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1: Re: Arcam, Exposure and speakers (10.06)
Posted by Raskolnikov on 2001-11-06, 02:14:53 (203.88.251.213)
The Exposure/Royd combination is known to be a good one. You could spend a hell of a lot more and not get anywhere near the musicality of Exposure and Royd. I use Exposure amps and have never heard an .......
2: Re: Arcam, Exposure and speakers (10.06)
Posted by AJ Smit on 2001-11-06, 01:56:25 (137.158.131.180)
Nothing stops me. I just don't think I have listened to the Arcam properly, considering the bad B&W CM4. The downside of Arcam is that it is more mainstream and gimicky with the microprocessor and all .......
3: Exposure integrated question. (8.82)
Posted by RAYDOG on 2002-08-20, 05:31:26 (216.111.114.194)
Can anyone tell me what the difference is between the Exposure XX vs. the Exposure Super XX ? My Super XX is arriving today. Can't wait to hook it up to my Triangles. "Honey, that's the same amp we ha .......
4: Exposure forum back online (8.81)
Posted by Ken Lyon on 2000-05-12, 01:35:48 (63.10.231.153)
Tom and Mike have the Toffco Royd/Exposure/Dynavector forums up and running again. Toffco Royd/Exposure /Dynavector Conferences .......
5: Re: Exposure Super XX. (8.78)
Posted by Don T on 2002-08-15, 08:30:42 (208.248.82.254)
I own an all Exposure system and have owned Exposure gear for over 10 years now - its great stuff. I've never had a Super XX but I owned a XV and several of their seperate units. Exposure makes great .......
6: Re: Exposure amp problem (8.34)
Posted by Estes on 1999-05-27, 09:17:48 (142.165.5.141)
The Exposure is a good amp, but like most British products it has "character". This means it will only accept banana plugs & you have to use speaker wire that is designed for this amp, as the wire mus .......
7: Info on Exposure preamp? (8.23)
Posted by Daryl R on 2001-10-03, 08:59:28 (216.127.163.69)
I just picked up an Exposure VII preamp with the VI power supply on eBay as a backup/spare for my MFA Magus A2 for two reasons: (1) I understand it has a decent phono stage, and (2) The price was righ .......
8: Re: Arcam, Exposure and speakers (8.23)
Posted by TOOL on 2001-11-06, 01:41:53 (64.39.42.39)
just trying to think straight here.... if you like the Exposure combination, why not just get them? what is stopping you? cost? availability? service support? .......
9: Re: Info on Exposure preamp? (8.16)
Posted by Rob Doorack on 2001-10-03, 13:14:59 (63.107.88.83)
You should post your question on the Exposure forum, you'll get help from the nice guys who hang out there. .......
10: Re: Exposure XX amp. manual online? (8.10)
Posted by Don T on 2001-08-15, 07:50:53 (207.254.7.80)
You might try asking Exposure or making a post on thier web forum. I attached a link. .......
11: My first exposure (8.04)
Posted by Corbu on 2004-03-22, 20:43:40 (68.134.162.101)
That was my first exposure to that forum. After following it for some time my opinion has clearly changed.,as well as others I can't believe you are so serious that you trace a persons history on here .......
12: Re: Totally trivial but slightly interesting wierd phenomenon (8.04)
Posted by bdgregory on 2006-09-27, 14:52:28 (68.55.233.20)
I think that are all on the same frequency, but the problem is they use the same code set. I had an Exposure RC21 preamp and a Marantz cd player - both shared the same Philips code set. Pause on the M .......
13: Re: Exposure Dual 4 power amp + Exposure 17, 19, or 21 pre amp (7.93)
Posted by TOOL on 2001-09-15, 18:10:24 (202.156.2.61)
anyone?? .......
14: Missed few classes? (7.90)
Posted by Stale on 2006-09-12, 10:31:59 (151.154.98.134)
I do not where you are coming from with such nonsense. Smog is not = Ozone although Ozone is part of Smog (and more). Ozone as chemical compound is breathing air pollutant, it damages lung tissue, per .......
15: RE: How can anyone be OK with this? (7.89)
Posted by kentaja on 2014-09-19, 06:03:57 (192.200.224.203)
Why in the world would I care if my credit card info is all over the internet? And why would I care if someone should steal my card info and go on a spending spree? My exposure is a grand total of $50 .......
16: If you notice the negative effects are cumulative over years of exposure, if it was only used one season (7.88)
Posted by cfb on 2010-09-01, 05:55:02 (76.6.248.133)
to chemically nuke the bedbug infested buildings in New York the exposure to the people would be very minimal. If each building was evacuated, then Chlordaned, then ventilated out for a week the publi .......
17: Re: looking for Exposure power amps (7.84)
Posted by TOOL on 2001-10-25, 10:15:31 (202.156.0.3)
hi Don T no e-mail in my mailbox :( btw, are you the same Don_T in the Exposure Forum? If so, can I e-mail you directly? .......
18: Re: Arcam, Exposure and speakers (7.83)
Posted by Don T on 2001-11-06, 08:13:10 (208.248.82.254)
When I originally purchased my Exposure XV I compared it with and Arcam unit of similar specification (and less cost). The Exposure, was very well worth the additional expense, or even equal expense w .......
19: Exposure Super XX. (7.76)
Posted by RAYDOG on 2002-08-15, 05:15:43 (216.111.114.194)
I've been concerned about leaving my Anthem integrated on all night and have been searching for a SS integrated for bedroom use. I've worked out a swap with a guy for an Exposure Super XX. I think thi .......
20: Re: Naim Nait 1 integrated amp (7.76)
Posted by Don T on 2002-01-29, 09:21:00 (208.248.82.254)
In 1994 I compared the Exposure XV with the current production Naim integrated and ended up purchasing the Exposure, which cost just a little bit more. I was uprgrading from some more expensive sepera .......
21: Re: The dismal state of popular music in America today? (7.75)
Posted by jason f on 1999-12-30, 08:14:22 (128.227.161.158)
You're absolutely correct. It's all exposure. My wife teaches a music appreciation course at a large university. At the begining of the course she hands out music listening surveys to find out what th .......
22: Re: Is there any body out there? (Exposure Electronics) (7.72)
Posted by Grid-leak on 2003-02-06, 10:29:20 (62.64.141.133)
Exposure are still in business - re US distributor see http://forum.exposurehifi.com/list_message.cfm?tmpdid=167 They don't appear to be defunct here in the UK. .......
23: As another mentioned (7.68)
Posted by mt10425 on 2014-06-07, 05:10:27 (173.23.238.118)
many Mfgrs require the marketing exposure reviews provide. Mangapan does not need the exposure. They're a well known(and respected) brand. A Stereophile reviews is of little benefit to them. ::: TOPIC .......
24: Re: Exposure 2010 or Rega Brio Integrated amp ? (7.66)
Posted by TOOL on 2002-04-21, 21:19:17 (202.156.2.58)
If I may briefly comment... Exposures typically sound a little warmer than the Regas, with better dytnamics IMHO. Should be a better match for the rest of your system. GO Exposure! :) Just my opinions .......
25: try EXPOSURE cd player (7.62)
Posted by zaphod on 1999-12-24, 06:13:18 (205.188.193.181)
look at www.exposure-audio.com for more information on this highly musical player. @$2000 its sort of in-between high and low end. It may be just what you need in your set-up. Listen first as the soun .......
26: Exposure amp problem (7.57)
Posted by Patrick on 1999-05-27, 01:20:30 (208.147.5.98)
Hi, I read a review with the Exposure pre/power amp (XVII and Super XVIII). It said that the they need special cables and need the right speakers. I have the Arcam Alpha 8, Audio Innovations 500 and .......
27: You're not one to second guess your decisions, are you? (LOL) (7.56)
Posted by Grover on 2002-08-15, 07:20:33 (64.4.130.28)
I don't have any experience with either the Exposure or AR line, so I can't say if you made the right decision. Sometimes it's best after you make a decision, just to move forward and not rethink all .......
28: looking for Exposure power amps (7.55)
Posted by TOOL on 2001-10-22, 20:20:10 (64.39.42.39)
anywhere to get hold of used Exposure power amps? looking especially for the 4 Dual Regulated... can anyone help? .......
29: Yep (7.55)
Posted by Don Till on 2010-04-01, 21:47:26 (68.230.68.125)
Either upgrade my first or build a second nice on. Few years back I decided to build a second. Why not being just about perfectly happy with the first. These systems though sounding quite different a .......
30: Re: What about Northern exposure - One of my favorites (7.54)
Posted by carlo on 2002-01-24, 10:48:19 (68.7.101.107)
northern exposure was great, although when the cast changes came in i lost interest. as for ally mcbeal, i haven't watched an episode since the first season, but from what i hear it's been headed dow .......
31: That's easy! (7.52)
Posted by Don T on 2002-04-11, 07:09:34 (68.2.188.205)
1.) Exposure or Naim integrated amp. I see the Exposure integrated quite often for less than $500. 2.) Epos or Spendor loudspeakers. I've seen Epos 12s and 14s at around $500. The small Spendors shoul .......
32: Re: I disagree wholeheartedly (7.51)
Posted by Don T on 2001-10-23, 13:26:09 (208.248.82.254)
I compared a stack of recent (at the time) seperates from Jeff Rowland using Wilson Witt loudspeakers with an Exposure 15 integrated amplifier. The source was a Sota Vacuum table and the Rowland stack .......
