dawgcatching
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| Modded CD Player or Stock CD Player? yeah, that has been my experience on most of the electronics. Also, there is a difference between just "mods" and "upgrades". Having a designed upgrade route is key. If you look at upgrading used units, the cost really isn't that bad: probably no ... | |
| Modded CD Player or Stock CD Player? Nmuntean,Well, the background is quieter (I went from level 4+ to 6, I believe) frequency extremes are more present, the player is fuller, not quite as "digital" and overall more realistic. It is hard to say exactly the full extent of the upgrades... | |
| Review: McCormack DNA-125 Amplifier Figured I would follow up a bit more. I finally found a great preamp for this amp, and boy, did it make a huge difference. Went with the Modwright Signature 9.0 with Tung-Sol tubes and a Sylvania rectifier. Prior, I had in the system an Eastern El... | |
| Does preamp w/Power Supply need a good Power Cord? Thanks for the response. Got an Oyaide, wow! Sounds great across the spectrum: big upgrade in soundstaging, bass, and detail. Heading over to Tokyo in a couple of months, will probably bring back some goodies! They can be a had a bit cheaper over ... | |
| The Economy.. will hi end audio mfgs lower prices? I think quality at a certain price point, rather than items costing 3x as much for that extra 2% in performance, are going to be where the markets will be strong. People like us will still be spending money on gear, but it may not be as much as be... | |
| McCormack DNA500 and DNA2 Well, 2 days listening to the Modwright 9.0 Signature w/NOS Tung Sol and Sylvania recitifer, and it sounds like a perfect match for the DNA-125 rev. Gold. This is probably the best I have heard this amplifier sound. Huge soundstage, very natural a... | |
| Integrated Amp - Looking to replace my amp & pre Just sold my Karan KA i-180 (due to downsizing for financial reasons) and can't recommend it highly enough. Assuming you like tons of power and a musical, tube-like presentation with a huge soundstage and incredible detail. Mine was a current mode... | |
| McCormack DNA500 and DNA2 I have a Modwright Signature 9.0 w/NOS tubes I am putting into my system today. I will let you know how it meshes with the DNA-125. | |
| McCormack DNA500 and DNA2 On a somewhat related note: What is the better unit, DNA-125 Platinum or DNA-500? This is, assuming of course, that you don't have current-hungry speakers that drop into the low impedance range. Have been looking my DNA-125 upgraded down the line ... | |
| Review: McCormack DNA-125 Amplifier Another update: I had the chance to hear the DNA-125 Gold on a less demanding speaker, and I think the difference between the Herron and DNA-125 is less in terms of sound quality and more in terms of current capability. The Herron delivers double ... | |
| Amp for Soliloquy 5.3i floor standing speaker? I had a 6.3, and agree: no tubes! The amp will sound pretty fat. Tried AES Sixpacs with little luck. I ran my McCormack DNA-125 and it sounded very full, but still detailed. Probably either a lean tube sound, or a good SS amp is best. And, they ne... | |
| Amp rec for AR REF3/CD7, & SF Auditor M's/REL B2 If the DarTZeel is that good of a match, hunt down a Karan amp. I saw a KA S180 listed here for sale. Having recently owned a late-model Karan amp, I can't say enough good things about their units. They would still be a good value at 2x the price.... | |
| New amp or new cd player? Definitely get a better source! But, as mentioned above, if your cables aren't up to snuff, you aren't getting the most out of your system. I had a Consonance Reference 2.2 (6H30 tubed CDP) which sell for around $700 used: a very decent unit. I th... | |
| Big Karan amps As this has turned, more or less, into a Karan love fest....I recently put a KA i-180 (recent model, 18-months old) into my system. All I can say is "wow!". Easily beat, 2 different sets of well-regarded $11,000 separates in my system (Herron M1/1... | |
| Any comments on the deHavilland UltraVerve preamp? No, I haven't heard any of those. What I did have in my system over the past 2 months were the ARC LS26, Classe CP-700, Herron VTSP-1a/166, and the Ultraverve. The LS26 is probably the comparison you are interested in: the LS26 was a little less w... |