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| Cary DVD 8? Yes/No So is the Cary a modified Oppo970 or another model.I saw a photo of the inside of the Cary and it looks like it has a switch mode PS. And a better case. Is the Oppo the same on the inside?Inside:http://www.caryaudio.com/products/cinema/photo/DVD8.... | |
| Linn Kolector or Wokonda preamp? Thanks everyone!I suspected that. I think I would like the Wokanda with the tuner. But I will keep my eye out for a Karin if one shows up at a reasonable price. I'm anxious to here how it sounds with my Pass Labs Aleph 30 (class A, 30w/ch) until I... | |
| Pass Aleph 30 vs. J Why the 3?The 30 has lower noise, greater dynamics, with better bass than the 3. While the J has lower noise with a smoother presentation than the 30, but with softer dynamics like the 3.The 30 is awesome and punchy. The J is a 3 with a J-fet fron... | |
| Aleph 5 passive vertical bi-amping? The advantages of vertical bi-amping are that each amps power supply only has to drive the bass on one speaker. You will experience greater volume and dynamics, with a more effortless musical presentation. And used Aleph amps are reasonably priced... | |
| Who's heard the Rega Apollo? The Planet is being discontinued and the Apollo is the replacement. The Jupiter will be redone in the near future, but the Apollo is better than the current Jupiter according to one reviewer. Hope this helps. | |
| Who's heard the Rega Apollo? The recent Hi-Fi+ magazine's review of the Rega Apollo is that it is better than the Planet2K and Jupiter2K. Digital (redbook CD) playback has even even improved in the last 2 years giving more bang with less $$. This looks like the budget CDP to ... | |
| Power Cord for Audio Refinement Integrated? I agree with Chris. I have gone the route of trying various power cords and find that they act more like tone controls, either making it brighter, softer, puchier, flatter, boomier, etc. I have since went back to all stock cords. Each piece of gea... | |
| Pass Labs Aleph L vs. Aleph P ? Thanx Catman!How can I determine if the L is the latest version?Can you tell if it is passive until 3 o'clock when inquiring, or is there a date on the unit? And is the L better than the P?It is nice to see someone hanging onto their Aleph 30. I s... | |
| Do tube dampers improve sound? Hey Roger,Tube dampeners make a noticeable improvement in performance. They tighten the bass, clear up the overall sound, and reduce microphonics. Definitely worth it, and they are cheap. Used them on my AES/Cary pre with great results.So what is ... | |
| CDP Upgrade I think the 308 and 308T are now discontinued. Some dealers may have them still, but the used prices are very good $900-1300, SS vs. T.I have the 308 and love it. I like it better than the 308T, better resolution. The T is musical but I felt it sc... | |
| Aleph 3 vs. Aleph 30 volksamp , or Aleph 5 There is much more to the design than heat sink and chassis design. The specs are different. The "30" outputs less wattage into 4 ohms. 45w vs. 60w into 4 ohms, while both put out 30w in 8 ohms. The "30" has a higher input impedance so it mates be... | |
| favorite pass amp? SH,Funny you should mention DIY MTM speakers. I use Seas Ecell 5" magnesium drivers with a DiApolito designed xover and Kimber internal wiring. About 88-90db. Play remarkably loud with 30w. I opted for the Aleph 30 over the 3 because of better bas... | |
| Aleph 3 vs. Aleph 30 volksamp , or Aleph 5 I posted a reply to you under your response in "favorite pass amp".Nice speakers, tell me about their sonic signature. I love DIY speakers. My next ones will be single driver Fostex 8" units to conplement my Aleph 30. Amp and speakers are pure and... | |
| favorite pass amp? S.H.Funny that you mention DIY MTM speakers. That is what I have. Seas Excell magnesium drivers, with a DiApolito designed crossover, internal wired with Kimber. I'm not sure about the efficiency, probably 88-90db. I opted for the Aleph 30 over th... | |
| Linn Components I love Linn gear. I should never have sold my system last year. I will be back again. My experience is that Linn doesn't have that audiophile sound where you hear every naunce of air and irrelevant detail. Instead the music develops. There is all ... |