ben_campbell
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| Changing my Ayre AX-7/CX-7 Voltage My understanding is Ayre never had components that were switchable I ran Ayre AX-7 here in the UK using a transformer for years. | |
| oppo's volume control Runnin the Direct channel on the Osiris is RCA -indeed it only has one XLR input.As it is I haven't even tried XLR-as my current cables were a tad short due to the Osiris having it's XLR at the far end of things.I have an XLR cable due along with ... | |
| Proac D40R's-amp dilemma-low or high power? Jperry and Kiriak thank you for your responses.I have went for a Rega Osiris in my system and I'm really enjoying it-it has the power to push the D40R's which makes them more listenable at both high and low volumes.It's really brought the speakers... | |
| oppo's volume control Moving the debate on....although personally I wouldn't put anything direct into a power amp other than an Oppo 105-that's the machine designed for optimum stereo playback....I have had the chance now to try the Oppo in this mode.I've upgrade my am... | |
| Proac D40R's-amp dilemma-low or high power? Kirak thank you for your response and I think you are bang on the money.I auditioned the Audio Analogue Settanta which apparently really sung with Proac D30's and that really didn't work with the D40's.The transparency of the D40's and lack of pow... | |
| oppo's volume control Just to clarify I was quoting Bob Pariseau who appears to be something of an expert on the capabilities of the Oppo 105 and he basically said it always sounded better with a preamp.For me personally as well I worry about the default setting that c... | |
| oppo's volume control From what I've read from the main Oppo experts on AVSForums is that the Oppo always sounds better with a pre-amp.I was looking to upgrade my amp and excluded looking at power amps | |
| Power or not dilemma? Proac D40R Thanks for the reply Grinnell-I can't find very much out about that amp anywhere and it would appear rare even in the US and I am in the UK. The rating of those is incredibly low also.Tubes are intriguing but I'm not a 100% certain I want to go do... | |
| How good is the Oppo 105 as a DAC? I replaced an Ayre CX-7 (original, no mods) with an Oppo 105 last year, it was better on stereo.The functionality and versatility of the player combined with the stereo capability make it a very attractive proposition at the price point.How much i... | |
| Great Tube/SS Amp for Proac D40R ? Audiosean I would be interested to hear what you ended up with as an amp.I'd also be interested in others experiences with D40R's.I have just bought a pair and I'm currently using them with a Luxman L505U but I'm looking at other amps as a conside... | |
| Creek, Rega, Oppo CD Player/DAC Anybody who has heard the 103 vs the 105 will tell you the 105 is a much better machine for music....go figure. | |
| Creek, Rega, Oppo CD Player/DAC I bought an Oppo 105 it trounced my Ayre CX-7. So that sort of kills that argument as although the Ayre was getting on a bit in it's day it cost three times the price of the Oppo.Plus you have the benefits of the new formats-the HD Tracks version ... | |
| Suddenly, Porcupine Tree I'm shocked nobody has mentioned Steven Wilson's solo effort from last year The Raven That Refused To Sing....a modern Prog classic and the best thing he has ever done | |
| Rush fans on the board ?? Cerrot you made the point part of their demise was commercialisation and I repeat the last two albums aren't in the slightest commercial.Personally I think within the Rush canon they are decent and overrated by some fans but they are actually bett... | |
| Rush fans on the board ?? Cerrot's post is harsh and actually mainly incorrect.Yes I'd agree CA is overrated I though Snakes was probably just as good but both albums are decent.The main point though is they are not commercial records-elements of Rush's early 80's output h... |