metralla
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| Will a more resolving CDP improve my system? One way to test if the preamp is limiting the resolution of your system is to try connecting the RCA outputs of the Arcam directly to the power amp. Of course you will have no volume control, but if you select the right piece of music you will get... | |
| Super Scoutmaster or Teres? C123666 writes:Another arm to consider is the one made by Carlos Morsiani. It is a hand made unipivot design he will supply in 9 or 12" length. Carlos recommended the Teres and Scheu hands down over any other turntable (except for his custom creat... | |
| Spectacular Drum Set? The drum solo towards the end of "The Maker" on Spyboy by Emmylou Harris. Great drumming on a truly great song. Very nicely recorded too with some super bass.Buddy Rich's work on the Audio Fidelity SACD "Buddy Rich With The Best Band I Ever Had" (... | |
| lower priced power cords for emm labs CDSD/DCC2 ? At $500, the Bob Crump TG Audio SLVR cord has a very good reputation. I use one on my modified Sony XA777ES and one on my preamp.Regards, | |
| Anyone tried Audience Auric Illuminator on CD's? People seem to like the new formula quite a lot. I prefer Vivid to the old stuff, but have not tried the new (not blue) Auric Illuminator.Regards, | |
| Esoteric DV-50: Any cdp's Significantly better? Diw writes:My problem with all these mods is that they do not upgrade the multichannel portion of the playerI had Ric Schultz modify my Sony XA777ES and discarded multi-channel in the process. I have no interest in that form of sound reproduction.... | |
| Voltages 110/230 No problem - unless you buy active speakers, which includes powered low bass units (a.k.a. "subwoofers").Regards, | |
| New Years Resolutions Good plan. I promise to be nicer to manufacturers who visit and start their own thread. It's pretty easy to try to be smart and pull others to pieces, but when one revisits and reads what was written, it does not seem that clever.Regards, | |
| Music from hard drive better than CD? Gordon Rankin's Cosecant USB Computer DAC with a small iMac laptop appeals more to me. We will see what Gordon has up his sleeve this year, but the sound he was getting through this system (combined with his very nice amps) at CES2004 was enthrall... | |
| Tubed preamp suggestions? Jond, it will be very interesting to hear your report. I was particularly brief with my comments, but Ecclectique read my mind and said in detail what I was thinking. Anyway, the deal is done and we await your impressions. Regards, | |
| Tubed preamp suggestions? If the cartridge was overloading it, you could try a lower output moving magnet. What's the cost effectiveness of the move you are considering? Will selling the Supratek raise enough money to finance the other two items?Regards, | |
| Got money in the bank. Please help Canadian speakers would be the best value for you. Are there any planar speakers made in your country?Regards, | |
| Help me find a Simple Hi End Turntable Find a reputable and skilled dealer that specializes in vinyl who will do it all for you - then pick the combination (turntable/arm/cartridge) you like and hand over the green. If you were in San Jose I'd direct you to Brian at The Analog Room.Per... | |
| Reference 3a MM De Capo's vs Totem Sttaf vs LSi9's Excellent post, Ecclectique. Thanks for your perspective.Regards, | |
| Agon Members at CES I'm looking forward to it, Brian. It's good to know you'll be there.Regards, |