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| another with the digital lens Interesting to see that the same transport can have different readings in different systems.My Micromega T-Drive is at 44.Modwright-modded Sony 7700 is 0.RAM-modded Toshiba is 0.Tacam CD-RW2000 is 0Empirical-modded Sony 7700 (the best-sounding of ... | |
| PS audio hca 2 feedback... Agree with Kck on all counts (re: HCA-2). The upper mids on up can be improved, if desired, with simple cap and wire upgrades (see thread at Audio Asylum, or these can be done by a modder like RAM). There's some stiff competition coming out from t... | |
| Power Cable - what´s your best? In the | |
| Concierto power cords I've got two Concierto Violin power cords in my system, one to my Tact 2.2x preamp and one to a Bel Canto S300 amp. I've been on a PC exploration this year (about 20 different models) and these are definitely keepers.I was previously after increas... | |
| Review: Stealth Audio Cables Varidig Sextet Reference Interconnect Another recent convert and fan of the Sextet (AES/EBU).Agree wholeheartedly with your assessment. Using it between my Tact pre and amp, replacing a FIM Gold, which was my previous favorite.The FIM was one of the few cables to convey that "analog-l... | |
| Opinions on the "TACT" sonic signature? The Tact 2.2x is a VERY good preamp, but it is slightly to the detailed and clinical side. If you want a lush, full tubey sound, this isn't it. But it's pretty transparent and let's the music come through. As an option, the Aberdeen power supply u... | |
| what subs for merlin vsm-mx Audfile74I don't have Merlins (I have Selah Incredarray line arrays) but have used the VBT Magellan VIII (~same as TBI) and also use a Tact 2.2x.The VBTs are really tuneful, agile and quick and blend easily and well with everything I've paired the... | |
| Best SACD-CD Player under $1000? Are you open to a modded player? The Toshiba 4960 provides a great, inexpensive platform, and can be modded (mine was done by Reference Audio Mods--RAM, but EVS and Red Wine Audio also do some nice mods to this unit) into a really fine SACD/CD pla... | |
| Switch from Genesis V to ??? Jwilt1) You'll never get the Genesis sounding good in that position. Dipoles NEED room to brrrreeeeeathe, with nothing in between.2) Definitely get rid of the armoir if you can't pull the speakers into the room (or at least put a blanket over it).... | |
| Switch from Genesis V to ??? I had Genesis V some years back in a problem room, and found them to integrate better in that room than several other speakers (BTW, The Genesis are dipoles, not bipoles). You need to give more details about the room, your equipment and the proble... | |
| Line Arrays - Competitive with best dynanics, ESL? Pros/cons of line arrays? I'll share my experience (listening, not technical) with the Selah Audio Incredarrays (consists of 10 Seas Excel W15 mid-bass drivers, 8 Fountek JP-2 ribbon tweeters and 2 Peerless XLS 12 subwoofers per side). This is co... | |
| Any Experience with Michael Green's Speakers? I first heard MG speakers at a show, the Chameleons,and was really impressed with their imaging and staging. You really felt like the performers were in the room with you. The MG speakers can do this amazingly well when set up according to their r... | |
| Subwoofer Amp Recommendations Since this 1.5 year old thread has been revived, I thought I'd update you guys on my progress:First, I bought another WBT amp (Bash) to run the subs stereo, but wasn't ever quite satisfied. So I bought a Carver Pro (Tripath) amp, which was better,... | |
| Difference between DVI and HDMI? They're both digital connections and can be used with upsampling DVD players to avoid extra D-A and A-D conversions, especially useful with digital projectors.HDMI also carries audio signals (main difference). It is becoming more popular and proba... | |
| FIM GOLD B....I use their digital and find it provides an excellent balance of transparency and body. Great sense of presence and very easy on the ears, without sacrificing extension...everything is there. Slightly warm, but not soft. Probably the best I'v... |