128x128

hifimatt

Responses from hifimatt

Audiophile grade power cord with flat plug?
Audiophile grade power cord with flat plug?Grinnell, its a flat plug, not 90 degree. I checked out the Tributaries, that is a great find. I will also look into DCCA options. Thanks guys. by Hifimatt 
Newby problem with hum
What is a cheater plug??? 
Virtually lost, a minimalist cries out for "help."
I am curious, why don't some of you want to go balanced?Isn't that a good thing? 
A question about cable break-in
To all those asking why I don't just listen to them, well, I will at times, but my wife is now home all the time with our newborn and I don't think she wants to hear it all day long while I break it in. Some interesting comments here, as always, t... 
Am I being fair?
This is absolutely fair. It is reasonable to favor a local buyer to avoid risk, headache, etc of shipping heavy equipment across country. I will probably do that when I get ready to sell my speakers. As the seller, you have the right to sell to wh... 
Brightness Differences Between Daytime and Evening
Whoa! 6K for a power conditioner!?! It is discouraging the sound is better late at night and early morning hours. Makes you feel like you are getting robbed (of good power) when you listen during the day. 
Sim Audio Moon W5 vs Electrocompaniet Amp
I really did not want to stir up an argument so sorry about that. I am sure these both are good amps when in the right system. There are many people that like the Electro gear which is what caught my attention, but it is very difficult when you ca... 
Sim Audio Moon W5 vs Electrocompaniet Amp
I really did not want to stir up an argument so sorry about that. I am sure these both are good amps when in the right system. There are many people that like the Electro gear which is what caught my attention, but it is very difficult when you ca... 
Talon Raven: Anyone listened to it.
To follow up, I would be using a Levinson 380S preamp and am pending acquisition of a Moon W5. No plans to use tubes. I mostly listen to all kinds of jazz and contemporary pop/rock and want detail but no fatique. So far, the Proacs have sounded ni... 
Sim Audio Moon W5 vs Electrocompaniet Amp
Oops, I meant the AW120 (the 180 are the monoblocks). 
Sim W-3, W5 vs Classe 201
Goone:I am in similar shoes as you and have the CA201 and Moon W5 (among others) on my short list, though not to run with B&W. (Its Proacs for me.) I can't offer any additional observations to what has been hotly debated here(and I do love Lev... 
Linn speakers in the 1000- 2000 range.
I was impressed by the new Ninka's and am currently strongly considering buying them. 
B&K 307 vs. Denon 5800 Debate
The support for B&K is unanimous. I too think (hope) there will be an updgrade to DTS:6 Discrete and DTS NEO6. I don't think I will be unhappy either way, but choosing the B&K would be a little easier if Robert Harley had not written such ... 
Rega Planet vs Cal Audio Labs Icon MK II
I have had the CAL Icon MK II with PowerBoss upgrade for four years and have enjoyed it very much. $700.00 may be about right with the PowerBoss, but you should make sure that is what you are getting. (I don't think the regular Icon MK II has HDCD... 
Best CD player now made.
LEVINSON NO. 39