mapman
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| What medium priced amplifier is best with vinyl? I like the Onkyo suggestion.Another good choice in that range might be a second hand Musical Fidelity Integrated.Or how about a tube hybrid like the Unison Unico, or something tubed and digital-ready with a nice built in DAC even like the PeachTre... | |
| need warm and LAID BACK hi-rez/focused power cord An easy and cheap thing to try with low risk might be a DNM Reson IC between CD and amp.I've used these effectively in the past to help take the edge off digital compared to Harmonic Technology Truth Link and MIT ICs, for example. They have that w... | |
| Denon DL 103R vs. AT OC9 - MLII "now I've got to go out and pick up some booze"That is the ultimate "tweak"! | |
| The Economy.. will hi end audio mfgs lower prices? VEry interesting points Andr! | |
| Which Dynaudio to buy under 2k used "I wouldn't use dynaudios in a room any smaller than 16x16"I bought the Contour 1.3mkIIs specifically for and use them in two different 12X12 rooms because of their big sound and diminuitive size. They are a good fit there but ideally you must be ... | |
| Which Dynaudio to buy under 2k used I think the Contour line offers the best value.I'm partial to monitors over floorstanders in general in this price range. Add a sub later but only if needed.The 1.3 mkIIs are very fine and well reviewed monitors. They work best on very solid stand... | |
| Wi-Fi Fidelity? "..and trust your own ears. If it sounds good, it sounds good."Amen.There is no loss of fidelity sending signal over wireless. The only potential issue is whether the connection operates fast enough to get the bits to the destination fast enough t... | |
| You're probably listening too loud Detlof,I can agree with that! | |
| Live with A Hum vs. Buy An Outboard Phono Stage " If I turn off the amp, but leave the preamp powered up, there doesn't seem to a problem."Well, you need the power amp with accompanying hum on to play, don't you?Sounds like the transformers in the power amp is the cause of teh inductance hum in... | |
| The Economy.. will hi end audio mfgs lower prices? " the system will start to clean out all the weak businesses"Unfortunately perhaps not until after the execs are done funneling off all the bailout money being handed to them. | |
| need warm and LAID BACK hi-rez/focused power cord I have no idea what power cord fits this equation.I'm just posting so I can check back easily later on what others might recommend. also the Wired 4 Sound is a device I have interest in.When you say that these instruments come across "aggressively... | |
| You're probably listening too loud "High SPLs by the way do certainly not make for listener's fatigue, not even for female ears,"It depends how high the SPL and the sensitivity of the individual's ears.It is well documented on other threads here and elsewhere that prolonged exposur... | |
| The Economy.. will hi end audio mfgs lower prices? "There is a lot of disinformation out there."Amen brother! | |
| Adding a Squeezebox - Upgrading Path? I have a Roku Soundbridge, not Squeezebox.Hooking that to a relatively low cost mhdt Paradisea tube DAC made a huge difference.I suspect the same would be true for the Squeezebox using a good external DAC.Try it with the DAC you have and listen. Y... | |
| The Economy.. will hi end audio mfgs lower prices? Some will and some won't.Some will also raise prices in order to appeal more to those who are luxury minded, can still afford it, and use price as an indicator of value. |