rhljazz
Responses from rhljazz
| Transport for Exogal Comet Plus DAC Ok then, for a transport only, check out the Woo Audio WTP1 available from Audio Advisor. It looks like it’s built like a tank. It will require a decently spaced shelf since it’s a top loader. No drawer mechanism is one less thing to fail in th... | |
| Transport for Exogal Comet Plus DAC Ok, I just added one and it took just under 8 minutes. Once the cd is added, access is instantaneous.I never counted, but I estimate I have around 700 cds in there now. I added some everyday for a couple of months since I wasn’t in a big rush. ... | |
| Transport for Exogal Comet Plus DAC I will make the same suggestion here as I made on the other thread. Ditch the transport. Load your cds to a Bluesound Vault 2 and feed that to your Exogal dac. You can run the analog and digital outs at the same time. That way you can easily c... | |
| DAC recommendations for CDs in 2-channel system I have no love for the Oppo. If you like your digital to sound like digital that’s the one for you.My suggestion is get rid of the transport period. Load all your cds into a Blue sound Vault 2. It sounds better than my Oppo 105D. Plus now you ... | |
| Speakers (and system) for a small-ish room How about a something like the iFi Retro system that Music Direct sells for 1995.00? That system would meet your requirements and give you an opportunity to explore tube sound. The el84 output tubes are cheap and don’t make much heat so should h... | |
| Is it possible to have a quiet vinyl records I have the same cartridge as you. I am using the phono stage in my VAC preamp and rarely experience any ticks or pops. I just use a disc washer brush prior to every play. Records that are 30+ years old still play quietly. | |
| Kimber "house sound" Did you just make this change two days ago? Many times “different” sounds better until it doesn’t. | |
| Balanced cables Depending on which amp and speakers I have setup, there is a definite preference for the XLR cable between preamp and amp. The cable chosen is a different brand between the two setups. The remainder of the systems cabing remains unchanged.Yikes, ... | |
| Tube life Tube depot is fine. I have not had any problems with product or service. My experience with output tubes is approximately 1600 hours. Triple that for the input/driver tubes.The volume setting as others have stated is due to the difference in ef... | |
| Tube integrated I don’t know if you have seen the Primaluna products in person but they look much better than they photograph. Personally I dislike the tube cage that reminds me of a roll top desk. However its use is user optional. A used VAC 160i would be a gre... | |
| Low-heat-output amp for Devore O/96 A set of EL 84 tubes is less than 60.00. The Leben makes no more heat than a solid state amp unless you go class D. | |
| Low-heat-output amp for Devore O/96 Not solid state, but the Leben CS 300X sounds awesome on the 0/96. Four EL84 output tubes don’t make much heat. Plenty of power to play any music loud if you so desire. Anyway, that’s what I would buy. | |
| Flooring advice on basement listening room. I would go with the laminate and a large area rug between speakers and listening position. | |
| Waiting on 802D3 to arrive -- Will I need a sub? A lot depends on the room and listening position. In my estimation, no sub would be needed. | |
| Any votes for or against a TV component stand with glass shelves? Ok, so I nixed the glass shelf plan. I found a really impressive looking media console at Copenhagen Imports. The manufacturer for anyone interested is BDIUSA.com. They feature ventilated shelves and cabinet. The shelves are wood except the ce... |