nonoise

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Anyone enjoy their amp's sound more than music?
Once you've gone through a few amps and learned to appreciate what a really good one can do, it can be hard to separate the two aspects. However, for me, music is the final destination. As I enjoy it, I am sometimes reminded of how I got there (th... 
Marantz SA-15S2b, thoughts & opinions
Milpai,That SA-11S3 is quite the player. I don't know if it does DSD via USB but if I could afford it, I'd seriously consider getting it. I've corresponded with an online reviewer who's listened to and reviewed both units and although he loves the... 
Why are wireless headphones so rare?
Elizabeth +1. 
Marantz SA-15S2b, thoughts & opinions
Hey Bigbird, our flock seems to be growing :-)I originally thought of trying out the SA-8004 myself as it and the PM-8004 have gotten some really good press. Then I read where Absolute Sound ranked it and my TEAC PD-H600 (along with some others) a... 
Marantz SA-15S2b, thoughts & opinions
Tomcy6,Thanks for the nod. It's nice to know that there's still some of us who like to spin those discs. Suggestions are appreciated as I find it time consuming going over the reviews, prices and trying to find a site besides Amazon that allows on... 
New CD player or new external DAC ?
Not to be contentious but CDPs are a very mature product with a long life ahead (with room for improvement).DACs and streaming does indeed have SO MUCH upgradability in store. It seems to take mere months to read of something newer and better. No ... 
New CD player or new external DAC ?
Getting a CDP is an act of discipline. Getting a DAC is going to add to your audio nervosa.:-)All the best,Nonoise 
Please suggest pet names for the audiophile:
Turtle: Cablediff?Snail: Fusediff?Mole: Ampdiff?Cricket: Soundstager.Crow or Raven: Audiocritic.Rooster: Heil.Ape: DAC.Chimp: NOSDAC.Baboon: Upsample.Cheetah: Impedance.Frog: Octave.Peacock: Imager.Owl: MarantzEagle: PassDo-Do: BoseI was bored,Non... 
Coconut Audio $1.5 million power cord
I liked Barnums sign stating "This way to the Egress" where upon people would go that direction to a tent flap that led out of the circus and had to pay again to re-enter.Seems he was a progenitor for modern bankers, politicians and CEOs.All the b... 
Marantz SA-15S2b, thoughts & opinions
Charyo, Thanks for the recommendation! I didn't know Yo Yo Ma did a solo performance. I already have "Dialoghi" with Elinor Frey and love her playing as well as the sonics.And the price is right!All the best,Nonoise 
help marantz pm6004 onkyo a9050 yamaha s700/500
Check online for authorized dealers and you just might luck out on the Marantz or another brand with an "open box". Some offer a 30 day return policy if you don't like it. I just got a Marantz SA-15S2b SACD player for about 20% off under the same ... 
Why do some audiophiles beat up McIntosh?
I can't speak for McIntosh as I've only heard a couple of their amps and it wasn't under the best of conditions.Rolex needs to take a chance and try some innovation and daring in their designs. How many times can you do the same take on a watch?As... 
Marantz SA-15S2b, thoughts & opinions
Thanks Milpai.Expect to hear me gushing about it in a week or two. :-)For the present time, I won't be streaming any HiRez. I plan on immersing myself in all that those shiny discs have to offer. After all, it's the original form of DSD that every... 
Marantz SA-15S2b, thoughts & opinions
Just ordered the Marantz SA-15S2b through Music Direct and got a great deal on a demo. They don't come up that often as just last week the one they had already sold. Timing is everything.A big selling point was the assurance that if I don't like i... 
Shindo to open up Audio store in Los Angeles
Thanks for the heads up. It will be nice to see (hear) what others have been saying about them.