richards
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| Digital cable for Theta Jade transport? Tara's The One ISM is a very good cable. I haven't heard the Jade, though, but the Tara is slightly warm with great presence and is gentle with the detail. It replaced a Stereovox, which I found too light in comparison, IMS.The Sonoran Lambda is a... | |
| best digital cable,sonic frontier STF-1 transport; Juan, what's your price range -- new, used? The Sextet is a great cable but it's pricey. The HT Cyberlight is also wonderful, especially with the new battery pack, at a somewhat saner price. And the Tara One ISM is also quite good -- giving up a l... | |
| S/PDIF sounds more analog than AES/EBU I've done some comparisons IMS with AES/EBU and S/PDIF (RCA) cables and find that S/PDIF generally provided a deeper soundstage with a smoother and more relaxed presentation. The AES/EBU were more dynamic and upfront with a wider stage. Preference... | |
| Room Correction Hardware options ? Agree with Rodman, mostly. 1. I've found the Tact units to be pretty transparent, and even better with the Aberdeen after-market power supply installed (as with everything, the Tact is built to a price point). There are better preamps, but when th... | |
| Explain this I think it's a good question, and many smaller floor standing speakers will sound better with stands, or even tilted back, for the average chair-sitter. I remember hearing some Watt/Puppies at a delaer in a reasonably near-field listening set up a... | |
| How do you ship large items? Help Four years ago I sold some 200 pound (each) speakers from NC to PA using Craters and Freighters. They came and picked them up, wrapped them in 3-4 inches of bubble wrap (or something like it) and delivered for around $300. I'm sure they've gone up... | |
| Which speakers will fill 5,000 cubic ft coherently I'd direct you attention back to the Selah line arrays. I have a pair of their custom Incredarrays (similar to the Alexandrite) and they will definitely fill your room, with great dynamics and proper room height. The height thing bothered me with ... | |
| Review: Tact Audio Tact 2.2x Preamplifier Dgarretson:The analog vs. digital debate (as well as tubes vs. SS) will never have a clear winner -- it's a matter of personal preferences and trade-offs. I recently sold a wonderful sounding tube DAC (Audio Logic) in favor of my Tact pre/amp comb... | |
| Review: Tact Audio Tact 2.2x Preamplifier Re: the multiple music rooms -- my wife has been very accommodating, especially since she's not an audiophile. But she was very happy with my Tact purchase, as she absolutely hated all my Roomlenses.I was at a local audiophile listening session th... | |
| What is the best used sub-$500 DAC? I heartily recommend the Oritek-modded Zhalou at this price point. It's sins are mostly of omission (and it has very few, for this price). Gives up a little extension, dynamics and life compared to pricier models, but hangs with much more expensiv... | |
| Dealing with HVAC vent air flow noise? A couple things I've done to help in my room:Added another vent on the line.Cut the blades out of the vent cover so it's all open except the frame around the hole. Looks a little funky but helps a lot, and I don't even notice it anymore (who looks... | |
| Anyone Watching Hi Def Cable TV on a Projector? My cable HD picture on a 100" screen is soooo much better than my standard def stations that I rarely watch SD anymore. I'm using the HDMI out, but component is good too. I highly recommend you get HD. Yes, some stations are better than others, bu... | |
| Misterio: Water Lily Acoustics vs. Audioquest PeaceableMy copy also has the product code WLA-CS-08.The front sleeve says:'MisterioStrunz & Farah'Then the dancing lady pictureAnd 'Water Lily Acoustics' at the bottom.Inside sleeve says 'produced and recorded by Kavi Alexander.'Back says 'Co... | |
| Marigo Apparition 5.8 vs Audioquest EagleEye I've tried dozens of digitals and the Marigo 5.8 is right up there with the best, second only to the Stealth Sextet IMS. Great air. Detailed, but never etched or harsh. Wonderful sense of ease. Lets the music through.I've used the Audioquest Hawk ... | |
| what do you put under your sub? Depends on your floor (and what you're trying to achieve). If you have a suspended wood floor, and you want to hear the sub's bass output, not the room and floor rattling, use something that isolates. The Auralex SubDude is a nice option. A cheap,... |