rcprince
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| ss amp synergy w/wilsons The Ayres sounded very nice with the WP7s and other Wilsons I used to listen to at my dealer's, as did the Accuphase 50 watt integrated, a surprisingly sweet amplifier. I'd say you wouldn't go wrong with any of the amps you mention as well, just d... | |
| Playing Classic HDAD/DAD from a server? You need a DVD player that can output a 24/96 signal to effectively use your DAC with a Classic DAD, a CD player won't read the disc. I know because that's why I had to get one (an older Marantz unit). I would therefore think that you need a disc ... | |
| which is your favorite inexpensive stereo system? For the person you describe I generally recommend a low-powered NAD or Marantz receiver or integrated and CD player and some small bookshelf speakers like the PSB Alphas/Betas or the small Epos speakers. That's the way I started in the electronics... | |
| I could cry I wouldn't be too harsh on the cat, it was probably just looking for your Cat Stevens albums, or perhaps the single Cat Scratch Fever. And you can't blame it for getting locked in the closet... | |
| BNC to RCA adaptor My Forsell transport had a BNC output; when the RCA adapter they had furnished wore out (my digital cables were too heavy, and bent the inner pin) I had a coax RCA connection installed, which sounded good but not as good as the BNC. When I had the... | |
| upgrading JADIS JA-200, JPS2 and JPS3 I thought that was what it was. Interesting, you have as many chassis to deal with as I do with my JP200MC! And I don't even use the phono stage in the Jadis, unless my outboard phono stage I have is out for updates.I have gone without mods to my ... | |
| upgrading JADIS JA-200, JPS2 and JPS3 Since the JPS2 is essentially the line stage of the JP80 (not sure how the extra tube for the CD input fits in, though, if you have it in your preamp), Arthur's mods for the JP80 should be applicable for that unit, though I'd want a qualified tech... | |
| upgrading JADIS JA-200, JPS2 and JPS3 Andy's principal changes were in using vintage resistors throughout the units in place of the stock resistors. He did not change any capacitors, except in the amps (where he put in a couple of vintage oil caps), and I'm not sure where they were us... | |
| Most musical player or DAC? I'd add a used Audio Logic 34 or 2400 DAC to the possible units you might want to consider. The older Audio Logics used an all tube output stage, and were excellent for tube rolling, and if you can find one they probably aren't that expensive in t... | |
| upgrading JADIS JA-200, JPS2 and JPS3 The problem with upgrading components in a Jadis piece of equipment is that the company really designed a lot of its models around the component parts they use in them, particularly the older units. When you start to modify it, you can put in capa... | |
| Day Sequerra CRT Dott c, are you saying that Day won't sell a new scope other than in connection with an upgrade? Because I did get a new scope from them, though it was part of the upgrade package. | |
| Chuck Mangione's band mates die in plane crash.. Gerry Niewood, one of the musicians in the band who died in the crash, is the husband of one of the women (Gurley Niewood) I sing with in my church choir. He was a really nice person and a fine musician. My heart goes out to his wife and children. | |
| Background noise I'll add that the Shindo units I have heard are astonishingly quiet, so that would also make me lean towards a noisy tube as the culprit. | |
| Background noise Sounds like it could be tube rush from the tube(s) in the phono stage. If you have enough gain from your cartridge/phono stage combination, it may not be noticeable in ordinary listening. Could also be a noisy tube, though, in which case you'll pr... | |
| after Valhalla, i changed to First NBS Omega, then Kubala Sosna Emotion. All fine cables, including the Valhalla, just different tonal balances. Any of them could be satisfying, depending on the system and your listening biases--the Kubala-Sosna ultimately was the one that wo... |