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| Any smooth jazz fans out there? No such thing as "smooth jazz". It's a misnomer. There is real jazz, and then there's everything else. This so-called smooth jazz falls in the latter category. They started out calling it "fusion", which was an amalgamation of jazz, rock, and R&am... | |
| Basic Preamp - suggestions? Lots of good suggestions here. Looks like you got some homework to do. FWIW, there's a little discussion re: Maverick over @ Audio Circle. Good luck. | |
| Basic Preamp - suggestions? You asked for used, but if not absolutely opposed to new, the Maverick Audio tube DAC /Preamp /headphone amp might be just the ticket. It's $200 and you could roll to a better tube later down the road ... like a GE 5-star 5670. With your set-up, y... | |
| Time to upgrade my PS Audio Quintet Allenjohns, you may want to consider the PI Audio Group Majik BUSS filtration system ($595). This thing performs as advertised; and it works well with existing conditioners. Check their website for details. There is also a little bit of informatio... | |
| Best budget speakers for near-field/small space Modest set-up for vinyl is Denon TT with AT 150MLX cartridge; digital front end Modwright Oppo BDP-83 to Denon 3805 pre-pro. Front 2-channels run through a custom built Audio Horizon tube buffer / phono preamp combo. It's a 4-tube configuration (2... | |
| Best budget speakers for near-field/small space Correction ... I'm running A2's at the office (should have checked website first). Audioengine's wireless stuff works great too. Also using the AP4's (passive) in my bedroom system at home, with Outlaw LFM-2 small sub. Picked up a nice tube integr... | |
| Best budget speakers for near-field/small space I sense we have very similar musical tastes ... hence the moniker "straight ahead". At any rate, several months ago I was looking for near-field speakers and versatile electronics for my office. The solution: Audioengine A5's with Maverick Audio T... | |
| Sorry, a question about the Sony SCDXA5400ES. Joeyboynj, it's the basic mod from Dan @ Modwright Instruments ($950). Check his website for more details. Based on very positive prior experience, I would have gone with Paul Weitzel @ TRL; but he stopped doing Oppo mods for some reason.FYI, if y... | |
| Sorry, a question about the Sony SCDXA5400ES. Jetter, searching for a direct comparison, I had the same experience. I previously owned the Sony 5400, and got an Oppo 83SE to audition. Verdict IMHO: for 2 channel stereo the Sony 5400 is better. Oppo Digital also has a great return policy. A we... | |
| Please recommend for my next upgrade Correction from my previous post: Cryogenics International treats up to eight (8) pounds for $75.Now back to OP request regarding "biggest bang for the buck" AND $500 budget. The question seems to be "where can I spend this amount and extract the ... | |
| Please recommend for my next upgrade If you haven't already, rolling to a better tube in the Maverick will get some definite improvement. I have that unit in my office system with a NOS GE 5670 ... pretty sweet. Not sure about the Oppo SE. I auditioned that unit and IMHO it fell a li... | |
| Blue ray and cd player combined? Another option is to get the basic (non-SE) version of the Oppo BDP-83 and have Dan Wright (Modwright) modify it. Check archives and web for more info. | |
| is a center channel really necessary?? Forgot to mention ... similar to Bjpd57a1, MCH for SACD is run External Direct, with no signal processing., | |
| is a center channel really necessary?? So far we've only talked about 5.1 in a movie application. What about multichannel SACD? IMHO, ya gotta have the center to create most coherent sound wall across the front in MCH. I have my system set-up for 2CH, with HT bypass => AH tube buffe... | |
| Best Online Music Retailers Acoustic Sounds my favorite for vinyl online, and for locating SACD titles. It's well organized for search purposes. Once title located, Amazon to audition online, then purchase "used" if possible. Got some great deals like this. Also Amazon for o... |