roxy54

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What CD sound is the best?
Good Luck. I am on my third version of the King Crimson disc, and I really don't see much improvement over the original. Sadly, although the music is great, I don't think they have been able to clear up the original murky recording.That's not alwa... 
Mass and vibration cancelling on top of CD player?
GeoffkaitI dunno, Roxy54. How could just about anything be unreliable with servo control and Reed a Solomon error correction? LolI guess it's an amusing reference, but I don't know what you are referring to. Can you explain? 
Mass and vibration cancelling on top of CD player?
The cd tray in mine is a machined aluminum platter with a removeable rubber mat, which is the point of contact with the CD. How could that be unreliable? 
Mass and vibration cancelling on top of CD player?
But not if it's clamped; and that is why the Pioneer stable platter design was so good. 
Mass and vibration cancelling on top of CD player?
Geoffkait,How would you check it then? I'm only asking out of curiosity, because I don't really think that it matters that much with my type of transport as ong as it isn't really off. 
Calling all Horn lovers
Whart,Whart,I love what you wrote. It is even handed and honest. Your point, as I read it, is that horns are by no means perfect, but with their flaws, they still present a dynamically credible illusion of music. I particularly liked your point ab... 
b&w 801 s2 is northcreek xovers good investment
A man of few words. 
Mass and vibration cancelling on top of CD player?
My transport is level, but that is not as critical in my setup, as I use a Pioneer stable platter transport which clamps the disc. 
Why Don't More People Love Audio?
Tbg,A very succinct observation. I agree. 
Mass and vibration cancelling on top of CD player?
Geoffkait,I am well aware of what VPI bricks were designed for. I have had four of them for at least 20 years. I use 2 on my amp transformers, but they are also very good to use as a damping weight for a case that might otherwise be a bit buzzy. 
SS Pre-amps that can beat an Audio Research sp16
Agree with the previous suggestion of Klyne. They make a great pre, and it is very quiet. 
Mass and vibration cancelling on top of CD player?
I also use VPI bricks. One on the transport and one one the DAC. I am not sure about it's effect on the transport which is well built and heavy, but I am pretty sure that it quells vibrations in the thinner casework of the DAC. 
The best speaker you ever heard?
What are Mickey Katz monitors? 
B&W 800 D series vs Magico, Avalon, Wilson, Focal
crickets... 
B & W Speakers - What's Up?
Probably just what you think is up. Anybody who would buy under those circumstances deserves what they get.