smatsui
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| Cart Before the Horse: Signal Path Help Please I agree with Audioengr, I have a Sonos that I no longer use. Its digital output is so-so at best. Even when connected to a PS Audio PWD mk2 in Native X mode that is supposed to re-clock. The issue I hear with the Sonos is the lack of image focus a... | |
| Which to Switch: the Mac or the Act? Sell the Act 2.2, and buy the AR Ref 5SE. By doing so, you can go balanced from your CD8 to the Ref 5SE and then to the MC452. All 3 of these components work best in the balanced mode. Audio Research components have always worked best balanced. Th... | |
| Bryston Announces NEW BDP-2 / BDA-2 I have the BDP-2 and I think it's great. I did not want a conventional laptop or a Mac mini in my main system and that's why I bought the Bryston digital player. I have it connected to 2 DACs, Bricasti M1 USB and a PSA Perfect Wave DAC mk2, in my ... | |
| preamp for MC452 Mcintosh amp I've had my MC452 for about 5 months. It replaced a McIntosh MC275 v5 tube amp. The MC452 is a great amp but it takes a long time to fully burn-in. 200hrs is the minimum time IMO for it to start sounding good and its not fully burned in until abou... | |
| What is the Phono stage you have finished with? The Zesto Andros PS1. Since I have a fully upgraded Linn LP12, I considered the Linn Uphorik and Eureka. After hearing the Linn phono stages, I'm very pleased with the PS1. It does everything I want from a phono stage. Precise imaging, deep and wi... | |
| Whats on your turntable tonight? FedEx delivered my Elusive Disc order today. Got 10% off everything and free shipping (sale ended last Monday). I bought 13 LPs on this order. Of course they won't all get played tonight but many will. Most of them I have on CD but I'm hoping the ... | |
| Zesto Andros PS-1 Tubes I didn't notice any additional gain with the Gold Lions versus the stock JJ ECC83s. | |
| Zesto Andros PS-1 Tubes I received my Zesto Andros PS1 last Friday. A few days ago I put 4 new production Genalex Gold Lion 12AX7 tubes in the PS1. I think it was a nice improvement. I heard improvements in bass extension, soundstage depth and imaging. I was going to try... | |
| RCM Sensore Prelude OR Zesto Andros PS1 Phono? I just took delivery of my new Zesto Andros PS1 yesterday. I have not heard the Prelude so I'm not going to be much help there. I was using a Ray Samuels F117 Nighthawk prior to the Zesto. The Zesto cost 5 times as much as the F117 so admittedly i... | |
| Mc Intosh vs other brands You need to get out and listen rather than reading opinions of others. I see that this is your third thread in the amp/preamp forum regarding McIntosh products with a similiar theme. Just as Tpreaves asked, what is your point? | |
| Any experience with Signal Cable for REL sub? I upgraded my REL Strata III cable to the Signal Cable and I'm satisfied with the improvement it provided. The bass tightened up and seems more defined. The cable is very well made with nice spades on the amp side that makes for an easier connecti... | |
| Harbeth HL5 vs Magnepan 1.6qr Who wins?? I compared the HL5 to the 3.6R recently when I was shopping for new speakers. I ended up with the HL5 and I'm very happy after 9 months of ownership. Both are very good speakers but I like the balance of the Harbeths just a little better. | |
| Benchmark DAC1 Pre - anybody heard a mod? I also own the DAC1 Pre and I think it's absolutely a great match for my system. I use a tube preamp, the Convergent Audio Technology SL1 Ultimate, and a tube power amp, McIntosh MC275, to power my Harbeth Super HL-5 speakers. My system tends to b... | |
| Are Harbeth S HL5's As Good As Reviewers Claim? I bought my SHL-5 in Nov '08. Similiar to Tom Hankins, I changed from Thiel CS6s to the lower priced Harbeths. I also use a REL Strata III subwoofer with excellent coherency and transperency. Their natural sound is very addicting. I listen to all ... | |
| Any DACs will improve my Rega Saturn? I have not tried the DAC1 Pre as a preamp. It would be interesting to compare it to my CAT preamp but I currently don't have balanced ICs. Never tried the Bel Canto Dac3 so I can't comment on it. |