tubegroover
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| Stores or dealers in Sao Paulo? Raquel ironically I have never visited a country where there are so many music lovers and so few audiophiles at least I don't know any nor was aware of Audiopax in Rio. I guess for the reason you gave, few choices and cost. Even some of the wealth... | |
| Stores or dealers in Sao Paulo? There is absolutely no advantage buying ANY consumer product in Brazil. All consumer products are more expensive from automobiles to electronics to appliances. There is also a tax for goods coming into Brazil, approximately 70% which makes importe... | |
| Do you believe in Magic? Well Sonicbeauty, wouldn't you agree that we wouldn't be "audiophiles" if "the sound of music" were not also a consideration to the music itself? I can't disagree with you on the fact that we probably waste countless hours focused on the sound to ... | |
| Do you believe in Magic? I hear you about the placebo effect Mr. Tennis, easy to succomb to if you allow it. This is why when evaluating anything it really takes time and extensive listening to determine that the effect of anything added is real or that what you initially... | |
| Frustrated with the sound of my system Throw the bums out and spend more dough before taking the room out of the equation by a nearfield set-up to see? This cost nothing and should be very telling if it is the room or system synergy and is the FIRST thing that should be done, come on g... | |
| Frustrated with the sound of my system I am one of those that believe a room, that is a particular space, regardless of set-up and components can contribute in no small way to poor sound or conversely, great sound. I have personally experienced it and in my particular case tried every ... | |
| Do you believe in Magic? Mr Tennis I can't speak for the OP but it seems clear to me that "Magic" is being used in lieu of a clear understanding as to what is going on to cause the sonic change. Based on his thoughtful comments and quest for understanding the "why" of it ... | |
| W4S or Rega Dac - Opinions Wanted Hi RobInteresting that our conclusions are different being that we both have Merlin speakers. I use a different amplifier than you, a Berning zh270 wide bandwidth and would think it might reveal more readily any inherent brightness or rolled off c... | |
| Do you believe in Magic? Possibly by minimizing RFI it lowers the noise floor which enables you to hear more deeply into the music? I've always wondered myself, what is going on here but I'm sure there is something that could be explained if we knew exactly what. I have b... | |
| W4S or Rega Dac - Opinions Wanted "Actually, we liked both of 'em in our little comparison and that made me feel better, and after all, isn't that the important part?"No Wolf, the important part is what's best, Jordan or Lebron, ARC or Lamm, Mercedes or BMW, Walmart or Target, the... | |
| It was 44 years ago that... Sorry Ozzy, I originally missed your real point. I responded because quite recently, actually the first time in years, maybe 30 or more, I heard this piece, owned the album at one time, long since gone and forgotten.As far as long play it seems to... | |
| It was 44 years ago that... "How about In-A-Gadda-Da-Vida by the Iron Butterfly"Yeah, I was a fan at the time, what was I thinking, I wasn't, it was that plodding, pulsating beat. Listening now the 17 minute repetiveness is a simple reminder of how often mediocrity rises abo... | |
| W4S or Rega Dac - Opinions Wanted "Also, I’ve have read some descriptions of the w4s dac as being “too analytical” and lacking warmth. I suspect that my w4s amp and tube pre, is providing good amount of warmth."Hi Bklynnupe, I can't speak of how the W4S might work in your system b... | |
| Best DAC under 2k US ? Well you are being given recommendations under 1K and I would agree that those are solid recommendations. I personally prefer the W4S over both the Havana and Minimax Plus which I also own with the cavaet "in my system and for my tastes". The Hava... | |
| Which is a better choice? New, or used preamp? I would focus on ARC used gear. First off if you purchase wisely, you will not lose any of your investment. The reason being that ARC is well established and their gear is extremely well made. So far as it sounding leaner than CJ, maybe their newe... |