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| Review: Tempo Electric / Arthur Loesch 1.1 Control Preamp Tube preamp I've not heard this preamp, I believe its a good piece based on the quality of parts. What I like about this preamp is the attention to detail, mixing and matching qulity parts is essential to high quality sonics.I am in the midst of parts upgrade... | |
| Cardas ICs are too warm for Tube amp This is all about synergy. I've had many high and low priced cables in my system over the years. The GR's are just a nice all around cable, don't do anything exciting, just plain musical. Other cables do certain things better, the GRs are consiste... | |
| is audiogon good for the audio industry or bad? I well remember the audio hobby before Audiogon. Tons more quality audio retail stores, but this was the only way to get to hear a variety of equipment. The rise of the internet in general has also been amazing for the audiophile. We used to have ... | |
| Proceed CDP vs. ML I have both a Proceed CDD and ML No. 37, sound very similar in my system. The No. 37 has a bit more refined jitter reduction scheme and a bit better power supply.I don't know if the Proceed CDP transport and software is the same as the CDD. | |
| How to lower noise floor through mods? I've investigated replacing the electrolytics in my Cayin power supply with a better electrolytic. Problem is the Black Gates/Rubycons are too low voltage rating (at least I've not found a source for higher voltage) for use in power supplies. I su... | |
| need warm and LAID BACK hi-rez/focused power cord The power conditioner feeds the most components, try there first.I'm also not sure the Oyaide SWO GX is going to give you the more recessed soundstage you want. All the Oyaide's are more forward sounding than the Porter Ports in my system. You wan... | |
| New DAC Not a Dramatic Improvement? Markphd and Tholt make some very good points. Audio Appreciation 101 is absolutely necessary. The lack of bang for buck is at the heart of why I'm slow to change out components, way too confusing and endless circling. I tend to keep components for... | |
| A DAC for Linn Genki cdp upgrade? Well, if you like the Linn sound and want to stay in Linn, I really liked the Ikemi, thought it a nice increase in resolution from the lower models in Linn line. If you want go go outside the Linn line, so many choices... | |
| How to lower noise floor through mods? T bone, just looked at your system, like it! Also looks like you're comfortable with a fair amount of DIY.The Jadis pre is nice, some VH Audio V-Caps, or better yet, some Duelund copper foil caps (depending on voltage ratings) should both give you... | |
| How to lower noise floor through mods? Both caps and resistors will likely increase resolution and lower perceived noise floor. Retaining the tonal balance with these upgrades is a delicate balancing act. Most caps I've dealt with increase brightness to some degree, usually this can be... | |
| So Much "Harshness" Learsfool, and then maybe its just that particular conditioner you tried. I've had a variety of conditioners in my system, a few did some of the things you speak of, others work wonderfully. | |
| Fed Ex Ground Shipping Woes I try to stay away from any ground shipping, more time and handling in the system. | |
| So Much "Harshness" Picking up on what Al said. Some complain about the perfection of recorded classical music, how unatural and dehumanizing it is. Its gotten to the point where some are disappointed with live performance because there are mistakes. Chashmal, I don'... | |
| The Economy.. will hi end audio mfgs lower prices? Another post-modern era has just passed us by, LOL. Humans will continue to make mistakes till the end of time. I can already see another post-modern era coming, you can bet the world improvers already doing their planning.Privatization was the de... | |
| So Much "Harshness" I have some HEXFRED bridge rectifiers going in my Cayin phono stage power supply later this week. Bypassing electrolytics with film bypass caps next week. I have always heard power supplies are critical to maximizing performance, we shall see. |