gixerman
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| New David Gilmour record:any feedback? Is it just me or do others think some parts sound like Allen Parsons(on the vocals)? | |
| Best RCA terminated digital interconnect? I have tried some of the more popular models.I like the Illuminations D 60,and also the Custom Cable Company Green Hornet.I see both sell for under $200 used. | |
| Best DAC $1000 and under used I have Vac Pa 160 amps,and a variety of tube preamps.My rig is smooth and rich.I do however miss (to a certain extent)the dynamics and speed of a big solid state amp.Can I have both? Also I can't stand a system that sounds hard in the treble or br... | |
| Is AES/EBU digital cable/connection all that? I do realize every thing is system dependent and personally dependent upon ones own preference.I would like to know what have you tried. (I mated this with that and I thought) What did you like better than what?And why did you prefer one to the ot... | |
| MSB Link Dac 3- have modded or go Benchmark ?or? Matt,The power base added more bottom end and made my rig sound more dynamic.Kind of like the dif. between a 25w amp compaired to say a 50w amp.At any rate it sounded more powerful(not louder).As for the upsample option,I feel it ads some detail a... | |
| Best DAC $1000 and under used Hi every one,I thank each of you that has taken the time to reply.To be more specific,I am looking for a dac that sells used for $1000 and under.If you know of any contenders that are far better, that go for as much as $1200-$1500 used price,I wou... | |
| Is AES/EBU digital cable/connection all that? I want to thank you all for your responses.The transport I am using is a Theta Data Basic 2,and the dac is A MSB Full Nelson With P1000 power supply.I am running with single ended cables (rca). Thanks,gixerman | |
| Cable upgrade, please help audioquest Hey Try fatwyre.com(the cable company)I saw a 1meter pair used for$55.Gertz Micro Pearl gixerman | |
| Best $200-$500 DAC Hi, A MSB Link Dac 3 sells used for some where in that range and is upgradable with an upsample option as well as an outboard power supply.They can be factory upgraded to full nelson verson.Modwright as well as others do upgrade mods.These units a... | |
| Cable upgrade, please help audioquest Hi,In that price range I would go to Alpha Core Gertz "Micro Pearl".Very good stuff for the money. The Gixerman | |
| Cars. What does the typical audiophile drive? Hi,I drive a Ford Ranger(1989 vintage)This is my work/winter vehicle.When the weather is nice and I don't have to hall any thing,I drive a Buick Roadmaster.The Roadmaster has been upgraded with Impala SS pieces as well as some aftermarket pieces.W... | |
| Good sources for tubes other than Upscale Hi, I would recomend Andy at Vintage Tube Service.Great tubes,fair prices,very knowledgeable about tubes .www.vintagetubeservice.com The gixerman | |
| tube linestage suggestions Hi, In a preamp,I like to see ones that are:(1) point to point wired (2)have a external power supply (3)laid out with minimal switches and no tone controls(shorter signal paths and less shit to go to hell)(4)Must be tube(you can tune the sound to ... | |
| Phono preamp and Turntable Hi, For the money it's hard to beat the Music Hall MMF7,orMMF9.If you buy a used table,a Linn Sondek LP12 is a fine unit,and they are upgradeable.As for cartridge and phono preamp,I would be reluctant to make any recomendations without knowing wha... |