zd542

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Why does a Sony PlayStation sound good to me?
"So how much more do you have to go up from a low cost CD player to get a CD player that sounds good?"No idea. I go by sound quality, not price. Going by your description of what type of sound you are looking for, you may like: Rotel 1072, Arcam 3... 
Why does a Sony PlayStation sound good to me?
"11-25-15: MapmanI wonder if it's doing something to digitally Doctor up the sound? Equalization, dynamic range processing maybe? Anything is possible with digital and no rule that says a device must target flat accurate response. Often that is un... 
Simple question, best sounding inexpensive DAC.
"11-25-15: TrumanSlap, Bam, Biff!! Ouch, ZD. So, it's the Elgar/end of discussion? That's pretty harsh from someone with generally good, helpful, informed advice. Frankly, I'd say your's is some of the worst advice, ridiculously inappropriately ov... 
Why does a Sony PlayStation sound good to me?
I know the guy that started the whole Sony Playstation thing. When he asked my for my opinion on it I said, either Sony when designing the PS-1, took in to consideration that it may be used in an audiophile system and engineered the SQ accordingly... 
linn espek or pmc gb1 with Audio Ref YBA
If your current speakers have 2 sets of binding posts, I would try using 4 channels of your amp instead of 2. That may be all you need. 
Simple question, best sounding inexpensive DAC.
No wonder so many people get frustrated with audio and give up on it. That's some of the worst advice I've ever read. 
My Musical Fidelity amp died..What's next?
I had the 1.7's. A used BAT 300x would be a good choice. 
Simple question, best sounding inexpensive DAC.
The dcs Elgar is the very definition of a bargain. 
Golden Ear Triton One vs Mythos ST-L Supertowers
I see what you mean, but one speaker has a ribbon tweeter, and the other is aluminum. For me, at least, that's a very big difference. But I'm very picky when it comes to high frequencies. I'm not sure if I'm right on this, but it makes sense. Def-... 
Need Tube Preamp Warmth
Just to be clear, I was talking about the Atma-Sphere UV-1 in my post. I'd really like to hear one of those myself. Ralph, do you have any dealers in the NYC area? I don't recall ever seeing any of your products. Maybe in Singer a long time ago, b... 
We seem to highly regard DEMO over anything else.
"With some brands that warranty is up to 20 years and is often only for the original purchaser."Anyone can get the warranty. When a Bryston product is sold, it gets logged in the system, and that's all they go by. 50 people could own the amp and i... 
We seem to highly regard DEMO over anything else.
"The majority seem to regard demo equipment more desirable than anything else, used. Could someone please tell me why?"Its a safer purchase. There's all kinds of risk buying from private sellers. You're much less likely to have any problems when y... 
Looking for a USB Headphone amplifier
If you live in the US, give The Cable Company a call. They have a lot of headphone amps/dacs in your price range. If you take advantage of their demo program, they'll send you a box full of demo units so you can try them all at once. They also sel... 
Golden Ear Triton One vs Mythos ST-L Supertowers
"At face value these two are essentially identical."What would lead you to believe that? 
desktop speakers for low watt tube integrate
I think you would like a pair of ProAc 1sc's. You shouldn't have any trouble powering them with lower power tube amps.