sonicbeauty

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What is your source for discovering new music?
I like roaming the Web with my Ipod Touch into the new ID100 digital dac from Cambridge audio...into a DacMagic.I am mainly using the incredibly cheap .99 cents InTune app for hundreds of FM stations and Web radios from around the world.I especial... 
HDCD recommendations??
Prairie Winds - Neil Young (and most other recent releases). 
"Best" DAC for a grand or less
There are SO many variables that finally, how a DAC measures is academic. It's how it SOUNDS that matters, in the CONTEXT of the system's synergy. A Dac's ''flaws'' (or lack of ''measurement'') may actually contribute to the overall musical experi... 
What is your favorite tv theme song/composition?
''The Munsters'', ''Cheers'' and ''Hawaii 5-0'' !!! 
Advice on a turntable for a clean midlevel system
I think - given the situation - that the mmf7 is a better choice than any VPI turntable. Not because it isn't a great table IT IS.But, read the initial post again....it needs to be COST EFFECTIVE. Looking at the A'Gon ads today you can get a compl... 
Advice on a turntable for a clean midlevel system
Usually, most Music Hall turntables offer pretty good value. I own the mmf-7 (not the 7.1). It has things like an external, isolated motor, a nice acrylic platter, double-deck base, a nice cartrige that comes with it, ajustable VTA (something the ... 
"Best" DAC for a grand or less
Killer value and flexibility minus any bragging rights: the amazing and inexpensive Cambridge Audio DacMagic. Try it before spending a lot more for small (if any) improvements. You can always sell it if you don't like it! 
Are tone controls worth a second look ?
After re-visited my own thread a year later, I might as well share my updated experience.After a good decade+ of not having tone controls, I could hardly let them go now. After owning mega-dollar amps, I ''downgraded'' to an Anthem 225 with tones,... 
Are tone controls worth a second look ?
After re-visited my own thread a year later, I might as well share my updated experience.After a good decade+ of not having tone controls, I could hardly let them go now. After owning mega-dollar amps, I ''downgraded'' to an Anthem 225 with tones,... 
Are tone controls worth a second look ?
Just visiting this thread a year later - any further comments? 
Anthem 225 vs Yamaha A-S2000
Well, I guess only fools cannot change their perception of things! I had been thinking about my initial Yamaha audition when I purchased my Anthem 225. It had me thinking for months...well, I gave it another go and must admit that finally, it does... 
Review: Musical Fidelity A5 Integrated Amplifier
I owned this amplifier for about 1 year, and unfortunately, in my system and with my ears, the A5 was borderline intolerable. I tried with different cables, sources, no go. Maybe I have thing with the MF sound (I sure do have a thing against their... 
Review: Yamaha A S-2000 Amplifier
Nice website and products by the way! I can imagine this player with a top-notch mod, the LAST machine many folks would ever need...It surely feels oversized and overbuilt, nice for a change in this price range.Would be interesting to try it out w... 
Anticables Review
The Canare 4S11 star quad is an over-achieving and surprising $ 1.25 per foot speaker cable. I agree that it might be better than the Anti-Cables in some applications (I tried both on my second system). I think this says more about the drawbackss ... 
Review: Yamaha CD S-1000 SACD player CD Player
Just noticed a typo mistake in my review. No such thing of course as Bel Canto REF 6000 mono's - REF 1000 is more like it. Thanks for reading.