metralla

Responses from metralla

BAT 31SE vs. 51SE
The 31SE was better imo than the 50SE.Interesting. I must see about getting my 50SE upgraded.Regards, 
I have problem with my Tenor150 - advices welcome
Beemer, you could have been kinder to Mqg30. The man's hurting.Regards, 
Audiogon and the Hi-Fi Mags
Stereophile did write about the auction for 9-11, hosted at AudiogoN and promoted by Audio Asylum.Regards, 
THE05: Audiogon Internet Cafe: comments
I managed to get in Stacy's good books by showing her the little tool that lives hidden under the top cover of that Brother label maker. This allows the backing to be peeled off easily. She was not aware of the tool inside the machine, and had bee... 
CES 05
Thanks Golden_ears. You could be right. I've got to learn to be a little less trusting. I did hear the Zanden combination the previous year in the Audiopax room at THE Show, and I was suitably impressed with the sound in that room. I did want to h... 
Atma-sphere M60 II.3-Any good for 4 ohm speaker?
Fatparrot writes:711smilin, call Atma-sphere (Ralph or Bill) since they will be able to best help you with your decision. And forget about the tax write-off, which only comes into play for an amount OVER the fair market value of a charity item!Tha... 
Universal Players that do not convert DSD to PCM?
Metralla ... you may have said "please", and "regards" but your post was still unnecessarily curt and condescending, and your followup post contained virtually no extra information, links etc.I'm sorry we got off on the wrong foot. I did not mean ... 
DK Design VS-1 versus 300b sound
What brand of speakers do you have, Hchilcoat?Regards, 
Balanced preamp recommendations
As much as I love my BAT VK-50SE, I'd also look pretty hard at the Aesthetix. It was in quite a few rooms at CES and it sounded good, has nice looks and a spiffy user interface. The price is good.Regards, 
Universal Players that do not convert DSD to PCM?
Seandtaylor99, I did say "please". That reference is from 2001. There are Super Audio CDs that are "pure" DSD. From recording, through mixing and to mastering.You can do mixing in DSD - sure, there are nowhere near the number of channels as a PCM ... 
Universal Players that do not convert DSD to PCM?
Seandtaylor99, please do some more research. Regards, 
THE05: Audio Machina: comments
Mikeknapp writes:I felt the need for some reinforcement below 200hz but that is usually the case with any monitor type speakerI don't agree with either part of this sentence.Regards, 
Atma-Sphere M60 or David Berning ZH270?
Sutts writes:smaller Victory .... which is really the ONLY Coincident speaker in my humble opinion that can make do with an SE amp <20 wattsI use Super Eclipse Series II with 8 watt 300Bs (Welborne Lab Laurels Ultimate Upgrade) and in my apartm... 
MFSL rare disc- what should i ask for it?
MFCD 1-792 - The Youngbloods - "Elephant Mountain".One of the aluminium MoFi CDs. I haven't seen it on eBay for a while. eBay seller joachim.ritter has all the Mobile Fidelity CDs, so perhaps you could ask him. He posts on Steve Hoffman's forum.Re... 
CES 05
There is a lot to see at CES and THE Show, and there were many rooms I did not bother with, and quite a number I wished I had seen. I'm amazed that there was so much wonderful sound to be heard - it was a very good show and I had a terrific time. ...