tonykay
Responses from tonykay
| Any currently using a Classe CP-50 or 60 pre amp, or prior experience? My first preamp was a Classe DR-6. I used it with a Classe DR-15 amp. I was pleased with it but wanted something new, so I sold it. That was probably 20 years ago. I do recall it was well-built, and well-reviewed at the time. The guy who bought it... | |
| Am I getting old and grumpy? I very much dislike the "Contact for Price" price. It always reminds me of the old saying that if you have to ask, you can’t afford it. I suppose that’s true, but it still puts me off. I complained to one dealer and he told me that he is forced to... | |
| DAC volume controls I use an Oppo 105D for CD, and a Benchmark DAC1 (which has a volume control) directly into my amp. I find the combination works better than the Oppo directly into my preamp. I'm so pleased with the upgrade in sound quality with a separate DAC that... | |
| Most unusual/mesmerizing female voice. I have seen Natalie Merchant several times, in different venues. When she starts the songs from "Ophelia", it can only be described as mesmerizing. The audiences seem to agree. | |
| Dac Suggestions around $500 For around $500, you can get a used Benchmark DAC1, possibly even a later version. I saw one this week on Craig****t for $200. That's a good price for a great DAC. | |
| The very best sound: Direct to Disc One of my favorite albums is Amanda McBroom's Sheffield recording of "West of OZ". If you don't have it, you should get it. | |
| CD/DVD/Blu-Ray Players with RCA outputs I can't speak for all Oppo units, but my 105D has both RCA and XLR outputs. Buy one, you won't be disappointed! | |
| What was your most disappointing album purchase? "Primitive Cool" by Mick Jagger. Taste is subjective, but I thought it was terrible. I took it back, and I almost never take anything back. I can't remember if there was a listenable song. | |
| Big source improvement using CD player Oppo 105D. | |
| Best DAC for around $2,500 or less I don’t think you can go wrong with any of the Benchmark products. Check the connections and capabilities first. They are an even better value on the used market, usually under $2K. I have heard good things about Schiit products, but I have not ow... | |
| Rock concerts Add two more to my list above; k.d.Lang, and Al Stewart (twice). Both were great concerts. I really do miss live concerts! | |
| Anyone have experience with a Zesto Andros 1.2? mglik,Why am I seeing this posting? You started a thread on 5/21/2020 with the same subject, and same statements. I don't get it. | |
| McIntosh, your experience? I have owned several pieces of McIntosh equipment. To quote a previous responder, "...it’s good dependable gear from a good dependable company." Is it as good as Burmester or mbl? I don’t know, because I can’t afford to buy those two brands for a ... | |
| streaming with benchmark2-dx DAC - problem - no signal to preamp I was surprised that when I hooked up my Benchmark to my CD player with an SACD playing there was no sound because the SACD digital signal is different that CD. nolacap’s comment was also true. I guess we should know these things. I suspect that u... | |
| What Percentage Off Would You Expect to Discount For Open Box Amp with Blemish $2,000 would be a reasonable price. Make them an offer! |