rockyboy
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| Someone please explain the logic of upgrades Hate to go here - but if there are better tubes out there (and the consensus seems to be that there are), why doesn't AI sell them or at least recommend them - especially if they'll improve the sound of their gear? Don't they want their preamp to ... | |
| Someone please explain the logic of upgrades I was drafting up a lengthy response rejecting your learned opinions and opining that manufacturers should use only the highest quality parts, thus eliminating the need for any future upgrades. But, I suddenly realized that, had AI done that, I pr... | |
| Are today's interconnects really better? When I've had the opportunity to audition different cables, I initially think I hear significant improvements (maybe it's my desire to want to hear improvements or maybe it's just "differences" I hear). But a week later when I revert back to my ol... | |
| What's under YOUR CD player? I took Brent's recommendations from Star Sound Technologies and purchased Audiopoints to put under my Arcam FMJ23T cd player and under my Essence amp. They took my system to a new level. I'm now a believer! | |
| What's the best Sherod,I'll give Robert a call. As I said in my last post, I'm not the most discerning person and I'm not rolling in dough. So it's hard to justify spending a lot of money (and I don't have the time) buying and experimenting with equipment and acc... | |
| What's the best Thanks Dill; I've started experimenting with the racing cones. I can't hear any difference from the AQ feet. So Bob, I'm not confident that I'll hear any changes if I move the cones around. Not saying you're wrong. The changes that I've heard from... | |
| Inexpensive tweak Zaikesman,First, thanks for the primer on the chemical properties of urine. Been looking for something to casually bring up around the office's water cooler. Now I have it. Second, I read the joke three times. Even asked my wife to read it. Sorry,... | |
| Suggestions for a tube preamp HiflyerDon't overlook the Audible Illusions. I've owned mine for over 8 years and have never had a problem. It's easy on tubes (I replace mine every 3 - 4 years) and replacement tubes are relatively inexpensive. Only downside is it's not remote co... | |
| Using Aux vs CD input on Audible Illusions preamp Bigtee,Thanks for the explanation. I'll try the tape input. My speakers (Essence Super Gems) have great midrange but are a tad shy in the high frequencies. So my system needs all the help it can get in the high frequency area. Only downside is tha... | |
| Inexpensive tweak Garfish,I'd happily take $500 for the cat except that wife refuses to sell. However, I'll trade wife for a 2 meter pair of FMS interconnects! I'd rate wife 10/10 and cat 9/10 only because the cat no longer comes when you call it. Heck, I can't lie... | |
| Who Does the Best Mods on CD Players Talked to Stan Warren today. He really came across as a straight shooter. He did not recommend modding my Pioneer CD player. Claimed that there were too many limitations on a player this old; that I'd be happier buying a new unit. I appreciated hi... | |
| Who Does the Best Mods on CD Players Hate to beat the dead horse, but will a $400 mod to an older player like my Pioneer Elite PD75 make it competitive with today's players? When I asked a modifier in the past what sonic improvements I could expect, I didn't get what I thought was a ... | |
| Who Does the Best Mods on CD Players Thanks for the tips. I'll include Dan Wright in my list of people to call.Rockyboy | |
| Question about using DVD player Luis,My CDs were skipping badly. Even after using my Parasound CD lens cleaner and cleaning the CDs. Someone on the forum suggested I try using a can of compressed air to blow off dust, etc. on the laser. I did and it seems to have worked. So give... | |
| Question about using DVD player Thanks for the reply. I have an older Resolution Audio DAC but don't believe it upsamples. I'll have to pull out the manual and verify. |