tbg
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| Esoteric DV-50: Any cdp's Significantly better? Guidocorona, LOL. | |
| Why Linear Tracking never took off? I have had five different linear trackers. The main problems in my experience are the critical importance of the table being level along the dimension of the linear tracking, the high mass of such arms, and the great inconvenience of those using a... | |
| Favorite CD treatments? I second Tindersticki on the benefits of AudioTop digital, but there are several additional benefits, such as the Audio Desk trimmer with black edge coating, and the Furatech demagnetizer.I have been using the Audio Desk for years. There is no pro... | |
| Esoteric DV-50: Any cdp's Significantly better? Yes, I did, but not under very good conditions. It was in a small room. | |
| A new phono stage The H-Cat P300 phono has proven clearly superior to two of the three phonos you mention. It costs $2995. I am tempted by no others. | |
| Esoteric DV-50: Any cdp's Significantly better? Jsala, I would prefer to await the unit I will be getting. | |
| Esoteric DV-50: Any cdp's Significantly better? Avguru, I think you tainted yourself in assuming the moderator role. I think when magazines accepted advertising they also tainted themselves to charges, whether warranted or not.I must admit that I would be paying little attention to APL's unit w... | |
| Is the new TEAC P-01 and mono dac combo good? Yes Elberoth, the Atomic clock is accurate to 1 second in 300 years, if I recall correctly. It costs a mere $13k! Crystal clocks which cost about $.25 are accurate to 1 second per year. The impact of the clock was obvious in listening. There will soon... | |
| Esoteric DV-50: Any cdp's Significantly better? I listened to the APL 3910 at CES and talked extensively with Alex. One thing is certain, Alex thinks his unit is superior to the Exemplar. After listening to it at CES, I certainly am not prepared to agree. No amount of salesmanship can overcome ... | |
| Esoteric DV-50: Any cdp's Significantly better? Wow, this is a snake pit. What does it mean, Avguru, that you are the orginator and moderator of this thread. Can you really refuse to allow a posting? Kana is correct, I said that I thought shootouts were worthless because there is so much bias a... | |
| Is the Exemplar 3910 clearly superior to the 2900? I do not think financial support is the issue. I doubt seriously if your efforts can reach the level we are talking about, but I may be wrong. I resent your implication that we are fools as I am sure you would resent our saying, "if you cannot aff... | |
| Is the Exemplar 3910 clearly superior to the 2900? Yea, I saw that also. All I can say is that the moded units are not close. I did hear a stock 2900 versus the Exemplar and there was no comparison. | |
| Is cheater plug safe with grounded monster power? Rex, On your question #1 please bear in mind that most Japanese products come with three prong plugs but few have the ground attached to anything. Many don't even have a third, ground connector at the unit.Artar,I recommend the following procedure... | |
| Esoteric DV-50: Any cdp's Significantly better? Audiojoy, speaking for myself, I no longer am tempted by DIY for several reasons. Foremost among these is my experience with moders who have a great understanding of possible circuits, such as Allen Wright and John Tucker. I could do simple parts ... | |
| Shoul I consider a power conditioner? Go ahead and try them, but make certain, as you listen, that they improve rather than harm your sound. Most do lower noise but also rob dynamics and smear the sound. |