33: Sorry, (7.50)
Posted by vinyl phanatic on 2012-10-04, 11:16:55 (71.178.35.74)
I didn't get all the way to that. If that's what they are saying, it would make sense to me only for certain instruments. If you play the trumpet, piano, piccolo, etc., I can see that the exposure you .......
34: Re: Monster improvements in the main system this month! (7.47)
Posted by Frank on 2005-05-11, 07:12:28 (24.187.24.151)
I thought Exposure didnt like Kimber speaker cables?? Guess I was wrong I thought they liked cables that spaced the + - a little bit to keep the inductance down?? I guess I could be wrong. Im still us .......
35: Re: Help (7.46)
Posted by Frank on 2005-05-04, 10:08:37 (24.187.24.151)
What do you think about the systems that I mentioned?? Lets not forget that this is a bedroom system and I dont want it to take up to much room, this is why I would like to stick with an integrated am .......
36: Remember your first exposure to substantially better audio? (7.45)
Posted by Vic D on 2012-08-09, 08:05:44 (67.188.245.65)
We all arrived here by having somewhat different circumstances that may or may not have revolved around not only hearing but truly enjoying better sound. A few of my Son's friends are buying their fa .......
37: Great picture. That's an Exposure amp, yes? (7.40)
Posted by mbnx01 on 2015-03-02, 14:07:36 (98.145.163.72)
I have one in my second system running a pair of Spendors. It's an amazing amp. It's so close to my separates at half the cost. If I were to do it over again I'd probably just get the Exposure and .......
38: How about a components you've bought again list! (7.35)
Posted by Don T on 2008-08-07, 10:16:46 (68.226.126.8)
If you "wish" you would not have sold it I would assume you bought it again or are planning on rebuying it. Right? REGA PLANAR3/P3 turntable - bought 3 of them! I wish I would not have replaced my Reg .......
39: You've then shortened your life expectancy, you know. (7.33)
Posted by Rich@Rowland on 2003-06-18, 08:55:29 (67.1.148.76)
Something akin to the stats you occasionally hear that claim that each cigarette will shorten your lifespan by about 5 minutes each, I suspect that exposure to Cher will do the like. Exposure to Avr .......
40: Re: Best Integrated Amp under $2000 (7.32)
Posted by zaphod on 1999-11-19, 14:40:09 (205.188.193.33)
Look into EXPOSURE integrated amps. I am a believer- maybe you will be too. for more info check out their website. www.exposure-audio.com The SUPERXV goes for around $1400 and is money well spent. ver .......
41: Musicians noise exposure (7.31)
Posted by BigguyinATL on 2012-10-04, 05:34:28 (63.111.2.217)
This time Classical. .......
42: the champion for best integrated with phono stage goes to.... (7.31)
Posted by TOOL on 2001-12-31, 18:26:37 (202.156.2.243)
...the $400-500 used Exposure Super 15. Warm-sounding, exciting, tight mid-bass, great timing, great value for money. Miles ahead of other 'budget' integrateds with phono stage. Captive power cord sav .......
43: Re: Arcam, Exposure and speakers (7.29)
Posted by francesc on 2001-11-06, 02:16:22 (194.224.15.38)
I have a combination of both. My Exposure Super XV amp is absolutely wonderful. It has strength, pace, rhythm, punch, yet is delicate when needed. It drives without any trouble my Rogers Studio 3 moni .......
44: Exposure Dual 4 power amp + Exposure 17, 19, or 21 pre amp (7.27)
Posted by TOOL on 2001-09-14, 18:19:39 (202.156.2.61)
anyone has any experience with this pre-power combination? comments? how much is it used approximately? thanks .......
45: RE: Northern Exposure (7.23)
Posted by Robert Deutsch on 2016-01-31, 06:41:35 (174.91.92.53)
My wife and I used to watch Northern Exposure regularly, and our dog, Gemma, a Cairn terrier, was very interested in the opening sequence, barking when the moose appeared. After a few times, she start .......
46: What about Northern exposure - One of my favorites (7.22)
Posted by Cut-Throat on 2002-01-24, 10:41:13 (64.12.102.38)
Northern Exposure had some very bizarre shows. But, I loved it. Too bad that it's gone. I may be crazy for admitting this, but I found it a true masterpiece. Cut-Throat .......
47: Re: Arcam, Exposure and speakers (7.22)
Posted by gocubs42 on 2001-11-07, 09:56:25 (159.67.20.40)
I have the Arcam Integrated 9 with the Arcam 9CDP. For speakers I'm using the Royd Minstrel SE's and love the system. I can't speak for the exposure product but for the price Arcam and Royds can't be .......
48: try Meridian or Exposure (7.17)
Posted by zaphod on 2000-10-23, 08:31:16 (152.163.194.176)
In addition to the new NAIM cd5 or the ARCAM 9 or FMJ I would give a listen to the Meridian 506.24 or the EXPOSURE cd. Both of which are eminently musical. I personally don't like the sound of the Lin .......
49: Re: Pjay at HE2005 trip report (7.14)
Posted by Frank on 2005-05-02, 20:58:08 (24.187.24.151)
No the Exposure XV is a 40 watt amp they did make a Super XV which is 55 watts I beleive its basically the same amp with a beefier power supply. I am hoping to upgrade soon the new Exposure 3010 integ .......
50: Re: anyone know when EXPOSURE's web-site will be back up? (7.12)
Posted by Rob Doorack on 2000-05-05, 06:57:08 (216.116.192.241)
I understand that the ISP that was hosting the US and Canada Exposure, Royd, and Dynavector web sites suddenly dropped dead. Mike recently told me that he and his Canadian counterpart are working on g .......
51: Re: Arcam, Exposure and speakers (7.10)
Posted by TOOL on 2001-11-06, 07:44:12 (202.156.2.244)
If cost is not an issue, I'll go for Exposure anytime. I have a Super XX as a temporary amp now and it has not failed me in delivery of musical watts/amps to my speakers. Other than a suspect soundsta .......
52: Re: Dynaudio + Plinius or Primare (7.06)
Posted by zaphod on 2001-02-14, 14:33:49 (205.188.195.201)
of the two amps you mentioned I prefer the Primare. other amps you may wish to consider that go well with the Danish speakers are integrated models from: KRELL ARCAM and EXPOSURE I'm running my audien .......
53: RE: with exposure over time (7.05)
Posted by Todd A. on 2015-02-19, 14:25:23 (209.169.193.99)
"Sound is measured in units called decibels. Sounds of less than 75 decibels, even after long exposure, are unlikely to cause hearing loss. However, long or repeated exposure to sounds at or above 85 .......
54: Re: Arcam, Exposure and speakers (7.03)
Posted by Satyr on 2001-11-06, 09:00:29 (193.133.28.100)
I certainly wouldn't swop my Exposure amp (Super XV)for anything else at around the same money. When I first auditioned it (some 6/7 years ago)I tried it against the Arcam amp then current (290?), two .......
55: Re: I would suggest.. (7.02)
Posted by Frank on 2005-05-05, 09:01:37 (24.187.24.151)
PMC is on the top of my speaker list, Ive heard they work very well with Bryston, Naim and Exposure which are all amps that I am considering as well. Speakers: PMC FB1+, OB1 ATC Scm35 Neat Vito, Petit .......
56: Is there any body out there? (Exposure Electronics) (7.02)
Posted by Don T on 2003-02-05, 23:25:05 (68.98.238.16)
Does anybody have any clue to what's been going on at Exposure Electronics? The new tuner and CDP were promised almost a year ago and neither were delivered. Supposedly this stuff is now available but .......
57: Re: Info on Exposure preamp? (7.01)
Posted by Helge Gundersen on 2001-10-03, 23:08:16 (62.179.165.8)
"I know nothing about this classic (as in series) preamp, never having been exposed to Exposure (pun intended)" If the above is the case, you will want to go to http://www.exposurehifi.com/products/cl .......
58: Re: Amp for a Harbeth HL P 3? (6.99)
Posted by phenderson on 2000-10-13, 11:03:58 (12.5.51.222)
No but giant-killers abound. (It's a wonder there are any giants left!!) I have heard good and bad things about MF. If it's returnable I guess you have nothing to lose. Another possibility is the Expo .......
59: Cough, headache, wheezing, shortness of breath. Sore throat leading to increased difficulty in breathing (6.99)
Posted by cfb on 2012-04-22, 05:06:44 (71.55.44.253)
and with continued exposure severe inflammation of the lungs and respiratory distress. To use a simile it is basically like sunburning the lining of the lungs with a chemical instead of UV light. It w .......
60: Re: Since when are you a newbie? (6.98)
Posted by Frank25 on 2006-04-29, 15:09:59 (69.123.4.32)
Also i should mention the system I sold was not the one with the Exposure XV in it, the XV is in my secondary system not the main rig. So saying that the Exposure XV is the problem and not the sound .......
61: Exposure, not Essence (6.98)
Posted by Rob Doorack on 2004-05-24, 06:49:43 (63.107.88.83)
The Living Voice Avatar 2s were demonstrated at HE2004 with Exposure's "Classic" line (preamp, power amp, CD player, $2695 each). The importer is Bluebird Music. .......
62: RE: What's wrong with me? (6.96)
Posted by geezerrocket on 2012-02-14, 20:02:31 (206.188.244.30)
It's a case of over exposure. You read the reviews every month year after year....I worked as a bar tender/bouncer in a high end "gentlemens club" 20 years ago while in college. For the first 3 weeks .......
