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| Tube substitute You're likely already doing really well with the 5692s. I ended up going with them on my Blue Circle BC2s after trying many others. A couple of tubes that are supposed to be even better are ECC32/CV181 type tubes, in particular those made by Mulla... | |
| Anyone try Audio Physic's LS placement philosophy? I have Audio Physic Virgo IIs. I use their placement philosophy, but instead of having them in the center of the room, I have them one quadrant back (as per Audio Physic's other, more practical recommended placement option). I find it works very w... | |
| What is your "evaluation cd"? Soundtrack to "Crouching Tiger, Hidden Dragon" - seems to be about the best recording I have - I play track #9 to evaluate changes. | |
| Noticed alot of Sonic Frontiers being unloaded The above responses are accurate - just thought I'd mention though that even though the warranty may not be transferrable, I've found them great to deal with - I thought I had a problem with my Line 3 and they phoned me immediatley following my em... | |
| Transport - will it really make an improvement I have a Pioneer Elite DV09 DVD player - I was using it as a transport for MSB Link DAC III and then later a Bel Canto DAC1. I got a dedicated transport - a Muse Model 5 and I was very impressed with the improvements. I can't describe the improvem... | |
| Better than FIM Gold? Thanks guys. Siddh - I agree, I found the FIM so 'musical' as you put it, yet still so open and detailed. Even my girlfriend was shocked at how the cable sounded - she couldn't believe it.JadeM6, thanks for the insight - it does seem that Valhalla... | |
| Monitor Audio FB210 or REL Strata ? I owned a REL Strata II which I used to good effect with a pair of B&W Nautilus 805s. Then I upgraded to Audio Physic Virgo II speakers. I then found I got better results on music by disconnecting the sub, and I ended up selling it. The Strata... | |
| Need a good "under carpet" speaker cable An ideal cable from a visual/low profile standpoint would be 47labs OTA cable kit. This cable costs $600 for 50meters of raw cable. Hence, this would provide 12.5 meters of stereo cable. If you can use slightly less length on the speaker cable, th... | |
| Any non-box or non-black grey amplifiers? Not sure what pricepoint you're looking at but Blue Circle BC2 monoblocks at about $2.5k are very nice looking and not boxy in any traditional sense. If you can spend more then Nagra may be an idea. I also like the look of BAT tube amps - very loo... | |
| Cool Amp Stands - what to get at a good price? Guys, thanks so much for the suggestions - they're all very good. Overall, the Ikea Lack suggesion is just so affordable I've got to try it - sounds like fun too. Thanks again! | |
| DVD Regions - Any Workaround? While buying a cheap European player may be an option, I'd hate to step down on the quality. My player is a really good one - I would be happier getting it modified and then getting high quality sound and picture for my viewing of Europen DVDs. Do... | |
| DVD Regions - Any Workaround? Thanks guys for the advice. I'll look into the above options. Cheers,John. | |
| EVS Millenium Owners I don't own the EVS but did have a DAC/Transport combo with a Muse Model 5/MSB Link III. The muse was better than either my Arcam CD player or Pioneer DV09. The model 5 retails for about $700 - was a joy to use, listen to and look at. Good luck | |
| Non-Buying Buyers-check's in the mail? Yeah Right Just thought I'd mention that I experienced the opposite problem - I sent an international money order to Canada from California for payment for a big$$ CD player. The seller claimed he never received it. I belive him. Somehow, the payment would s... | |
| Sakura Systems OTA Cable Kit Hi BWhite, I'm relieved to know I'm not the only one questioning the OTA's preeminence. Still, as you say, the OTA is at the very least an outstanding bargain compared to other offerings anywhere near it's price range. I wonder whether you can sha... |