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| Pure Class A shootout There is a reason why Class A is favored by top producers of amps, preamps, and DACs. It need not matter whether one speaks of transistors or tubes. It is not to waste electricity or to create monoblocks that need to be shipped by freight instead ... | |
| dCS Scarlatti vs Wadia 931+921 Rademaker,That is interesting that you were able to compare Scarlatti and Wadia 931/921. There are probably very few who have had that opportunity. I would like to hear more specifics as to the pros and cons of each system.I have a review of the s... | |
| Review: Wadia Series 9 DA converter Kamil,I have not tried the stock optical cords. I did have the 921 upgraded to the 922. The 922 has a much more defined lower end due to the additional power transformers. Elrod statement power cords add a significant improvement to the lower end ... | |
| Review: Wadia Series 9 DA converter I believe the 922/931 DAC price for 2009 is $33,450. You would need to check with Steve for current modification pricing.All of the above attributes can be found in the 381/581/781 single box models. It is a matter of scale. The 781 in particular ... | |
| stereo amp vs monoblocks, any advantages? This only remains theory because I cannot think of a manufacturer who builds the exact same amp as stereo, dual-mono in a single chassis, and monoblocks. Anytime a manufacturer goes to dual-mono, there will be more power compared to a single chass... | |
| Pure Class A shootout I have the Pass XA200.5. I would merely suggest that the reviews are accurate.You probably could go with the XA160.5 based upon the 92 db sensitivity, unless your room was huge. I like the XA200.5 because it has tremendous control and ease over th... | |
| new Magico speakers the Q5 If anyone has specific information about production costs and margins, I would appreciate being educated. For example, the Isis uses tweeters that retail for $9000. The mid-range retails for $1100 and the woofers are over $2000 before any modifica... | |
| new Magico speakers the Q5 Grant, I agree with you for the most part about pricing with high end audio. I always look at the value of a product, and I believe there are some very expensive pieces that remain very good values. However, I also believe Magico has pushed the pr... | |
| Amp for Thiel CS6 The Rogue will be a high-risk experiment with the Thiel. It may work, or it may not. If you try it, be sure to report your findings.Personally, I would buy a Pass XA100.5 or XA160.5. If those are too much, go with the X350.5 or the X260.5. Put the... | |
| Dynaudio C-4 or Revel Salon 2 Sorry, I've never understood the attraction to Dynaudio. What else is on your list? Seriously? There are many speakers to consider. Eggleston, Thiel CS5i or CS7.2, Sonus Faber, Verity, Genesis, JM Labs, Bigger Von Schweikert, Talon, Dali, Aerial A... | |
| ARC Ref3 or Ref5 with Karan I'm not sure you will find someone who tried that exact combination. I've successfully used the BAT Rex with an output impedance of 200 ohm. There is probably no way to know but to try. I would think this would make a great combination. I am havin... | |
| Thiel CS7.2 vs Revel Salon2 IMO, a dealer is not obligated to bring a heavy piece of equipment for home demo. Speakers are fragile and one risks damaging them with any move. The packing, transport, unpacking, installation, demo, packing, transport, unpacking, reinstallation ... | |
| SS Amp to replace VAC 300.1 in a side-ways move? There are some excellent solid state choices that are able to portray the harmonic richness, texture, and depth of music in a compelling way. In addition, good solid state can bring some distinct advantages to the music as well.Some brands that co... | |
| Thiel CS7.2 vs Revel Salon2 The 7.2 is a great speaker. It does alot of things very well, but with a couple of short-comings that are very expensive to solve. The Revel would probably be more of a lateral move, and you might lose that imaging capability. I came to the realiz... | |
| Amp stands for Pass Labs I used Sistrum SP-101 under my X600.5's. Going from the floor to the stands, the bottom end became more tight and defined. It was quite noticable. I had a highly resolving system (Thiel, Wadia, Nordost, Pass). I would also consider SRA and HRS, bu... |