itzhak1969

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Simaudio 260D - As transport
Hi aniwolfe What do you like in your 260D ? 
Simaudio 260D - As transport
I had the choice to buy demo unit of CEC TL 5 or a new Simaudio 260DT (the transport without the dac) after checking at other local forums on my country I realized that the CEC tend to be too bright and analytical while the Simaudio has more natur... 
McIntosh D100 Digital preamp review
I am not sure you can because the USB can function only if you installed their driver to your compouter so the d100 can recognise the incoming source(your computer). 
Comparing these CD players with my gear...
in the less than $500 category the Cambridge Audio CXC is better option a pure CD transport without inner DAC. 
Simaudio 260D - As transport
I am considering besides the Simudio  also the CEC TL5.Any thoughts? 
Proac D48R
Try to move one of the speakers little bit forward than the other it seems strange but it did miracles at my room with my Proac's the right speaker is more forward to my position listening than the left one the soundstage became more focused and t... 
Best Transport/Players at $2000.00 Used Market
You can consider Cyrus CD t too. 
Proac D48R
I would consider pre plus power (not integrated) of Macintosh or Bryston for the D48R ,it will cost you more than 5K for new but for speakers that cost around 10k do deserve better amplification maybe you can find better options in your budget at ... 
Need recommendation for CD transport (not Cambridge)
The Cambridge audio CXC cost less than Synchro-Mesh reclocker and has very low jitter. 
Schiit Yggdrasil or Bryston BDA-2 opinions to help me choose!
I own the McIntosh D100 and love its 'honest' sound signature  very neutral and natural you are hearing excatly what was recorded without any kind of  coloration or exaggeration .How did you find the McIntosh compare to the Bryston and the Yggdras... 
PMC 24 and Canalis Cambria two way floorstanders; What is the advantage to this design?:
Your system certenly deserve much better speakers than the GET  , I can recommend speakers with pro/studio approach: ATC,Proac,PMC,Spendor or Bryston. You can't go wrong with this brands. 
PMC 24 and Canalis Cambria two way floorstanders; What is the advantage to this design?:
Buying speakers on line without a demo based solely on reviews and forum members' opinions is a big gamble, I did this mistake once in the past and sold the speakers after less than a year. 
Bi Wire vs Speaker Jumpers
Bi wire method is voodoo ( bi amplifying is another story of course) ,I bought a year ago hi end jumpers(same brand & series as my speaker cables) and the improvement was so huge it left me speechless , from my experience the jumpers should be... 
PMC 24 and Canalis Cambria two way floorstanders; What is the advantage to this design?:
I owned all my life 3 way speakers , and 4 years ago bought the Proac 140 MKII 2.5 way design actually it’s a 2 way design with double mid/bass drivers and found it’s the best design I ever heard ,the bass don’t punch in your face as 3 way speaker... 
Musician vs. audiophile
Before changing your system try first to change your cables I upgraded  all my cables (speakers,coax ,interconnect and jumpers) to Tellurium Ultra Black with great results much more details, transparency and dynamics .