63: Exposure XX amp. manual online? (6.96)
Posted by Thom P on 2001-08-15, 03:05:54 (129.142.20.129)
Does anyone know where/if I can find an online copy of the Exposure XX amplifier manual? Best, Thom P .......
64: Building a system from scratch. (6.96)
Posted by Frank on 2005-04-23, 08:41:13 (24.187.24.151)
Im putting together a system from scratch. My room is 14ftx18x8, I listen to mostly hard rock and alternative, my budget is $7500, and I am kinda partial to the Britsh sound. I dont listen at medium .......
65: Sampling (6.92)
Posted by plantsman on 2009-02-04, 14:20:40 (70.105.232.178)
It has been a long time since I worked on research in this field. I do occasionally take a look at the current literature but I'm a long way from a decent bio-med library now. Needleman, who deserves .......
66: Re: How loud to damage your hearing? (6.87)
Posted by James Mancini on 1999-08-18, 21:26:47 (207.2.10.97)
According to OSHA, 90db for 8 hours is the permissible level. As the SPL goes up, the duration of safe exposure decreases. However, I have read some studies that show 90db for as little as an hour c .......
67: Re: Audiologist - Max dB levels before damage to speakers (6.86)
Posted by Kal Rubinson on 2001-12-28, 13:40:20 (216.165.4.149)
Damage to the speakers has nothing to do with audiology. You should be able to check the maximum input/output from the specs or get them from the manufacturers. As for your kids' ears, constant exposu .......
68: Re: Mike Douglas (6.82)
Posted by Steve L. on 2006-08-11, 13:00:30 (69.229.18.227)
MD was great! I remember him with a totally baffled look on his face when he gave Kiss their first national TV exposure! I don't think anyone in his target audience knew what to make of them. My mom n .......
69: Exposure, Exposure, Exposure..... (6.78)
Posted by Todd Krieger on 2006-11-01, 00:09:19 (75.214.69.227)
While there are indeed fewer and fewer classical-style composers writing decent works nowadays, the same holds true with just about every music genre imaginable. It's like people today don't have the .......
70: Outside of the Asylum.... (6.75)
Posted by Sean on 2006-07-23, 19:42:10 (67.175.16.186)
You can also try these. As far as i know, i think that they are all still free. The more exposure that you get, the more likely you are to sell, especially when that exposure is free : ) Sean > http: .......
71: Thats true. But it also gives limitless possibilities for exposure (6.73)
Posted by 2chJunkie on 2015-03-03, 06:37:12 (209.103.248.106)
Trust me. Im far from a bleeding lefty. But I really feel this has a silver lining for some. IMO now more than ever, I hope more young folks stumble on great music outside the mainstream and what ma .......
72: Already have chain of exposure (6.72)
Posted by jedrider on 2020-03-18, 11:35:49 (76.126.254.2)
Anyway, had a last hurrah this past weekend with friends. So, now I have a direct link to a path of possible exposure. All our kids are in college. They are all coming home over this Corvid-19. The vi .......
73: A matter of degree (to exposure) (6.70)
Posted by lochrider on 2007-09-17, 12:58:48 (68.173.221.240)
Anectotal reports of ill-being from exposure to high tension power lines, electro-magnetic pulse waves, cellular telephone transmitters, and synthetic-buttered popcorn seem to have in common long term .......
74: Re: Which Integrated Amp under $2000 with Dynaudio A70? (6.68)
Posted by zaphod on 1999-12-31, 06:17:27 (152.163.197.201)
You should really look into EXPOSURE amps. I'm running my SuperXV integrated with Dynaudio Audience 50s and they really have a nice synergy. You can get the SuperXV for around $1500. the SuperXX is a .......
75: Re: Top value giant killer amp for Spendor SP 1/2 speakers? (6.62)
Posted by Ken Lyon on 2001-02-08, 00:18:13 (64.195.135.201)
The Spendor 1/2 loudspeakers makes the Exposure XV(15) or Exposure XXV(25) as well as the Roksan Caspian an absolute must to add to your shortlist. The YBA,Sim,Naim and CJ would round out a diverse an .......
76: RE: What is the ideal listening level? (6.60)
Posted by josh358 on 2012-11-12, 05:55:41 (64.252.140.144)
Well, if you look at the OSHA tables they show permissible exposure times declining sharply with level. And the decline occurs right in the area we're concerned with in setting audio levels, e.g., it' .......
77: Re: Confession: Music vs. Equipment (6.59)
Posted by mdryoon on 2003-06-22, 23:24:20 (165.247.105.105)
To me, I don't so much experience a "Music vs. Equipment" equation as I find that exposure to good music drives my desire for better equipment, while overexposure to familiar music and the lack of exp .......
78: Re: Question (6.59)
Posted by AbeCollins on 2002-03-16, 10:19:15 (12.252.106.56)
Rodney makes a good point about not using the flash at all but two lights shining down on the page at 45-degree angles. I prefer shooting with difuse ambient lighting (daytime) w/o any artificial ligh .......
79: Arcam, Exposure and speakers (6.58)
Posted by AJ Smit on 2001-11-06, 01:33:06 (137.158.131.180)
Dear all I have recently auditioned the Exposure 2010 CD player and integrated amp with Royd Doublets and Royd Abbots and was very impressed with the sound quality (the Abbots are preferable in the lo .......
80: Re: The Naim rocks, but it's the first that I would rule out... (6.57)
Posted by Frank25 on 2005-08-31, 18:43:44 (24.188.241.62)
What exactly do you have against Naim?? What Naim stuff have you heard?? I can understand the complaint about the older "olive, chrome" Naim stuff being to lean, but the newer stuff really isnt very l .......
81: Re: HOW LOUD IS IT? (6.55)
Posted by David Aiken on 2006-06-25, 02:00:22 (203.212.149.34)
I used to work in occupational health and safety in Australia where the hearing protection provisions are more stringent, and therefore safer, than in the US. The maximum permissable occupational nois .......
82: first off how old are your children? (6.55)
Posted by just to let you know on 2009-02-04, 16:27:54 (70.101.83.70)
the lead rules were specificly written to protect children under the age of 6 because of the hand to mouth behavior of young children. Lead dust is microscopic and that hand to mouth behavior is belie .......
83: RE: Mainly biased against objectivist audiophiles and 101% misunderstanding of objective tests (6.55)
Posted by bjh on 2009-04-28, 09:37:43 (216.209.33.106)
Jim Austin on the Exposure 2010S: "The Exposure 2010S made the music I'm used to hearing sound richer and fuller, especially in the midrange and lower treble, with perhaps a slight de-emphasis of tran .......
84: Sounds like a pretty good review to me. (6.55)
Posted by Hepcat on 2009-04-28, 09:57:14 (66.32.189.120)
I might have worded it like this if I were a reviewer and liked the amp. "The Exposure 2010S made the music I'm used to hearing sound rich and full. I don't know whether the Exposure is more true or l .......
85: Look again (6.54)
Posted by Batman on 2001-06-08, 11:46:01 (128.147.183.144)
"Since hearing loss is associated with age, persons with hearing loss may be suffering hearing loss only due to increasing age and not related specifically to increased exposure to aircraft noise." " .......
86: Exposure has not been updated in one year... (6.50)
Posted by francesc on 2002-11-26, 23:20:10 (194.224.15.38)
...and they've issued a new line of products a couple of months ago. If you want to have some info on them, just look elsewhere. It's a pity that such impressive audio products can not be even looked .......
87: Re: Is NAD not high-end enough for audiophilia?? (6.36)
Posted by rajan on 2002-10-27, 16:50:03 (202.57.42.9)
Bebop, Your comparison of the 541i to the lower end Arcams (down from cd92T) is quite interesting. There was a review in what hifi comparing the rotel 1070, exposure 2010 and arcam cd72? Have you hear .......
88: There's also a Swiffer duster ad with either Krell or Rotel components... (6.35)
Posted by Thermionic Dude on 2010-05-14, 06:06:25 (204.87.64.178)
It's a quick shot of the components being dusted. The shot is so quick I didn't get a good enough look to discern whether the components were Krell or Rotel (looked like a disc player and integrated a .......
89: OSHA is conservative??? (6.33)
Posted by jj on 1999-08-18, 15:56:01 (135.207.32.200)
Frankly, I think the OSHA figures are, if anything, too high. While you won't see huge noise-exposure holes at lower levels,it's pretty clear that cumulative exposure to sound is a good part of what c .......
90: How to measure headphone DB (6.32)
Posted by Lynn on 2005-07-15, 07:05:31 (68.2.113.82)
Ths OSHA standards for noise exposure (DB level and duration) are good guidelines, and I use a DB meter to ensure my hifi does not exceed healthy levels when listening to speakers. Does anyone know ho .......
91: TV exposure (6.32)
Posted by Dan B on 1999-07-23, 08:10:32 (207.61.104.97)
Myles said "Also, there are shows on cable that have highlighted high-end audio products." There is a line I've heard, possibly by Jane Siberry, "Writing about music is like dancing about architecture .......
92: Re: But... (6.32)
Posted by Kristian85 on 2003-10-31, 12:00:20 (12.231.114.47)
You are correct in surmising that if Quad could fit the 99 and 909 into one chassis without unwanted effects, then I would certainly like that. Problem is that many integrateds are compromised due to .......
93: Some hints (6.29)
Posted by M3 lover on 2015-01-24, 09:20:55 (108.216.110.56)
bullethead, see if this helps. Most cameras utilize an "average" setting for light level exposure. Your pictures are dark because your camera "sees" the bright light in the left corner and reflection .......
