david99

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Opinions on the Vibraplane
I could never afford nor would I ever consider spendng that much on an isolation base.Only way if I were very wealthy.My best isolation device and cost per performance is the Bright Star Audio Big Rock #4.It fits just right under my P-25 and it li... 
I need tube sound without the tubes
I can't understand why you have so many problems with tubes.I never have had a problem and currently have 16 tubes in my system.I can think of no $400.00 amps that have a tube like quality to them.You usually have to pay lots to get REAL "tube lik... 
Rega Planet or Meitner CD-3 or...?
The Rega is a fine player. Stereophile class B.Can get them used for around $500.00 or a little more.The Rega is known to be warm sounding and "almost analog"like.If you want warmth and realism try true analog and compare a good CD player to a tur... 
SL3 driven better w/ rogue or wolcott am
Tmi2-How do you like your 88? I have the 99 preamp amd love it. 
Is SACD really this lousy?
Cornboy-now this is getting absurd.As far as my spelling go back and check yours,teacher.As far as your comment on the prices and avaliability of new music,it just shows how out of touch you are.Have to play LPs at a whisper?? Again,know what you ... 
Is SACD really this lousy?
Sorry,I missed one.Tryhoss? why do you assume I havent heard a SACD set up?? Well as a matter of fact I have a close friend that has the very same one this man is disappointed with.My opinion of the SCD-1 is it sounds like a mid priced CD player.M... 
Is SACD really this lousy?
Garfish,I have a job too!!(darn) But I love music enough to find time to get all I can out of it and find it fun also.I have mentioned else where that anyone can go around the corner and buy a CD / SACD player.Go buy a CD put it in and push a butt... 
Is SACD really this lousy?
Garfish,the "war"you refer to between analog vs digital in the early 80's was TOTALLY irrevelant to which sounded better.The mass public couldn't care less and were just waiting for something more convienent to stick in their $300.00 Sony "stereos... 
Is SACD really this lousy?
Rfeno,If your analog front end causes you to experiance annoying surface noise you really should get a better table and cartridge.Also good condition vinyl is a must.I have occasional surface noise but if done right its not an issue. 
Is SACD really this lousy?
Well,so far I have been able to find any recording on vinyl I have looked for.E-Bay alone has over 70 thousand L.P.'s to bid on,many still sealed.I pay usually under a dollar for most L.P.s I buy that demolish the $16.00 CD versions.Sometimes I sp... 
Is SACD really this lousy?
Garfish- vinyl vs analog obviously was an error.Will you start correcting others as well?? Anyway the man asked for comments on his problem.He invited responses.I gave mine and stand by it.This guy has a SACD player!! What you have all been waitin... 
Is SACD really this lousy?
Carl!!!! YOU talk about ME??? HA,HA! 
Is SACD really this lousy?
My response is VERY constructive.Very brief,but to the point.I could write all night about Vinyl vs analog.You have a state of the art machine but your still not happy.Do you want analog quality music?? You must not have it now.Well then,whats the... 
what isolation under tt,cd ?
I use a home made T.T. shelf.On top of the shelf I have a Bright Star Audio Big Rock(sand box) on top of that rests my T.T. I can knock on either the Big Rock or T.T.and hear no noise from the speakers at all. 
Is SACD really this lousy?
When are all you digit-heads going to stop chasing analog sound from digital and just buy a turntable??