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| Linn vs rega cd players? I had a new Jupiter 2000 and traded it in on a Ikemi. The Genki was a second choice over the Jupiter, I just decided the Ikemi was what I would always crave so I plunged. But I was very disapointed in the Rega. I had an original Planet and thgough... | |
| Turntable suggestions You don't mention if the 1000 covers the A)table and cartridge or B)just the table. A)Rega P3 with a rega cartridge with the balance of the money B)spend a little more and get a P25Both regas have a mulititude of upgrades and tweeks available from... | |
| Upsampleing? John thank you for adding clearity to my confusion. I felt my perception was correct and you "stairstep" analogy simplifies the description of what I was clinging to.So in a perfect world where the steps are taken in even stride by redusing the st... | |
| Veneer repair for Thiel 3.0a's. Check a local cabinet shop see if they can peel the veneerfix the cabinet and re-press the veneer. Veneer can be re applied if was torn not ripped. Sometimes the real damage is the substrate and the veneer can be steamed and lifted.Good luck. But ... | |
| hdtv progressive scan HDTV Is 1080 where as DVDs are 480 so the progressive scan only gives you a better picture. HDTV DVD does not excist yet. The only consumer format capable of 1080 so far is the D-VHS. Component is analog but a seperation of the three colors third ... | |
| A CD recorder for archiving LP's? The Pioneer Elite PDR-19 or successors have a good A-D convertor. I don't know of any that automatically write in a seperate track ID for each track on the LP. This is the only drawback I have found in this unit. | |
| Anyone do mods to the Energy C8 speakers. I agree with jrd try using a cable that has no silver in it. Also you may be able to find a tweeter that has the same load ratings as the C8 and therefor the crossover would be the same | |
| UPS is in bed with the devil, I have always had good luck with FedEx. UPS is an acronym for Unbelievably Poor Service | |
| Help with Denon 2900/5900 or MarantzDV8400 or ? I own a DV8300 that I will be upgrading to the 8400 next week. I was able to take my 8300 to my local Denon dealer and do an extensive A-B comparison and my results were that in the SACD 2 channel audio playback the Denon seemedslightly (very slig... | |
| What causes clipping? I concur with Robotman it doen's sound like clipping. Most powered subs will have a matched amp to the requirements of the driver. I would try an ac outlet direct. The HK may be limiting it some. It really does sound as if the voice coil is reachi... | |
| Vienna Acoustics Beethovens Great choice!. What else did you consider before buying the VA's? I am waiting till I get my taxes done and plan to get the beechwood Beethovens, Motzarts and Maestro.I will be using a McIntosh MC352 for the front end power.Another option for you ... | |
| Looking to upgrade my Phono Stage. If you can get you hands on a Naim Stageline and a base power supply. Check with Hawthorn in Seattle they are on audiogon frequently and are a Naim dealer. Make sure you match the Stageline to your cartridge output. | |
| Paradigm Ref 20 Vr 3 Versus Vienna Hayden ? I have heard both and the VA's are well above the S-20's. Paradigm does a lot right but VA is just more detailed and less "speaker present" that the Paradigm. Also the Haydens have a much more beautiful cabinet. If you like the Haydens you will be... | |
| Solar Flares keep coming I felt it enhanced detail and broadend the soundstage by adding more bass. I did notice it also got dark around 6PM again | |
| Not happy with Krell SACD You may try experimenting with cables. I would not use any silver cables try to find a neutral sound. I am not a krell fan but for what you paid it should satisfy. What is the rest of the system? |