whipsaw
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| The best opening act you've ever seen & heard? Al Jarreau opening for George Benson in the '70s, when I was in high school. subsequently saw him a number of times in small venues in Chicago, before he hit the big time. What a talent! | |
| Movie/film suggestions. @bdp24 Thank you. I agree with the others that you mentioned, as well. All excellent films, and I especially like Tender Mercies. Another that springs to mind is The Three Burials of Melquiades Estrada, starring, and directed by Tommy Lee Jones. | |
| Movie/film suggestions. I tend to gravitate towards foreign films, and primarily dramas. A fair percentage might be considered "art" films, and/or off-beat, especially in contrast to mainstream films. This is a list of many of my favorites, and if you notice any that you... | |
| Upgrading the Aqua La Scala MKII DAC to the new La Scala MK3? I've been using a Mk II for 2 1/2 years, and am firmly in the camp of believing that the upgrade would represent diminishing returns. To be clear, I am very happy that the DAC is modular, and that it provides upgrade options, but at the same time,... | |
| IsoAcoustics GAIA Yes. I use them with my stand-mounted Fink Team KIM speakers, and to similarly good effect. Aside from tightening up the base, the reduction in "smearing", which was previously unnoticeable, has had a very positive effect. No harshness whatsoever... | |
| CEC Belt Drive CD Transports vs Jay's Audio CD Transports I have been using a CEC TL5 for some time, and find it to be solid, and very well-designed. It sounds excellent in my system. Customer service is excellent (I swapped remotes). The fact that the belt can be replaced easily is also a big plus, in m... | |
| Borresen X3 vs Harbeth 40.2 -- my impressions While I can't comment directly on the comparison, I do have a few thoughts. First, @arafiq deserves high marks for his original post. If only all reviews and comparisons were so well constructed, and sensitively produced! That doesn't mean, of co... | |
| Discrete R2r With Tube Output I own the Aqua LaScala that @audiotroy mentioned. It is an outstanding DAC, and while expensive, the modular design insures that any repairs or future upgrades should be cost-effective. | |
| Diffusers: under what circumstances might they help when placed behind speakers? Thanks Erik. I have no complaints relating to clarity, but am thinking more along the lines possibly enhancing the depth of the soundstage. | |
| Credenza or media stand for hiding away equipment When I lived in the U.S., I used a Salamander Design product, and it was superb. Very similar to this one: Salamander Design | |
| Transport Recommendations I bought a used CEC TL-5, and have been very happy with it. Excellent customer service as well. It replaced a MOON 260T. | |
| Circle Labs A200 Integrated amplifier review - It will appeal to both tube and SS lovers…… Thanks! I've never heard Fyne audio speakers, but they seem to be well-regarded. | |
| Circle Labs A200 Integrated amplifier review - It will appeal to both tube and SS lovers…… You're welcome. Please update us again after the full break-in. What are your associated components? | |
| Circle Labs A200 Integrated amplifier review - It will appeal to both tube and SS lovers…… @oldcar63 When I purchased mine, I corresponded with Krzysztof Lichoń, the designer of Circle Labs amps. He wrote this (English is obviously not his first language): The heating process is a minimum of 200 hours. The sound will be better for s... | |
| Speaker Spikes - Working Principle Hello, looking for confirmation, I have concrete floor with pad/carpet on top, I have spikes but don't use them, the towers rest on the carpet. My understanding from everything is this is decoupling, am I correct? No, your speakers don't requi... |