zd542

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Wall Outlet Oyaide, Furutek, Wattgate, and others
"07-07-14: AudiolabyrinthRecommendations? The furutech GTX-D gold or Rhodium?, one recepticle for the Krell 700cx, the other for a lovely sounding tube vincent cd-s7 digital player."I've been very busy for a while now and haven't been able to keep... 
Do you demag or destat your CDs/DVDS?
I just put my CD's in the dishwasher like everyone else. 
DSD DAC's - Any recommendations?
Gz3827,I have some info for you that I'm hoping will calm you down a bit. If you'll notice, the DAC's that the OP talks about are not in the OP, but in the OP's 2nd post. Due to Audiogon's extremely slow post time, my post was made before the OP's... 
Basis dealers in Florida.
Try Hollywood Sound. I think he's a Basis dealer. 
How to hook up a powered sub to Exposure 2010
"An alternative, since the Exposure power amp has two sets of speaker outputs and the Totem has high level-inputs, would be to run a pair of speaker cables from the second speaker outputs to those high-level inputs on the Totem.That second set of ... 
How to hook up a powered sub to Exposure 2010
Run a pair of rca terminated interconnects from the pre-out connection on the back of your integrated to the low level input on the sub. 
Help confirm TT selection & pick a pre-amp?
I know someone that may be able to help you out. If you call Larry at Hollywood Sound in FL, I'm sure he can set you up with a good sounding TT. All he does is vinyl. He's very good at giving you the best sound for your money. It's good to work wi... 
Most overrated audio manufacturers?
The real question isn't "what equipment is overrated?", but "why is it overrated?". If you can get to the "why" of it, you'll have some info that is of real use. 
Is there a minimum length for power cords?
Who's cables are we talking about here? I don't think anyone mentioned any brands up to this point. I'm guessing that the OP is referring to Shunyata, but it would be helpful to know for sure because I'd like to see if other manufactures give the ... 
Most overrated audio manufacturers?
"07-05-14: Twb2Ayre?? Not my experience! Sound quality, reliability and customer service from Ayre are absolutely superb IMO. All my Ayre gear (and I have a lot) was purchased used, so value is excellent as well. However, I don't like dealing with... 
Lost one channel of sound in new VAC Sigma 160i's?
Do the KT88's first, then the other tubes. You may be able to use the 6550's, but ask VAC first. To find out if you have bad tubes, just use the ones that are already in the amp. 
Lost one channel of sound in new VAC Sigma 160i's?
"I think it must be a bad tube. How can I find that out?"Just swap the tubes. Tubes on the left channel go to the right, and the ones on the right go to the left. I think there's a good chance that you power tubes are OK. On my VAC amp, I have 2 p... 
DSD DAC's - Any recommendations?
I like the Ayre. It sounds really good and its not too expensive. 
Most overrated audio manufacturers?
"07-04-14: ElizabethThe op did not even bother to list any of his own.So I call 'Troll'."Actually, the OP did give some input."07-03-14: LseI'm curious as to what folks say but here are some quick ones based on my ears: totem, B&W except for t... 
Lost one channel of sound in new VAC Sigma 160i's?
What's the rest of your system?