94: RE: Musicians noise exposure (6.23)
Posted by Bromo33333 on 2012-10-04, 06:54:59 (173.225.52.226)
I took a couple of acoustics classes at university. A big chunk of it was noise and vibration control from a hearing/hearing loss point of view. It is a real problem. The rules to respond to sound exp .......
95: that's OZONE, it is very bad for your lungs!!! If you can smell it, the level is too high!!! (6.21)
Posted by tonemaniac on 2004-02-09, 05:34:22 (67.100.55.21)
consider this from the American Lung Association: Even when children experience significant drops in lung function, they do not seem to suffer or report some of the acute symptoms, such as coughing, w .......
96: RE: Not Surprising the Number of Teens With Hearing Loss... (6.16)
Posted by David Aiken on 2010-08-18, 15:11:46 (124.177.139.139)
Difficult to do. Any programming would have to monitor the level of exposure (not possible since the player can't determine the sensitivity of the headphones being used and that's going to significant .......
97: Check this out. (6.13)
Posted by Don T on 2004-07-20, 10:43:42 (24.251.1.6)
Dynavector XX2 - new local dealer OL Silver - mail order dealer Rocksan Xerxes DX2 - mail order dealer demo eBay Exposure XIII - new local dealer Exposure pre - demo local dealer Exposure dual 4 reg - .......
98: Using your time scaling process... (6.13)
Posted by David Aiken on 2001-12-29, 14:26:45 (203.54.128.158)
you'd hit the limit with 7 mins and 30 seconds exposure at 120 dBA anyway so making 120 dBA the maximum limit is pretty meaningless. That calculation method for time doses is abysmal. Combined with th .......
99: Re: Sometimes I wonder what this asylum is for .... (6.11)
Posted by BobM on 2002-08-21, 06:56:46 (167.230.38.7)
We all read the reviewers, who have lots more exposure to near- state of the art equipment. Whether they have better ears or not is not at issue. They have long term exposure to the systems that are s .......
100: The Exposure Need Not Be Aggressive............ (6.09)
Posted by Todd Krieger on 2010-01-31, 12:37:27 (68.3.144.34)
The problem is more the conditioning of children into thinking classical music is "uncool" or "un-hip"...... The media just needs to treat all music as equal opportunity...... If people in their young .......
101: Re: The genie in the bottle.... please help me construct a dream system for seven thousand dollars? (6.08)
Posted by chickenlogic on 2001-07-10, 15:43:13 (38.33.131.208)
Exposure 18 monobloc amps: $1500 used Exposure 17 preamp: $800 used Spendor SP1/2 speakers: $2500 (or used SP100's at the same price) Sony DVD or SACD player: less than $800 Goertz cables Target stand .......
102: Re: Best to not judge John Curl's (6.07)
Posted by Jack Seaton on 2005-05-17, 06:49:27 (4.178.144.10)
"Because many of you simply have no idea what hi end audio is, and because it is priced outside your interest or ability to afford it." This, combined with lack of exposure to better (more expensive) .......
103: RE: cool picture (6.06)
Posted by pictureguy on 2013-05-21, 20:41:30 (68.107.92.37)
Yes, indeed, a tripod IS your friend. Even friendlier is Photoshop so you can correct those newbie exposure errors. Photoshop for the last 3 or 4 'generations' has included HDR....High Dynamic Range. .......
104: Hearing Test Result (6.06)
Posted by Awe-d-o-file on 2013-06-25, 15:03:26 (74.47.216.36)
Good news. I'm now in my middle 50's and my HF hearing is still flat at 6 and 8K. Those of you that have tested know it is rare to test higher than 8K. There is a dip near the ears resonant freq .......
105: Re: HOW LOUD IS IT? (6.01)
Posted by Diatonic Cluster on 2006-06-25, 07:16:40 (75.6.192.96)
Actually, listening at 85db for long periods of time (8 hours) puts you at great risk (and likely risk) of permanent hearing damage. Accepted standards for recommended permissible exposure time for co .......
106: Re: Come on' the Stratus gold not a "small floorstander"? (6.00)
Posted by Frank on 2005-05-04, 15:00:18 (24.187.24.151)
Ok I did say that my room is only 14x18ft and I DONT listen at very loud volumes, my curent 40 watt Exposure xv is more than enough power. PRAT seems to be the most important thing for rock music and .......
107: RE: Your limited view of what copyright means (6.00)
Posted by DaveK on 2010-07-21, 10:26:07 (199.46.198.233)
I fail to see how more copies out there means less revenue for anyone except corporate middle men (i.e. "distribution monopolies"). If anything, the preponderance of copies means greater name recogni .......
108: RE: The $1000 challenge (6.00)
Posted by Don Till on 2011-01-10, 08:05:36 (70.190.151.59)
I'd get an Exposure XV and a pair of Epos ES14. I could do this for less than $900. I'ld get a new Sony HD tuner and a used Sony walkman CDP to round out the system for less than a grand. Use radio sh .......
109: Re: Since when are you a newbie? (5.98)
Posted by Don T on 2006-04-29, 21:06:19 (70.162.12.180)
>>So saying that the Exposure XV is the problem and not the sound im >>after would be a pretty stupid assumption since it wasnt even part >>of that system...huh? That's actually kind of funny Frank as .......
110: RE: We'll just have to take our chances, I guess. (5.98)
Posted by David Aiken on 2009-03-23, 14:01:45 (124.185.218.132)
That link is about health risks for carpet layers. There's a lot of chemicals in the glues used in the laying process and carpet layers work with those fumes every day. People put new carpets in their .......
111: Don't go there! (5.97)
Posted by Don T on 2003-03-26, 22:08:40 (68.99.211.200)
I'd get a used Exposure XV or a naim integrated, a Rega Planet or an Exposure 2010 CDP, a Rega Planar 3 with a Dynavector 10x4 and try a bunch of speakers at up to $1500 and spend the remaining $500 o .......
112: RE: Any listeners no longer enjoying the music of their youth? (5.95)
Posted by josh358 on 2012-05-26, 12:38:35 (64.252.2.149)
I'm prepared to respect whatever you think about Obama -- as long as it has a foundation in fact. The assertion that this slightly progressive centrist is a socialist does not. He has never called for .......
113: Have a few pieces of that Fiestaware... (5.94)
Posted by Thermionic Dude on 2010-03-26, 06:20:16 (204.87.64.178)
The color is actually called "Fiesta Red", though it definitely appears red-orange. There is no way to fully replicate this color without using uranium compounds, and it has been discontinued since (I .......
114: They get it (5.91)
Posted by 2chJunkie on 2010-10-27, 21:40:28 (209.103.248.239)
It will take more than a hope and a prayer to get younger audiences in, and its no fault of the music. Exposure is EVERYTHING! I didnt even care for jazz till finding a copy of Sunday at the Village .......
115: NAD 320BEE Integrated Amplifier (SS) (5.91)
Posted by Frank25 on 2005-06-20, 08:28:44 (24.188.241.62)
Great review. Its good to see that you can still get good sound without out spending tons of moneu or buying second hand. Was there any reason in particcular that you decided to go with the NAD stuff .......
116: MusicalFidelity X-P100, X-AS100 (5.88)
Posted by PKCHEN on 2000-08-17, 00:38:15 (61.13.36.2)
Hi: Any person has the experience with Musical Fidelity X-P100, X-AS100. I want to upgrade my 55W Exposure XI,XII,VIII set to the 100w Musical Fidelity X-P100, X-AS100 set. My old Exposure set can't .......
117: Re: Since when are you a newbie? (5.86)
Posted by Frank25 on 2006-05-01, 09:09:42 (69.123.4.32)
Hey im not saying the Spendor is a bad speaker, just not my cup of tea. BTW I also owned the PSB Stratus Gold I, I was powering them with a Mccormack DNA-1/TLC and your right the Gold will play extrem .......
118: "...absorbed long ago..." (5.80)
Posted by plantsman on 2009-02-04, 14:33:31 (70.105.232.178)
The lead researcher on the project I worked on did the math on the annual release from leaded gasoline and the numbers were frightening. I would have to dig through boxes to find the papers and get th .......
119: Re: Snobby, biased? You bet! :) (5.80)
Posted by Saurav on 2001-12-05, 19:41:28 (209.239.210.195)
> If you had a choice, where you could only save 10 works of art from the planet Earth, what would you choose? Well then, why restrict yourself to just western classical music? I have had some exposur .......
120: RE: They have to bring back Chlordane, it was Most effective, but it'd take an act of Congress to reverse the EPA (5.72)
Posted by josh358 on 2010-08-31, 19:11:15 (64.252.26.68)
"Exposure to chlordane metabolites may be associated with testicular cancer. The incidence of seminoma in men with the highest blood levels of cis-nonachlor was almost double that of men with the lowe .......
121: he also left out (5.70)
Posted by Story on 2022-03-20, 05:41:30 (71.53.134.88)
the wear and tear on the properties of anything physical and the exposure to anything past certain levels for certain periods of time. Science has addressed these sufficiently so that people should kn .......
122: Re: Did he ever respond again to the original thread? (5.70)
Posted by Todd Krieger on 2006-11-02, 08:14:19 (75.214.199.105)
"The reason great music is not appreciated today is that it is not taught in schools." It helps, but I think what makes one appreciate great music is simple exposure to the music, whether in the class .......
