tomcarr
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| Luxman D03X vs D10X A few months ago I brought home a McIntosh MCD600 and compared it to my Luxman D-03X. The Mac added a bit of lower midrange warmth which sounded very pleasant heard through my B&W 803 D3s. The 600 also has a volume control. So I removed my p... | |
| The Rapid Rise (& Fall) of the CD @mahler123 "I had written before about my nephew, otherwise a fairly intelligent guy, buying an lp and then being shocked to learn he couldn’t play it in a computer disc drive. One of my son’s girlfriend, who truly is an idiot, buys LPs and play... | |
| For SACD fans only OP- since you still haven't pulled the trigger yet, here's my 2c. McIntosh MCD600 CD/SACD player that also has a preamp. It replaced a Luxman 3X CDP and a Topping Pre90 preamp. I run the Mac straight into my PS Audio M1200 monoblocks. It sound... | |
| Is D for Dry? Class D... My hybrid class D PS Audio M1200 monoblocks sound great. Stereophile rates them class A. Even Michael Fremer liked them. | |
| If A.I. took the place of musicians, would you listen to it? Yes | |
| CD vs.same CD ripped to HD +4 @ George | |
| Subwoofer Suggestions I think you'll get better results with two subs, not just one. You might be able to do that if you buy used. Two subs, each one beside each main speaker, worked wonders for my system. | |
| Time heals all wounds? I have read it is beneficial to turn off and unplug CD players once a month for a minute then power back up. Supposed to help same as it helps computers. | |
| Audiophilism is a hobby Music lovers use gear to listen to music. Audiophiles use music to listen to their gear. I'll admit I'm guilty of being the latter. | |
| 5 steps in developing hearing PRaT- Pace, Rhythm and Timing | |
| Need help choosing my first amp for my first speakers Glad to hear your system is up and running and you're enjoying it! My journey started 49 years ago and I'm happier now more than ever. Hope yours does too. | |
| What's in your CDP tonight? the minority report Buffalo Springfield Buddy Holly The Cars Steely Dan | |
| What's in your CDP tonight? the minority report Eric Clapton Chronicles | |
| Upgrade Nakamichi PA 7All power amp with mono blocks Get the M700s. I've got the M1200s. Best sounding amps I've owned. Clarity, soundstage, imaging, timbres, top-to-bottom cohesiveness. Effortless power. | |
| Looking for 200 watt Amp to drive Dynaudio Heritage speakers PS Audio S300. 140W/ch/8 ohms 300W/ch/4 ohms Class D- not heavy! |