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| If you still spin CD's their is a reference level Transport for reasonable money While I am looking for a new transport, sadly Jay chose not to include TosLink | |
| Optical digital cables? Definitely check out WireWorlds offerings. A lot of research went into materials an connector | |
| “Oppomod” linear power supply I tried one that was > $350, but had fitment issues as well as getting it to work. I sent it back and replaced it with one for ~ $115, it is a huge upgrade, but if you listen to music you need a much better dac circuit than the 105 has | |
| Class D is just Dandy! I love my Audio Alchemy DPA 1, which is said to be a hybrid, due to an FET input stage, I guess. Last night I swapped out a silver over copper Surf XLR for an old PS Audio (mid model) and was floored at the much needed warmth that was hiding in th... | |
| Pros & Cons of Buying an Integrated with Built-in DAC? Sorry that did answer the OPs questionIt seems dacs offer the biggest potential for sonic improvements , but outboard dacs can get pretty pricey. The AA DAC/PRE MSRP is $1999, a veritable hi-end bargain, especially when paired with AAs PA 1 stereo... | |
| Pros & Cons of Buying an Integrated with Built-in DAC? I owned both a Parasound P3 and P 5. I was told the P5 dac was really good. well, it was better than the Oppo redbook dac but the dac in the Audio Alchemy DAC/PRE is terrific | |
| Best building material for vibration free shelving IME no matter ow much you spend vibration is inevitable. I live about a half mile from railroad tracks, and I can feel it through my concrete floor when a train rolls through. Significantly cheaper and superior is Machina Dynamica Springs. He has ... | |
| “Oppomod” linear power supply I did it to my 105 to excellent effect, but now only use it to spin SACDs DVD-As...Maybe 5 months ago I bought a Audio Alchemy DAC/PRE just for the pre, but eventually tried the internal dac and was blown away by how much better it is than the 105s | |
| Stillpoints - snake oil? I have owned Stillpoins with risers, Mapleshade , Herbies, ceramic cones, ... but until I tried Machina Dynamica springs (different sizes for weight) that I began to hear what vibration control in the 3 dimensions does | |
| 3 best 10k speakers now imho twoch, most if not all the speakers mentioned are sold through dealers, which means ~ 30-50% price increase over manufacturer markup + shipping .Enter Emerald Physics (open baffle) their diminutive size belies their huge performance capability. Th... | |
| Have Passive Preamps Finally Come of Age? No (SIGH!),While I could DIY (install) a buffer (~ $300), I do not have a proper soldering iron, neither do I trust my very basic skills. It deserves a good home. Now for sale on AA | |
| Planar/panel speakers to replace Carver Amazings I have owned Accoustat 2 + 2 s, Maggie 3.5Rs and now the bargain tat is not a room divider- Emerald Physics KCIIs (with wireWorld OCC upgrade). They throw an incredible soundstage, as well as excellent bass. Hard to beat for ~$2K | |
| Emerald Physics: Ultimate Bang for the Buck? sfrounds Save your money...Junk! This isn't twitter. You don't just drop that nto a conversation without saying why you feel that way... | |
| Have you ever changed speakers to expereince a different "soundscape" or presentation?? The opposite is true for me. I have owned Emerald Physics KCIIs with WireWorld internal wire upgrade for maybe 2 years, listening through the same basic system for at least 6 months, consisting of Emerald Physics 100.2SE amps and a Parasound P5, o... | |
| Emerald Physics: Ultimate Bang for the Buck? WOW, can't believe I neglected to updateI made 2 serious upgrades to my system since then* Audio Alchemy stereo amp, which has a ton more bass and midbass than the EP100.2SEs. The AA has extraordinary natural sound (see TAS 3/2016 review)* Audio A... |