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| Review: Shanling CD-T100 CD Player Power cords for the Shanling: I now use an Ensemble Powerflux FSF, which improved bass extension and gave better highs, timbres and dimension to the instruments. A similar cord on my Klyne SK-5A pre gave more of the same.WE tubes (or valves to est... | |
| next step please Sorry to come back late in the discussion. I don't think it's so much 2-channel or HT which is the important decision, although you do have to make that choice at some point. You can start with stereo and add HT capabilities gradually, and I used ... | |
| Review: Yamaha CR-840 Vintage AM/FM Receiver Amplifier Thanks for taking the time to share your project. It was fun to read about ! Nice to have the ProAc's for it.I've done a bit of the same thing for my wife's and kids' bedrooms. At the risk of driving up used prices, I will share my experience and ... | |
| next step please A nice, useful response from Newbee and I agree with it. You need to find out where you want to go. The best way to start this is to listen to some very good systems and make notes on what you like about them. Don't worry about the usual audiophil... | |
| Linn LP12 - Which one to purchase? I agree with Thsalmon. The LVIII is a much better arm than the LVII, and harder to find. The difference between Valhalla and Lingo power supplies is very noticeable. (And if you ever get into audiophile discs, there are some good ones which were c... | |
| Biamping combining Tube and SS There is no reason not to try this, but gain matching will be your biggest challenge. If one amp has, say, 27dB of gain and the other has more, or less, you can either have a technician adjust one of the amps (if the design allows it) so that the ... | |
| Wharfedale Emerald 93 Opinions A moment of history, off-topic by all but a millmeter: Wharfedale did not always make mass-market speakers, designed to push buyers' buttons in large-surface stores. Lots of 'goners learned theory from Wharfedale chief engineer G.A. Briggs' "Cabin... | |
| Which type of tube monos for biamping? I've just plumped for a pair of Shanling SP-80's, which appear to be within your budget. I'll be posting a review soon. If you get the chance, do give them a listen.Briefly: 50 wpc rating, massive transformers, two EL34's in p-p, 6SN7 and 6SL7 dri... | |
| Review: Shanling CD-T100 CD Player You call it "gushing", mike1, and I'm blushing. I admit my review is a tad breathless... and I thank you for the honest comment. I'll remember it next time I write.It's a big thrill to acquire a new component you enjoy, without feeling you've brok... | |
| Review: Shanling CD-T100 CD Player Jimbo, your point about amplification is an interesting one; I have in fact upgraded my power amp since this review. My new equipment is tubed, and bass is less powerful and extended, although very satisfying all the same, in my humble opinion. Ev... | |
| Decca London Cartridge? My Decca London was perhaps the twin of yours, and made about the same time. Blue case or grey? The latter was the Export model, selected for response from the regular run. Very different technology, quite interesting: no cantilever, stylus assemb... | |
| CD Player Advice A belt drive transport is an interesting choice, I know a couple of people who swear by them and the two I've heard (both made by CEC) were very musical. My own player falls at the top of your range: the Shanling CD-T100, but when you listen to it... | |
| Where to use aftermarket power cords? I'm guessing that you have the budget for a single good cord and want to put it where it will do the most good. You can certainly have fun swapping around, and draw your own conclusions, but IMHO Nrchy is on the money. With this particular upgrade... | |
| Review: Shanling CD-T100 CD Player I'm sorry you weren't able to hear any bass from your player, Jimbo--I hope your unit wasn't broken. (BTW, the stock Shanling tubes do not supply as much low end as the WE396A's.) Whatever the reason, our experience seems to have been different, b... | |
| My Dumb Question of the Day This phenomenon is known as "chatter", I believe. The less resonant your arm-cartridge system, the less you will hear it. I used to hear more of it from my RB300/Glider than I do now with an RB300/Cardas Heart (a much more expensive cartridge). Th... |