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| How international is your system? Amp and Preamp - USADVD/SACD player - JapanTuner- CanadaTurntable- EnglandCartidge - GermanySpeakers - CanadaSub - EnglandDAC - USASub EQ (SMS-1) - ChinaHeadphones - GermanyPower Conditioner - USA | |
| Looking for a Solidly good inexpensive DAC The Channel Islands Audio VDA 2 DAC is an awesome DAC for the money ($599), I can not imagine better sound for the $$$. I can listen to it for hours on end. | |
| Atlantic Technologies Subs You could do a lot better than Atlantic for a sub. | |
| Cars. What does the typical audiophile drive? Daily driver: 2002 Nissan Maxima Weekend ride: 86 Corvette$$$ no object: 2009 ZR1 Corvette | |
| Personal amp evolution My first (integrated) amp was a Sansui AU 9900 which I still have. From there I had several Carver separates which for a kid in high school wasn't too bad. Those were replaced by an APT Holman pre and APT 1 amp. I then had a pair of B&K M200 S... | |
| Snell vs PSB The PSB's are a better value and sound excellent. Snells are OK, they just don't suit my tastes. I've owned several pairs of PSB and they were all excellent especially at their price points. I currently have PSB Platinum M2s which I love. I picked... | |
| Best bang-for-buck purchase you have made? Without a doubt my Channel Islands Audio VDA 2 DAC. Exceptional sound and build quality for $599. The price to performance ratio is high, you will spend much more to obtain better sound. I felt that it sounded better than the Benchmark, which whil... | |
| How does Sony DVP-S9000ES compare to other Sony's? I've had mine for 10 months and love it. At the time I was looking for a single disc SACD. It replaced a Pioneer PD 65 used as a transport feeding a CAL Alpha DAC.It was a good combo but a little dated. The Sony's built like a tank(almost 30 lbs) ... | |
| Any opinons on McIntosh 7084 tuner? I agree with Sal. I was in the market for a new tuner and considered buying a used 7084 because it is remote controllable via my C15 preamp. I had heard one a year or so and thought it sounded very good. Long story short,I passed on it because it ... | |
| Help with SF Line1 relay trigger It probably is supposed to use a mono plug. Is the cord homemade? I'm guessing maybe the polarity is not correct.Usually the segment of connector closest to the plug is ground (-) and the tip is positive (+). Good luck | |
| Opinions on VTL preamps unless you enjoy downtime for repairs ,don't buy a vtl | |
| coupling monitors to a stand You might want to try some "servo tape" , a thin rubbery double sided tape that holds well and is easily removed if needed. It can be found at any hobby shop that sells radio controlled planes or cars. I use it to keep my center channel from movin... | |
| How many components annually? bought 4, sold six, and will buy a Magnum MD 90 tuner by the end of the year. btw, seven pairs of speakers in the past seven years ,4 amps ,3 pre amps ,4 cd players in same period. | |
| Busted Phillips Screws get a Screw Out at Sears, you'll need it again someday for something around the house or garage. only $20 | |
| Experiences, good and bad, with VTL Stay away from Vtl. I was the second owner of a Stereo 50/50 . When It was built they offered a "lifetime transferrable warranty"The first time the amp failed ( a popping noise) not only would they not honor their warranty but it cost $250 for new... |