mgottlieb
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| EMM DCC2/CDSD versus Esoteric X-01 This week I have had the X-01 and UX-1 in my system, although not on the same days, and listened to both by themselves and as transports for my firewire versions of the dCS Purcell and Elgar Plus. I have also heard the EMM separates (DCC2 and new ... | |
| Is anyone using a Purcell in a non dcs system? Some years ago i used a Purcell in 24/96 with a Levinson 360S. It worked very well, although I replaced the Levinson soon afterwards with an Elgar to get the advantage of 24/96 upconversion. | |
| Review: Eggleston Works Andra mkII Speaker Just saw the last comment. I agree with the favorable remarks as to sound, but I'm really puzzled as to the build quality conclusion. As far as I'm concerned, the rebuilt II's are almost impeccable as to finish (at least mine are), and the cabinet... | |
| XLR/RCA Adapters Music Direct (amusicdirect.com) can certainly get them for you from Cardas, and I believe The Cable Company (fatwyre.com) can also. | |
| Eggleston Andra to Andra II Upgrade? I did a long review of this upgrade on Audiogon last year. It should answer most of your questions. The upgrade is the best dollar for dollar expenditure you could possibly make to your system. | |
| Kharma Midi Grandes vs Eggleston Andra II Just saw this thread. The Andra II's are not power-hungry the way the originals were. Any really good 100 watt per channel amp would probably be fine, although solid state is probably better to control the bass. I use a pair of Mac 501's, and the ... | |
| SS preamp to give wormth & bloom to Krell KSA amp Try the Rowland Synergy IIi. It replaced a Lamm L-1 in my system with no loss of warmth, and with the SS virtues as well. As to bloom, try roses. | |
| Need some Suggestions on Best Digital Cable Your description of what you like sounds exactly like Purist Dominus Rev. B, and there are frequently used ones on Audiogon. | |
| Phono settings + Koetsu RSP I know there are people who swear by 47K, but I have always found Koetsus to need loading under 100. | |
| hi-end universal players? Esoteric DV-50 is a superb player. Compares very favorably to the Classe Omega in SACD, dCS Purcell/Elgar in CD-doesn't quite match either, but comes very, very close for a fraction of the money. You can turn off the video circuitry on playback, b... | |
| phono cable suggestions.. I wouldn't let audiophile neurosis get you on this point. If any manufacturer actually makes an RCA-RCA "phono" cable which is really different from their regular RCA cables, I'd be very surprised. The manufacturers I have spoken to over the years... | |
| Phono settings + Koetsu RSP Platinums have very low output. Suggest maximum gain. In my experience, load of 85 probably the best. | |
| Eggleston Works Andra II versus B&W 800 Hi. My Andra II's are positioned along the long wall, slightly toed in. I haven't compared the AII's as rebuilt to new ones. My understanding is they are exactly the same--same drivers, same enclosure, but with the old bass cabinet modified to the... | |
| Eggleston Works Andra II versus B&W 800 I've lived with the Andra II's for about a year (converted foom Andra I's), and am very familiar with the B & W 800's, both at dealers and one of my friends' houses. I very much prefer the A II's, and find something a bit (comparatively hard) ... | |
| speaker cables for Eggleston Andra 11's Well, you've spent enough on the Andra II's to want to hear what they can REALLY do. I use Purist Dominus Rev. B bi-wire on them, and the result is simply amazing. Used, Dominus is just barely affordable. The next best thing I've found is HMS Gran... |