zd542

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Is revealing always good?
"01-28-15: CzariveyWhy d'u think women have cosmetic pouch handy?"They may need to powder their nose. Why else? 
Does a phono cartridge have a break-in period??
How do you like your new Ayre CD player? For the money, I don't think you could have done better. 
Aerial 7T vs. Marten Django L
"In the meantime I would be really interested to hear from anyone that has compared both speakers.Because,unfortunately in Hungary is not Aerial dealer.Arboc (Threads | Answers | This Thread)"I recommend that you don't let reviews influence your d... 
Maggie Disappointment
"01-28-15: LisaandjonThank you, Zd, I understand. I'm using McIntosh MC2255, Mc Pre, and a mac mini. I THINK the Joseph's are the weak link, at this point. It's debatable, as with anything, but it's what I'm focusing on for now."You may be right, ... 
Maggie Disappointment
"I'd like the best midrange I can get...as realistic vocals/acoustics as possible. No need for full range as the added sub seems to work for me. I love the huge soundstage of the Maggies, and presumably all Planars."You need to focus on the entire... 
Is revealing always good?
"So... a theoretical question for all... do tubes (in a pre-amp or the CD player) color and obscure the digititus that is on the disk and thereby give a smoother more listenable presentation?"No. Any time you buy tube products just because they're... 
Need schematic for kwdm25 dac musical fidelity
Swap the tubes and see if the right channel goes out. It wouldn't be a bad idea to check the fuses either. 
Where should I spend my $2000?
" Tough choice between the two KEFs for me... Though hard not to be biased with all the glowing reviews for the LS50, I think my preference was for the increased low end of the 700s."Make a list of qualities that are important to you and go listen... 
Maggie Disappointment
" I spend more to insure I have no worries if something goes wrong.Lisaandjon (Threads | Answers | This Thread)"What's you secret? lol. Usually, spending more money only insures that you will be spending more money. And the numbers just keep getti... 
Is revealing always good?
"01-27-15: Maplegrovemusiclots of variables . To blame sound on one piece of equipment is not accurate ."That's correct. Even though you changed the CD players back and forth, and left the rest of the system unaltered, other things could be going ... 
Where should I spend my $2000?
I wouldn't do anything until you listen to some equipment. You're all over the place here. Without some focus and direction, you're just going to make an expensive mistake. 
What speakers for 10k?
Devore speakers. 
Maggie Disappointment
"Speaking of...any suggestions on a "something else"."Out of curiosity, a bought a 1.7's to see what they sound like. I was never able to hear a good demo of Magnepan speakers. I had them for about a year and put them next to my Vandersteen Model ... 
Gamut M250 mkIII Speaker Connection
Open them up and try lowering the gain. 
Cary 303/100 skips and stops occasionally
Open it up and look in side. There's a good chance that swapping out the transport will be a simple job. You still have to buy the transport, but you'll save on the labor.