desalvo55
Responses from desalvo55
| Oppo BDP-95 sounds GREAT? I have an Oppo BDP-83SE which has been modded and have owned the 95 since they were introduced. The 95 compared to the modded 83 is apples to oranges. They play differently, the 83 with a bit more resolution and the 95 being smoother with a lower ... | |
| Review: NAD m51 DA converter Sir, I note that you own a BDP-93. Would you suggest that the NAD delivers a far more compelling sound than does the well respected Oppo? I happen to own the BDP-95 which uses a higher grade DAC but in search of a standalone unit I could live with... | |
| Tube amp decision - Thoughts I became part of a long list of folks waiting to get thier Decware Torii Mk III. 91 customers ahead of me! That'll give me time to build a set of GR-Research Super V's, open baffle speakers with a 97db senstivity. I still want to build something f... | |
| Audio Note Interstage Kit - Who's heard this? Thanks for the input Rodge827. I will have to explore at least one of the AN kits to build, possibly the phono stage. | |
| Audio Note Interstage Kit - Who's heard this? Thanks Doug, great information. I might guess that you don't have those coveted, exotic double C tranformers? | |
| Audio Note Interstage Kit - Who's heard this? I'm looking for a broader opinion. Of course the folks in the Audio Note forum are highly enthusiastic about the Audio Note kits.More hopeful about a comparison between this interesting tube amp and say, a Cary, or a Manley. I just don't see much ... | |
| Tube amp decision - Thoughts I'm actually thinking about building a higher sensitivity speaker. Gr-Research has a speaker called the Super-V which is tube friendly at 97db. It appeared to be very popular at the RMAF. Wish I could have been there.That would open up possibiliti... | |
| Tube amp decision - Thoughts Good to know. I was actually thinking about an Audio Note kit. The Interstage Mono Block PSE 300B / SE 300B SET. It's 20wpc. I love building things, that's why I'm excited to build the line arrays which I already know are stellar performers. I cou... | |
| Tube amp decision - Thoughts I'm afraid the Lamm is out of our budget. My wife might like that idea, given that she met Vladimer, liked him and his product and they're both Russian.Tube amp intended for LS9s but most folks seem to run tubes on the Tyler Decade D1s as well. | |
| Tube amp decision - Thoughts Lougiants - No direct comparison. In fact, the room with the PrimaLuna's were using NOLA speakers. That's hardly fair. It was a great combination. Thus the discussion. I'm an newbie to tube amps and love the feedback I'm getting.My Pass just sold ... | |
| Tube amp decision - Thoughts Those are some great suggestions - thanks.My plan is to build a set of line arrays, the LS9's from Danny Richie. These are also tube friendly speakers.I like the Decades and have already spoken with Tyler regarding an upgrade to Woodmeres. That's ... | |
| PASS LABS SERVICE - GOLD star I'll add to that GOLD STAR comment. Broke the plastic base off one of the binding posts. Called Pass I believe the day before New Years Eve. They apoligized for probably not being able to get me this part before New Years. Well of course no way an... | |
| Tube amp decision - Thoughts I've never owned a tube amp. My preamps have been tube based. Cary SLP-05, Audio research and my current Allnic. We've rolled many a tube on the Cary. I don't wish to "tube roll" the amps other than establishing the primary set that works well wit... | |
| VPI Setup - What Happened? I don't have a loupe so I can't fully confirm the damage but the action suggests that there's no longer a tip to follow the groove.Soundsmith didn't return my call. | |
| VPI Setup - What Happened? I found the Soundsmith website who will retip this cartridge for between $150 and $350 depending on the grade chosen. Needledoctor, it seems, doesn't have this option. So through a leap of faith, off it'll go for the full-on $350 upgrade which sup... |