kr4ef94

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What is a good intro to "Mahler"?
Try any of the Zander recordings on Telarc. They are excellent and include an interesting and informative commentary by Zander. 
De-Emp and Direct Which to Use
Then what's the other for? 
De-Emp and Direct Which to Use
Again: You use DE-EMP with pre-emphasized CDs. I do not know the AN DAC but most DACs switch automatically and most of those have an LED indicator informing the user that this has happened. If the AN requires you to make this decision, the problem... 
De-Emp and Direct Which to Use
Most DACs switch automatically from regular to DE-EMP if the cd was recorded with EMP! If you switch in the DE-EMP with regular CDs, you will be rolling off the HF. 
Question on using bi-amp...
If you connect both amps to the same terminals at the same time, you are courting disaster. 
CD technical operation
Get a copy of Ken Pohlmann's book on digital audio from the library or bookstore. 
Philips SACD 1000 or 962.
The SACD1000 is an excellent player but you have two issues to consider with it. The digital output is for AC3 and DTS, not PCM, and there are reports of noisy transport operation. I have not had that problem with mine.The 962 is a less expensive ... 
Review : PS Audio HCA 2 amplifier
The amp has a built-in device identical to PS's high current Ultimate Outlet and the manual says that further conditioning is optional. 
Audiogon/Asylum and magazine reviewers posts
Thanks for the encouragement. I am not intentionally standing back from Audiogon and it should be apparent that I, and other writers, do monitor it. OTOH, there are only so many hours in the day and I do respond to any and all posts which evoke su... 
Audiogon/Asylum and magazine reviewers posts
I did not say that I liked to spend my time 'shooting from the hip.' I ascribed that to the general style on AA which, I must admit, is often entertaining. 
Audiogon/Asylum and magazine reviewers posts
One reason I rarely comment here is that there rarely is a need since you guys seem to be able to take care of yourselves just fine. It has nothing to do with any past accusation of boorishness since, frankly, I do not recall it.I simply find it m... 
preamp w/ cinema bypass / SSP loop for about 1k
Used SF Line-1 will do all the tricks. 
Does anyone make right angle RCA jacks?
The female part is the jack, strange as it may seem. The male part is the plug. 
Apogee Duetta Sigs? Help with new amp
Sonic Frontiers, Bryston, McCormack, PS Audio (old), Aragon, etc. 
Apogee Duetta Sigs? Help with new amp
The Sim W-5 was the best amp I ever heard on my Duettas. Seems as if it will do what he wants.