clio09
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| The best power conditioner for less than $1K? Jafox - a tubed DAC is not the only option to achieving analog sound from CD playback. Non-os DACs, tubed or not, accomplish this as well, and in many cases for a lot less money.As for the other recommendations, I would say the preamp will have th... | |
| Best used amp in the $1500 range I thought the Channel Islands amps sounded excellent. I heard them at Dusty Vawters and again at RAMF. Very impressive amps, the 200 being a bit better than the 100. Also, I hear Ric at EVS has a killer amp at a very reasonable cost. I believe bot... | |
| What will beat ear 834p by a margin There is a Hagerman Trumpet on Audiogon right now for $1250 that includes NOS tubes. That is a steal assuming it is in excellent condition. You may need to run a step-up with it, I use the K&K Audio step-up with mine, but the sound is phenomen... | |
| Tube phono stage I don't know your budget so here is a variety to consider:AES PH-1Hagerman CoronetHagerman Trumpet (one on Audiogon right now with NOS tunes for $1250 - great price)Mitch Singerman modified EAR 834K&K Audio (might have been my choice if I didn... | |
| Help me identify this turntable Mirland,I have been a SOTA owner for 10 years, first the Star Series III and recently the Nova Series V. One thing I would encourage you to do now that you know it is a SOTA Comet is to call Kirk and Donna at SOTA if you need further information. ... | |
| Comparisons of Audience and VH Flavor 1 PC's I agree the Audience is very detailed and also very flexible. The VH Audio Flavor 4 is more stiff and may be hard to maneuver in a rack.Mechans - yes I meant warm when I said laid back, which as I said is not a bad thing. I actually use the Audien... | |
| Comparisons of Audience and VH Flavor 1 PC's I tried the Audience and VH Audio Flavor 4 on my DAC. The Flavor 4 was better. The Audience was a bit more laid back, not a bad thing, but I was looking for a little more authority, which the Flavor 4 delivered, especially with bass.If you can, ge... | |
| what digital cables for my dac? I'll second the VH Audio Pulsar. | |
| Tube Research GT-100 and Audio Physic Virgos Call Paul Weitzel at TRL, he will give you the information you're looking for. | |
| List of top phono preamps best I owned the Whest and I don't think it was balanced, mine only had single ended connections. It was also like a Ferrari, ran great when it worked, but was a bit temperamental. The Whest replaced a Cary PH-301, which I thought was excellent )and re... | |
| dac chip vs analog stage as to sonic impact Mrtennis - I would agree as I prefer non-os dac designs. Coming from the perspective that I primarily focus on analog (vinyl) as my primary medium, non-os dacs have given me the satisfaction of a sonic signature more synonymous of the analog sound... | |
| Do tube dampers improve sound? Using the Halo's is more like an art than an exact science. There is no real formula or equation for success. You have to play round with them and see what, is any position, works best. They may only provide minute improvement or could make a huge... | |
| Alfa Core Goertz MI2 My MI-2 Veracity speaker cables came with the Zobel network integrated in the cable design, where the leads split off at the end (there is a blue wire that loops from one lead to the other). You usually need to indicate at the time of ordering tha... | |
| Alfa Core Goertz MI2 Not much break-in time required. You should know how these cables sound within a 100 hours. | |
| Teres, Galibier and Redpoint Congratulations Dan, what an experience this must have been for you. I'm sure you will be happy with your decision for many years to come. |