pdreher
Responses from pdreher
| 2k budget for Amp Used amps in your budget I would consider:- Plinius SA-100- Pass Labs X-150- Older Jeff Rowland amps - Audio Research 100.2I'm still skeptical of the class D amps, but admittedly, I have no first hand experience with them. | |
| dynaudio s5 vs c1 ? Not aware of Dynaudio having a model S5(?)... but having owned the C2, I agree that they are very transparent, but benefit from having a subwoofer to fill out the low end and add fullness to the overall sound. The C4 on the other hand needs no sub... | |
| Blue Collar Cables? The great debate I agree with Riley804.... spot on. | |
| Review: Jade Audio Pure Solid Gold Interconnect I'd embarrass myself trying to write a legitimate review.... but I am a satisfied owner of two pairs of JD's hybrid interconnects. | |
| Tube pre to mate with a Simaudio amp and Dynaudio Niravp... glad you are enjoying your new Calypso with your Dyns. If you have not already done so, I highly recommend you get some good 12AX7 NOS tubes. Mullard CV 4004's are a good choice and can be had for approx. $250 per pair. Same goes for NOS... | |
| RMAF 2009 tips? signing on to this thread as I'm in the same boat as Twc... | |
| How to treat room acoustics? Retail sources? another vote for GIK... give 'em a call. They were very helpful. | |
| Audio Aero Prima - not responding Jody @ Globe Audio has always been very helpful and responsive for me. I agree with Golden ears that he may be out of the office returning from a show, etcetera.... | |
| Help chossing a good speaker. $ 3-5 K The models listed in your post are all excellent choices. I'm a biased Dynaudio fan, but would be happy with any of the speakers you listed. | |
| House wiring for dedicated power to stereo Mmadden28... LOL, thanks for the chuckle! | |
| will adding a subwoofer improve overall audio I loved my REL Storm Mk III when I had it. | |
| Airport Express to DAC - Cable Suggestion I use Van Den Hul's Opticoupler toslink cable ($120) which can be purchased with a mini-plug which negates the need for a adaptor plug when connecting to the AE. After calling around to several Van Den Hul dealers, I found mine in stock at Eugene ... | |
| Sony XA7ES vrs Cambridge 840C and others... I've owned both the Sony XA7ES and Jolida. Both are okay, but I think you'd be happier with the Cambridge 840C. Getting replacement parts for the XA7ES could be a show stopper if you ever need to get it repaired... then your left with a $700 boat ... | |
| Dynaudio S3.4 vs S5.4 Given that room treatments are not a possibility, I'd be looking at the S3.4's or C1's with a subwoofer. | |
| Totem Owners.... I agree with Bob Reynolds. Full disclosure from dealers and/or those benefiting is a good thing. |