randy-11
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| Dave's Picks 25 Hey Now! | |
| Short of running new, dedicated 15 or 20 amp lines for audio, what can I do here? Yes, kill the dimmers - even if you rent you can do this.Get a used Topaz - they are not that spendy | |
| On/Off Switch Unless it is a tube component, I like to treat things like a love light...Turn it onand leave it on | |
| looking for the best cd transport only, without dac BTW, speaker cables can alter the complex impedance, and that will alter the sound of some speakers (not Maggies, but the conehead types).For DACs, it seems that loop currents are a major factoralso, there is RFI...not that any of the above matter... | |
| looking for the best cd transport only, without dac Yes, no mechanism by which transports could affect sonic quality and character of an audio system has been identified.Nor are there any valid listening tests showing that they do.So, I suggest the OP try 2 of them in a blind test and see how often... | |
| stereo receiver recommendations yes, the Sherwood is legendarywill that change her mind re new? | |
| SACD vs. Blu-Ray for audio quality/sonics do you know how ESS chip in the Oppo 205 is implemented? | |
| stereo receiver recommendations used HK990 ? | |
| How important is the rack you use for your components Yes, why not get something designed for people who really NEED to control vibration?And you don't have to get an active table, there are passive ones too.An easy & cheap trick is ball bearings on little miniature dollhouse saucers under your c... | |
| Switching from solid state to tubes tube pre-amp with SS amp(s) | |
| stereo receiver recommendations Marantz, Onkyo, Denon, Yamaha, nad, Cambridge Audiolots of choices | |
| How important is the rack you use for your components https://www.thorlabs.com/newgrouppage9.cfm?objectgroup_id=1095 | |
| looking for the best cd transport only, without dac I say rip itNow Rip it Into ShapeShape it upGet straightGo forwardMove aheadTry to detect it (jittah)It's not too late (for phase smear)To rip itRip it good | |
| SACD vs. Blu-Ray for audio quality/sonics willemj - I agree with #1re #2 - IIRC, they selected only studies for meta-analysis where the redbook layer of an SACD was used.In general, it seems wise for a consumer to choose SACDs as the mastering/recording will usually be done well and not "... | |
| Come on people....BASS! the ace of base is the catfish |