128x128

stereo5

Responses from stereo5

Hydra 2 for digital
yes, absolutely no difference. 
What audio components are heirloom quality?
Anything Bose. 
Krell Cipher Issues?
Get a refund and buy an Esoteric player. Problems solved. 
Low frequency problem while playing vinyl
It isn't acoustic feedback as I had the same problem. After trying everyone's advise here, I bought a KAB rumble filter and it solved the problem. It goes on a tape loop and it does not take away any bass, just the oscillating. 
ARC tube CD players - Burn in
I broke in my Esoteric UX-3 Multiformat player by using the Isotek burn in cd. Left it on repeat for a week and listened to music during the evenings. I noticed the sound improving every day, but my player never sounded harsh or fatiguing to begin... 
Maple Platform Question
http://www.audioasylum.com/audio/vinyl/messages/105/1059508.htmlosted pics of the finished platform over at AA Here is the address: http://www.audioasylum.com/audio/vinyl/messages/105/1059508.html 
Maple Platform Question
The turntable uses 4 cones, one in each corner. 
Maple Platform Question
They said that maple has certain sound qualities and by using an oil based paint, it seals up some of the natural something or other and degrades the sound. When Mapleshade makes a semi gloss black shelf, it is given 4 coats of black lacquer and t... 
Maple Platform Question
They recommend a spray can of 4 coats of semi gloss black lacquer paint non oil based. They said an oil based paint would degrade the sound. I am also wondering if I should put a coat of sealer after I paint it? 
Your first amp?
A Sansui 210 receiver in 1971. I wanted a Sony, but didn't have the extra 50.00 at the time. The system consisted of a Sansui 210 receiver, a BSR turntable with Shure cartridge, Sony TC 121 cassette deck with a Teac AN 50 outboard Dolby noise redu... 
Shunyata conditioner
I have a Hydra 4 and a Hydra 2 in my system. The only difference between the Hydra 4 and 6 are the two extra outlets. The noise floor dropped to zero once the Hydra was inserted into my system. I have a tube preamp and can turn the volume all the ... 
H/T suggestions for 2 channel?
Why don't you call Klaus at Odyssey and ask if he can add another input or two to the Cyclops? I bet it can be done for very little cash outlay. 
Esoteric K-03
I have an Esoteric UX-3 which uses the VRDS NEO Transport and I can not hear a sound coming from the unit when it is playing. The transport is dead quiet. 
Locus Design Axis USB or ???
I use a Wireworld Starlite 6 usb cable and it sounds wonderful for just around 100.00 going from my laptop to a Wyred4Sound Dac. 
Body for Maggies: Hegel Pass Sanders or Ncore?
I have heard the Sanders Magtech with the Maggie's 1.7 speakers and it was some very beautiful and realistic music. If I had room for panel speakers, that is the combo I would go with. I would also use a tube preamp, but that is just me.