123: oh my goodness... (5.70)
Posted by TOOL on 2002-01-04, 06:35:29 (202.156.2.242)
PRaT is like the overall presentation of a particular dish you're eating. A dish consists of raw ingredients, a recipe, the cooking equipment, the cook and finally the way the cook does it. Point bein .......
124: Re: Help me upgrade my system (5.67)
Posted by Don T on 2001-11-26, 08:52:16 (208.248.82.254)
If I had your gear, which I don't but I've heard the Signets, the Arcam, Grado cartridges and own an HK T20 here is what I would do - 1.) I'd look for a used Exposure or Naim integrated amp with phono .......
125: Re: SPL measurement (5.67)
Posted by David Aiken on 2002-07-01, 01:50:55 (210.50.57.36)
What you're trying to do is to reduce the volume level to one that won't do harm. That level depends on the length of time involved in the exposure and the usual safety recommendations are based on a .......
126: Re: Why do I not love my Spectral DMC20.2 ? (5.62)
Posted by Ross on 2001-10-24, 16:06:07 (165.228.129.11)
With hi fi, as with anything else, the devil may be in the detail, but it is the big picture which shows the way to heaven. There is a lot of high priced equipment out there that produces lots of deta .......
127: This is your brain on noise (5.61)
Posted by Brian H P on 2015-06-09, 10:53:42 (69.59.200.72)
Or at least a mouse's brain. Interesting study on how prolonged exposure to high SPLs physically alters the auditory nerves. Synaptic nerve endings are enlarged, while production of neurotransmitters .......
128: Re: The dismal state of popular music in America today? (5.57)
Posted by Rodney Gold on 1999-12-30, 02:06:05 (196.2.56.5)
Thats Age based music with no exposure to other stuff. My 3 yr old loves Diana krall , grooves to my Jazz etc , she gets into the soul of the music , I just hope it vaccinates her against the fad for .......
129: Sounds very reasonable to me (5.56)
Posted by Don T on 2007-05-07, 12:30:01 (207.114.157.122)
My main system consists Exposure amp, pre, phono section and CDP. I bought the CDP because I had tried a whole bunch of others and didn't really like any of them enough. The Exposure CDP just fits in .......
130: Thanks guys (5.55)
Posted by robotk on 2015-03-02, 17:49:25 (71.229.18.201)
I appreciate the comments. mbnx01 - Yep! It's an Exposure 2010s2. I'm feeding it with a VPI Classic II/Dynavector 20x2L/Sutherland 20/20 and the speakers are Harbeth SHL5plus. The Exposure is a great .......
131: now that most classic rockers are deaf (5.54)
Posted by Green Lantern on 2007-10-21, 12:51:20 (72.207.28.112)
from repeated exposure to ear splitting volume levels night after night (god I remember leaving one concert with tinnitus; I can't imagine such exposure 10x's that). Anyway; my question is: now I see .......
132: Function of SPL v. time (5.51)
Posted by Shane on 1999-08-18, 18:31:52 (209.71.51.14)
I too have an SPL meter (Rat Shack analog). If yours is similar, you should find a little chart of OSHA guidelines for SPL as a function of time in the owners manual. ("A" weighted measurements) As th .......
133: I would have thought that… (5.48)
Posted by David Aiken on 2007-01-28, 21:53:32 (58.179.125.190)
I would have thought that the view that "hi-energy light exposure or 'photon radiation' creates documented molecular changes on the surface of polycarbonates" actually was an hypothesis, in which case .......
134: Re: IMO, "One would be a gapping asshole "... (5.47)
Posted by morricab on 2005-12-08, 04:53:58 (196.3.50.254)
"if one were NOT sure that one's audio requirements were both clearly perceived and defined before spending any serious time or money on assembling a system... I suppose that those that can, actually .......
135: Re: What about dust exposure? (nt) (5.40)
Posted by Gasmeister on 2002-01-07, 04:01:33 (172.157.44.251)
. .......
136: Re: no, I do not agree we are different here (5.39)
Posted by TOOL on 2002-01-06, 00:11:33 (202.156.2.242)
Marketing campaign? I guess it is not official but devout followers of certain equipment seem to speak well and at lengths. :) The reason why PRaT is more 'apparent' to be lacking in many hi-fi system .......
137: EXPOSURE super XXV (nt) (5.39)
Posted by zaphod on 2000-05-19, 08:53:02 (205.188.198.39)
. .......
138: Exposure <nt> (5.34)
Posted by Don T on 2001-08-02, 16:34:24 (208.248.82.254)
.......
139: RE: I discovered sort of the same thing myself (5.34)
Posted by Todd Krieger on 2009-02-06, 01:34:23 (72.222.190.245)
"This brings up another problem, normal non-audiophiles may reject lossless uncompressed 44.1kHz and stick with lossy MP3 and not ever make the leap to 24 Bit 96kHz downloads." Most non-audiophiles pr .......
140: Re: When did you feel the diminishing curve?$$$ (5.33)
Posted by Don T on 2002-06-12, 10:02:15 (208.248.82.254)
I haven't found it yet. The system I built that retailed for $1500 was tremendous and I preferred it to many much more expensive systems. The system I eventually built that retailed $6000 was better a .......
141: Made in ___? (5.33)
Posted by chocolate_lover9999@yahoo.com on 2017-11-21, 13:35:22 (99.43.40.241)
In his Stereophile review of Aerial 5T speakers, John Atkinson writes: "Like all Aerial Acoustics speakers, the 5T is engineered and assembled in America." Similarly, Neil Gader, in his review of the .......
142: Kids today ... (5.33)
Posted by reelsmith. on 2008-05-23, 12:07:07 (24.89.169.194)
...lack exposure to hi-fi. My generation grew up with stereos ...whether we owned good ones or crappy ones, we had exposure to stereos by having to go into hi-fi shops to buy our gear. I always asked .......
143: Re: Any system out there can reproduce 150 db ? (5.31)
Posted by David Aiken on 2001-05-06, 04:50:50 (203.54.127.204)
I once heard a pair of Klipschorns full blast in a medium size room with a set of monoblocs conservatively rated at 100 wpc. The Klipsch supposedly produce 105 dB @ 1 metre for 1 watt input so 100 w w .......
144: RE: Is this the best case of understatement you'd ever read? (5.31)
Posted by David Aiken on 2007-06-02, 14:36:00 (58.179.114.171)
I don't know about the European health and safety regulations but I used to work in health and safety here in Australia and I do know a little about ours. I suspect that the European ones are similar .......
145: Looks like Exposure wins to me! <nt> (5.29)
Posted by Don T on 2001-08-05, 22:27:44 (207.254.7.79)
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146: The' Northern Exposure' MUSIC Was Cool!!----- (5.28)
Posted by john c. on 2002-01-25, 13:29:10 (192.42.92.3)
nt. .......
147: I second the Naim and Exposure (5.28)
Posted by ludwigvan968 on 2002-10-07, 10:27:27 (129.116.98.8)
nt .......
148: RE: They get it (5.28)
Posted by Todd Krieger on 2010-10-27, 21:48:22 (68.3.130.73)
"Exposure is EVERYTHING!" Amen........... .......
149: yes and thanks (5.28)
Posted by G Squared on 2016-12-19, 04:17:27 (68.33.30.246)
I am interested some more classical exposure. .......
150: RE: Trade Shows (5.28)
Posted by gadio4533 on 2024-02-27, 06:23:58 (57.140.32.26)
Exposure .......
151: What to upgrade with my Tax return?? (5.28)
Posted by Frank on 2005-04-26, 07:57:54 (24.187.24.151)
I will be gettin a nice chunk of change back from the government this year!! My room is 14x18x8ft I listen to all kinds of Rock and i listen at medium volumes. I would like to start uupgrading my syst .......
152: Re: Watermarking - some reasons why not... (5.28)
Posted by Shawn Harvey on 2000-09-12, 06:46:31 (206.31.111.24)
Just for a balanced viewpoint: The above suggest that all those who received the "stolen" material would have, if not given the alternative, purchased the software in time. I hold that this has not be .......
153: Re: Yeah - I know I was joking (5.28)
Posted by David Aiken on 2004-01-14, 01:58:06 (210.50.30.37)
Industrial noisemeters do exist. They have to meet particular standards, they need recalibration at regular intervals, and they actually convert the noise level readings into 'dose readings' based on .......
154: what does music mean? (5.27)
Posted by farleydean on 2003-10-02, 12:27:52 (128.206.50.150)
Well, language isn't music, but I'll attempt to answer those questions: "So, is an early exposure to a hard language with many tonal subtleties a vital exercise that strenghtens the brain's capacity t .......
155: Exposure amps are like that too...it's normal <nt> (5.24)
Posted by TOOL on 2002-02-15, 18:11:31 (202.156.0.3)
.......
156: John Farlowes Exposure nt (5.23)
Posted by goober58 on 2011-08-08, 20:22:38 (70.190.17.55)
.......
157: Re: Just say no to Xbox! (5.23)
Posted by Jon T on 2001-11-20, 22:03:47 (63.193.119.143)
I totally agree. I read recently (I believe in the NY Times) that Microsoft has been getting little known bands to do the music for some of their games. They don't provide even the small compensation .......
158: Re: Depends on how important loud is. (5.18)
Posted by Frank on 2005-05-04, 15:41:17 (24.187.24.151)
Finally someone who actually understands the importance of PRAT. I dont listen at very loud levels at all, of course occasionally I like to turn it up but most of my listening is at medium and low vol .......
