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Esoteric DV-50: Any cdp's Significantly better? Arnold_h, the esoteric dv-50 is excellent but there's certainly better still. and many audio enthusiasts just aren't satisfied unless they get what they think is the very best	933
Which components knocked you out on first listen? upon first listen, i've been knocked out by: Dodson DA-218 DAC Reimyo CDP-777 Vandersteen 5A Aesthetix Callisto Placette active linestage Silversmith Audio Silver and Palladium . . .	196
How good is Benchmark DAC1 comparing to...... i had the Benchmark DAC-1 in my system and it is an excellent DAC for the money. it has great highs, but it is thin in the midrange and bass regions when compared to all the DACs i. . .	76
Anyone hear the Von Schweikert DB-99? "I can't really put my finger on any one area where I felt the VR SRs were seriously lacking..." Drseid, which day did you stop in to listen to the 4 Sr? my . . .	60
Vandersteen 3A Sig vs. Von Schweikert VR4 Jr. Warnerwh, while there's nothing wrong with recommending another speaker, i believe it is important for you that you disclose you are VMPS dealer. also, the thread originator was . . .	48
Paul Speltz speaker cables "How long a burn in do the anti-cables need?" since it is using air as a dielectric, not long at all...a few hours maybe...i found them to sound pretty darn good right . . .	41
Power for Thiel 7.2 you might consider the McCormack DNA-500. this is one of the few amps that can make the 7.2s sing	41
VR-4jr or Gallo Nucleus Reference 3 had both in my system...if money is not an issue the choice is easy IMO. 4jrs all the way	41
Poor man's reference DAC adding to what Perose and Tomryan have said...the MW level 2 P-3/A is a good DAC but leaves much to be desired...to take it to a much higher level, the Empirical Audio P-3/A DAC . . .	38
Amps to use with Von Schweikert VR4jr's some amps i've tried that work well w/ the 4 Jrs...a Pass x-250, SST Son of Ampzilla, Aragon Pallium II monos, and Rowland Model 10	32
Calling all Aesthetix Callisto / Io Owners >"4: On the Callisto, when I move the "Right Level" control, there is a slight crackle/static sound from full attenuation to the first step and then again in the . . .	31
Thiel CS6 to Von Schweikert VR4 JR - Am i Crazy? i agree w/ the others. mod or try another source first before dumping the speakers. stock elite players aren't known for excellent audio quality	31
Suggestions for a monitor speaker the best monitor i've heard is the Onix Reference 1...very detailed without any harshness...amazingly wide soundstage...imaging is incredible...phenomenal bass from a monitor (down. . .	27
California: Southern California Audiophile Society New members and guests welcome! Here's what a really great Audio Society is all about! Our next event has it all! Renowned audiophile Brooks Berdan plus the Wilson Max II Super . . .	20
Review: Aesthetix Callisto Signature Tube preamp Jadem, according to Jim White, the Callisto takes a few hours minimum to really warm up before it sounds its best and based on my experience, i'd have to agree. hopefully you guys. . .	13
Aurum Cantus ....anyone heard them? i heard the AC L2Ds at my place...in stock form, they are underwhelming in sound but look fantastic...i believe an owner in colorado got a pair of L2SEs which had an improved . . .	13
Speakers for Classical and Rock in large space. billw@rhythm.com, ambrosia in bel-air carries Revel...i have some onix speakers...contact me if u're interested in hearing them	11
Anyone Heard the McCormack UDP-1? for the $ the McCormack UDP-1 is really quite special. for redbook and dvd-a, it is simply incredible. i was able to a/b the UDP-1 with a number of dedicated DACs as well as the . . .	10
Placette Audio – Great Customer Service Guy stands behind his product 200	8
Anyone tried new VH Audio Air Sine Cable? i currently run the AirSine PCs on my linestage and power amp. in these positions which have higher current draw, the AirSines are excellent. i tried the AirSine on my CD player . . .	8
Concerto pre-amp vs. the Synergy IIi Cytocyle, i am also interested in getting more details on how to make this work (connections, charging, etc.). thx	8
What's up with Onix Rockets? Just heard about them yes, ear piercing is something new...warm, lush, and smooth i've often heard but those words are not exactly similar to ear piercing...750s are also known for their tight bass...it. . .	8
Would Dynaudio Contours mate well with Denon? you can certainly use a receiver to driver Dynaudios and they will for the most part sound very good. but to get the full potential of what the Dyns are capable of, separate amp . . .	7
Review: Dynaudio Contour 1.8 mkII Speaker I own speakers from the Dynaudio Audience line and IMO the Dyn tweeter is one of the smoothest, sweetest sounding tweeters I have heard. And these are their entry level line of . . .	7
Sapphire Audio speakers anyone? heard the real ACI Sapphires...good speaker, but the sound was nothing that really engaged me...attack was rolled off as was the uppermost octave. this roll off resulted in a sound. . .	6
Los Angeles & Orange County Audio Society just a reminder that the LAOCAS meeting is next weekend	6
Would a new cd player make a difference? big difference IMHO	6
Reimyo CDP 777 pardales, i heard the reimyo cdp-777 and esoteric dv-50s in the same system on different occasions. having owned the esoteric dv-50, i'm quite familiar with its capabilities. i've. . .	6
Von Schweikert VR4 jr. wiring question don't use the datalink. it does not allow you to hear the 4 Jrs at anywhere near their best. remove the datalink. bi-wire to the binding posts on the MT module and to the bottom . . .	4
LosAngelesOrangeCounty Audio Society Meetings Dear Members and Friends, ****OUR NOVEMBER 20TH EVENT WILL BE HUGE! ****Meet Albert Von Schweikert in Person and Hear his Ultimate Statement VR 9 Loudspeakers. ****Win a brand . . .	1
Marina Del Rey there's already an audio society in So Cal if you're interested... www.laocaudiosociety.com	1