richards
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| Harmonic Cyberlight I had a Harmonic Technology Cyberlight digital cable I bought some time ago. Even with the wall-wart power supply, it was one of my three favorite digital cables, along with the Stealth Sextet and Tara Labs The One, though last year I had ultimate... | |
| Micromega T-Drive Transport, anybody got one? I also bought a new T-Drive when it first came out and enjoyed it for many years till it stopped reading discs (but sold the companion DAC the very same year). It was quite nice -- sweet, dimensional sound, but not quite as extended as others. Wit... | |
| Upgrade from AZ Mc2 digital to ???? Consider the HT Cyberlight digital. I also liked the Sextet very much, but with the latest battery pack the HT is in the same league and considerably cheaper. The Tara 'One' is also quite nice if you favor a warmer fuller sound. | |
| So whats your favorite music themed movie? Of recent films:Leonard Cohen: I'm Your Man (2005)-- Great movie!The Tic Code w/ Gregory Hines as a jazz musician taking a talented child under his wingOnce -- about a migrant street musician, and a love story | |
| Digital cable for Theta Jade transport? Tara's The One ISM is a very good cable. I haven't heard the Jade, though, but the Tara is slightly warm with great presence and is gentle with the detail. It replaced a Stereovox, which I found too light in comparison, IMS.The Sonoran Lambda is a... | |
| best digital cable,sonic frontier STF-1 transport; Juan, what's your price range -- new, used? The Sextet is a great cable but it's pricey. The HT Cyberlight is also wonderful, especially with the new battery pack, at a somewhat saner price. And the Tara One ISM is also quite good -- giving up a l... | |
| S/PDIF sounds more analog than AES/EBU I've done some comparisons IMS with AES/EBU and S/PDIF (RCA) cables and find that S/PDIF generally provided a deeper soundstage with a smoother and more relaxed presentation. The AES/EBU were more dynamic and upfront with a wider stage. Preference... | |
| Room Correction Hardware options ? Agree with Rodman, mostly. 1. I've found the Tact units to be pretty transparent, and even better with the Aberdeen after-market power supply installed (as with everything, the Tact is built to a price point). There are better preamps, but when th... | |
| Explain this I think it's a good question, and many smaller floor standing speakers will sound better with stands, or even tilted back, for the average chair-sitter. I remember hearing some Watt/Puppies at a delaer in a reasonably near-field listening set up a... | |
| How do you ship large items? Help Four years ago I sold some 200 pound (each) speakers from NC to PA using Craters and Freighters. They came and picked them up, wrapped them in 3-4 inches of bubble wrap (or something like it) and delivered for around $300. I'm sure they've gone up... | |
| Which speakers will fill 5,000 cubic ft coherently I'd direct you attention back to the Selah line arrays. I have a pair of their custom Incredarrays (similar to the Alexandrite) and they will definitely fill your room, with great dynamics and proper room height. The height thing bothered me with ... | |
| Review: Tact Audio Tact 2.2x Preamplifier Dgarretson:The analog vs. digital debate (as well as tubes vs. SS) will never have a clear winner -- it's a matter of personal preferences and trade-offs. I recently sold a wonderful sounding tube DAC (Audio Logic) in favor of my Tact pre/amp comb... | |
| Review: Tact Audio Tact 2.2x Preamplifier Re: the multiple music rooms -- my wife has been very accommodating, especially since she's not an audiophile. But she was very happy with my Tact purchase, as she absolutely hated all my Roomlenses.I was at a local audiophile listening session th... | |
| What is the best used sub-$500 DAC? I heartily recommend the Oritek-modded Zhalou at this price point. It's sins are mostly of omission (and it has very few, for this price). Gives up a little extension, dynamics and life compared to pricier models, but hangs with much more expensiv... | |
| Dealing with HVAC vent air flow noise? A couple things I've done to help in my room:Added another vent on the line.Cut the blades out of the vent cover so it's all open except the frame around the hole. Looks a little funky but helps a lot, and I don't even notice it anymore (who looks... |