pmotz
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| Positioning Vandersteens Jimspov, not sure if you bought new or used, but the manual gives a detailed procedure for setting the speakers up. If you don't have the manual the Vandersteen website has one. Assuming they are new, before making sound judgements let the speak... | |
| 'outboard' high end dac's I really like my PS Audio DirectStream. It is fairly high priced at $6k new, but there are used ones available for almost half that. The bonus is the firmware has been updated several times and each time it improves the DAC for free! | |
| Is an I2S cable a Cat 5, 6 or 7 Ethernet cable, or are they two different beasts? Ahendler, I stand corrected! Never heard of using an RJ45 connector for that purpose, but now I know at least one does. Not sure what source uses the RJ45, didn't see one on the Audio GD site, but must be at least one. I will say a lot of peopl... | |
| Is an I2S cable a Cat 5, 6 or 7 Ethernet cable, or are they two different beasts? Ahendler, if the manufacturer uses an RJ45 connector for outputting/inputting their I2S data, then yes you can use a CAT 5/6/7 cable. Otherwise, no you can't, the connectors are incompatible. Could you use CAT 5/6/7 wire with an HDMI connector? ... | |
| Is an I2S cable a Cat 5, 6 or 7 Ethernet cable, or are they two different beasts? I2S is the protocol used within a DAC for moving data from point to point. There are some devices that can transmit data in this form and DACs that will accept it in that form. Doing so avoids two steps of data conversion and can lead to better ... | |
| Individual International Seller Scam Czarivey, as others have pointed out, you don't have to be a fool to be taken. I was scammed out of about $200 for records here on Audiogon several years ago. The member was in good standing with plenty of good feedback and no negative feedback.... | |
| VPI MOTOR PULLEY ?? autospec, let us know how that exercise turns out. Seems a bit extreme to go that far. Sure hope you have experience on a lathe, not an easy task for the uninitiated. | |
| VPI MOTOR PULLEY ?? Forgot to add that Mat has said they don't offer parts direct anymore since it would compete with the dealers. Not sure if this is a perceived problem or one that the dealers complained about. Contacting VPI can be a bit of challenge, they do an... | |
| VPI MOTOR PULLEY ?? I don't believe the Mike everyone refers to is the same Mike that is there now. The "new" Mike is Mike Bettinger who is an EE, but just recently joined the company. My understanding is the "old" Mike left several years ago (not sure I ever knew ... | |
| Why are there so many PS Audio BHK monos and stereo amps for sale so soon? I own one and love it. While I have not been on eBay much lately I have not seen a single used one for sale here. It's possible I missed it, but as aolmrd1241 says, all the listings I've seen are for new units. I did see a pair of used monos fo... | |
| VPI TNT Turntables With respect to the effect of a flywheel, I believe (my physics are quite rusty, about 40 years rusty) the important effect is Angular Momentum and the Moment of Inertia, both of which are directly influenced by angular velocity. Moment of Inerti... | |
| Can anyone help with a load of equipment I have acquired To clarify what Swampwalker said, there is "Blue Book" feature on the website that is based on Audiogon sales. This feature does have a cost, but it would well worth it in this circumstance. I would also recommend looking up each piece in the se... | |
| Wilson Sophia 1 vs vandersteen 2ce Given the Sophia 1 is an older model I'm assuming you are looking at used ones. The Wilsons are nice speakers, I heard them at a show a few years back and liked them. On the other hand, I've had Vandersteen 2Ci, 3A Signature and now 5's. The 2C... | |
| Platter upgrade for VPI MkIV? Slaw, you asked the question about platter upgrades six years ago. You got several opinions on what to do, in essence, "keep what you have" was the response. Now six years later you decide, in your opinion, that response was wrong. OK, that's fi... | |
| AUdio research ... good price? Audio Research doesn't like their dealers selling out of territory, so you will have to go to individual dealers, explain why you want, and see what they say. When looking for a discount it always helps to have a relationship with a dealer. Firs... |