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| Kef Reference Three vs. Von Schweikert 5HSE? I have been a happy owner of VS VR5 HSE's for some 4 years. The highest praise I can give them is that I don't think about or pay attention to them much; I listen to music. I mean this as high praise, but they don't do anything wrong. Not colored ... | |
| PS Audio GCC-100 or Bel Canto s300ui integrated? I heard the Bel Canto at Stereophile 2007 Show in NYC, platying some small Joseph Audio speakers. I was amazed at the quality of the sound. Never heard PS Audio amp so cannot comment.Neal | |
| Best Mod companies to tweak Transports Reference Audio Mods did a great job on my CEC TL-1x transport. Has operated beautifully and flawlessly 3 years down the line.Neal | |
| Krell Service Had an FPB 200c upgraded to 300 cx and it was done right and in time frame promised. Have had the amp for 5 years and never a day of trouble. Krells are built the way Mercedes used to build cars.Neal | |
| The original first Hydra with Elrod statement I use the original Hydra with an Elrod EPS 2 Sig (to which David Elrod attached a NEMA connector) and it works very well. I would think a Statement would work even better. I run the EPS 2 Sig to a PS Audio UO, and then a Statement from the UO into... | |
| purist vs. concierto vs. elrod vs dcca power cable I use an Elrod EPS2 Sig from Hydra to PS Audio Ultimate Outlet, snd then an Elrod Statement from UO to wall. Sounds great. I have used Elrod cords for years. They are full-bodied without removing too much detail. I have tried PAD cords as well but... | |
| Re-discovered Satellite Radio.. Thanks, Avguygeorge. I will look into it.Neal | |
| Nordost vs. Transparent...which is better? Valhallas are not "edgy or bright"; they are simply faster and more accurate than most other cables on the market. What is edgy and bright are the components, not the cable. I would not, however, wire an entire system with Valhallas, or any other ... | |
| Re-discovered Satellite Radio.. Avguygeorge,I thought the coax (digital) outputs on satellite boxes outputs on analog, not digital, so a DAC should have no effect on sound quality? Am I wrong, or does it depend on the box?Neal | |
| Any thoughts on Krell I have an FPB 300cx for more than 4 years and don't think about "upgrading" or changing it just because Krell has come out with a new (much more expensive) line. I think Krell is one of the lesser sinners in the upgrade brothel, with the FPB serie... | |
| Tube dampers? Herbie's work very well. The change is not immediately apparent for some reason, but over time you will hear the improvements.Neal | |
| Direct TV Audio to DAC? Thanks, I'll try the RCA's ( I have an old long pair of Pure Note Signatures)and see if it makes any difference. If the DAC is notr doing anything, a more direct connection in theory should be better. Not hooked up yet to get satellite radio throu... | |
| Top ten tube preamps Wyetech Opal now, Hovland HP-100, C-J PF-R then.Neal | |
| Tube Preamps...I'm sold I agree with Teajay on Wyetech Opal. You will not get the typical "warmth" and muddy or bloated bass you get with most tube pres. On the other hand, you will get the depth, soundstaging and general magic inherent in tube pres, plus the speed, dyna... | |
| Tube Preamps...I'm sold Don't forget Wyetech Opal, which may be the best of all and because it is only sold directly by mfr., is a very reasonable $8600. If you had normal dealer markup, marketing, ad costs, it would be $12K-$15K. And it is built to last a lifetime.Neal |