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| MacBook Pro settings for mini-toslink output Before you do anything, try playing some music through the Mac other than the NPR station. Rip a cd to a lossless format like flac, and compare the 2. | |
| Speaker Cables for Sonus Faber Olympica III When it comes to high end audio, any question can be answered with 2 words. It depends."So are you saying that spending $200 vs. $3,000 in say, a Nordost came line (for example a Nordost Blue Heaven cables vs. a Nordost Frey 2 cable) won't make my... | |
| In need of an Arcam repair Stereo Exchange in NY can fix it. They're an Arcam dealer and have a service department in the store. I don't buy gear from them anymore, but their service department is excellent. 212-505-1111. I'm pretty sure that's they're number. | |
| VAC Signature 2a Preamp Question "Zd542You are right saying, that switching to MM will likely alleviate the hum. But for a different reason.It has to do with the SUT in the MC section picking up EMI from the PS, and not with the higher gain of the MC input."I agree. But its just ... | |
| Speaker Cables for Sonus Faber Olympica III " I am looking to stay at $2,000 - $3,000 new or used. I've had recommendations from various dealers pushing mainly Transparent Audio cables or Nordsot cables, and have no idea who to believe or where to start. I am an audiophile newbie and buildi... | |
| Audio Rack Opinions Go to this website. http://www.solid-tech.net/. This company makes very good racks. If you don't have a local dealer The Cable Company sells them. | |
| Speaker suggestion for Pass Labs Int-150 "I'm also wondering if maybe the model 2Ce Signature MkII would suit the pricerange of the amp better. The listing price of the Int-150 is currently 9,3k in Sweden(that's at least 4k to much IMO)"The Model 2 is definitely a step up from the Model ... | |
| VAC Signature 2a Preamp Question "Everything is grounded well. It could be tube rush from the phono section tubes (the line stage is quiet)."In case you missed it, read my post from yesterday. | |
| Integrated Amp With Tone Controls and Tape Inputs Buy a Behringer DEQ 24/96 and plug it directly into your CD recorder. You'll spend about $300 and it will do a much better job than an integrated with tone controls. | |
| TUBE AMP LOVERS - What SS amp makes you smile??? 2 Ayre V-5's and Vandersteen Model 2's. Wilson Cub's and a VAC 30/30. | |
| Tandberg TD20A. I need a reputable repair shop. I'm sure there's several good options, but the best place I know of is Audio Classics in Vestal NY. If they can't fix it, I'm sure they can send you to a place that can. | |
| VAC Signature 2a Preamp Question If you're not 100% sure, try the MM setting regardless. You can't damage your system in any way. You're essentially lowering the volume, so don't be afraid to try it. | |
| VAC Signature 2a Preamp Question It could be a few different things, but I think the most likely cause would be that you have too much gain on your phono section. If you're using a high output MC cartridge, you need to use the MM setting. Its a common mistake. Other than that, yo... | |
| TUBE AMP LOVERS - What SS amp makes you smile??? "07-20-15: Mikey8811"07-19-15: Zd542I use Ayre in my system and and think it sounds different than what your friends say"What is your system? I tried searching your posts but couldn't work it out."Sorry. I just saw your question. The point I was t... | |
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