zd542

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Accuphase or Esoteric?
" I have also heard some scattered stories about the Esoteric transports being noisy."That's true. It depends on which one you get. I don't think any of their current models are noisy. My Wadia 850 had a noisy transport but my 861 and SE upgrade a... 
Has any one heard Kimber over audio quest?
You guys probably just bought counterfeit cables. If they were real, all you had to do was call AQ. They have a lifetime warranty. They don't run from it either. Even if there is the slightest concern, AQ really pushes you to send them in so they ... 
To splice or not to splice?
Sorry. I didn't realize you only had 1 actual cable. Since were are talking about IC's I just naturally thought one pair. You definitely did the right thing by listening to it and confirming a difference. There's only one thing left for your to do... 
Why are wireless headphones so rare?
Well if thats the case, than the other wire to the player can balance things out and give you some extended range. Kind of like if you biwire speakers. It allows you to use 2x the amount of cables without having the negative effects of the extra l... 
When an amp puts out 90 watts....
You should have just said so. List your whole system and some basics on your room. I'm sure someone will be able to point you in the right direction. As far as room placement goes, thats a great place to start. You'll learn a lot just doing that a... 
Spade connection size for McIntosh MC2155 Amp
I think your amp has a barrier strip for speaker cable connectors. It probably will only accept a small spade, probably 1/4 inch. The 1/4 in are very nice, though. I prefer them myself. I would call McIntosh and find out, for sure, if it is the co... 
Wadia news
"Wadia is not going out of business, but rather, are going to discontinue the 381/381i and S7i CD players, 571 CD Transport and 521 Decoding Computer and are going forward with the 121 Decoding Computer, 151 Power DAC Mini and Intuition 01.Lets ge... 
To splice or not to splice?
I don't know if your current system has enough resolution to benefit from all that work. Try using the cable from a source to your NAD and see if it makes a difference over what you are currently using.Either way, if the choice were mine, I wouldn... 
Jplay vs Amarra, PC vs. Mac
The problem you are having with your pc is probably software related. If you reinstall the OS that will probably fix the problem. Also, I tried jriver and found it wasn't the most stable program. I think Amarra now has a PC version, as well. If yo... 
How to change current version of amarra to 4319??
Do a torrent search for Amarra with something like qbitorrent or vuze. Find whatever version you are looking for in the search results and download it. 
Recommend cartridge for JVC QL-Y66F
The DV 10x5 is a great all around cart for the money. Its high output so you can use it with a MM phono stage. 
Has any one heard Kimber over audio quest?
If you are going to use copper, go with AQ. Its more refined overall and its one of the few copper cables that is able to deal with that little bit of roughness/grain you get with stranded copper and most solid core. The Columbia is almost the exa... 
Ayre Cx-7e issue
Call Ayre. 
Retipping Service
Try Larry at Hollywood Sound in FL. 
Hum coming through speakers via Bat 300X
"Thanks for the info, I will try this tonight when I get home. One question, why do i need to turn off the Bat every time I disconnect/reconnect??"Do it every time and with your other components, as well. Its good practice. Most of the time you ca...