rtorchia
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| Major EXOGAL Comet/Ion problems Just for the record, I would not pay more than USD 1200 for a mint Comet with box and all the et ceteras. Most people bought these when they were offered by Underwood at under USD 2,000 some years ago, so ignore the high list price. I have no id... | |
| Major EXOGAL Comet/Ion problems Didn't hold it's resale value very well did it? | |
| Major EXOGAL Comet/Ion problems Buy an RME and enjoy fantastic performance and simplicity of operation —you don’t even need a flashlight and magnifying glass to read the display. | |
| Major EXOGAL Comet/Ion problems While they are at it send a couple of Wadias over there also. | |
| Major EXOGAL Comet/Ion problems If those among you who like the Comet are out on the West Coast why not send one to Amir at Audio Science Review for testing? That would be a real contribution to this subject. It would be extremely enlightening to put this unit to the test and de... | |
| Do Streamer only devices really impact sound quality? Keep an open mind and audition some models. I don’t notice any difference with them and am content to play directly off the streaming stations. Put the money into speakers. | |
| Why would a moderator remove a cable review? Probably because the Amazon Basic cheapo cable performs just as well. | |
| What do the arrows mean on my cable? No, one again I hedged my bets. I have reasonably priced Wireworld cables. I think using ultra cheap cables such as what we used back in the 70s and 80s is probably a bad idea and elected to buy something a notch up. I did get suckered for a moder... | |
| What do the arrows mean on my cable? Hook your components up with the arrows heading in the “correct” manufacturer recommended position. In the event that it actually makes an audible difference, a contentious point, all will be fine. That’s what I do, but I really don’t believe ther... | |
| Best turntable for the buck Thorens TD 140, well made, solid, a classic, and when you come to your senses and go digital you’ll get your money back. | |
| The Exogal saga continued.... It would be highly amusing if the company would resurrect the applications necessary to operate the units after they went under. | |
| Amir and Blind Testing I am really tired of reading criticism of Amir who very capably and generously reviews audio equipment. Basically his detractors are saying that they like various types of distortion. There is nothing wrong with enjoying what appeals to you, but i... | |
| Amir and Blind Testing Sdl4, for the record I had some Adcom amps that were designed with Nelson Pass involved and always thought they were excellent, not to mention reasonably priced. I had one for 20 years. | |
| Amir and Blind Testing At least presumably the function of good audio components is to reproduce as accurately as possible any given sound, especially music. So measurements are a way of estimating the efficacy of the equipment. The performance of any given unit must re... | |
| Why do I need power management if I have a great power cord? You don't need any of it, just a complete waste of money that enriches audio dealers. |