mribob
Responses from mribob
| Help with AV preamp/processor also consider Krell Foundation, great reviews. there is a used unit here on the 'gon for $4k.Most manufactures will be releaseing new A/V processors for the new sound format, 11.1, for ceiling effect speakers in time for CES, since that is not nee... | |
| Hegel H30 owners I own a Hegel H-30, running one amp as a stereo amp, being used with VAC Phi Beta tubed pre, and Venture Excellence III speakers. Its an amazing amp, it clearly bested my pair of Bryston 28sst's putting out 1000w per side. This amp has great contr... | |
| Absolute top tier DAC for standard res Redbook CD I've been very pleased with my Playback Design DAC 5, has external usb conversion box, lot's of inputs. I use it for my hi res computer system, my Qsonix server via digital AES, and my Oppo 105 via digital RCA. it up samples to DSD, or 2xDSD, and ... | |
| EVS modified Oppo 105D Let me also add my praises for Ric's mods on the Oppo 105d. Based upon these glowing comments, I ordered an Oppo 105d, had it sent directly to Ric, and asked him to perform his basic mods, the balanced out upgrade, and new linear power supply. I'v... | |
| Bryston 28B-SST2 or Karan Acoustics KA-S 600 ? The Hegel runs cool, and I usually leave it on 24/7, except when leaving on vacation for over a weekend. Like the Brystons, if powered off, it will sound its best after being powered on for around 1 hour...I agree with your post, and we should ack... | |
| Bryston 28B-SST2 or Karan Acoustics KA-S 600 ? I had a similiar setup as Wrm57, a pair of Bryston 28sst's paired with a VAC phi beta tubed preamp, powering my Venture Speakers...and it was not a musical match. When I switched in my new Hegel H-30, as a single stereo amp, and paired it with a E... | |
| any experience with Polymer Audio Research speaker Was not able to attend THE show last week in Newport. I know that polymer showed with FM acoustic and Weiss. If anyone heard this room, please share your thoughts on the sound, build quality, and what it compared to, please. No one has posted yet ... | |
| J River Media Center 19 I use my iPad Jriver app to control my PC based music server, and it works smoothly and reliably..not sure why yours isn't synching..but its not an issue of Apple vs PC. | |
| Five channel amp setup help - Parasound A51 Have not personally checked, but it could be where the power supply sits..even though there are 5 seperate amplifier modules in this beast. Seems to be normal. | |
| Five channel amp setup help - Parasound A51 I have a similiar set up with my Parasound A-51 amp, its in a Standout design wood AV cabinet. Its open to the front, and has minimal side clearance, and it runs warm. I also use it as 5 channel amp for my HT rears and center, and have it with lon... | |
| any experience with Polymer Audio Research speaker Let us know thoughts post audition. Their construction quality has me intrigued, serious external crossover design and rigid cabinet, not sure many people have heard them-not me for sure here in west coast. | |
| Core Audio Technology Kolossus Grounding Core audio has several negative comments from other 'Goners posted here about poor quality and poor customer service. i looked at their product but at $2000 found it too rich to suite my needs. I then found the Granite Audio Ground Zero device for... | |
| HiDiamond Power cords... I too have recently joined the HiDiamond camp of believers with their P4 power cords. Recently replaced my two SR cords with P4's on my amp and dac, and to echo comments already posted, a very nice improvement, and no more wall warts. I had auditi... | |
| Has anyone heard the Stage III Kraken power cord Any updates regarding the new cords introduced at CES; pricing, differences between current offerings, when available....I was not able to attend CES; and have not read any reviews of products displayed yet.Thanks. | |
| Any experience with cables by EnKlein or Klee? Jayant, thanks. I read that Stage III may release a new line of Pc's at Ces next week, which may result in lower prices. I'll wait and see what develops with this brand. Looking forward perhaps for an audition to buy. |