zd542
Responses from zd542
| Need Tube Preamp Warmth "Reviews state that it does not have classic tube warmth, but makes each recording sound very natural and lifelike.I also like what I'm reading about the VTL TL-5.5 Preamp. A dual mono design, it's described as as "three dimensional, with precise ... | |
| Soliciting Upgrade Advice "Zd won't like this but I ended up with B&W 804S which retained many of the things I like about the JBLs. They do not image quite as well, but dynamic range is great, and I began hearing things in program material I did not hear with the JBLs.... | |
| Audient Technologies Tactic/Audit & Genesis DL What does the Tactic/Audit do? | |
| Soliciting Upgrade Advice "Zd542, I agree with you, however, certainly you would agree that specs are certainly part of the equation.""Specs do have their uses, but they can't tell you anything about sound quality."I believe I said just that."In this case both JBLs are rat... | |
| Parasound Halo A23 paired with Peachtree Nova 125 I get your response, and to be honest, I expected it. That said, I stand by my comment. It wasn't meant to be negative. If there's one story that comes up, over and over again, its how to go about fixing the highs on B&W speakers. Because that... | |
| Parasound Halo A23 paired with Peachtree Nova 125 You're going to get rid of your B&W speakers. The only variable is, how much money are you going to spend before they go? | |
| Audient Technologies Tactic/Audit & Genesis DL I had the time lens, but what do the other pieces do? | |
| Soliciting Upgrade Advice "Also, I’m told the JBL Array 1400 can annihilate the 412s. While that may be true, spec wise it doesn’t appear that way."I can't recommend a speaker because I have no idea what you would be happy with, but I can say this. Specs do have their uses... | |
| Need Tube Preamp Warmth I forgot to mention one preamp. The Atma-Sphere UV-1. I'm pretty sure you can get one without going over budget. | |
| Building 2.0/2.1 PC system "So what good quality receivers are there with those features that will not break the bank?"I can't really recommend anything specific because I don't know your taste in equipment, but if you get an integrated amp, as opposed to a receiver, your c... | |
| Need Tube Preamp Warmth This isn't exactly what you are asking for, but I'll mention it anyway. I have a CJ Premier 18. Goes for about 2k used."The ideal preamp will reproduce classical music in an organic and natural way. (Not looking for vintage).My budget is $2000 to ... | |
| McIntosh MA6600 heating one side The parts are not laid out symmetrically. If you look inside your amp, you'll see a heat sink on the left but not the right. | |
| Are DACs superior to top-graded regular CD Players "When techs talks about caps getting old/tired/leaky and drying out this is directed at Electrolytic Caps."Either that or they're talking about Schubert. | |
| Best near wall high end speaker Given your placement options, I think 10k is too much to spend. | |
| Are Revel and Paradigm Stuck? "If anyone knows what Revel plans to do with the Ultima Salon 2 or Ultima Studio 2, please post the info. I'd be interested in learning what Revel has coming down the pike."They won't give that information out. |