rx8man
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| Sonic Frontier, Joule or Counterpoint Tube Preamp? I love my Counterpoint SA-5000A, and totally concur with what Doug, Bob and S23chang said above^. Mine is stock also, so if Mike did the upgrades,..........look out!! Owned quite a few in the past. Another I'd consider of course, would be one of t... | |
| What did YOU get for Christmas? I went to "The Sharper Image" and decided to buy the top-of-line D-EJ2000 Portable CD Player and use my Pro35 Titanium headphones with it. Now, just as long as I don't get nuts and get another "upgrade itch" with an EAR Tube Headphone Amp and Grad... | |
| What is the best transport for Audio Logic DAC? Ditto on the above, CEC & Forsell no doubt. | |
| I miss my Tubes Check out Antique Sound Labs or Jolida for the $$. | |
| Best available Tube Dac around 3k Audio Logic, Audio Aero Prima (Dac) come to mind. | |
| Preamp Deal of the Century Zaikesman, I thought about posting the same thing you said too, I think this is an Audiogon World Record !! | |
| I need a Pre-Amp What should I get? Try a used Audible Illusions Modulus 3 or Conrad Johnson tube preamp. | |
| Forsell DAC and transport the best? Like Rcprince said above^, the Forsell is a major tour-de-force, if I did not get my CEC transport, I most certainly would have bought the Forsell MK2 for sale here on the Gon for 5.5K, which is a great deal. These transports when combined with a ... | |
| Wadia 861 SE VS. Wadia 27ix v3.0/270 transport Hi Mejames, I've always wondered about seperates vs. all in one player. For this one you might want to call Steve from Great Northern Sound, he might be able to give you a little more insight on this, just a thought. | |
| Differences in sound CAL Icon, Sigma, Alpha ? Ditto on the above, I compared the Icon on its own and with both the Sigma & Alpha. The dacs add much more stage size, better resolution and bass, in addition to flexibility (tube rolling & digital cable interface). Ended up with the Alpha... | |
| Does transport matter if using external DAC? No question about it, makes a big difference, my CEC took things to a whole new dimension. Also, the choice of digital cable will play a part in this as well. | |
| warmer pre-amp for Adcom GFA 555II A CJ PV11 is a great choice, or an Audible Illusions Modulus 2D (had both). Assuming you're running a digital front end, I'd try to stay with a good used player or better yet, a good used tube dac, and you'll be there. At this level you can do all... | |
| B&K Amp Modifications ?? Thankyou,.................. anyone else to consider ? | |
| Tube DACs This is very interesting, I like the idea of being able to tailor your sound for whatever reasons necessary (although some may disagee in that respect). How this dac would compare to the Audio Aero Prima (dac) and the Audio Logic is what Bigkidz a... | |
| Tube DACs Not to take this thread off track, but in response to Newbee's comments, I would suggest a CEC transport in front of that Alpha. I will say that took care of the "forwardness" you're describing. I'm running that combo now with an Orchid cable and ... |