timo
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| Suggestions for Balanced DAC Upgrade? I have a Muse Model Five transport and fully balanced Model Two Plus DAC that I haven't listed yet. With this combo connected together via Muse's proprietary 13W3 I2S interface (I will include the cable)you would eliminate the need for the Genesis... | |
| AV Racks. What difference does it make? If you purchase an AV rack no matter which brand, make sure it is heavy, solid and has minimal vibration qualities. | |
| Solid State replacement for AI Modulus 3A. Try and get a listen to a Connie-J PFR solid state preamp. Very flexible inputs and IMO, sonically superior to the AI Mod 3A. They go used for about $1100. | |
| Transport Recommendations Please. I would recommend a Muse Model Five transport. And it just so happens that I have an extra one for sale (I've upgraded to a Model Eight). It has a silver faceplate and I'm asking $650 for it. It is 9/10, no blems and works perfectly. Contact me if... | |
| Question regarding burn-in Most likely yes. If turned on, the amp will act like a load to the preamp so signal will flow from the preamp to the amp. Just make sure you turn the volume up on the preamp to produce enough signal to "form" the dielectric on the interconnects. T... | |
| Removing mold from LPs? Agree, Buggtussel does a fine job on old moldy records. Then clean with your regular cleaning solution. | |
| exchanging hard-wired power cords? You should be able to do this yourself. Remember to use the best eutectic solder you can find. Cardas eutectic solder works great. | |
| Speed regulation - how important will it be? Well said, Twl! My short pontification is that the better the speed control the better (more accurate) the pitch, therefore the better the music. I have the VPI SDS and am using it in conjunction with the VPI HW-19 Mk. III table. My music IS bette... | |
| Cable management One other comment. If you have to have power cords near ICs then make sure they cross at right angles or as close as possible to this. Having the cords at right angles (perpendicular) to each other reduces, if not elimimates EMF (electromagnetic f... | |
| General opinion about ADCOM amplifiers IMO, the Adcom 535 amplifier was the best sounding of the bunch that were designed and built during the era of the 535, 545, 555 series. The 535 was the lowest wattage of the bunch, but sounded most musical. This would have been late 80's early 90's? | |
| Terminology? 2) means Standard "Redbook" 16/44.1 CD software.3) means In My Opinion. | |
| Best one box CDP, Got it short listed to Four You need to also put the Ayre CX-7 on your shortlist and perhaps IMHO, remove the Electro. | |
| Suggestions for an amp to drive JM Lab Cobalt 816 Try a Creek 5350 SE integrated. | |
| Do you keep your amps and preamps on all the time Yes, I have solid-state and therefore do not have to worry about tube wear. | |
| Do you really need ultra expensive cables? Stehno:I would include Analysis Plus Solo Crystal Oval in comparison to the Au24 or Valhalla. |