159: Re: Ultimate Audio (5.18)
Posted by Myles B. Astor on 1999-07-10, 06:38:32 (152.172.8.62)
AP writes: Yeah, the nerve of that guy; he didn't even mention your magazine! ;-)>> Do you also know the trick of these people with sites who write letters to you just to get exposure for their site - .......
160: Re: what!!! (5.15)
Posted by theaudiohobby on 2003-03-19, 08:23:46 (207.121.101.10)
I guess you will should speak for yourself saying Exposure's kit is better than MF I think is a step too far. .......
161: Well, since I refuse to carry one in my wallet,... (5.13)
Posted by Neil49 on 2007-05-31, 16:08:51 (70.17.125.8)
I have to give her the exposure she craves any way I can! .......
162: RE: Analogue gets more broad exposure (5.13)
Posted by drums12344321@yahoo.com on 2008-02-20, 22:55:45 (208.127.81.57)
Go AKG K701 ! .......
163: Insecticide exposure associated with hearing loss. (5.13)
Posted by Enophile on 2012-09-12, 16:44:22 (71.130.238.134)
Google time. .......
164: I tried to clean it up (5.13)
Posted by LWR on 2015-01-24, 08:39:25 (74.42.178.231)
sharpened and added exposure and killed some noise. .......
165: Depends on the levels and the exposure time. (NT) (5.13)
Posted by Kal Rubinson on 2015-06-11, 05:16:32 (100.2.34.3)
.......
166: RE: Nearly ZERO Classical here........ (5.13)
Posted by Todd Krieger on 2020-06-27, 04:13:00 (68.104.247.26)
" 'I guess I'm just frustrated that a hobby that has given me so much pleasure, and should be a universal delight, appears to be headed deeper and deeper into the shadows with little discussion about .......
167: Re: An Indispensible Accessory (5.12)
Posted by jaymoran on 2002-06-02, 18:08:16 (207.179.218.204)
I am not a doctor, nor do I play one on TV, but I am in the mining business and am required by law to take hearing conservation very seriously. Needless to say, I have learned a bit about noise exposu .......
168: Re: That is kinda funny (5.11)
Posted by Don T on 2005-03-18, 07:37:07 (67.136.247.178)
>>At least, Stereophile-in the last couple of issues-are pulling back >>from the "Oh My God!" crowd to the high-end-components-are-worth-it- >>for-the-subtly(read not much difference)-they-provide. Gi .......
169: I don't think that is correct... (5.11)
Posted by G.Nye on 2001-10-04, 20:40:11 (130.126.51.243)
Is it? Maybe I'm wrong, but my memory tells me that high frequency exposure is more damaging. .......
170: Re: What about Northern exposure - One of my favorites (5.08)
Posted by Haldor on 2002-01-24, 15:03:12 (206.222.20.2)
Isn't Buffy getting a little old (long in the tooth) for her role. Phil .......
171: Re: Exposure Super XX. (5.08)
Posted by TOOL on 2002-08-15, 17:26:41 (202.156.2.59)
There should be no problems. maybe not the last word in resolution, that's all. enjoy :) .......
172: RE: My Exposure XV integrated amp.. (5.08)
Posted by pt109 on 2007-08-08, 17:39:00 (207.253.109.36)
That was a wonderful sounding piece. .......
173: of course the artist wants it that loud because they're deaf from years of exposure! -nt (5.08)
Posted by Green Lantern on 2013-12-09, 15:49:58 (180.94.74.51)
. .......
174: RE: Too loud... (5.08)
Posted by Todd A. on 2015-02-19, 13:32:09 (209.169.193.99)
...since anything over 85 dB is considered dangerous with exposure over time. .......
175: RE: I'm An Audiophile and I Won't Apologize for It (5.08)
Posted by Todd Krieger on 2015-02-21, 16:26:28 (70.190.191.49)
"Don't confuse 'ego driven' with indifference." In regard to the first group I mentioned, you're probably correct.... The indifference is due to the lack of exposure to engaging music that's either li .......
176: don't we have to not shoot ourseleves in the foot first? (5.07)
Posted by Ralph on 2014-04-23, 10:31:16 (64.122.72.31)
High End Audio has to make it with the kids or it will continue to shrink. It is shrinking because it is irrelevant- for the most part kids don't care. What I find odd about this is that kids do seem .......
177: Re: fill in the blanks ! (5.04)
Posted by ludwigvan968 on 2003-03-29, 06:17:25 (66.69.87.250)
How about some exposure, that would be a good match, you could have him try out the integrate first then seperates. JTL .......
178: Re: Gee, thanks for sharing (5.03)
Posted by Don T on 2005-07-18, 08:57:15 (67.136.247.178)
>>Please explain your point. My point is to share my observations on the sound and performance of audio equipment. >>No, better yet, just share with us your pentultimate audiophile >>observations so w .......
179: ...or, you haven't had enough exposure......nt (5.01)
Posted by Rotorhead on 2001-02-26, 18:32:04 (209.224.35.62)
nt .......
180: Me too. (5.01)
Posted by Don T on 2001-07-26, 20:10:13 (208.248.82.254)
When I had to send the Exposure back (6 mo. after purchase) the dealer gave me a more expensive amp to use until mine returned. .......
181: Re: Exp 2000 series very fierce and harsh (nt) (4.98)
Posted by TOOL on 2002-04-22, 18:23:14 (202.156.2.58)
what amp were you comparing the Exposure against? which speakers? curious.... .......
182: Sounds feasible (4.98)
Posted by psgary on 2005-01-02, 10:32:18 (4.60.31.8)
An excellent idea. Media exposure can often work. Of course, with corporations running the U.S. now, would they go after one of their own? .......
183: Try this... (4.98)
Posted by Todd A. on 2016-03-29, 15:36:01 (209.169.192.201)
Try this one. It was my first exposure to Angele Dubeau & La Pieta, and I immediately ordered the Ludovico Einaudi. .......
184: love it (4.98)
Posted by DKL on 2016-04-22, 17:11:26 (97.103.27.196)
My first exposure to "hi-fi" was via ADS L420s and a Yamaha integrated amp (1978). .......
185: RE: Introducing Myself from Rochester, NY (4.98)
Posted by Goober58 on 2014-03-16, 12:24:08 (70.166.121.142)
Welcome to the Asylum. I have family in Buffalo and visited Rochester once. Does the Guitar shop still have a warehouse full of records out back? I'm not a tube power amp fan. I owned a Melody 2A3 ba .......
186: Naim, Exposure, Neat (nt) (4.97)
Posted by Rob Doorack on 2001-08-03, 04:47:25 (65.96.144.148)
nt .......
187: Anything by Creek, Exposure. or Naim (nt) (4.97)
Posted by Rob Doorack on 2002-02-05, 11:34:41 (63.107.88.83)
nt .......
188: Exposure, Naim & some others. (NT) (4.97)
Posted by PS Yeo on 2002-03-14, 20:33:19 (129.188.33.226)
NT .......
189: Exposure & Naim (NT) (4.97)
Posted by PS Yeo on 2002-05-09, 20:12:45 (129.188.33.221)
NT .......
190: Re: Audio Oldies! Still have 'em? Good bargains used?? (4.97)
Posted by Satyr on 1999-05-18, 11:28:25 (193.133.28.212)
Wow - I have two of the components cited in my current system: Exposure Super XV amp and B & W Matrix 805 speakers. The Matrix speakers have been updated to Nautilus designs but some may still be avai .......
191: Re: Didn't see any UL or CSA labels (4.97)
Posted by Doug Joseph on 2006-06-13, 10:15:46 (72.64.186.241)
Hello everyone. I'm new here, but wanted to add a few comments to the discussion. First, the EP products are UL labeled as well as CSA. Secondly, the product has been tested to IEEE C62.4XXX system ex .......
192: Re: Audiologist-How Loud (4.96)
Posted by David Aiken on 2001-12-28, 13:11:08 (203.54.128.54)
In Australia the level is set at a "noise dose" that equates to exposure to an average of 85 dBA for 8 hours on a 5 day a week basis. That's a bit lower than OHSA and compliance with this level of exp .......
193: Hmmmmm… (4.95)
Posted by David Aiken on 2007-10-21, 14:06:05 (58.179.110.195)
"CFL bulbs are a serious threat to your health…" What's your evidence for this? I used to work in occupational health and safety before I retired and I am well aware of the adverse health effects of m .......
194: RE: Yes, the Philadelphia Orchestra is in deep doo-doo (4.94)
Posted by Todd Krieger on 2013-04-01, 23:53:23 (72.208.173.79)
I'm aware of the fiscal crisis of this ensemble, but I do think Philadelphia right now has the best symphony orchestra in the U.S. ...... I think the demise of orchestral institutions is two-fold..... .......
195: Re: What about Northern exposure - One of my favorites (4.93)
Posted by Bob Neill on 2002-01-24, 11:38:52 (140.232.210.226)
In a nose dive. Time to go watch Buffy! Man, are we late for that train.... .......
196: Better to spread it around and give yourself more exposure (4.93)
Posted by Bruce Kendall on 2009-03-02, 15:53:50 (64.60.68.6)
than joining the crowd at musicdirect.com, for example. AudioAdvisor and Crutchfield are trying to evolve too, you know. .......
197: RE: Didn't you see the copyright notice? (4.93)
Posted by kerr on 2012-10-04, 04:52:17 (209.43.1.203)
>This stuff is not to be reproduced. LOL! Perhaps too much exposure to this nonsense causes brain defects or something! :) .......
