher level Onkyo for the HT. They will drive the center and rear channels without any problem and sound very good. You will never approach t... | |
| Which new VPI Turntable? if you have a good power conditioner I don't think the SDS makes a big difference. Since you are 220, I am guessing Europe? I tried a million power conditioners because the grid near me (suburban Houston) was underbuilt, and not good. I found the ... | |
| Which new VPI Turntable? I'm confused on the aluminum/SS arm? Mine came with the aluminum arm standard, and when I asked VPI about sub-ing the SS arm they said that was only needed, or recommended for heavier cartridges, and I should stick with the aluminum arm. But now I... | |
| Power Cables which take the soundstage back Russe41, a voice of reason in a storm of superstition (or justifying a ridiculous purchase). | |
| Which new VPI Turntable? it's not even close, I am surprised that VPI continues to sell the Scout. I have had both, and the Aries as well and the Classic is a much better table. Quieter, faster, better extension. I don't even have an isolation platform under the Classic a... | |
| Horror story turned into a happy ending I have had some big problems with UPS too, recently they tried to back out of paying for damage they did to a subwoofer I sold and shipped.1) First of all, always pay extra insurance. If they accept your money, accept the package, and don't send i... | |
| Power Cables which take the soundstage back It's Magic, It's Magic, It's Magic!!!I agree with LLanger whole heartedly. I think interconnects in general reach a rediculous level of diminishing returns very quickly. I think after you get past the first level of interconnect and speaker cable ... | |
| CDs with heavy, fast bass and/or long drum solos Shardone, the new Cult - Love reissue has the "She Sells Sanctuary" 12" remastered as well, and....It does not sound as good as the original 12" remix that somehow I still own, and it is in pristine shape.I think the vinyl was definitely better ba... | |
| Records are getting noisy even with the pops, i would take vinyl over digital any day, no comparison. Digital really does sound much thinner and hollow in comparison. I have never heard a great digital front end sound as good as a moderate vinyl one. I'll struggle through ... | |
| Records are getting noisy Stilskin, good point, it does only seem to be on the newer records. Let me test that, thx. |