tebecker
Responses from tebecker
| What is the best tweak? There is Not Any 1 BEST Tweak for ALL Systems - I feel!Tweaking, as the word might describe, is Trying different things ( comparisons ) to see what Works/Sounds the best.I have had Good Results with Some of Them and Not with All of them.Its the 'S... | |
| High resolultion cd player I Presently use, and would Highly Recommend, the ELECTROCOMPANIET EMC-I !Its very Well built ( like a tank ) and Sounds as Good as Anything out there. Listen to 1 if you can - you Won't be disappointed. Good luck ! | |
| What ICs to connect pre to power amp? Check out synergistic research ( new X-SERIES ) Interconnects. I think they'll blow away Anything at 3 times the price ( I've tried many others - I Don't like Tara Labs, Kimber, or Transparent, to name a few )- they are ALL I Use! Very Neutral, ve... | |
| Help w/ new speaker search Are you thinking New or Used? You could probably "Extend" the Quality of the Speakers by getting "Good" Used ( from maybe Audiogon here! ). I would try to Add to your List : Avalon Acoustics ( go to : www.avalonacoustics.com ) - Rave Reviews on th... | |
| Synergistic Research Luminescence Phase II All I use/recommend is S.R. Only - for the $ they are the best out there ( I've tried quite a few cables )!I use S.R. Reference X-Series XLR (Balanced)in my Whole System : very Detailed, Open/Transparent, very Analog sounding, and Huge sound stage... | |
| Classe owners: balanced vs. unbalanced? I agree with Mitch2!Especially with that Long of a Cable run - Balanced is the way to go.But WOW - thats quite a Long Run - is it Absolutely nessessary??Anyway to avoid that Long Run ? | |
| Classe owners: balanced vs. unbalanced? I use 2 Classe' CA-201 Amps ( as monoblocks ). I have not expermented with bal/unbal. on these amps but have on others. Definitely, as a rule, go Balanced all the way ( as long as the Components are built on True Balanced Circuitry - some are NOT ... | |
| AudioPrism CD Stoplight & Auric illuminator work? I've used Both and have had Positive results from them (remember: these types of "tweaks" make just little audio differences)!1)By marking the inner circle and outer circle of each disk with the Marker (black)-I have experienced less grain and har... | |
| Analysis Plus Spker Cable Excellent Cable or Hype? It appears you got some nice equipment, so don't Buy cheap/non-musical cables that will degrade your Sound. I haven't tried the Analysis cables ( I have tried many others )but My RECOMMENDATIONS would be SYNERGISTIC RESEARCH X-SERIES Cables - all ... | |
| Philosphies on subwoofers: as I see it. I use a VELODYNE HGS-12 ( servo controlled sub ) - I would definitely Recommend trying/auditioning 1 of these ( I think its 1 of the very BEST ) - see all the reviews ( for All their products ) at : audioreview.comGo to : www.velodyne.comGood luck... | |
| I'd like to get a tube preamp recomendation I haven't paired the 2 Personally but My Recommendation for a Preamp is : Balanced Audio technology (B.A.T.) VK-5i.I have a VK-5i that ( I'm about ready to upgrade to VK-50 series ), sounds fantastic and 1 of the Best. Quality built and the Sound ... | |
| What cables work well with B&W 801 Nautilus Spkrs? Definitely - SYNERGISTIC RESEARCH CABLES ( X-Series ).S.R Interconnects, Speaker Cables, and AC Master Coupler Power cords.Thats all I use ( I've tried many others )and I'll compare them to cables 2+ times the Price - Biggest Bang for the Buck.Go ... | |
| HELP: Subwoofer for music I use a VELODYNE HGS-12 Subwoofer ( servo. controlled )and would highly recommended them.I think Velodyne is the Best out there. Detailed, Precise, and I believe the Lowest Distortion level out there for subs. See if you can audition some subs ( o... | |
| CD Player with a Front Row Presentation? Highly Recommend the Electrocompaniet ECM1.I've owned 1 for about 1 year - about to upgrage the DAC to MKII status. This player is World class in sound and Build Quality. Great reviews and, I think, the Best for the money.Should be able to pick 1 ... | |
| Updating my preamp.Frustrating..You Bet Yes, it can be Frustrating ( choosing ).Thats a Great price range for a TOP tube PreAmp, you should be able to pick up a Very Good 1( here on audiogon ) - and it should make quite a Big difference ( I've tried many others )! Too bad you can't audi... |