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| New HD DVD Player - which isolation device to use? A friend and I recently tried some 3/8" thick, 1 1/2" diameter, 40 durometer sorbothane discs under his CD player, then his preamp, and finally his amp. Each step made a nice audible improvement to the resolution of his system. He called it the mo... | |
| Preamp Quandary - sonics vs. ergonomics?? Have you considered a VAC preamp...like a VAC Renaissance or Renaissance Signature? Talk about a company that's at the top of the customer service heap. The VAC preamps are balanced, have phono, and remotes.I imagine the output impedance on a VAC ... | |
| Today's Transport War: Significant Differences? Isn't how the player sounds all that matters? If so, I would propose that there can never be a consensus agreement by experts or by laymen.The Nova Physics Group Memory Player just received two big thumbs up on StereoTimes.com as the best digital ... | |
| Upgrade Audio Aero Prima with mods? I do recall that GNSC mods Audio Aero players, although I haven't heard one nor do I know anyone who has. This is a situation where I'd personally be hesitant to mess with a stock machine. Whereas Wadia and GNSC are synonymous, Audio Aero and GNSC... | |
| best rock voices John Waite is an outstanding singer. Nice call, Sean. | |
| Preamp Quandary - sonics vs. ergonomics?? Jmcgrogan2 has a good point about chasing the dragon. If you're happy your present DNA 500 and loudspeaker synergy, then find a preamp to match. | |
| Preamp Quandary - sonics vs. ergonomics?? By boxing yourself in I was referring to your desire not to change your amplifier and thereby limiting your choices of preamps. As you have stated, there are other amps that IMO would be equally as good as the DNA500 and would open up your preamp ... | |
| Preamp Quandary - sonics vs. ergonomics?? To answer your specific question, I always opt for sound over ergonomics, and based on your description, I'd keep the Atma-Sphere MP3 (How ironic is that model name for high end audio? Makes me smile.) It's much harder to find something that "has ... | |
| Preamp Quandary - sonics vs. ergonomics?? I know you like your DNA 500, but it seems to me you're being boxed into a corner unnecessarily. | |
| Upgrade Audio Aero Prima with mods? The Prima and Capitole are well regarded players in their stock forms, and I would be very cautious about modding them. People love them for what they are. Modding invariably changes the sound of a component. You might like the change, but it will... | |
| I want it all Glossiest audio porn tube integrated with phono - VAC Phi Beta. No contest.Runner-up - McIntosh MA2275. Take off the cover and let the tubes be seen. Cool. | |
| Advice on Possible CD Upgrade Please I pretty much agree with jaybo, although I believe you'd get a possibly better upgrade for your dollar by spending it elsewhere. SignalCable is capable wire, but there's better, less grainy sounding wire available.The Cal Delta stuff seems to be c... | |
| How to cut sorbothane? Well, I received the 1 1/2" arch punch today, and it's absolutely perfect for the job. Thanks, Stilljd, for the suggestion.I have a few extra sets of four 1 1/2", 3/8" (not 5/8" as previously stated), 40 durometer discs available for a very reason... | |
| Best "Rock/Pop" Debut Album? "Boston" - the debut album was played until the grooves were gone and certainly the highlight debut album in my formative years. Infectious and rocking...even if it was almost all Tom Sholtz. | |
| What are the advantages of tubes in a CD Player? The 6922 (6DJ8, 7308) tube along with 12AU7 tubes offer a very nice opportunity to tailor the sound of a player, unlike players that use 6H30 tubes. |