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| AZ Matrix II vs Harmonic Tech Magic Link2 Nicotico: I have owned both of these as interconnects. IMO, AZ has more of a "copper sound" (more bass fullness) while the HT has a more "silver sound" (smoother and more extended highs, tight bass). Yet both are a mixture of copper & silver (... | |
| Cable for Lynx card to Berkeley DAC Earflappin - one more question: Could you elaborate further on how you set up the remote netbook (e.g., what extra software was installed on the Zalman, also what playback program does your Zalman use?). Thanks. | |
| Cable for Lynx card to Berkeley DAC Earflappin - thanks for that info. Very helpful. I am seriously considering the Zalman + Berkeley as my venture into the world of hi-rez. The netbook for remote access sounds like a good solution, one that more and more people seem to be using. I'... | |
| Cable for Lynx card to Berkeley DAC Earflappin - that's a very nice system. What do you use for remote interaction with the server (i.e. from listening chair)? I take it you run the Alpha straight into your amp... if so what sort of digital attenuation do you typically require? Fina... | |
| Most musical integrated amp you have heard? I've heard all of the Pathos hybrid tube/SS integrated amps in my system and they are all quite enjoyable and musical. The TT and INPOL have a very special magic, but I prefer the extra power and bass control offered by the Logos. I've read good t... | |
| Interaction with music server while listening? Curriemt11 - Do you find the netbook+trackball easy to operate while you are sitting in your "listening chair", or do you have them sitting on a table? | |
| Berkeley DAC into preamp or amp ? Rja - the DNA225 has a very high gain (about 30dB -- I owned one long ago), which is probably why you have to attenuate the Berkeley so much. In fact this probably represents the extreme test case for the DAC's attenuation. But this amp also has a... | |
| Berkeley DAC into preamp or amp ? Curriemt11 - that's been my experience too, at least with a couple of Wadia CDP's I used to own. As for the Berkeley direct, do you recall how far you had to attenuate with most music? (I.e. what was the LED readout, and did large attenuation seem... | |
| PS Audio Perfectwave Compared to High End Players Macdadtexas: That's interesting you found the Bryston and Berkeley similar overall. Could you elaborate a bit more on how the Bryston sounded "warmer"? There aren't many postings that compare these two units specifically. | |
| PS Audio Perfectwave Compared to High End Players It seems that Harley made a similar claim recently about the Berkeley Audio DAC. ("It is my outboard converter of choice for both CD and high-resolution sourcesregardless of price.") It would be interesting to read some comparisons of the DAC in ... | |
| Berkeley DAC into preamp or amp ? Pbrennan - Yes 54-55 is the recommended fixed setting on the DAC when feeding a preamp, but how far down do you have to attenuate with strong signal sources (e.g. CDs with high playback level) when feeding directly to your amp? | |
| Harmonic Technology Magic Link 1 Positive-Feedback did a comparison of the Magic Link One and Two (and favored the Two). Links to these reviews exist on the HT website. | |
| Wadia 581 vs 27ix and 270 Frankpiet: What were the differences you heard in your shoot-out to give a "clear vote"? | |
| Any Revisions to the Lector CDP7? Spenceroo: That's a difficult question. It depends on what you want from CD playback, and on what counts as a "competitive edge" for you. If Lector has somewhat lower resolution than a more expensive brand, yet is less fatiguing, does that make th... | |
| Any Revisions to the Lector CDP7? Mk1 to Mk2: Most of the major changes occured here. Some internal boards upgraded, removal of the audible beep between tracks, and smoother function of the front panel buttons and top sliding door. Overall, the Mk2 is more musical, no question abo... |