ricred1
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| What's going on with the audio market? jafant,I don’t know you, but I have read many of your post. People like you make it hard to continue to be part of Audiogon. This is a hobby that should be fun; therefore I don’t understand the need to use such foul language or talk politics on an... | |
| Your single favorite component I love my Rowland components, but my Monitor Audio PL500 speakers are my single favorite component. | |
| ASSEMBLED IN CHINA I've had this conversation with many people. I've had Aerial 7T's and currently own Monitor Audio PL-500's. I believe both speakers are assembled in China. I submit in both cases they would be significantly more expensive if made in their home Cou... | |
| Can SMPS based preamps/amps sound organic ? My Jeff Rowland 625 S2 uses SMPS and it's the best, most natural sounding amplifier that I've ever owned. | |
| Why is an XA30.5 a bad match for Revel Ultima Salon II speakers? After having a Parasound A21 amp and JC 2 BP preamp I suggest you keep the XA30.5. Once you have the Salon 2's you will know if it has enough power for your listening needs. If so, you saved some money. If not, keep the XA30.5 until you have the f... | |
| Jeff Rowlands Amp and Dac vs. VAC amp and DAC Guido,I love the Aeris DAC's sound, but dislike the way the gain is accomplished. Per your statement, "If you use a preamp between Aeris and amp, you should set the Aeris attenuation to the DAC's equivalent of unity gain: per the Aeris manual, the... | |
| When speakers duplicate drivers I have Monitor Audio PL-500's and they are the best speakers that I've ever owned. | |
| Jeff Rowlands Amp and Dac vs. VAC amp and DAC Al,Yes, you are correct. I find that more power usually provides a sense of ease to the music. I can't say the JR 725's is significantly better, because I've never had it in my system. I would like to compare the two. I'm very, very happy with my ... | |
| Jeff Rowlands Amp and Dac vs. VAC amp and DAC rinpoche,My current amp is the JR 625 S2. I always like to preface my comments with, no absolutes in audio and one man's medicine is another's poison. To my ears the 625 S2 is simply outstanding. The midrange is produced with a realism that is h... | |
| Jeff Rowlands Amp and Dac vs. VAC amp and DAC Rinpoche,If your question is technical(based on specifications), I submit Almarg would be best to answer. The Aeris DAC does have a volume control, but I think it sounds better with a preamp. You need to take what I'm saying with a grain of salt, ... | |
| Jeff Rowlands Amp and Dac vs. VAC amp and DAC I went from a Bricasti M1 DAC to an Aeris DAC. In my system the Aeris is more detailed without being bright, but I agree the M1 is very good. | |
| Jeff Rowlands Amp and Dac vs. VAC amp and DAC As a previous owner of Wilson Sophia 2s, 3s, and Sasha 1s, I submit much of the hatred of Wilson is due to "some extent" of Wilson owners. Many, but not all Wilson owners really exhibit the classic clique mentality(they really don't like the thoug... | |
| Jeff Rowlands Amp and Dac vs. VAC amp and DAC onhwy61,Please recommend a SS power amp in the $5-7K range | |
| Jeff Rowlands Amp and Dac vs. VAC amp and DAC Al,The gain can be adjusted on the front panel or via the remote. Rowland recommends that you adjust it so the two blue LED lights on the front panel are of equal brightness when used with a preamp. I have it about 4 clicks up from the recommended... | |
| Jeff Rowland Amplifiers I have all Jeff Rowland components: 625 S2 amp, Corus preamp, and Aeris DAC. I had nice equipment over the years, but to my ears Rowland is on another level, I understand different strokes, but I rarely hear Rowland being discussed. |