mik971
Responses from mik971
| Newbie Help Please... The DAC I am currently using is an Emotiva XDA-1 which does not re-clock the signal. Will this defeat any chance of getting good sound? | |
| Cd player with a good hi-fi headphone output If you are looking for used and cheap, I enjoyed my Sony ES cdp's headphone jack... | |
| help with a power conditioner I Agree with Tbromgard. I used to use power conditioning(3 different brands) and then tried a NAIM audio powerstrip. (no filtering or protection) My system sounds much better and dynamic without conditioning. If you don't have bad power coming int... | |
| Upgrading the 326BEE I like the suggestion of the C162 pre from NAD! The 326 has a pretty good amp section, so I think the Pre will make the most difference.... | |
| Bob Carver LLC Black Beauty Review Agee with Robert! Most people who "hate", have never owned one of his fine Signature amps or even heard them. Ignorance is abound!! | |
| Best vintage Sansui integrated I currently use a Sansui AU 919 and it is a wonderful amp. Very neutral and powerful, no problems driving difficult loads. I owned a Bryston B-60sst integrated before this (great amp), and I prefer the Sansui. Modern DOES NOT mean better... I woul... | |
| Bryston VS Cambridge Audio If you want to stay around the same price of the CA 840, maybe take a look at the Naim 5 or Prima Luna (tubes)? They would be my first 2 choices around the $1,500 new price range... | |
| Bryston VS Cambridge Audio I was into seperates for awhile, mixing and matching amps and pre-amps. The B-60 gave me more of what I wanted as far as what I consider "balanced sound". Same goes for the Scott 222c amp I used to own. Just like you I stressed about "cleaning thi... | |
| Bryston VS Cambridge Audio I have owned the Bryston B60 and the sound was excellent. My good friend has the Cambridge 840 and it is good, but not in the same league. My guess is that you would miss your amp.... | |
| Emotiva XDA-1 or HRT Streamer II+ For a cheap dac I would recommend the XDA-1 if you prefer neutral sound and a remote and the Maverick Audio/Grant Fidelity tube dac if you want some "flavor". I currently use the Emotiva with a Sansui 919 and Paradigm speakers and LOVE the sound. ... | |
| Advice re: Entry level CD Player I agree with Xxqq250. The Rotel is an amazing player for the money, the NAD would be my 2nd choice... | |
| Sansui AU - 919 Thrift Store Find Yes it was a great piece 30 years ago, and still is today! I like the sound of my 919 better than the Bryston B-60SST I used to own. ($2,800) I think you would have to spend at least $4,000 to get an equivalent SS integrated... | |
| Stereo and Fish tanks - noisy need help Compact floursecent lights, Eheim canister filter. Use a spray bar near the top of your tank to handle surface water agitation without all the noise... | |
| sansui au 717 integrate amp There is Sansui tech here in Madison, WI. He has worked on many units since "back in the day" and has every original service manual and bulletins. Pretty sure he only deals locally though... Judging by your name "Lambeau" I'm guessing you are a fe... | |
| Tube sites/books, recommendations please I would also agree with the Brent Jessie recommendation. He is very helpful and honest! |