fplanner2010
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| What is the best DAC ever made? My APL "NWO-DAC prototype" as it is being called,should be here within the next few days. I know the boards will probably need a good 200-300 hours of break in if they are similar to the other AKM chips I've got. This probably won't be too painful... | |
| Virtual Dynamics vs Tesla I had an all VD system, consisting mostly of Genesis ICs and PCs with Rev speaker bi-wire cables. I found the VD cables to produce a lot of energy, but unable to resolve innermost details in a meaningful way. I kept getting the feeling something w... | |
| What is the best DAC ever made? The best DAC I've heard so far is the one I am currently using built by Alex Peychev of APL Hifi - Denon 3910 chassis, 4 32-bit 1st-generation AKM Dacs, digital input, Class A tube output stage, etc.I'm also fortunate in that it appears later this... | |
| Best Preamp For VAC PHI 300.1 Any of the VAC preamps should get you what you want. The Signature Mk 2 is a very special piece. Most who own them will not part with them, especially when combined with a VAC amp(s). Easy choice. | |
| Best interconnects for Velodyne DD series I needed 2 cables for my setup and my guess is that you probably do as well, but I would make 2 calls. First 1 to Velodyne - there is a tech guy in Arizona that is very good. Depending on what he says after you describe your setup and what you are... | |
| Is KEF no longer relevant? They are back to making great speakers. All you have to do is listen to the new reference series to realize that. I still have an old pair of C-40's in my basement - just can't think of a reason to part with them. Paired with a Velo sub, they stil... | |
| Best interconnects for Velodyne DD series I use a set of sub cables made specifically for that purpose by Synergistic Research and they are excellent. Tighter, faster, deeper, more accurate and also more musical than a variety of other sub cords I tried. Synergy is obviously critical here... | |
| Advice on adding a sub to my system I agree with dlcockrum above - Finding the best placement positions for your speakers and listening position is the no-brainer place to start. It is by far the least expensive solution suggested and may have the greatest benefit. If this doesn't f... | |
| CDs with heavy, fast bass and/or long drum solos Thank you all for the great responses. | |
| Problem w Esoteric SA-10- send in or fix locally First, I would find a good optical disc cleaner - there is 1 that has a bit of felt on it that is excellent. That may very well fix your problem. That's the "cheap" fix.If it doesn't, call Esoteric, tell them your issue and see what they say. They... | |
| CDs with heavy, fast bass and/or long drum solos All good suggestions so far - thank you. | |
| Looking For Neutral Tube Amp Recommendation I second the VAC 300.1. I have 2 of them, but 1 should meet your needs.BTW - My name got changed to Fplanner2010 from Fplanner2000 due to a few issues with Audiogon. |