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| How many us a Line Conditioner with a Big SS Amp Joefama, I use the Running Springs Audio Jaco line conditioner, which is non current limiting, with my Pass Labs XA-100's and Threshold SA-1's with great success and no sonic downside as far as I can tell.You will get many different opinions regar... | |
| Tube Preamps...I'm sold Clfcarney, let me comment on your statement that, "... 14 different plugs for Placette by Teajay". Yes, I shared on many different threads information on the Placette Active Line Stage regarding its sonic performance, build quality, and its very r... | |
| Tube Preamps...I'm sold Clfcarney, well I'm glad you have a sense of humor regarding your own opinion of being condescending, on to your other statements and questions.1) I prefer not to share the name of the dealer who I got the Shindo preamp, he's a fine gentleman with... | |
| Tube Preamps...I'm sold Clfcarney, I find your personnal remarks somewhat condescending, however I'll take the high road and respond to your question. But, first some remarks to your statements:1) I love when my experience differs from others regarding certain pieces the... | |
| Tube Preamps...I'm sold Tbooe, with all due respect, I'm glad your very excited regarding auditioning different reference level tube preamps, however let's not jump to the conclusion that they are far superior to the best of the reference solid state preamps around today... | |
| "Budget" preamp choices. Meyvn, I would highly recommend you put on your audition list a used Placette passive line stage, new it goes for $1600.00, however you can find used for around $900.00,yes, a little over your budget, but a killer that competes sonicly with line s... | |
| Feedback on new Ayre MX-R Monoblocks Cvman, there is a recent post that contains the information you are seeking regarding the sonics of the MX-R monoblocks. It contains my experience in auditioning them, I found them somewhat "dry/lifeless" compared to my Pass Labs XA-1`monoblocks, ... | |
| Recommend digital source for opera & classical? Osgorth, I have not had the pleasure of listening to the reference MBL digital combo. However, if you leave a post on the Reference DACS: An overall perspective thread regarding these pieces and address to Branimir, who's got great ear's and liste... | |
| Recommend digital source for opera & classical? Osgorth, I would recommend you take a look at my thread and review regarding the following:1) Reference DACS/ An overall perspective, it will provide for you a terrific amount of information on digital front ends that will be helpfull to you.2) Ac... | |
| Your top ten CD transport??? Rocc1007, the Kalista is one of the best sounding transports in the world, it should be for almost $30000.00! However I would recommend the Accustic Arts Drive1-MK2, which costs $6000.00, as a very competitive for alot less money.I have owned or a... | |
| Review: Accustic Arts DAC1-MK4 DA converter Pyro2005i, it appears you have been busy auditioning some great digital gear recently! It's quite a complement to the Accustic Art combo that you think it was the best sounding compared to the other pieces.To answer your question regarding what wo... | |
| Reference DACS: An overall perspective Hi, Branimir, hope you are doing well and are looking forward to the holiday season(that goes for everyone else too).Just wanted to share that I again auditioned the Esoteric X-01 SE and share my experience, and see if it agrees with your opinion.... | |
| Up & Over sampling Is one superior to the other? Blindjim, I would suggest you take a look at my thread entitled: Reference DACS: An over all perspective, it contains tons of information on non/up/over sampling, solid state/tube DACS on the market today.The discussion revolves around to distinct... | |
| MG 20 R with Pass Labs XVR1 crossover settings ? Congratulations, to you Terryakhan, on your Pass Labs crossover for your MG-20R's!I have two questions for you:1) Are the settings for slopes/gains on the Pass Labs very different compared to the settings you used when you used the Bryston crossov... | |
| Accustic Arts Docmark, I have posted here on the GON reviews of both the Drive 1-MK2 and Dac 1-MK4. Also you might find helpful a thread entitled, Reference DACS: An overall perspective, that contains information on Accustic Arts gear. |