roxy54

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Seeking alternatives to Oppo
I think because it is affordable, and the technology sounds impressive when you read about it. It is also versatile. I think that there is a certain customer for it, and the friend that I borrowed one from is close to what I think the target custo... 
Seeking alternatives to Oppo
Wow, I forgot that I had even initiated this thread! Breezer, to answer your question, no I didn't buy the Oppo. After living with my friends Oppo BDP 83 for a couple of weeks, I realized that for my ears and sonic priorities, it was all wrong. Th... 
Stillpoints and reference-level speakers
I am so happy to see other members discovering and enjoying these Apprentice platforms. It is really a great day in this hobby when you can not only afford to buy an accessory, but it makes an important contribution to your enjoyment of reproduced... 
Does anyone own the Legacy Aeris
Member Zephyr24069 owns them and loves them. Look up his virtual system. 
My first turntable
Seems like an angry guy as well. Look at the Manufacturer's Comments in the latest issue of Stereophile. Ouch! 
Review: Darwin Ascension Interconnect
Hi Tony,Tony is 100% correct. When I first bought his entry level silver digital interconnect, it was not so much that I was dissatisfied with my LAT International digital interconnect, but I had read the review here, visited the website, and I wa... 
Stillpoints and reference-level speakers
I had a similar experience with the SP 101 platforms underneath my speakers. Robert had warned me in advance though. I experienced a loss of bass and bass voulume. I agree that it does indeed take a few days for the connection to settle in and sta... 
My first turntable
If the table arrived damaged and you are expecting to be able to return it, why are you using it? 
Gryphon vs. McIntosh
...Just as I suspected. 
DAC woes - what to do
Lightspeed240,I was at work late this afternoon when I saw your post. I wasn't trying to be unkind to Beewax, but the statement he made just seemed so absurd.Regarding your remarks concerning Audio Note, I owned a factory Audio Note 1x (it was the... 
Mad Scientist "NEO" Power cord
I've beem using the Pangea, and found them a good value, but these certainly sound promising fo the price, and I respect your opinion on these matters, so I'm tempted. Thanks for the heads-up Ozzy. 
What's in your CDP tonight? the minority report
Ghosthouse, I like your taste in music. 
DAC woes - what to do
Beewax,I think that your advice was ridiculous. 
DAC woes - what to do
Check out an Oppo in that price range. It sounds to me like it may be just what you're looking for. I hated it, but I'm an Audio Note guy, so I'm on the other end of the spectrum, but seriously, in my time with it, it seemed to have the characteri... 
Stillpoints and reference-level speakers
That is what I use as well.