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| Aerial vs B&W vs Dynaudio vs Silverline If you're going to stay with tubes you really only have one choice here, which is obviously the Sonatas(which will also work well with SS if you go that route some day). I would also put them at the top of the list from a sonic perspective along w... | |
| Tube pre-amp for Bel Canto EVO 200.2 Before you switch to tubes, read Srajan Ebean's article on Bel Canto's new preamp(somewhere in the Soundstage network). He found it to be a sublime match with Bel Canto amps, and this from a fairly dedicated tube guy. He also raised an interesting... | |
| Inexpensive passive pre You might want to check out Electronic Visionary Systems' Ultimate Attenuators at www.tweakaudio.com. Don't know if they'll meet your price target, but they are very highly regarded and would be exactly what you're looking for. Best of luck.Tim | |
| Best 2-channel audio from a one-box DVD player? Ric Schultz of Electronic Visionary Systems is about to introduce what will likely be a killer mod for the Sony 9000ES(I think he's said he'd recommend it over his Millennium DAC, which is saying something). With a total price of around $1500 or s... | |
| Best amp for B&W Nautilus 804? Looking for advice. I know two dealers from two different areas who both found that Primare(from Norway, I think) equipment really opens up the 804s. I thought this was significant because Primare is relatively new and unknown on the scene here in the US, yet both th... | |
| DH labs Cables/Interconnects I've been using the BL-1s in my system for a couple years now, and after comparing them to some of the best around I can say without hesitation they're an outstanding value. They might not offer quite the fullness of tone and harmonics of the high... | |
| Help Need to improve front end . . . Kevin,At $1050 you can try the EVS Millennium DAC II risk free for 30 days. If it doesn't totally open up, flesh out, and transform your system you can send it back and you're only out about $15 shipping. Go to www.tweakaudio.com or call Ric Schul... | |
| New DAC versus higher end used DAC? I agree with Abecollins above and won't repeat what he already said quite well. Prices don't normally drop to seemingly irrational levels for no reason. I'd also agree with Audiotomb above that you should try the EVS Millennium II DAC, which can b... | |
| Source Rotel RCD 971 Player Upgrade or DAC Try the EVS Millennium DAC II risk free, and if you don't like it you're only out about $15-$20 shipping. I was in a similar situation in not wanting to do the new formats until they have more software available and, more importantly, incorporate ... | |
| Digital Amps Just goes to show how different personal experiences can be with this stuff. I've heard the BC amps(monoblocked) fairly extensively in a very high-end setup and the term digital did not even enter my mind. In fact, this system produced some of the... | |
| Audiogon "RECORDINGS TO DIE FOR" list Tony Falanga "Soul of the Bass"--interesting classical/jazz mix with outstanding soundstage--definately reference material.Kieth Jarrett "Live at the Blue Note"--Best jazz trio recording I've ever heard--literally puts the performers and performan... | |
| Best PreAmp with HT pass-thru? If you're looking for absolute transparency I'd also recommend the Adcom GFP-750(see Stereophile, www.soundstage!.com, and www.stereotimes.com for reviews), which can be run passive or active. Another solid state unit you might consider is the new... | |
| DVD A Sacd or Stay put for a while Will you notice a difference with the new formats? Absolutely, althought I'd seriously suggest you wait on the new formats for several reasons. First, the amount of software available, while growing, is extremely limited and the probability that t... | |
| Classe DAC-1 or MSB GOLD LINK DAC III I'll second the EVS Millennium DAC II. It uses the higher quality and more expensive Burr Brown DAC chips(MSB uses the cheaper version) and other top quality parts throughout coupled with impeccable design and implementation. It also uses a MosFet... | |
| Digital Interconnect Questions Try the Apogee Wyde Eye digital cable(see Audioreview.com and Stereophile recommended components). You can pick it up at Guitar Center, and a 0.5m cable will only set you back about $35(although a 1.0m digital cable is better in theory). Apogee us... |