mallen123
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| Wadia S7i vs Esoteric K-01/K-03 vs MSB Esoteric is the only one that plays SACD, unless u go with MSB universal player based on the Oppo 95.MSB has a great reputation and you rarely see them come up used, but they are a pricey multi box solution once u add up the power base for each pi... | |
| CD vs CD/SACD Player – Tube-based or Not if you go with Oppo Modwright , go with the 105.I have both, with no mods, and the 105 is clearly better.I can't speak to whether the 105 with Modwright is in the same league as the other higher end brands however.I have compared my stock 105 to b... | |
| fair price for Avant Garde Duo 2.2 what color and year are they? do they have the Omega upgrade? | |
| Have you heard or own the Shakti Hallograph I returned them to the retailer | |
| Have you heard or own the Shakti Hallograph I bought a pair and really wanted to like them, but ended up preferring the sound without them.Tried them in every type of position but they always seemed to add too much mid and high frequency energy and soundstage and imaging suffered. I have a ... | |
| oppo 105 vs 103 GeoffkaitI believe you have your unit configured incorrectly in the set up menu.It should play two channel SACD out thru the analogue outputs | |
| Wadia news My 17 year old Wadia 16i still blows away my Oppo 105 on redbook, so I have a great respect for their gear.Had the transport replaced at in late 90's under warranty and have had 0 issues since. Realize their customer service had fallen a lot in re... | |
| Fremer's review of the Anna cartridge It would be interesting to hear from other Anna owners in this thread.So far no actual Anna owner has said they had the same problem Fremer had. If my count is correct, three Anna owners ( including me ) have responded with praise and no issues i... | |
| Fremer's review of the Anna cartridge I have owned my Anna for several mths and no problems.I have a Benz LP s mr and while it is very good, the Anna is more open and tighter bass. Although I still like the Benz's lush sound, then Anna is very addictive.I am running the Anna on a grah... | |
| phono stage with two inputs Zesto andros.Mm and mc inputs. . Retail 4300 but punches above its weight according to many. I own one and run two tone arms, although I currently switch the cables as both carts are mc.I plan to get a high end sut in future to make use of the mm ... | |
| Has the Oppo carried the AV industry? Ditto to what Dbphd just posted about the OP.My experience for what it's worth :My 95 was light yrs better in sound than my cheap Samsung BDP wireless, and picture was better.I just hooked up a 105 and it's better sounding than the 95, and the pic... | |
| HRS M3X isolation base or Minus-K? Bill -U want your minus k back?Just kidding.Just got in an Anna from Jeff last week for your old Innovation.Mark | |
| Benz cartridge line - what is the HOMC sweet spot? The LP-s is generally available. Gullwing is not. Not sure about the rest of the line up. | |
| Need advice - EL34 switchable Ultralinear/SEP ditto on the Cary v12. Get the r version with upgraded caps if possible.I love mine on my avantgarde duo's. | |
| Hearing Aid Confusion possibly off topic, but if your hearing loss is due to otosclerois (middle ear bone no longer working due to hardening), it can be fixed with surgery.I've had both my ears done and don't need hearing aids as a result.The surgery is called Stapende... |