joman

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SP-10 Mat
Boston Audio Design Mat 2 is a carbon based platter mat that has been recommended in lieu of copper. 
Anyone try the Bryston BDP-2 or the BDA-2 Dac
#8 torx 
Heads Up: ARC is introducing the new SP-20 in Fall
Rsfphil; thanks for the correction. I was thinking about their Gell tube damper and incorrectly stated they were American owned. Opps. 
What does REFERENCE mean?
An extra 10 grand! 
Heads Up: ARC is introducing the new SP-20 in Fall
ARC is now an Italian company, certainly a player on the world stage, innovative performance -well, everyone is entitled to their opinion. Introducing a new product every 6 months keeps the brand in the discussion. Incorporating the 6h30 tube into... 
Anyone try the Bryston BDP-2 or the BDA-2 Dac
Ozzy: I don't keep copious notes when listening to a new component. But, it seems to me at about 150 hours , or so, I was listening to Steve Earl, Guy Clark and Townes Van Zant "Together at the Bluebird Cafe" on an old 20 bit Rotel 991 plugged int... 
Anyone try the Bryston BDP-2 or the BDA-2 Dac
Break in for me was 350 hrs when periodic glare and digital hash disappeared. After that this dac really opened up. I use the XLR output with Purist Audio interconnects. My BDA 2 plugs into a shunyata hydra 6. The pc -- I made using a Teflon insul... 
Anyone try the Bryston BDP-2 or the BDA-2 Dac
I own the BDA 2 and couldn't be happier. I use mine with a computer based (usb) source and --once broken in -- there is no glare, ringing or digital artifacts that is usually associated with digital playback. This DAC has really impressed me with ... 
Soundlab speakers...how reliable?
Soundlabs are the best sounding electrostatic loudspeaker I have heard. Twb2 has discussed the improvements and upgrades that has increased reliability. I prefer the non PX panels and have had no issues. Soundlab increased the thickness of the non... 
Heads Up: ARC is introducing the new SP-20 in Fall
Minor1: With all due respect concerning your pricing justification I wonder how many times one can reinvent the wheel. The SP 20 has limited options. High end autos have options galore. There is nothing "revolutionary or new" about the SP20. There... 
Heads Up: ARC is introducing the new SP-20 in Fall
Minor1: With all due respect concerning your pricing justification I wonder how many times one can reinvent the wheel. The SP 20 has limited options. High end autos have options galore. There is nothing "revolutionary or new" about the SP20. There... 
What's in your CDP tonight? the minority report
Listening to the new Guy Clark "My Favorite Picture of You" next is Terrance Blanchard "Magnetic" 
Does eanyone know anything about the EAR Acute 3?
Audio Revelations is located in Southern California. I am in Southeastern Idaho. 
Does eanyone know anything about the EAR Acute 3?
Jay at Audio Revelations is a dealer for EAR. He has always been very helpful and knowledgeable. 
Mary Chapin Carpenter and Shawn Colvin
Saw the show in Blackfoot, Id. 2.5 hrs of fantastic entertainment. Great acoustic show. Their history together was shared through their music and storytelling. Remarkable at their craft.