pmotz
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| PS Audio Direct Stream They are supposed to ship this month, PS Audio is saying in the "third week", so none have shipped to regular customers. I think some dealers have one for demo, but they are probably under restrictions on selling them right now. Strangely one is f... | |
| PS Audio Direct Stream You're a bit premature, no units have been shipped to us ordinary folks. Go to the PS Audio site and check out their forum, there is one Beta tester with a unit, Gordon is his username, and several people who have heard the unit in controlled circ... | |
| Have Good DAC, Will This Work A Transport? Highly doubt you will find a better transport than the Sony for less than $1000. I hope you realize the digital out from the Sony will not pass the SACD signal, only the CD layer if it is a hybrid disc. | |
| Lower volume with some XLR's? Not sure how improper termination or different connector would make that much difference, at least with not sounding awful as well as quieter. No idea what equipment you are using, but some preamps have different input sensitivities for different ... | |
| First Foray into Internet Radio USB should work good, just keep the length as short as you can and no more than 5m. If you don't have a USB cable to try get a Belkin Gold in the appropriate length. It's a good low priced starter. Your call if you want to spend more (probably a l... | |
| Building an audio room - 12x22 - electrical plan? Running 220/240 single phase into a dwelling is not an issue, but there are probably restrictions on the type of room, e.g. a bedroom, you can run it to. This should be checked with the local building inspector. I concur with S7horton about the av... | |
| VPI Ceramic Platter Stringreen- is the platter officially available? I just looked at the website and there was no mention of it. I would have to assume it is retailing for more than $800, since that is what the standard Classic platter retails for. Do you know if th... | |
| Do I need WX2 crossover for Vandersteen Subs? YES! The filters roll off the response to the amp and the subs are set to compensate for that roll off. If you don't use a filter you will overdrive the subs and damage them. I would recommend getting a fixed crossover rather than using the WX-2, ... | |
| ARC preamp Voltage convertion from 110v to 220V? Not to be a stick in the mud, but Audio Research states on their web site "Audio Research does not convert products for use with a different A.C. line voltage." Best bet would be to get a step up transformer. | |
| PS audio PWD MK2 a real upgrade from MKI? I upgraded my PWD and have been quite happy with it. The upgrade was fairly simple and the sound is a little cleaner, more three dimensional, and relaxed. Not a huge improvement, but a definite upgrade. I got the upgrade at the "introductory" pric... | |
| Vandersteen Amp? Richard sure is moving upscale! Read he's working on a Model 9 speaker too. Waaaaay over my budget. I thought I was doing good with Model 5's, some day I'll hear the 7's and see how far behind I really am.... | |
| Jagger gets a real job, finally. Many people are WAY overpaid for what they do, my mind jumps immediately to sports and entertainment, and others are way underpaid, such as those who give their life to protect our country. But no one said life (or compensation) was fair .... | |
| Admiral Television? I second Tom Verlaine, mainly because he is the "lead" of Television (the band). I couldn't find anything to back this up on the internet, but it makes some sense. | |
| setting up vandersteen 5a To do it like Vandersteen recommends go to the Vandersteen website, click on "Technical Info", then click on the "Vandertones" icon at the bottom of the page. These are supposed to be the "special" tracks that Richard gives his dealers. There are ... | |
| Vandersteen Model 5 speakers Absolutely need some sort of high pass, without them damage to the subwoofer is sure to follow. Richard strongly recommends using the Model 5 filters, however you can use the X series filters (commonly used with 2Wq subwoofers), a home made substi... |