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| Muralmans' amps reviewed Ultra Audio. I come away with the impression that Mike Silverton considers them competent amps, and he specifically writes the H20 is "a contender". While he comments favorably on the H20's ability to recreate strings, lower midrange and bass, he makes no ment... | |
| Denon DVD-3910 vs CD-only Player A dedicated stock CD player in the $1000 range will outperform the Denon 3910's CD playback. Makes sense, right? The manufacturer of the CD player can allocate all the production dollars to maximizing CD playback, while the Denon's production doll... | |
| Pre-amp, integrated, new power amp...I'm confused My suggestion also echoes the suggestion to eliminate the tube buffer. That step goes without saying, but it's good that it was specified.The idea if a DAC is another possibility, although I tend to think it might not be as satisfactory as complet... | |
| Pre-amp, integrated, new power amp...I'm confused With the preamp, you are adding an additional element into a system that already has grain according to you. It's not possible to eliminate grain by adding more electronics. You can eliminate grain by substituting electronics that have better powe... | |
| Optimism in Music. Slightly off topic, but I saw Nick Lowe in a small bar/club in Syracuse, NY in 1983. One of the best shows I can recall in my lifetime. It left a lasting, happy memory. | |
| Pre-amp, integrated, new power amp...I'm confused It's unclear whether your source, NAD amplifier or both are the cause of the graininess. I suspect it's a bit of both.I definitely wouldn't go the route of a new preamp. The Cambridge 640C is fairly well regarded. I like the recommendation of the ... | |
| Shunyata Hydra 8 Manual Help I'm certain if you contact Shunyata, they will send you a manual. | |
| Merlin VSM-mm's a good value at $3000 used? Ta-da! He reappears!Boa2 (Threads | Answers)Sha-Zaam! The Transported Man redux.But, will he participate or express his thanks for anyone's help? That is the question... | |
| Anyone else experiencing the rude highend retailer It's impossible for one person...a dealer...to keep up with all the options. I believe if one can find a dealer who has taken the time to select a few model lines from which a few great systems can be assembled, then that's 90% of the battle. Furt... | |
| Merlin VSM-mm's a good value at $3000 used? On the other hand, based upon the author's disappearance, the issue may be moot.Boa2 (Threads | Answers)No joke. Nearly two weeks of typing in this thread, and the author did a David Copperfield. | |
| Merlin VSM-mm's a good value at $3000 used? That's a good point, 9rw. It applies to any audio gear. I don't expect the models to remain the same though. Doesn't happen in any other business. That's why it's so important to make a careful choice. One has to decide to live with it for a long ... | |
| "break-in" period? . . . how to It's always been my understanding that the new unit should be connected to the next component in the chain, but the next component in the chain need not be powered up. | |
| TSM-MM not loud enough ... Sorry, but dB levels are not my thing, this is merely a subjective question. How much louder is also subjective so I'll have to say, a little more than a little louder, OK? If this is too ignorant of a statement, I apologize. The TSM is plenty lou... | |
| Siemens -Halske 6922 That's an excellent response from Arahl. I have to say, though, that I had pretty good luck locating CCa grey plates within the last couple of years. I used them in my preamp with good results.For a softer top end, try Mullard, particularly the tu... | |
| APL NWO2.5 ? Which APL offering may be good enough to outperform the Capitole hands down. Also , is there any general feelings on XLR vs RCA for the APL.Fjn04 (Threads | Answers)APL Denon 3910 with Balanced Output option. Last I knew this player cost $6500 and... |