trelja
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| Researching the CD/HDCD Players from China My first real jump into high-end audio CD players was the Cambridge D500SE. That was almost 10 years ago. It worked fine for almost 3 months, then had no output on the right channel. That is, until I was going to bring it back to my dealer, and it... | |
| Circuit City is Closing, Liquidating I was in Circuit City last week, amid the liquidation.The "deals" are lousy, with a no-return policy to boot. The help seems to have come from the outside, as simple questions about the merchandise were beyond them. Despite what I've previously wr... | |
| You're probably listening too loud For me, the argument that a system played at 70 something dB is the height of resolution and therefore, audiophilia, has always sounded more like some sort of perverse blend of arrogance and defense mechanism on the part of its devotees.The Equal ... | |
| You're probably listening too loud Another score in the wimpification of America...I'm sorry, but if you want to experience realism in this hobby, the so-called absolute sound, you need to listen at what approach realistic levels. Check out live, unamplified music and you'll get a ... | |
| John Potis - Rest in peace Mapman, thanks for the clarification, I was scratching my head there for a minute, then again, English isn't my strong suit. Bill certainly has his fans here, me among them.Newbee, I'm sorry I don't have the links, but the perfect illustration of ... | |
| John Potis - Rest in peace Let me just throw out there that Bill was also one of John's many friends. So, I completely understand and appreciate where he's coming from here.Newbee and Mapman are two of my favorite Audiogoners, and I just hope you guys make peace with Bill, ... | |
| Tired of Problems with Tube Equipment Based on what history has shown us, I'd take a wager that a tube amplifier will have a far better chance of working and/or be salvageable 35 years from now than a solid state unit. | |
| Tired of Problems with Tube Equipment I've had a lot of tube and solid state amplifiers in my systems, and have been fairly lucky on both counts. Still, the tube amplifiers, apart from loudspeakers, have proven to be the most reliable components I've encountered. | |
| Can good speakers take edge off digital? I am completely on board with everyone who says to fix the offending problem - your digital front end.A loudspeaker that would take the edge off the faults of your digital components is a loudspeaker I would never want in my system, as it's inevit... | |
| verdict on class D amps? I agree with those who say you need to try it for yourself.I've listened to a lot of Class D amplifiers, and so far, none has ever come close to having me consider a move out of a tube amplifier. To this point, the only two that I have appreciated... | |
| what is the best Holly Cole CD? Oh, I can't wait until Marty jumps into this one. Can you say meatball right down the middle of the plate? | |
| Best tube amp $2000-2500? As someone who owns both Coincident loudspeakers and AtmaSphere amplifiers, my opinion is that despite what is normally said, this isn't the best of matchups. Each of these components is on the more forward, lively, and engaging side, and I often ... | |
| Cayin A70T has bogus tube rectification? Toufu, Steve Leung handles Cayin here in North America. The Chinese push off service and support to the people who respect them in their respective markets. From my dealing with him, I know, like, and respect Steve. | |
| life expectancy of a cdp? OK, now I see where you're coming from, Grant. Yes, we're saying the same thing. Previously, the Philips units were inferior to Sony. The Audio Aero Primas with the Philips part were really bad. Now, it's the other way around - I have very little ... | |
| Cayin A70T has bogus tube rectification? Without having a stock Cayin in front of me, I have no way of verifying the assertions in this thread. And, while I'd surprised (and disappointed, yet again), after dealing with the Chinese for the past couple of years, I have to say that I'd real... |