bigwavedave
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| Time for new CDP, replacing Cary 306/200 Update; I have had the DMC600 for a month now, and I think it is pretty close to being broken in and stable. I am pleasantly surprised that the new unit sounds as good as my old 306/200. I was worried because the DMC600 was not the SE version and ... | |
| Time for new CDP, replacing Cary 306/200 Thanks to those who replied. I really appreciate the unbiased input.The Cary CDP/DAC will be a crossover piece (I am kinda old school). The DMC-600 has a USB digital input that will be new to me. In the past I have used Pandora via the optical inp... | |
| Preamp 6922 tube help I have liked the Amperex tubes, and would trust Upscale Audio for these. Another option that was recently recommended by my preamp’s designer are these https://www.musicdirect.com/tubes/ifi-nos-5670-6922-vacuum-tubes-pr | |
| Nottingham Analogue setup manual I am using a Shelter 501 MKII MC cartridge that tracks different from an MM cartridge. I had to max out the little weight on the end of the arm to get it right. I have read that you can add a second weight, but not sure where to get one now days.I... | |
| Streaming audio & video question? These ideas will work, but add more circuits and an extra hdmi cable to the mix. Is there a media player that handles this function of separating the high quality audio video signals, I could sell off the Roku. | |
| Looking for way to get good audio from netflix I have ordered the Roku 2 HD, and looking at my TV manual it says to run an optical cable out of the TV for digital sound signal with the Roku coming in HDMI. I have the Sony XBR Bravia; my Blue-ray player doesn't do streaming video, and my hometh... | |
| tube pre amp for cary six pac tube amps Forgot to mention I also switched to SED el34 tubes in the SicPacs. Better control of the highs with these tubes compared to the stock Ruby's. | |
| tube pre amp for cary six pac tube amps I am using a First Sound Presence Deluxe MkII with good results. | |
| Speakers and system for compressed recordings? I don't know how to rectify the problem other than starting a second system, and throwing money at it. I just wish there was a magic switch on my preamp for 'return to the psychedelic sixties'. A guitar player friend of mine did mention setting up... | |
| Tyler Acoustics my experience Tyler's speakers look like they could be the right stuff. It would be nice to find an American speaker builder that has a great product. I have considered flying out to his location to hear his products, but have noticed only a small following of ... | |
| silver upgraded Mccormack DNA-1 comparison Have you pulled the trigger yet? I have never heard the stock unit, but have had two members comment on my amplifier. They both had sold stock units in the past and mentioned how nice my Rev. A DNA1 sounded. Both guys had a funny look on their fac... | |
| Tyler Acoustics my experience It would be nice to hear an honest review of these speakers from someone who is not on Tyler's home demo list. One of these days I hope to hear some in person. | |
| Tips for buying used Vinyl needed Thanks for the great tips, I have taken your advice and ordered the affordable VPI 16.5 RCM with sleeves and extras. I must say this thread was a pleasure to read as there is a lot of good ideas here. Especially nice to read because no one got off... | |
| Jm Labs Electra 936 help needed. Well what do you know, the used speakers I just purchased took a week to break-in. I swapped the Satori cables back in today, and was surprised it changed, now playing these speakers finally sound smooth. Would have never guessed it would take so ... | |
| Jm Labs Electra 936 help needed. I forgot to mention I use a First Sound Presence Deluxe MKII preamp. |