198: From the article's conclusions...... (4.93)
Posted by Rick W on 2012-10-04, 10:41:11 (108.35.1.56)
"In this study, the main exposure came from the musicians’ private practise with their own instruments." Hence my post. .......
199: Talked to a photo expert (4.93)
Posted by bullethead on 2015-01-24, 08:41:17 (108.27.17.93)
he said he'll use a tripod and 1 sec exposure,will update y'all when I get some pro pics, thanks for that. .......
200: +1 (4.93)
Posted by boboli on 2016-03-15, 12:19:24 (68.98.239.71)
I was working in a record store when it was released and I played it all the time. Sold quite a few copies, based on that exposure. .......
Found 200 records in Amp/Preamp Asylum.
1: Re: You could try a used Plinius 8200MkII (175wpc) (10.26)
Posted by Frank25 on 2005-08-30, 09:21:56 (24.188.241.62)
The Naim Nait 5i is not gonna be much differant than my Exposure XV, Ive heard it, its maybe a touch more powerful but has a leaner sound that im not to found of, I like the bigger sound of the Exposu .......
2: Is Exposure uk going under? (10.26)
Posted by dusted on 2005-08-16, 10:18:50 (143.182.124.4)
Just found at the Exposure uk site-Andy Whittle (Exposure's president) has left the company and Exposure wasn't at the recent Heathrow hifi show in the uk.Does anybody know anything/heard anything els .......
3: Exposure Integrated amps (9.71)
Posted by Frank on 2004-10-10, 15:11:19 (68.194.185.104)
I recently switched from an Exposure integrated to a tube amp. My question is, how come I can't sell the Exposure?? Seems as though no one in the US has a clue about these amps?? How come these amps d .......
4: RE: upgrade ideas from my Exposure 2010s integrated (9.70)
Posted by jimmyjames on 2011-03-28, 06:56:02 (64.208.230.145)
LFD is the next step up from the Exposure or so I am told/read/led to believe. If you get serious about selling your Exposure, let me know. .......
5: Re: Why are you using naim as a referance.... (9.54)
Posted by Frank on 2005-02-11, 15:01:12 (24.187.25.20)
Well im not using Naim as a referance Im just looking for amps that have a similar type sound. Pwersonally I use Exposure which I slightly prefer over the NAim. The Exposure is just as fast and dynami .......
6: Re: Exposure Integrated amps (9.43)
Posted by wineau on 2004-10-13, 17:12:22 (64.252.131.209)
Yes, Exposure is under-rated in the USA. I have an Exposure integrated that I love...one of the most musical sounds ever, better than NAIM seperates. No zing, just musical dynamics and clarity. Unfort .......
7: Re: Exposure Integrated amps (9.42)
Posted by RMcCoy on 2004-10-11, 06:20:24 (68.74.64.58)
I have a dealer here in the Chicago suburbs that just dropped the Exposure line because (they stated) they couldn't get any support from the US distributor. I hope that Exposure has the right partners .......
8: "Exposure 35" amp matched with...? (9.21)
Posted by OM on 2007-05-17, 06:25:43 (87.163.106.92)
What CD/SACD-Player do you match with your "Exposure XXXV" amp? I am looking for ideally suited match to my "Exposure XXXV" integrated amp. I would like to have a option to the Exposure CD XXII. I ask .......
9: Re: Exposure goin out of business?? (9.19)
Posted by jdwaudio on 2005-10-28, 08:37:52 (69.120.109.193)
I just read the Art Dudley review of the Exposure 2010 integrated last evening in the November Stereophile. He states Exposure has been sold to a Malaysian firm. Jim ::: TOPIC:: .......
10: Re: No, but I did compare that exposure with (9.15)
Posted by kuma on 2005-11-01, 22:03:52 (24.12.109.168)
I had the original Exposure integrated and I wasn't missing my Nagra MPA that much. Ok. That's not exactly fair as the Nagra does better on resolution and stage, but the little Exposure did better tha .......
11: Re: Exposure goin out of business?? (9.07)
Posted by jdwaudio on 2005-10-25, 08:56:37 (69.120.109.193)
This rumor started after a couple key people left exposure. The flames were fanned at the Heathrow Audio Show in late September. However, there's been no offical announcement from Exposure. .......
12: Exposure VS NAim (9.01)
Posted by Frank on 2005-01-22, 16:48:53 (24.187.25.20)
I am interested in replacing my Exposure XV with a Naim Nait 5. Can anyone tell me how the Nait compartes to Exposure gear?? From what I have heard they are very similar in sound. Anyone listen to bot .......
13: Re: Exposure dealers in NYC?? (8.85)
Posted by Frank on 2005-05-03, 11:50:58 (24.187.24.151)
Maybe I will just go with the older Exposure 18/18 seperates. You can find them quite cheap on Audiogon and I hear they are very good way better than the Exposure integrateds like the Super XV, and th .......
14: Re: Integrated amps up to €750 (8.85)
Posted by Frank25 on 2005-09-18, 08:10:31 (24.188.241.62)
I think that the Creek, Exposure, Naim integrates are a step up from the Denon, NAD, and Rotel stuff. Thats just my opinion. I own an NAD 320bee and an older Exposure XV, the Exposure is definitly the .......
15: Do you mean "Exposaure" or "Exposure" ? (8.68)
Posted by Android on 2005-06-19, 04:16:47 (216.249.8.78)
If you mean "Exposure Electronics", try: .......
16: No, but I did compare that exposure with (8.65)
Posted by Frihed89 on 2005-11-01, 07:54:17 (83.95.150.100)
a Blue Circle CS playing a Harbeth HP3ES-2, which admittedly is a pretty heavy load for the CS, according to one prominant reviewer of the HP3ES-2. The exposure sounded more colored in Harbeths's midr .......
17: Re: "Exposure 35" amp matched with...? (8.64)
Posted by Don T on 2007-05-20, 10:42:08 (72.208.129.48)
Not sure exactly what you want to match. But IME with Exposure equipment Exposure equipment likes to be matched with Exposure equipment. I've had some Exposure stuff that wasn't a good match in compar .......
18: Orelle Sa100 evo (8.64)
Posted by Frank on 2005-04-20, 08:07:46 (24.187.24.151)
Has anyone heard of a Britsh company called Orelle?? I was recently reading review of the new Exposure 2010s system and the reviewer mention and amp called the Orelle sa100evo. He said the Sa100 evo h .......
19: thoughts on exposure 2010 amp (8.59)
Posted by lovelp12uk on 2003-01-17, 15:39:12 (62.6.80.114)
Hi I would like some thoughts on the exposure 2010 amp as I have been lent one while my exposure 15 is being repared by exposure themselves. This could be a replacment for the 15 becuse the circit boa .......
20: Exposure 3010 integrated (8.55)
Posted by Frank on 2005-01-13, 16:59:10 (24.187.25.20)
Does anyone know if the Exposure 3010 is available in the US, and hopw much does it cost?? Has anyone head this amp?? How does it compare to the older Exposure gear like the Super XV?? I am thinking o .......
21: Amps with good PRAT besides NAIM, Exposure... (8.38)
Posted by Frank on 2005-02-10, 17:32:11 (24.187.25.20)
CAn anyone give me some ideas on some amps that are very good at PRAT besides the usual suspects like NAIM and Exposure?? Possibly something that would be a bit better aty driving difficult loads, mos .......
22: Re: Exposure 3010 integrated (8.37)
Posted by Emil on 2005-01-13, 17:09:46 (4.237.204.167)
Franks Its $1895 here's a link to my post on the Exposure Forum concerning US dealers. I have a Nait 5 and love it but I wish it had more power. I'm considering the 3010 myself. .......
23: Re: Exposure 2010 nt (8.35)
Posted by Frank on 2005-03-31, 15:33:56 (24.187.24.151)
I second the Exposure, either the 2010 or the 3010 would be great. Or you could look for a used XV or Super XV which you could find for about $500. Exposure is not very well known in the US but they m .......
24: Exposure 8 - Ebay, Is this a good deal? (8.35)
Posted by Paddywacker on 2004-05-16, 12:37:02 (64.228.36.21)
There is an Exposure 8 on ebay and was wondering if you guys thought if this was an okay price. I don't know much about Exposure equipment but heard its pretty good. What do you think? http://cgi.eba .......
25: Exposure 2010S2 (8.19)
Posted by jimmyjames on 2010-07-01, 10:23:56 (64.208.230.145)
would have to be on the top of my list. Nothing but accolades. .......
26: Re: Exposure Integrated amps (8.13)
Posted by Frank on 2004-10-11, 19:35:39 (68.194.185.104)
I really don't want to sell buy I am a poor student and need the money for more impirtant things right now. If I don't get enough for it i probably will keep it. Only reason I wanted to sell is becaus .......
27: RE: Exposure (8.11)
Posted by Mike Rubin on 2015-02-24, 14:14:24 (204.2.163.2)
I don't know of the Exposure amps but I will investigate based on your recommendation. Thank you. .......
28: Re: Amp conundrum...help please! (8.09)
Posted by Frank on 2005-01-23, 16:47:09 (24.187.25.20)
Check out the new Exposure 2010s integrated amp. Exposure amps work very well with Prac and the 2010s is very affordable and has plenty of power(75wpc). I have an older Exposure integrated and couldnt .......
29: Re: exposure 2010 (8.08)
Posted by Frank25 on 2006-05-04, 09:09:18 (69.123.4.32)
I own a older Exposure XV and it has the loud pop through the speakers wen you turn it on, it is normal dont be alarmed. I think its just that the amp doesnt have a muting circuit on power up. When i .......
