ericteh
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| A comparison between two DACs, one R-2R, the other ES 9038-based. Very interesting post.I actually spent some quality time with both of the said DACs and I found them to have some similarities but different at the same time. In the case of the Pontus, changing between the sampling and non oversampling mode shoul... | |
| acrolink vs. esoteric/ acrolink They are the same. Many of the Esoteric models are sold outside Japan under the name of Acrolink.I am very familiar with their cables, and personally own quite a number including the Mexcel PC-7500, 9500 and the new 9700 power cords. | |
| DIY - Two kits using similar tweeter to Tekton I actually happen to have both the LS50 (passive) and the SB Acoustics Ara at home at the moment. The KEF is my personal pair, while the SB Acoustics is on loan at the moment.My $0.02 worth is that the SB Acoustics is the better of the two to my e... | |
| DIY - Two kits using similar tweeter to Tekton I actually happen to have both the LS50 (passive) and the SB Acoustics Ara at home at the moment. The KEF is my personal pair, while the SB Acoustics is on loan at the moment.My $0.02 worth is that the SB Acoustics is the better of the two to my e... | |
| Melco N1A Music Server I used to have the Melco N1A and now use the Melco N1ZH. Either unit will sound noticeably superior to an unoptimised computer. Both Melcos are sonically far ahead of my Synology 214 NAS used as a DLNA server by the way.Although you won't get this... | |
| CJ preamp upgrade suggestions Hi Mfoley,The Telefunkens are NOS (not the current production by JJ).Most ball bearing isolation devices I've heard bring good speed, focus and resolution to a system, but with a tendency to make the overall sound dry and a bit too analytical. The... | |
| CJ preamp upgrade suggestions Hi Mfoley,1. I've not tried other tubes besides the stock tubes in the GAT and the Telefunkens, but I've done a fair bit of tube rolling in my previous ET3SE. The Genalex Gold Lions are another good alternative, especially if you are looking for a... | |
| CJ preamp upgrade suggestions Mfoley3, warmest congratulations.I run a similar system with CJ GAT, ART Monoblocks and the Diablo Utopia also.Coincidently, I also use Stillpoint Mini Ultras under the GAT.If you are looking for a more liquid and airy sound, consider using Telefu... | |
| Acoustic Revive RCC-24.....any experience with Try it plugged in to the ground post or RCA (using their supplied adapter) of your preamp instead. | |
| Kef LS50 vs. Emerald Physics CS3 mk2 No experience with the Emerald Physics but I have the LS50 and its great.I pair mine with Virtue Audio M5001 ICEBlocks (based on ICE power just like your W4S). Great match ! Has a slightly dark and creamy tone and well suited for your music tastes... | |
| acrolink vs. esoteric/ acrolink I was informed by the local dealer that Esoteric / Acrolink is the brand name that is used in Japan for Acrolink's top of the range Mexcel series. The same cables are marketed outside of Japan solely under the Acrolink name. | |
| Eastern Electric Minimax Plus vs. Calyx 24/192 @J_fav,In Singapore, both brands are represented by responsible dealers and can be easily obtained subject to stock availability.Did you try the Calyx with its linear power supply, or the older switching power supply ? I found that the Calyx to be... | |
| Focal Electra Driver removal... Before you do that, try removing the binding post plate instead. Most of the Focal speakers I have seen have the crossover board built into the binding post plate. So you do not need to remove the drivers to access the crossover network. | |
| Eastern Electric Minimax Plus vs. Calyx 24/192 I owned the Calyx 24/192 for about half a year, and had the Minimax Plus in my system at the same time for about two months.The Calyx was used with its matching linear power supply, and to my ears there wasn't much of a contest. The Calyx was more... | |
| tube rolling for Cayin A-50T? Yes, no problem using the 6CA7. I love the EH 6CA7 but if you are looking for more extended highs, the EH EL34 would be more your cup of tea.Between the 12AU7 and 12AX7, the 12AX7 makes more difference. Shuguang treasure tubes have a warm and full... |