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| Tracks worth for a 1 Million system The same music you use to audition any other piece of equipment. See my previous post on auditioning a $0.5 million system using regular Redbook CD:https://forum.audiogon.com/discussions/2c-hifi-epiphany-worlds-best-system | |
| Krell HTS 7.1 vs Denon AVR-X4300H I have an Oppo 105 connected to a Krell HTS 7.1 plus Krell TAS in my HT system. 5.1 audio processing is done in the Oppo, consequently the Krell HTS 7.1 is just being used as a glorified volume control. I use the same system for regular 2C stereo;... | |
| Ever Bought an Audio Product that was Stupid Good for the Money? Fully restored Gale GS401A speakers. To me they not only sound incredible they also look incredible. Not bad for only $1,500 including shipping from David Smith at Vintage Gale in the UK. | |
| Has anyone considered rebuying a speaker you once owned?? Yes, Yamaha NS1000M speakers, sold them 4 years ago and regretted the decision ever since. There is just something wonderful about the sound, and look, of these Japanese masterpieces. However, I believe Yamaha will be reissuing an updated version ... | |
| When and how did you, if at all, realize vinyl is better? I am about to find out. See my previous post on recommendations for an equipment stand:https://forum.audiogon.com/discussions/equipment-standLong story short, after 33 years I have just purchased a TT (Michell Engineering GyroDec, SME IV and Clear... | |
| Equipment Stand Wow, could not be happier, assembled the Core Audio Designs PlyKraft 3L equipment stand over the weekend. The product is not only beautifully designed and made, it also reeks of quality. Even the packaging it was shipped in was better than anythin... | |
| Equipment Stand In the end I went with the PlyKraft 3L stand. So far very happy dealing with this company, Arnold is a joy to work with. With luck my new PlyKraft 3L stand will be delivered next week.The Gale GS401A speakers arrived this week. Used them for the f... | |
| Anyone having trouble loading Web site for HDtracks.com. Just tried getting on the site, no problems. | |
| Use of a 110 VAC to 230 VAC Step-up Transformer for CD player. 50Hz versus 60Hz is only a problem with AC motors and stuff like Krell and Martin Logan equipment. This two manufacturers, I am sure there are others, install a frequency sensing chip in the power supply and will not allow the equipment to operate... | |
| Cartridge repair; re-tipping; canitlever replacement: The Needle Clinic A++ Good post. This is good information for someone like me who is getting back into analog after 33 years of digital only. See my post on "Equipment Stand" for a fuller explanation of why. | |
| Use of a 110 VAC to 230 VAC Step-up Transformer for CD player. See my previous post on this subject. A simple step up transformer will work fine. I have had a lot of experience doing this over the years without incidents or degradation in sound quality. | |
| Guide for understanding wire gauge and resistance Thanks PTSS, being a European AWG makes little sense to me. Now I can easily convert to units that I understand. | |
| Equipment Stand Thank you for all the good advisee. Point noted about glass shelving, I will stay away from this option. I certainly like the look of the core Audio Design and Quadraspire products.Thanks,Marcus | |
| Getting good sound from MacBook via DAC. iTunes could be the problem. I use Audirvana Plus on a MacBook Air and get excellent results. See my previous post on this subject. | |
| Which British Hi-Fi Magazine is Your Favorite of the Brits? Been a subscriber to HiFi News & Record Review for nearly 50 years now, so I must like it. Why? Great range of product reviews from the ordinary to unbelievably expensive, extremely good show reports and record/music reviews, great editorial, ... |