mesch
Responses from mesch
| ... How I should set the volume... Afterthought, the amp volume controls could be used to balance output when speakers are asymmetrically placed. | |
| ... How I should set the volume... Initially, I would set the volume on the amp such that I could use the preamp volume over it's middle range for all loudness levels utilized. Might experiment from there. | |
| Cambridge Audio CXC Series 2 I recently bought the original CXC, like the silver finish and the price I paid. The remote is no bother to me, the CD functions are all at the bottom. Audio Advisor is selling the original at $399. I am not in a position to compare to other CD t... | |
| Looking to improve CD playback Yes, I will continue to explore the streamer market. I do rip CDs to a Mac Mini as a dedicated streamer playing AIFF files via Pure Music and appreciate the convenience this approach provides. I also can't help to believe that a true streamer havi... | |
| Looking to improve CD playback I should ad that any server I am interested in would not need to have an internal DAC. I am about to purchase a Mirror Audio Tubadour DAC. | |
| Looking to improve CD playback In-shore, I very much appreciate your input. I am no longer waisting my time looking for a transport as I have purchased a Cambridge CXC transport knowing there are better ones however not at the price that I paid. I have researched the server mar... | |
| Trying to find an amp that matches my tastes (aka death metal) If interested in a equalizer, try the Schiit Loki. | |
| How do you properly size a speaker? It seems to me that this is a two step situation. First is how does your amp drive the Cerwin Vega speakers you currently have? Likely the 75 watt rating is the high recommendation and your 40 watt amp drives them fine. Are you getting the volume ... | |
| Passive Pre-Amp into Integrated Amp to Prevent Clipping? A very nice system can be had for under $2000. If you enjoy the Elacs I would keep them and purchase an quality integrated amplifier and a more modern DAC. Both could be purchased as recent production models, however used. I also own a SYS and u... | |
| Replacing CDP Not Audioconnection, I meant Parts_connection, sorry. | |
| Any experience using a PS Audio Ultimate Outlet Lak, Yes: Will do, will do, will do! I could do an experiment 3 times, however there are many possible ones that could be designed. I will start with advantaged with digital equipment (transport and DAC). | |
| Replacing CDP The original CXC transport can be had for `~$350 new, delivered. Check out Audioconnection. | |
| Need Advice on Power Protection/Clean Power Nonoise, just to make sure I understand, you are using 2 Decware ZLCs? I looked that conditioner up and must say it seems to offer great potential on a cost/benefit perspective. | |
| Any experience using a PS Audio Ultimate Outlet Testpilot, yes that was my thinking also. I liked the fact that I could prevent digital equipment noise from getting back to the other components. The wire run distance between outlets and the panel is less than 30', with breakers close to one an... | |
| Another new DAC: Audio Mirror Thanks everyone for their support. It was this thread (thanks rja!) that directed me towards this purchase. I am in the process of upgrading my system, starting from the source. Audio123, I am considering an isolation approach similar to your own. |