zd542
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| Direct drive vs belt vs rim vs idler arm Albertporter,Can you give an example of a Direct Drive TT that you refer to? I'm not saying you are wrong, I just don't know of any. | |
| Why does the recording sound better? "Now here's the kicker, I loaded the CD to my I-Pod (lossless)and played through my Wadia IDock 171I through the Digital inputs on my Cambridge CDP mentioned above. I'm at a bit of a loss as to why a recording may sound better than the original, a... | |
| Direct drive vs belt vs rim vs idler arm Belt drive is much better. When you connect the motor directly to the platter it introduces vibration. There are other things that effect sound quality, as well, but don't think too may people would disagree on the advantages of belt drive. | |
| Power supply caps for CJ PV-5 Why mess with a perfectly good preamp? | |
| Can speakers be tested? I know I'll probably make a lot of people mad by saying this but thats just the way Magneplars sound. More likely than not, you just got used to listening to other speakers. | |
| Do you ever just listen to music "Do you ever just listen to music without critiquing your system?"All the time. Especially when I'm in the car. | |
| suggestions please No offence to Paradigm, but they'll sound defective next to a pair of Vandersteen Model 2's. If you can't go $2000 new, you should be able to get a very good used pair. You can even go with a Sig 1. Your current amp will work OK. Eventually, you m... | |
| Good CD player vs. Transport and DAC Just to clarify, are you looking for a CD player or a multi format player? Your original post says CD player. If thats the case, I think you are better off looking at something that plays CD's only. There's no reason to buy something like an Oppo ... | |
| Lack of bass with mac mini mp3/apple lossless file Are you using 2 channels for music and a full set of surround speakers for movies? | |
| Ayre K5xe vs BAT Pre The VK500 is a great amp. Even though the Ayre should be the best match for synergy, the BAT should mate very well with your current setup. I can't imagine you not getting good results with it in your system. Its also a very unique amp. Its actual... | |
| Help experienced audiophiles I've tried many cables over the years and find that copper Audioquest goes well with anything. I've never had a situation where they didn't sound good. You don't have to go for anything really expensive, either. You can get great sound from their ... | |
| Ayre K5xe vs BAT Pre "Thanks, so just like all equipment it seems to be more personal preference than one being better."Your absolutely right about that. Whatever you end up with, BAT or Ayre, I feel you win either way. At their given price points, both companies make... | |
| Ayre K5xe vs BAT Pre Both brands are excellent. I've had pieces from each one and I prefer Ayre. I don't see myself switching to any other brand. Looking at your system, I feel your weakest component is your 1.6's. I had a pair of them for about a year. Felt that they... | |
| SS Amps for C4 Signature II's "OK, but there STILL has to be a passive X-over inside the speaker after you remove jumpers to allow vertical bi-amping as you can't, or don't want to, run full range into the mid/tweeter (assuming a three way speaker) and woofer. The set-up makes... | |
| Ayre V-5xe with Dyn c1 signature There's no comparison. The Ayre is in a completely different league. I have 2 V5's in my system. For me, Ayre is the best solid state I've ever heard. Keep in mind, though, that's just my own opinion. It doesnt mean everyone has to like them. |