rspyder
Responses from rspyder
| Used Audio Research Preamp Options Sorry - ARC Ref 10. | |
| Used Audio Research Preamp Options I had the ARC 40th Anniversary Edition and now have the ARC Ref. If there is a better preamp, then I haven't heard it. I was at the Munich Hi End Show in May and had the pleasure of listening to some stellar pre's. Still put ARC at the top. In... | |
| Audio Research Reference 6 Preamp Review I think ARC is doing more than upgrading capacitors. I loved my ARC 40th and switched to the Ref. 10. More than an icremental improvement: attact, bass, extension, mids, depth and width of sound stage, etc. Takes more than a capacitor tweek to ... | |
| DACs that upsample to DSD internally? The Esoteric K-01X does. I have one and it is exceptional in both modes: PCM unfiltered and no upscaling and conversion of PCM to DSD. | |
| Great bookshelf or small towers suggestions There are a few Toem's you should check out. Great sound-to valuse ratio. I was also very impressed with the Atohm speakers while I was at the Munich Hi End Show. | |
| Audio Research is launching new products, "The Foundation Series" I saw these new ARC components at the Munich High End Show and they certainly don't look like the new Asian owners have moved the company off its historical commitment to high quality components. Nice quality external panels and chassis', thoughtf... | |
| Consideration of amp change You should check out the Octave MRE 220 mono's. Unbelieveable!!! | |
| Synergistic Red Fuse ... Has anyone tried a SR Red Fuse in a Audio Research Reference 10? | |
| CD player or CD transport ?? I bought an OPPO 105D and got it modded. I still prefer my Ayre C-5xeMP so I moved the OPPO to my HTS. There is something about the Ayre that is very tough to beat. Wish Ayre took the same direction as Esoteric. | |
| Any comments on Synergistic Research Atmosphere Hi all. I thought I would finally respond to "Mookie1's" inquiry if anyone had the opportunity to compare the Synergistic Research Element CTS speaker cables with the newer Atmosphere Level 4. I did have that opportunity and will share the resul... | |
| Which CD\SACD? I have both the OPPO 105D with mods and the Ayre C-5xeMP. I far prefer the Ayre. OPPO can be too brittle and overly precise on the highs, particularly if your system leans toward the bright side. | |
| Best speakers for Pink Floyd? As a huge PF fan for countless years and one that has attended numerous concerts, on and off this continent, and as a dyed-in-the-wool audiophile that has heard the Floyd on dozens of high-end speakers I would offer this choice (subject to compone... | |
| Any comments on Synergistic Research Atmosphere I have ordered the SR Atmosphere Level 4 speaker cable (w/Grounding Block) so I'll let you know my impession/experience of how it compares with the Element CTS SC's. | |
| Best DAC I'd stay clear of BelCanto. I have a pair of BC amps and have had problems with them. Called Bel Canto and left three VM's and sent numerous emails to arrange a fix - no response. Went back to the dealer where I got them and the dealer dropped ... | |
| Would like your tube amp recommendation I suggest you give serious consideration to the Octave MRE 220 monos. I have them paired with my ARC Ref. 10. I wrote a review on AudioShark that can be easily Googled. In short, it is the best "of both-worlds" amp I have ever encountered: spee... |