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| Who do you like for equipment mods? Another vote for Paul at TRL. | |
| Anyone try this Yanqin tube buffer? I noticed the the SNR spec was a bit low; but it didn't seem to degrade the sound. The Yaqin is pretty good ... the Audio Horizon TB 5.0 is better. Take a look at the SNR on the premium model. Just based on the numbers, that puts this unit in anot... | |
| Tube Buffers worth it? Dmm53 -- if you get the Audio Horizons TB 5.0, do yourself a favor and upgrade the stock tubes. Victor of AH recommends vintage gold pinned Siemens E88CC. I have some on order. In the meantime, I have auditioned about 5 or 6 types ... including Am... | |
| Need Recommendation on Best CD player under $1,000 Pick up a Sony CE 595 ($150) and have it modified for $750 by Paul/Brian Weitzel at Tube Research Labs (TRL). Takes the player to another level. Lots of information here on A-gon and elsewhere. | |
| Tube Buffers worth it? I've owned the MF X10v3, and auditioned the Yaqin single tube buffer. Currently using the Audio Horizons TB 5.0 tube buffer. What you get with this unit is the ability to try different tubes (not so with the MF), and gear designed by folks whose p... | |
| Owners of speakers by obscure companies chime in Ascend Acoustics makes some very nice monitors. I currently run Mobile Fidelity's OML-2 towers. Bought on the strength of couple of professional reviewers ... one comparing them to Tyler Acoustics Signatures (which I was considering at the time) a... | |
| Recommend some SACD's? If you are a fan of large ensemble, nicely arranged jazz, such as Miles Davis' "Sketches of Spain", "Birth of the Cool" or anything by Wynton's Jazz at Lincoln Center Orchestra ... pick up the Jon Faddis SACD entitled "Rememberences". It's a very ... | |
| Great -Small- Cheap subwoofer ? Oh yeah ... FWIW, the LFM-2 was designed for Outlaw by Dr. Hsu. | |
| Great -Small- Cheap subwoofer ? Take a look at Outlaw Audio LFM-2 ... nice little sub. I have one (for HT duty only) to go along with Hsu VTF-2. | |
| Jazz Lovers: Have You Heard This Awesome Piece? Gotta check out that recording. I was fortunate to catch Herbie with the same basic ensemble live in early '07 (minus Patitucci). Thanks Foster_9 for the recommendation! | |
| Good Power Cord for TRL Modded Sony SCD-CE595??? I use Signal Cable's MagicPower Digital Reference for my TRL modded CDP with great results. IMO Paul's PC is a bit overpriced. | |
| Herbie Hancock-Maiden Voyage Try "Speak Like a Child" and "The Prisoner" ... very good stuff. You also might like the lesser known "Inventions & Dimensions". One of his recent works is quite good: "Gershwin World" an eclectic collection of styles, vocals, jazz, and classi... | |
| Recommend some SACD's? Here's my quote from an earlier "Jazz Recommendations" thread:I recently picked up a jazz compilation on acousticsounds.com entitled "Jazz After Midnight" - recorded by Rudy Van Gelder. Those familiar with the 60's Blue Note era recognize Van Geld... | |
| Anyone try this Yanqin tube buffer? Slbenz, great review and comparison to the MF X10v3. Did your X10v3 include the MF XPSUv3 outboard power supply as well? I have this, along with Revelation Audio Lab umbilical PC and Signal Cable Silver Resolution PC. I've been reasonably satisfie... | |
| Sonny Rollins My wife and I caught him at Zellerbach on the UC Berkeley campus this past Thursday night. I too was blown away by the sheer artistry and genius of a guy born in 1930! Also agree that he's one of that last giants still around ... put me in the min... |