nguyenchiro

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Decent SACD?
I just bought Sony DVP 999ES(used) and listened to SACD with the chinese instruments CD from FIM. Men, it is so awesome, clear and clean with seperation but lack of transparency (probably caused by the interconnects) it comes close to EMC1 (uses X... 
Electrocompaniet EMC1 CDP owner's suggestions
You do have an excellent discussion about EMC1 UP compare to other CDP. But you also forget the power line conditioner and power cords also play an important role in the system. I am using Bybee Tech Signature power conditioner(has 4 digital outle... 
The best DAC for the money
You give a try to a Stellavox by Goldmund. It is a 24/96 DAC but it beats the sound of my EMC1(24/192). It sounds very opened and more detail but no harshness and super clean in background. Costs around $1500.00 to $2000.00 but it is worth for the... 
Female Vocalist like Diana Krall, Jacintha.
I love the voices of Diana Krall, Edith Piaff, Barbara Streisand, Patricia Barber, Karen Carpenter, Natalie Cole, Peggy Lee... Each female singer they have their own talented style. In Jazz, I think Diana Krall and Patricia Barber are the best fem... 
AV Racks. What difference does it make?
With my experience I believe using any kind of audio rack from reasonable to expensive one does not help improving the sound at all (except you put the rack far away from the two speakers). Since I have a small room (18x12x8) I am using the maplew... 
which audio rack?
I have used those under $500.00 audio racks, which do not improve your system's sound. I heard the Grand Prix is the best right now(friend of mine owns it) but I could not afford. I am using the Maplewood platforms under each components and could ... 
The best speaker you ever heard?
Rosinante Dulcinea monitor speakers are the best in my opinion. 
Merlin TSM vs the other top monitors
I suggest you to purchase a pair of Rosinante Dulcinea monitor speakers from Ric Cummins of Argentaudio.com. I had the Talon Peregrine monitors but I prefer the Dulcineas over the Talon. I own right now the Dulcineas and love their sound very much... 
Problems with my Berning ZH270
Hi George,I have own an EMC1 UPsampler CDP, Berning amp and a pair of Rosinante Dulcineas (Argentaudio.com from Ric Cummins). As I have expeerienced so far my system sounds awesome (detail, musical and little dynamic) to me by using Nordost Quattr... 
OTL amplifiers
Is anyone knowing about the new version of Berning ZH270 with new chassis? 
Bybees for just mid/highs and also Bass???
I bought the Rosinante Dulcinea monitors, which have built-in Bybee Technology filters by Ric Cummins in all tweeters and woofers. And I agree with Rlxl that lower noise level, more articulation, detail and musical. PS: I also use the Bybee Signat... 
Power Conditioners - Best Set-Up
I would suggest using Bybee Technologie Signature or All Pro power conditioner. I have used many types of PCs (PS Audio 300, Tice, API, Hydra and Sound Application and now ending up with the Classic Bybee Tech Signature. My system has a lot of imp... 
OTL amplifiers
I agree with TWL since I have owned the Berning ZH-270A and I could not think that I will replace with another amp. I am listening every day to the Berning and it makes me addicted to my music more than ever before. But if you own the Berning and ... 
6922 tube question
You got to try out the Telefunken CCa. I tried them on my previous CJ 17LS. They sound more in mid and high, more neutral than Siemens CCa. But I also believe either amp or preamp should be upgraded with oil caps or copper caps, which could help t... 
Do tube dampers really work?
I am using Shun Mook Valve Resonators, which are more than tube dampers, on the input and output tubes. I could not believe they work pretty well on my system (Berning amp) with more musical, lively and lush but detail... The Valve Resonators can ...