I’m gob smacked. What were you’re aha moments?


Had a productive couple of weeks on the used gear market and today has been digital demo day (Analog arrives next week). Added a Bryston BCD-3 and original Tara Labs Prime I/C’s to my system at very good prices. 

I don’t have “golden ears” by any stretch but I’m gob smacked at the results.

The BCD-3 is replacing an Oppo UDP-205 w/ DHL BL-1 I/C’s. Rest of gear is an Anthem STR integrated and ML Monti’s. My bass has easily doubled, maybe tripled. I can feel the pressurization in my room and it’s tight not bloated. 

I think this has been the biggest jump up in SQ I’ve experienced. What were your biggest surprises/improvements regardless of budget?



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Creativeness buy more satisfaction than only money...I am with you Elisabeth, many audiophiles want to pay big bucks to assure themselves...I dont have money then I must be creative because I dream of good sound music...Cheaper than cheap is my motto...and buying used... My  actual system is so musical that I am no more frustrated by costly one I cannot afford to buy...
Colored magnets is where it’s at. Uncolored magnets are what we call a local maximum. It’s kind of a long story. The applications are very specific. Not Willy Nilly. Maybe later. But I’m glad to see some people experimenting.
OK, Here goes nothin’

This is the page for colored 3/4” ceramic disc magnets from the PWB Electronics web page. Keep in mind these are only slightly magnetic. The real PWB Magnadiscs are treated but you can do pretty well with stock ceramic magnets. Just not as good as the real macaw! Metaphors be with you!

Timely tip, spray ceramic magnets first with white primer, then spray on color of your choice. That way you get good solid pure color magnets.

Another tip, PWB now has a universal Rainbow MagnaBlock that replaces all the colored ceramic discs. No fuss, no worry. Priced right! Buy a bunch! 

http://pwbelectronics.co.uk/product/colouredmd/colouredmd.html