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| Want to replace my sony cdp x777es The 777ES is a classic, and only one notch below the SCD-1. You're unlikely to find anything better than the 777ES for a grand.I'd consider having your 777ES modded by Reference Audio Mods (RAM). If you RAM exactly what sound you're looking for in... | |
| Stolen SoundLabs - just in case... Great news, Duke! Good kharma coming back to you for all your excellent advice here throughout the years. | |
| SS Pre Recommendation I agree with Cmk about the boomy bass. Having said that, look at Klyne for SS preamps. | |
| Audio Horizons TP 2.0 Preamplifier After reading the features of this preamp, it appears it has neither a balance control nor a mute switch. Is this correct?These are basic features of just about every preamp I can recall. | |
| Ever hear a power cable make a huge difference? 08-26-07: RwwearAll claims about magical power cords and interconnects should be viewed with great skepticism. In other words, try them and listen. Only after listening in one's personal system can one decide if there is value in upmarket wire. Ev... | |
| Ever hear a power cable make a huge difference? Tbg, I think you are too naive. Defending a purchase that others view as questionable is all about maintaining control and image. If you didn't care what other thought, you wouldn't defend your purchases with such vigor.Judging what others hear is... | |
| Members with No Feedback I essentially agree with John. However, I look for those members with a long feedback history that pre-dates the new feedback system.It makes me nervous to do business with members with little or no feedback, but it is true we all started with non... | |
| Stolen SoundLabs - just in case... Duke, I'm very sorry to hear of this. No matter what the item, when you're burglarized, you feel as though you've been raped. It's a crummy feeling.I agree with those who have suggested watching E-Bay. IMO, E-Bay is the first source for stolen goo... | |
| Ever hear a power cable make a huge difference? Most debates and arguments throughout history have had at their core themes of power or control. Money (land...resources...) begets both power and control.Audio debates are no different.The Haves and the Have Nots. Each trying to convince the majo... | |
| How to cut sorbothane? To describe all sorbothane generally as squishy is not accurate. Sorbothane (or ultra-soft polyurethane) is squishy or firm...depending on the durometer, which ranges from 30 to 70: 30 being about like a racquetball and 70 being similar to a penci... | |
| Benz help Your VTA is probably too high as well. If you can lower your VTA, do so and listen for changes. With an extreme VTA/SRA, the highs might sound a little aggressive, and the bass might be a little thin. | |
| Benz help Sounds like a compliance issue between the arm and the cart. Have you checked http://www.cartridgedb.com/ to see if your cartridge and tonearm are compatible? | |
| Help me choose a power conditioner, please Thanks for the music suggestion, Brian. | |
| Help me choose a power conditioner, please Honestly, I don't believe you're going to hear much benefit in conditioning at your price point. You could look into the Brick Wall surge protectors, but conditioners? Tough call.Perhaps, you could buy a used Shunyata Hydra 2 and Shunyata Diamondb... | |
| Spare tubes? How many? I agree with having at least two spares of each tube type used in one's system. I also believe it's a great recommendation to have a full set of new production tubes available until the premium NOS tubes can be replaced. Keeps the music going! |