mitch2
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| Why no remote controlled discrete resistor volume? I had a DACT in the TEAD Vibe I used to own. I liked the sound of that preamp for solid state. Resolution was quite good, but I have heard better dynamics and better high frequencies.Nikki, I am sure Gilbert's Blue Circle attenuator sounds outstan... | |
| Why no remote controlled discrete resistor volume? Byron - that's great! I was not aware anyone had accomplished that. I still find it amazing that something so simple and relatively inexpensive (compared to the $5K+ preamps we purchase) has not been implemented by more companies compared to using... | |
| Why no remote controlled discrete resistor volume? Shadorne, my experience is that I like the discrete resistor controls better than pots, because I sense greater clarity, definition and coherence. I only have one experience with a chip control (which I think sounds ok) but received some feedback ... | |
| Alon/Nola sound Resolving, fast, and clear are words I would use, but I might also add "slightly dry" unless used with tubed equipment, which is their sweet spot IMO. Unfortunately, the sensitivity is not that high so they require pretty beefy tube amps if you go... | |
| Aesthetix Calypso vs. ? Finding a balanced tube preamp is not all that hardah, true, but unfortunately not as easy as finding a single-ended preamp or a psudo-balanced preamp - especially outside of Minnesota :?) | |
| Aesthetix Calypso vs. ? Ok. None of those I listed above have balanced ins or outs. That is my problem also. | |
| Aesthetix Calypso vs. ? Since you are asking such a broad ranged question you are likely to get responses all across the board unless you further define your requirements and preferences, such as balanced-XLR ins/outs, display, remote, tubed or SS, active vs. passive, ma... | |
| Opinions - The Absolute Sound Mceljo, If you are interested in music also, and not just gear, you might check out HiFi+, which offers not only better pictures than TAS but also better music reviews by far, and finally a flavor for what the Brits are up to. The subscription cos... | |
| Sterophile's not so nice review of Bryston Mr T, your comments are right on, however, I find it unfortunate when I read where a reviewer pans or praises something based on hearing it through a system that is in some way suboptimal for the piece being reviewed. In Stereophile, at least you ... | |
| MUSE Erato II - Anyone using this player? Hi guys, I have been communicating with Kevin and my upgrade is underway. The result will be an as-new Erato II with the new style faceplate shown on their website. I am still debating whether to have the attenuator module installed. When I asked ... | |
| Why larger gauge speaker wire for low frequencies? Thanks all. I have always wanted to try the AU24, but haven't yet. I have enjoyed the AZ and HT cables that are both made from individually insulated PCOCC solid core copper wire (although I believe the AZ may have a small percentage stranded wire... | |
| Best budget $300 Balanced IC Recommendation With even basic soldering skills, some patience, and a bit of heatshrink, you can make a very nice sounding pair of balanced IC's in your price range by purchasing high quality bulk IC cable from Furutech, Neotech, VH Audio's own Symmetry cable, a... | |
| What's a "large" room I suspect they base this on volume. However, the lowish ceiling heights of 1980's and earlier basements may make things more difficult. More importantly for you is getting the room accoustics as good as possible. I suggest determining where your s... | |
| Lector CDP7 vs Primare CD31 buy a Prima Luna Prologue-8 all tube CD player. It will bury the Lector and PrimareNot so sure about that...read the whole review and be careful with system matching. If you are still upgrading, using the Prima Luna may limit some of your preamp c... | |
| Lector CDP7 vs Primare CD31 There are two PCM-1704 BB 24 bit DAC's (with indipendent board pcb for real jitter reduction)If you dig on the website, there is a pdf with a picture of the Mk II DAC board showing the two BB PCM-63 DACs. These were replaced with PCM-1704's in the... |