randy-11
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| Absolute top tier DAC for standard res Redbook CD re - the electrician running ethernet to an attic roomTest using WiFi vs. a long ethernet cable first - you might find that it is as good (if it reaches your room) | |
| ARC Ref 5se inferior to LS28? I agree with minorl. Besides Vovlo, Magneplanar (ARCs friends, neighbors, and sometimes collaborators) are very "slow" to upgrade or bring out new models. Maggie also blind tests every modification and does not introduce anything until it passe... | |
| Random question/ thoughts about stuff for sale here who wants to buy my cassette deck??? | |
| ARC Ref 5se inferior to LS28? why was the LS25mk2 your least favorite preamp??it does have a Mode switch BTW | |
| ARC Ref 5se inferior to LS28? I've often heard that so&so newer LS series is as good as, nearly as good as, or better than Refx (older).It could be self-serving dealer-speak (discussed in the novel 1984) but it could possibly also be that continued R&D improved the bre... | |
| Best interconnect burn-in method Unless a person understands science they have only un-informed opinions. | |
| Best interconnect burn-in method @shadorne is correctdo you guys even know what a dielectric is? | |
| Integrated vs Separates, New vs Used - Rogue Audio, Simaudio, McIntosh??? Input Needed! Add the Benchmark amp to your list ($3k) and maybe the forthcoming PS Audio (IIRC< "Spectral"). I like a nice neutral tube pre (ARC LS25 Mk II) -- older ARC pre's will be warmer or buy an old CJ for lottsa lush, but a SS pre-amp is very easy t... | |
| Is remastered mainly just less jitter? Agreed - it is a crap-shoot, crap shoot, or at least a crapshoot.Find a ratings list, then see if you can try before you buy - if not be prepared to re-sell the crappy ones, or shoot at them as targets | |
| Best full range loudspeaker for the used price of 10 to 13,000 dollars use 10% of the cost for a calibrated mic, room measuring software and room treatments | |
| As a home theater system do you recommend? what brands are available to you? | |
| Is remastered mainly just less jitter? also the 2002 or so re-masters of the Stones 1980s releases are supposed to be MUCH better | |
| Class D = Trash? if your speakers represent a very complex impedance, then maybe it is cables - it is certainly cheaper to try different ones from a place that lets you swap them | |
| Class D = Trash? PS Audio has one coming in May that uses a Class A MOSFET input stage and then a Class D output stage for the power.I think there are others like thatThe nad Masters series should be pretty good and IIRC it is Class DI would not give up on an enti... | |
| Best full range loudspeaker for the used price of 10 to 13,000 dollars big Maggies - the 20.1 or whatever is the newestadd 2 DWM bass panelsthis may not quite reach 20 Hz if that is what you mean by full range but it should get pretty close if set up rightor.. Personas |