richfield_hunter
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| What used speakers raraely come up for sale Vandersteen Seven. Best $ per SQ speaker in high end audio | |
| Absolute top tier DAC for standard res Redbook CD I’ve been following this thread since it’s inception and have posted sporadically. Like Matt I have had many DAC’s in my system although haven’t participated at his level. Following his advice and listening preferences has led me to in the last si... | |
| John Atkinson's thoughts on the New Vandersteen System Nine from LA Show I was at the LA show and JA couldn't be more correct. The musicality and tonal correctness of the Vandersteen setup was second to none. There were wuite a few rooms that sounded awesome but none has the relaxed sit down and listen for hours sound ... | |
| Any comments on DAC going direct to power amplifier or to pre-ampliifer? I have the same Bricasti M1SE as you do and have tried direct and through a preamp. My preamp is the Audio Research Reference 10 which is a no contest in my system the Preamp in the chain makes it much better. Better dynamics more realistic sound ... | |
| Synergistic Research Powercell 12UEF JafantTo much to type. Be glad right speak with you about it though anytime | |
| Synergistic Research Powercell 12UEF JafantI concur with folk freak on Scott Walker. Scott is very knowledgable about system setup and more importantly how the various SR products will work best in your system. I'd be happy to speak with you on my journey through the SR cable and po... | |
| Synergistic Research Powercell 12UEF First of all I only have my fron end gear plugged into the power conditioners during this comparison. I have had some time to directly compare the AQ Niagara 7000 to the new SR UEF12. First of all the UEF 12 is a huge step up over the UEF10 in in... | |
| Music Server Music Vault from Sound Science in Castle Rock CO. Neal is the best and a world class product. | |
| Synergistic Research Powercell 12UEF It is very well regarded and sounds fantastic. The prices dealers were offering to upgrade to the new unit made this a no brainier. I will provide an update in a few weeks | |
| Synergistic Research Powercell 12UEF FolkfreakI just received my UEF 12 yesterday. I purchased a used AudioQuest Niagara 7000 which was so much better than my 10UEF with the UEF FEQ. So I am anxious to compare the UEF 12 to the AQ Niagara 7000. I also took advantage of the promotion ... | |
| Absolute top tier DAC for standard res Redbook CD I just demoed the Merging Technologies Nadac in my system for a few days. It's an Ethernet based DAC and sounds amazing. Very smooth and detailed with outstanding dynamics, great bottom end and absolutely no typical etched digital sound. Very anal... | |
| Beyond Ayre Pass and Rowland Tenor 175s or 350m. The OTL based hybrid design is top of the mountain | |
| Class "A" phono cartridge discussion. My Sonics Labs Eminent Ultra EX is a phenomenal cartridge although a bit pricey. The giant killer not many mention or know about is the Dynavector 20x2H. Don't get the L version not nearly as good. If your phono stage can handle it the H is incred... | |
| Absolute top tier DAC for standard res Redbook CD I had the opportunity to upgrade my Bricasti M1 to the new Special Edition version. This version is the is identical to the Limited Edition Gold version inside but has the original M1 exterior. You can read the particulars on the Bricasti website.... | |
| Absolute top tier DAC for standard res Redbook CD SteveHow did you go about finding and then making sure the ground loops in your system are gone? |