trelja
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| Corner treatment -- PZCs a sure thing? I built my own triangular corner treatments. I just copied the Michael Green model, and did the other two types as well at the same time. The Jon Risch information that I picked up along the way, among others, REALLY helped a lot. The end product ... | |
| Personal CD player evolution Pioneer PD-5100 (1987). Still own itCambridge D500SE (2001). 3 of them, all defectiveMusic Hall MMF25 (2002). Great, underrated playerSony SCD-C333ES (2002). SACD changer. Still own itGranite 657 (2004). Still own itSamsung HD841 (2005). Universal... | |
| Has anybody imported used equipment into the US? I imported an amplifier, not a pair of speakers. Obviously, from a perspective of size, weight, etc., it would be much easier than what you will be faced with. Still, the brokerage fees and duties were applicable. For audio electronics, the tariff... | |
| Does it make sense to buy SACD of old recordings? I'm also pretty sold on SACD. Have some older recordings such as Sonny Rollins, Charles Mingus, The Allman Brothers Band and a few others that are worth the price of admission for my money.For what it's worth, my Sam Cooke and Byrds SACDS are not ... | |
| Passive Preamp for Atmaspheres? I use the Scott Endler attenuators with my M60s, when I'm using a fixed output CD player. If your run isn't too long, and your only source is the Arcam, you may well want to try these as well. Even if you decide to use additional sources, such as ... | |
| Can tube preamps be as 'detailed' sounding as ss? Bob_reynolds, "accurate" is most definitely an adjective. It cannot be identified by any measurement, otherwise, it would have already been created. The perfect measuring solid state amplifiers of the 70s and 80s are an example of components prove... | |
| Can tube preamps be as 'detailed' sounding as ss? There are a heck of a lot of adjectives that are applicable in the audiophile world. And, based on a previous thread, a few that are not at all relevant (such as self-effacing). I can go with just about any description, but the one adjective I can... | |
| DIY Interconnects review JD, thank you again for initiating this thread, and your persistence in having it reemerge. I think it speaks volumes to your methodical and results oriented nature.Again, I feel this thread will come to be recognized as one of the truly seminal w... | |
| What is the best redbook CD player for 6K to 8K? Alex, thanks so much for your insights!Seems like having a lights out CD player is a relatively safe investment over the long term. I think there are a fair number of people who hesitate over going all the way out of fear the unit will end up bein... | |
| Tubeguys:How much "tube sound" from tube players? Interesting perspective, John.More along the lines of what is normally experienced by audiophiles, I think. Again I go against the grain when I say that I'd rather go with a solid state preamp and a tube power and than what is the more accepted ro... | |
| Tubeguys:How much "tube sound" from tube players? I have to agree with Grant (Tvad) 1000%. If you truly want tube sound, you NEED a tube power amplifier. If you are going to have tubes anywhere, I think it has to be the power amplifier. | |
| What is the best redbook CD player for 6K to 8K? Alex, thank you for your involvement in this thread!A couple of questions, if you would be so kind... The laser pickup and the transport are the parts likely to fail. What, in your estimation, is a reasonable life expectancy for these parts in 95%... | |
| ss players vs tube players Audioguy, you are correct! The tube output stage actually IS a preamp. Nevertheless, obviously, I stand by my tube versus solid state sound description. The 657 reflecting that... | |
| Ohm Speakers, thoughts? Amen, Sean!!!Once you hear the Ohms rebuilt as they were intended to be implemented, the results are quite staggering. It sounds more than obvious, but the voice coil being outside the gap of the magnet just doesn't really fly. Like having the pro... | |
| ss players vs tube players Distortion, it's an unexpected and terrific thing the "Most Useless Audio Adjectives" list is taking on a life of its own. A lot of fun for sure.Now, does the solid state output of my Granite sound tubelike? That is the real question...Paul, I thi... |