mapman
Responses from mapman
| Benchmark DAC1 Pre vs. Bel Canto DAC3 I went through the exercise of comparing these two and others recently. I think you'll find a lot of useful information discussing these two particular DACs if you search existing threads. | |
| Review: Soundsmith SG-410 Strain Gauge Cartridge Cartridge Rauliruegas,By insignficant, I merely meant it may be insignificant (ie not a big deal or determining factor) to some and not to others. Clearly it has been measured and clearly it is significant to you in listening. It might be to me also but I d... | |
| Despise conventional dome tweeters Lonestarsouth,I had B&W P6s for years. You're right, the tweets did disappear nicely. I suspect though this had more to do with the voicing (overall tonal balance) of that particular speaker and how it played in your specific system more so th... | |
| 75 Ohm antenna connector for Classe Tuner 1 They are a standard size.Assuming the threaded connector on the antenna engages with the threads on the 75 ohm connection on the tuner and tightens normally (it should if both are undamaged), then the problem is often that the center bare wire tha... | |
| Review: Soundsmith SG-410 Strain Gauge Cartridge Cartridge Raul,Points well taken.Mersault is a wine? I don't think I've ever tried it. Then again I would not consider myself to be a wine Connoisseur by any stretch, but I do tend to like variety as opposed to seeking perceived absolute perfections.Same ap... | |
| Despise conventional dome tweeters I tend to listen first to systems. Then, when I hear something I like, I dig in to understand the technology behind it and why it delivers the sound it does.I think its counterproductive to get too obsessed with a particular tweeter design alone. ... | |
| CD has laid back and uninvolving sound The tube used makes a huge difference even in my modest DAC. | |
| why still buy a cd player? Audioholik,Where do you buy 24/96 FLACs from? | |
| Whats on your turntable tonight? "Blood Sweat and Tears"I hadn't broken this out in years. What a fantastic listen! | |
| Spooky speakers, buga buga "which monitor sounds damn close to real"Lots of monitors sound close, few sound the same, but none I've heard sound truly "real" for all types of music.Toss in a sub and a different story...lots sound pretty darn real.Magico Mini's were very conv... | |
| sub in small room with bookshelf advice needed No doubt...do the Rel. | |
| Subsonic Rumble Solutions Maril,Yes, it is a valid concern worth investigating. | |
| Best high end monitors? ATmasphere,You come up with the most interesting things!Thanks. | |
| CD has laid back and uninvolving sound "If the capacity or resolution of CD is indeed inferior to the vinyl, there is no way that a CDR of vinyl will sound the same as vinyl. I think you have just proved the exact opposite."I haven't proven anything...just stating an observation.The sa... | |
| what to buy? so confused. Make sure you fine tune what you have before spending another dollar. |