128x128

tomic601

Responses from tomic601

Ayre Codex DAC-pre to power amp
check out ayre FB page..rather lengthy thread about NOT running a dac into pwr amp..Charlie thinks the pre route is BEST...i agreebut your ears can tell you 
Vandersteen 1C's to replace Paradigm Studio 40's??
the new   i version Steen with sound anchors throw an incredible image..borrow those first.... 
Vandersteen 2w or 2wq's
Soular Energy..Ray Browndo not be caught placing speakers without it... 
Reel to Reel uses -
thanks NormanThe digital vs. analog experiment will be fun.what are your top 5 mics to look for used and what do you use them for ? 
Reel to Reel uses -
love this thread BTW..thanks for all posts..i may have sailed over the edge... 
Reel to Reel uses -
Revox B77 mk 2 with IEC board, just got it. Like others have Opus 3 tape on way..collecting bits needed to record live..have access thru church to some incredible talent..blessed. plan is Ayre A to D then direct to drives so i can compare analog t... 
I have seen some Interesting comments about Mcintosh lately
I have Brooks MC -250, he liked it enough to collect it... 
Thiel Owners
use the Vandersteen manual to pick locations. very similar design philosophy w Jim. ignore the tilt, taken care of for you w sloped baffle, but the slope creates the limit of the 9-12' ish sweet spot. just design trade... 
Vandersteen 2w or 2wq's
the 3a sig which i owned for a decade put out significant and high quality bass...tuning to room involves some work but so does any speaker..the manual is a great place to start. Do you have a Vandy dealer nearby ?you might also invest in an analo... 
I have Noticed..
but it is only for ego driven Rolex fanatics.. 
Audio Research discontinuing lower lines components?
listen firstthen vote with your walletmy only ARC component is a REF 5 se, they say the 6 is better.my real brick and mortar dealer will loan it to me..listen, decide, repeat...Oregon, should have kept that SoCal beach community house...what is no... 
I have seen some Interesting comments about Mcintosh lately
i forgot mamas G550 with 110 k has Never been to the shop except routines...but she tends to not whale on the apex.....i also forgot to rail on Ducati...even tho I cant actually go fast on a real road racing bike... 
I have seen some Interesting comments about Mcintosh lately
Bozak, Rudy would certainly beg to differ that Marantz was your only choice.but he created something..so he was in the ring so to speak.the critic who has not created..well I think Teddy said that best..dealer did you wrong wrong by selling to you... 
I have seen some Interesting comments about Mcintosh lately
Taters..starting to like you more.... 
When I have seen people listing their systems lately
Mapman I agree and do same..love the server when it works ( NAIM)..keep the Cd as a third backup after the RAIDmy ten year old mac Cd with a killer cable to same dac is not even close to the server RIP in WAV...but to be fair the server is 2 X the...