rcprince
Responses from rcprince
| SACD player as CD transport? In a brief trial, I preferred my Forsell transport to the SCD777ES as a transport, but the difference, to my ears, isn't that big, and you're talking about probably (at least in my view) one of the best transports out there. The Sony sure seems to... | |
| SACD - Another year and ... I'm VERY happy with the mod, but it does have a down side as well. SACD gets you closer to the master tape, and the new output stage turns the Sony into a high-resolution player. On well recorded stuff (DMP, Delos, Telarc, Audioquest, new Sony dsd... | |
| Tube output stage CD player ? I'm not particularly technical, but the common meaning is that a CD player which uses tubes in its analog stage would be considered a tube CD player. | |
| What are U using? Coax,ATT,XLR?? You should call Jerry Ozment at Audio Logic. When I spoke with him about adding a second coax input to my unit to let me hook up a DVD player as a 24/96 transport, my recollection is he felt that the coax was the best input option of those availab... | |
| Is Museatex/Meitner in business? Glenro: I've dealt with John Wright in the past--is he with Ed Meitner now? If so, Meitner Audio Labs will be all I need; if not, I'd love both addresses, as I'd like to update my PA-6, I thought John did a fine job updating the phono section on i... | |
| Opinions on Meitner MTR-101 Amps??? Rackon: The JP80 is the Jadis all tube unit; I got mine about 7-8 years ago when they were a little less expensive. I'm prejudiced, but I think it's still one of the best you can get, particularly for classical music. That said, while I miss the J... | |
| 5000 watts? You have to factor in the heating bills you'll be lowering if you use the Shoreline, if it's the large tube unit I remember? Then it's more of a bargain. | |
| CD Players that transmit 24bit/96kHz If what you say is true, it may not be wise to get a separate 24/96 dac at this point, given the small inventory of 24/96 DADs and that the DVD-A discs won't be playable on anything other than a DVD-A player, which won't send out a 24/96 digital s... | |
| HomeGrown Audio Impressions The Radio Shack clamps are pretty cheap, as I recall. In the NYC area we have a lot of RFI problems, although I really haven't had too many. I use shielded cables, mostly, and haven't noticed too much difference with the clamps on them. However, m... | |
| CD Players that transmit 24bit/96kHz Kevin: Thanks for responding, although I'm still a little confused on one point. Do the DVD-A discs being released now, if they"re compatible with DVD-V (and will they say so on their label or packaging?), play with 24/96 resolution through both t... | |
| SACD - Another year and ... That's why I had Mr. Ozment replace the Sony analog stage and power supply with the Audio Logic tubed analog stage and power supply on my SCD777ES. The Sony doesn't sound bad, but it doesn't take full advantage of the resolving power of the medium... | |
| Is Museatex/Meitner in business? See my description and other peoples' comments under the current thread "Opinions on Meitner MTR101 amps". They are still in business, although they've moved west. Their digital stuff is among the best for the money, and the amps are a bargain, bu... | |
| Opinions on Meitner MTR-101 Amps??? Audionut: On your last point, while they are a synergistic match, the amps do work well with other equipment; my JP80MC sounds better than the PA-6i with them, for example, although you're talking ridiculous money there. The Rogue is a fine piece;... | |
| CD Players that transmit 24bit/96kHz Dsweeney: Yes, and there aren't many. A regular CD will only play a 16 bit/44khz signal, whether you play it on a dvd player, a CD player or a 24/96 DAC. Chesky and Classic have most of the few available titles of 24/96 discs, and they do provide ... | |
| Opinions on Meitner MTR-101 Amps??? Joel: I also have a PA 6 that I use as a spare when my Jadis preamp is acting up, and ultimately will move to my second system. Is the upgrade on that one worth it? I already have the current MC phono module, which I thought was a big improvement ... |