sns
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| Tube-friendly speakers I too like the planar sound, don't believe 60wpc is enough for any larger planars. Alon/Nola are dynamic speakers that throw a similar soundstage while being relatively efficient. I formerly ran various Alons through Cary SLM 100 monoblocks, very ... | |
| To get the most from a dac what is required input? Jitter output is one variable in transports that can make a sonic difference. As to how much jitter the Krell puts out, who knows. Another transport, dedicated or not, could be better or worse. Another variable is what digital out/in your transpor... | |
| Opposite effect with cardas/Ayre CD I have the PAD disc. I've found playing the demag portion to have a similar effect to cleaning cable terminations with Caig treatments, treble is brighter, crisper, this settles down after a day or two when things begin to sound better than previo... | |
| PS Audio DL 3 or MF Tri Vista 21 DAC? At the price level you're looking at I would reassess your choice of a seperate DAC. I've tried tons of digital cables, they can make a big difference, a good one is costly. Secondly, transports make a big difference, you will not be hearing the p... | |
| Install IEC male socket or not?? Bdgregory states it correctly. I have done IEC's in a number of components, very worthwhile from a sonic standpoint. | |
| Using XLR to Rca adapter It may depend on whether your preamp sounds better going through balanced or unbalanced, if the preamp is fully balanced it may sound better through balanced input. I've not noticed any deterioration of signal going through Cardas XLR to RCA adapt... | |
| Vinyl sounds a bit thin and slightly strident. I complained about a lack of dynamics with my Scoutmaster/Dynavector setup some time ago. I've done numerous isolation mods, setup with MintLp (get this vs. the Wally), this has helped, but still not as involving as my digital setup. Im my case I'... | |
| Riggle VTAF question I've had the exact same problem as you with a modded Rega arm I installed on a Thorens TD160. I think shims are a bad idea, compromise a tight headshell, cartridge interface. In my case I had to cut down the height of my armboard in order to get t... | |
| Review: Joule Electra Marianne Electra Memorial Edition Tube preamp Thanks Rafael,Jud uses a different circuit board on this preamp, much more space for larger size caps. | |
| Cat Stevens remaster cd's I haven't heard the 2008 releases yet, I have a 2000 and 199? release of Teaser, the 2000 release sounds much better than the older release, no problems with it's sound quality. | |
| What is the best doors album in your opinion? The Doors and Strange Days tied for first. I only wish Light My Fire had been recorded better. | |
| VPI arm base I upgraded my Scoutmaster from 9 to 10.5i arm. You should have received the base with arm, it is not a drop in fit. You will also have to carefully allign it on the table, no template came with mine, seems rather odd. I used the VPI protractor and... | |
| Review: Joule Electra Marianne Electra Memorial Edition Tube preamp I can imagine the improvement the Mundorfs and V-Caps make to a great preamp. I have a LA 100 MKIII I recently upgraded from the stock MIT's to Jantzen Superior Z caps, very nice improvement from an already excellent preamp. I would have liked to ... | |
| A good power conditionner with tube amps ? BPT not always good on emails. Contact Wally at Underwood hifi, will give you all the info you need on BPT. | |
| Which 110 ohm digital? If you want to break the bank. PAD Dominus, Synergistic Designers Ref., Siltech Golden Ridge. |