zd542

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Do Slot loading Transports have sonic Advantages
"Of course what matters is what happens once the disc has been seated. I just wondered if there was a mechanical effect on the clamping ability of one technology vs. another."That's why I said the design matters. In my Wadia for example, the loadi... 
Marantz - SA-15S2B or Yamaha CD-S2000 or iPod
Nonoise,"The way it resurrects and rescues older CDs is amazing."What exactly do you mean by that? Does it take poor recordings and smooth them over, or do you mean something else? 
Do Slot loading Transports have sonic Advantages
I think its fair to say that its probably more important to take in the design of the slot load transport, as opposed to it just being a slot loader. 
Anybody have an actively multi-amplified system?
Honestly, the first thing that comes to mind when you bring up a system like that is a movie theatre or some type application that requires a lot of volume over refinement. (PA system, Night Club, etc.)I just want to clarify, though, I'm not tryin... 
Odyssey Khartago and Vandersteen 2
I wouldn't worry too much about McCormack. I know a lot of people recommend the combo, but it didn't do that much for me. There are better options. I haven't heard the Odyssey but what about your YBA 3? That should sound OK. Also, if you haven't a... 
Placette & LSA passive
There's only one way to find out. 
Integrated amp for Wilson Audio Cub 2's
If it was my choice, I would hold off and just get the amp you really want. After your first post, I had a look at your HK because I wasn't familiar with it. It looks like a really good product. There's no guarantee the Primaluna will be better th... 
Volume control for power amp
I would try using 1 amp first and see how it sounds. 
Some is good, then more is better?
"07-16-13: Pgawan2bAs long as consumers continue to purchase the higher priced "premium" cables, manufacturers will continue to market their products as "premium" and therefore charge higher prices. I think it has more to do with marketing and les... 
Suggestions short 3' tall floorstander?
Spendor A5 or A6. 
Some is good, then more is better?
"Anyway their entry level speaker cables use "X" amount of wire, then as you move up the product line they use 2X, 4X ... Well my question is other than the slight decrease in resistance, what are you getting to justify the jump in price?"There's ... 
Audio Magic Fuse Leak Problem???
Damping what? (Just to note, I'm not trying to be a smart ass. I really don't know. lol.) 
Esoteric K01: What are the best settings for CD?
Jon2020,I enjoyed reading your take on the K-01. Most players don't have the various digital settings with regards to processing. It makes complete sense, though. I don't see any downside to making a player this way. Your list of the differences b... 
Audio Magic Fuse Leak Problem???
Why would you put liquid inside a fuse? 
Peachtree Audio Nova125 & sensitive speakers
"07-15-13: Abrew19I'm just trying to figure out who on this site (supposedly the high end) would actually buy one of those things."Why not just start a new thread and ask?