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How come that when most audiophiles
As the person who posed the topic here, I think all of your feedback is very thoughtful and correct in the aspects you all approached from. It is good to hear knowledgable people and their valued opinions. If any of you are interested in my speake... 
Use of Ferrite Cores for EMI Reduction???
Ferrite beads should only be used on wires not carrying the audio signal, where you are filtering out unwanted noise.(If you use them at all) The reason that made these peoples systems sound bad is the same reason shielded cables sound bad. The au... 
Sony DVP- S9000es
I have the 9000es and think it's great on both redbook and SACD. Of course, many times it comes down to the recording quality of the particular disc, but SACD is better than CD. I think that mods may improve it but, I'm not sure it will make enoug... 
My first tube amp! HELP PLEASE!
I recommend the David Berning MicroZotl. It is a 1 watt(rated at 4ohms) little jewel of an OTL(output transformerless) amp which has a volume control which allows it to be used like an integrated with only one input. You must use high efficiency s... 
Recessed/Weak Midrange Problem -- Help
If you would just bring the speakers up to the front edge of the desk, you will drop 3db of boundary loading off of the bass response and also reduce the rear port loading off the rear wall. This will probably clear most or all of the problem up f... 
Latest Score on SACD for Redbook Playback??
I have a sony DVP-S9000ES SACD player and I love it for both redbook and SACD. I'll bet the SCD-1 is even better with its 6 DACs. Mine is feeding a Berning OTL and single driver speakers and the sound is fantastic. The SACD beats redbook hands dow... 
Interconnect & Speaker Cables for tube amp?
I followed Harvey Rosenberg's advice on interconnects and speaker cables and am very happy with the result. I used 22ga. magnet winding solid copper wire in polyethelene oversize tubing to get mostly air dielectric for my speaker cables. I used 30... 
Consumer SACD/DVD-A worth it?
Sacd is worth it, period. I was a true vinyl junkie for over 20 years, and still love it. I sat out the entire life of CD because of its poor sound. However, vinyl has major problems too. Poor recordings are poor on vinyl,CD, or whatever, but grea... 
Linn or rega
I used to work at an audio shop in FL. that sold Linn and Rega. I A/b'd all of them many times and the Linn always came out tops. I also compared the Linn to many other tables that customers wanted to bring in and compare. I can tell you flat out ... 
Vinyl to Digital
Reading an interview with Ed Meitner, he stated that Sony and others are archiving their master tapes to DSD format(SACD). If you wait a little while, the pro digital recording equipment for DSD recording will be somewhat affordable for a serious ...