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Suggestions For A Good USB Digital Cable
The Light Harmonic Lightspeed was a real game changer in my system. Upgraded to the Lightspeed from a WW Silver Starlight. Big improvements in bass, soundstage, imagining and clarity. YMMV. 
Why so many linn lp12s for sale
I had my 25 yr anniversary LP12 updated 2 years ago with the Radikal ps, Ekos SE arm, Keel subchassis, and at that time TOTL Akiva MC cartridge. It was costly but I can afford it and I'm very glad I did it. My LP12 sounds absolutely great and bett... 
Personal speaker evolution
Starting in 1989, all the following were purchased brand new:1) B&W DM6402) Apogee Centaur Majors3) Vandersteen 2Ce4) PSB Stratus Gold I5) Thiel CS66) Revel M207) Harbeth SLH58) Harbeth M40.1I've had the M40.1 speakers for a year now and I'm c... 
Audiogon "RECORDINGS TO DIE FOR" list
Here are some of my favorites:Ella and Louis, Analogue Production's 45rpm LP. Great recording and music. Blood, Sweat & Tears, their 2nd album on ORG label, 45rpm LP. In a word, dynamic. Great music as well.Mary Black, No Frontiers, Pure Pleas... 
Bricasti M1 USB
I have the M1 USB with all the latest upgrades (purchased April 2013) and upgraded it for DSD. I agree with Lasercd regarding the analog like sound of DSD played through the M1. I use a Bryston BDP-2 for PCM, PC laptop with J. River v19 for DSD an... 
Anyone try the Bryston BDP-2 or the BDA-2 Dac
I have a BDP-2 connected to a Bricasti M1 (latest version with upgraded power supply and DSD capability)via the AES/EBU connection. The sound quality is great. All my files are WAV (sounds better than FLAC to my ears)on a 2TB external HDD. Hi rez ... 
Quality of Analogue Productions pressings
I bought the Norah Jones "Come Away with Me" 200gm Analogue Productions LP from one of the reputable on-line stores and was disappointed with the sound quality. Her voice breaks up in the left channel at times throughout the entire LP. I cleaned t... 
Herron VTPH-1 vs Allnic H1201
You may want to add the Zesto Andros to your list for consideration. I'm very happy with the Zesto Andros in my system. I feel instrumental timbre, soundstage and well balanced sound are the Zesto's strong points. IMO, the Zesto consistently gets ... 
Your First Concert was.....
ZZ Top's Worldwide Texas Tour, July 26th, 1976 at Pine Knob, MI with REO as the opening act. 2 great bands and one great concert. 
Harbeth Owners which model?
Ryder,WAF is not a factor for me. My wife couldn't care less about the difference between the SLH5 (I owned for 4 years)and the M40.1. Also my room has close to double the cubic ft of your room assuming that your ceiling is 8-10 ft in height. The ... 
Harbeth Owners which model?
My experience unlike Tom's was favorable switching from the SHL5 with a REL sub to the M40.1. However, I have a much larger room with a 22ft ceiling. With the M40.1, I no longer need the REL sub. In fact I had friends and members of a local audio ... 
Audio Research Vs115
Bifwynne,I'm not sure what relevant facts that I left out. My dealer would have given me a brand new replacement VS115 within one week if I wanted it. That is not the point. I did not want another VS115 after my experience. The KT120 tubes were fi... 
HD Down Load compared to Analog.
I've had very good experiences with HD Tracks hi-rez downloads. I don't believe Stereophile ratings and like many have already stated, its more important to match the components to get the sound quality you're seeking rather than buying the highes... 
Audio Research Vs115
I bought a VS115 brand new from my local AR dealer. Within the first week, a resistor blew up, probably the same as Bifwynne referred to in the note above. I think this isn't acceptable and the AR engineers should figure out a fix and make it free... 
mcintosh 452 amp
The BAT preamp should work fine. I like my MC452 with a Ray Samuels A-10 vacuum tube preamp/electrostatic headphone amp. This combo is very dynamic, with a large soundstage and very good imagining. My source is a Bricasti M1 DAC and Bryston BDP-2 ...