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| Suggested Cables for McCormack DNA-2 to Thiel CS6s I do not have that combination but have the DNA-2 LAE connected to aerial acoustic model 10T's via Harmonic Technology Pro 9 bi-wires. I bought the Pro-9's used for about $500 and sounded as good as any wire I've compared in home. They are bi-wire... | |
| What are you trying to tweak improve? At this point, I'm most interested in obtaining the blackest background/lowest noise-floor possible. I believe that so long as one perceives that the other areas mentioned have been addressed, I believe this lowered noise-floor will simply enhance... | |
| need help - Cd players Yes, used. Should be able to find one around $700 or $800 I would think. | |
| Why Expensive power Cables when Romex behind Wall? I believe Sdcampbell is correct. At least to a good extent. I had a demo'ed a few power cords and owned a Cardas Reference power cord which came with my amp and is/was a decent middle of the road.I ended up demo'ing and then buying three (one for ... | |
| Electrical and Grounding Needs Rives suggestion is an excellent one. Perhaps one suggestion to add to Rives: if you are able to convert your equipment, especially the amp to 230 volts, then you would not need a step down voltage converter. Instead, you would have some of the be... | |
| Electrical and Grounding Needs 1. IMO you would probably be better served to not go the sub-panel route but instead install double or dual circuit breakers in place of one. This is easier for the electrician and less costly to you and perhaps cleaner AC as a result.2. 10 gauge ... | |
| Recommended SS AMP for under 1,000 Read on... Odyssey Stratos for $995. Very highly rated and powerful and fast.Check out the reviews found at odysseyaudio.comNever heard this amp but never heard one negative thing about it. Only wonderful things. | |
| AC Power cords, which components 1st...? The amp should be the first to get the upgrade. | |
| McCormack Upgrade reviews I own a DNA-2 LAE (Limited Anniversary Edition) and thoroughly enjoy it's many qualities. Peter Moncrief of Intern'l Audio Review rated the DNA-2 LAE as the top ss state amp back in 1999 if that means anything.It's my understanding that the DNA-2 ... | |
| Tube Pre amp or Solid Pre Amp To curb a bit of the brighness in your system, you might want to try another pair of interconnects. It appears that your interconnects are silver which from what I understand can lead to a bright sound in some systems.You might try a used pair of ... | |
| Which CD Players Are both Warm and Detailed The Sony SCD-1 performs this apparent paradoxical task quite well. I will also include the word 'smooth' along with warm and detailed. You may be able to find a used SCD-1 for about $2000 or so. Or even the Sony 777es for about $1400 which is supp... | |
| Tube Pre amp or Solid Pre Amp I believe the answer depends on two issues:1. What is your price range for a preamp? As this will perhaps determine or limit the sonic qualities you are seeking.2. What is your listening preference? Warmth and bloom and/or detail and transparency?... | |
| Revel vs. Aerial vs. B&W I've heard very little about the 20t's but they look quite good.As a very happy owner of the 10T's with the Santos Rosewood finish, I would give serious consideration to the 20T's.Aerial's fit'n finish is always second to none.How much are the 20T... | |
| Power Amp Neeed -- PLEASE HELP prevent mistake. Excellent choice on the Stratos. I've never heard them but I've read all about them and came this close ---> They appear to be among the better ss amps regardless of price.And the 20 year warranty doesn't hurt either.Please do a follow-up telli... | |
| Do power cords really matter? Yes, in my limited auditioning of different power cords, they do make a difference. However, I have found that in-line power conditioners for each components makes a much more siginificant sonic difference than power cords. My in-line power condit... |