alnozak
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| Do we really need anything greater than 24/96? Opinions? My note on shm was on the physical medium being superior vs regular cd (better material). As to the Steely Dan Aja sacd-here is an interesting read on the different versions-https://audiophilestyle.com/ca/the-best-version-of/the-best-version-of…... | |
| Do we really need anything greater than 24/96? Opinions? What about the newer advances in physical media-shm discs from japan as well as the gold disc. These should reduce the read error rate-no? | |
| Duelund RS vs Jupiter Cu vs Audyn True Copper Max Free to respond and be helpful. | |
| Duelund RS vs Jupiter Cu vs Audyn True Copper Max Where in the crossover are you using them? Tweeter feed? | |
| Opinions on capacitor upgrade I would advise against any by pass on the tweeter section. Just use 1 high quality cap- different caps different sounds. I'm just getting ready to installa pair of jupiter flat stack 4.7 uf for my Esotar tweeters. The copper are highly reviewed so... | |
| New SACD player-replacing current setup Don't worry about your preamp- the van alstine is fine! For me, I would purchase the best marantz I could. | |
| Best Active Crossovers? Another idea is to put your crossover external to the speakers. That way one can make changes to capacitors, resistors and wireing to dial in the speaker. It also elimates a source of distorition as the crossover in the speaker is under a lot of p... | |
| Teres Turntable Support - concrete, wood, rack...? Concrete blocks are the worst support for any stereo component. I know-I had all of my stuff (including turntable) on cinder blocks. I currently use the mapleshade set-up of butcher blocks and brass cones. Works very well for turntables. | |
| Need a good used tube pre $1500 or less Buy a new Van Alstine FET-Valve new for less than that. | |
| Modify/Tweak Monster Cable HTS-2500 conditioner? Replace it! I had one and found it to veil transisent attacks no matter where I put the ac plugs. By the way-don't put ac plugs next to each other-try staggering them-it improves the sound. | |
| Vandersteen owners--How many use Bryston amps Consider upgrading the pre-amp to the fet-valve from van-alstine. Also check out the the isolation of the various front end components of your system-they can be causing problems that are heard. Look at the Mapleshade isolation system as a start-I... | |
| Mccormack DNA125, Conrad Johnson MF2250 or AVA Ome Buy the Van Alstine FET-VALVE amp. You will never regret it. | |
| Van Alstine Omegastar Preamp Vs Klyne Buy the FET VALVE preamp. |