30: RE: Exposure 2010s2 or Primare i30? (8.06)
Posted by rev44 on 2018-01-07, 17:59:39 (70.122.216.168)
thanks Ricardo, what are you driving them with now, and what didn't you care about the Exposure to change? .......
31: Re: Exposure Integrated amps (7.97)
Posted by Rooster on 2004-10-11, 06:29:03 (67.250.102.163)
Frank If the Exposure has a MM phono stage please contact me for a possible sale Regards Bruce .......
32: Exposure goin out of business?? (7.91)
Posted by Frank25 on 2005-10-24, 15:52:28 (69.123.4.32)
Any truth to the rumor that Exposure is going out of business?? .......
33: Exposure Super XV with Von Schwiekert ? (7.80)
Posted by Frank on 2004-12-10, 16:36:45 (24.187.25.20)
Can anyone tell me if my old Exposure XV integrated amp will drive the Von Schwiekert VR2 or older VR3?? The speakers are supposed to be a pretty easy load so I dont think it would be a problem. Do Ex .......
34: Prices of new Exposure gear? (7.79)
Posted by Frank on 2005-01-22, 17:08:28 (24.187.25.20)
Does anyone have the prices for the new 2010s and 3010 Exposure stuff?? thanks .......
35: Re: Exposure 2010S used (7.77)
Posted by Frank25 on 2005-12-06, 17:52:32 (69.123.4.32)
even better and less money than the Exposure 2010s is a second hand super XV or XXV. .......
36: Exposure 2010S (7.74)
Posted by dtyoshih on 2012-07-19, 10:15:27 (161.149.102.185)
The Exposure 2010S is a fine integrated. Has the PRAT thing down to a tee. .......
37: Exposure and naim amps no zobel on speaker outputs (7.74)
Posted by Frank on 2004-12-03, 13:30:50 (24.187.25.20)
I am using an Exposure Super xv amp in my second system and I read somewhere that Exposure and Naim amps do not use a zobel network on there speaker outputs. This is why you have to use there brand sp .......
38: do the other way around! (7.73)
Posted by kuma on 2003-08-03, 19:52:28 (12.247.145.199)
I had both combo. ( Primare 20A/20D & Exposure Titanium 2010 integrated and CDP ) Exposure 2010 integrated is a better deal than their own CDP. Primare, CDP was the best out of around 1k range, then o .......
39: Re: PLEASE! Help me pick a GREAT $1k Integrated for ROCK! (7.71)
Posted by Frank on 2005-03-16, 13:14:01 (24.187.24.151)
Check out the Exposure 2010s, its a great integrated for the price. Great PRAT and very punchy sound but also has a sweet warm tone that works well with poorly recorded rock disc's/. I use an older Ex .......
40: Re: Exposure VS NAim (7.69)
Posted by dusted on 2005-01-22, 19:40:51 (4.176.99.38)
I haven't listened to both but people who have say the Naim Nait 5 has better highs but the Exposure has better bass.PRAT is about the same .......
41: RE: I owned one for a decade before ending up with an Exposure XV (7.67)
Posted by boboli on 2009-02-17, 15:33:23 (68.3.71.22)
I've had an Exposure XV for about 10 years and have been very pleased with it. .......
42: Re: Amp under $1500 used or new (7.67)
Posted by Frank25 on 2005-08-31, 09:34:45 (24.188.241.62)
Must say I have to agree MDavis, the whole idea that a compnents is no good cuz its for sale on Agon is just plain ignorant. Ever think the fact that Mccormack has probably sold about 100x more amps t .......
43: Re: Exposure dealers in NYC?? (7.67)
Posted by Frank on 2005-05-03, 11:49:28 (24.187.24.151)
Im sad to hear that the 3010 is not like the Exposure stuff of old. Thats surprising considering the 2010s stuff got such good reviews and is supposded to be just as "pratty" and toe tapping as the ol .......
44: RE: English Hummers (7.65)
Posted by Leefer on 2011-10-11, 17:00:32 (209.195.127.214)
The Arcam was over 5 years old at the time while the Exposure is "new" but at least 2 years old given that its successor, the 2010s2 has been out for a couple of years. I would be very surprised if a .......
45: exposure online forum (7.64)
Posted by poppy on 2003-04-29, 20:52:42 (206.73.80.238)
now expsoure on;line forum alive ...an exposure fan can join at our website .. cheer .......
46: Looking at pics of both amps (7.63)
Posted by Paul Tobin on 2011-10-12, 04:39:57 (202.164.204.60)
...it appears the NAD uses a 2 wire ac cable and the Exposure a normal 3-pin IEC with a seperate safety ground. Appears you have a ground loop with the Exposure that the NAD's 2 wire connection avoids .......
47: Re: No, but I did compare that exposure with (7.62)
Posted by theaudiohobby on 2005-11-02, 04:25:09 (194.203.201.92)
"I think with a less demanding speaker, the difference would be in Exposure's special colouration, which many in the UK love" What coloration will that be? Music making the painting, recording it the .......
48: Re: Exposure dealers in NYC?? (7.61)
Posted by howgeif on 2005-05-03, 11:28:49 (69.42.1.87)
Bluebird Music Limited distributes Exposure Electronics in the USA. Please contact them for a list of Retailers selling Exposure Electronics: Bluebird Music Limited Tel: 416.638.8207 Fax: 416.638.8115 .......
49: Amps that have good PRAT like NAim or Exposure but are dead quiet?? (7.60)
Posted by Frank25 on 2005-05-31, 08:25:10 (24.187.24.151)
I recently upgrade to some Klipsch RF-7's. The speakers sound great with my Exposure integrated, but there is one minor problem, the amp is kind of noisy with the high sensitivity of the Klipschs(101d .......
50: Re: What amps excel in transient and speed? (7.60)
Posted by Frank25 on 2005-07-24, 09:36:12 (24.188.241.62)
I dont use the Klipschs in the main system anymore, i now have Neat Vitos in there with Exposure XV integrated. The Klipsch's are in the basement system. I want something with more power than my 35 wa .......
51: RE: Exposure 3010S2 (7.54)
Posted by MikeMasztal on 2014-11-26, 18:23:43 (50.89.44.38)
I heard the Exposure a few years ago and was impressed with the sound. Vert neutral, as opposed to euphonic, as I recall. How do you compare it to your Belles Soloist you previously owned? ::: TOPIC:: .......
52: RE: Comparing a few integrateds (Exposure, Naim, Rogue, Unison, Primaluna) (7.50)
Posted by jdwaudio on 2011-09-06, 10:16:57 (69.124.235.244)
You didn't Mention music preferences. For rock and jazz I like Naim and Exposure. .......
53: Re: Exposure dealers in NYC?? (7.49)
Posted by Emil on 2005-05-03, 11:17:49 (24.185.35.61)
frank There are no Exposure dealers in NY. In fact, I believe there are only 2 in the country. I too was interested in the 3010 but do to the lack of dealerships and therefore customer support ( distr .......
54: Re: Exposure 8 - Ebay, Is this a good deal? (7.48)
Posted by Pcolby on 2004-05-16, 13:25:43 (12.78.46.86)
Hi, I have owned a Exposure integrated amp for years and they make good sounding products. Mine has never given me a problem. Cheers .......
55: Prices for new Exposure gear? (7.45)
Posted by Frank on 2005-02-20, 20:36:09 (24.187.24.151)
Anyone know the prices on the newer Exposure gear?? Mainly the 3010 and New Classic series?? .......
56: Exposure 2010S used (7.43)
Posted by dusted on 2005-12-05, 18:53:52 (24.251.189.110)
An Exposure 2010S 75 wpc has great pacing,and is warm for SS,plus is musical.It's around 1200 new but you could find one 2nd hand if you look hard for $850 I would think .......
57: Re: Is Exposure uk going under? (7.40)
Posted by dusted on 2005-08-16, 15:35:55 (143.182.124.1)
I went back and read the post on their forum-it sad the UPCOMING heathrow show-my bad.But that coupled with their President and chief designer leaving-there is cause for concern among Exposure fans/ow .......
58: Exposure XV with 4 ohm speakers?? (7.38)
Posted by Frank on 2005-02-19, 22:00:32 (24.187.24.151)
Does anyone know if my Exposure XV is stable into a 4ohm speaker, and how much power does it oput out into 4ohms?? thanks frank .......
59: Naim Nac72/Nap180 vs Exposure 18s/17?? (7.37)
Posted by Frank25 on 2005-05-14, 20:31:31 (24.187.24.151)
I am planning on upgrading my aging Exposure Xv integrated with something a bit better and more powerful. Im stuck between the Naim Nac72/Nap180 and the Exposure 17/18s combos. What do you guys think .......
60: Re: Can anyone compare Ion/Naim/Exposure for me? (7.36)
Posted by Frank25 on 2006-08-28, 06:14:16 (69.123.4.32)
I own and love my Exposure XV integrated, paired with the right speakers you cant buy a much more musical and fun to listen to amp IMO. These amps do have thier quirks though, they make the popping no .......
61: Exposure driving difficult loads? (7.36)
Posted by Frank on 2004-12-11, 13:44:00 (24.187.25.20)
Can anyone tell me if my old Exposure Super XV integrated amp is good at driving diffcult speakers?? Do these amps put out a decent amount of current?? .......
62: Re: Bryston B100 (7.35)
Posted by Frank on 2005-05-02, 08:21:32 (24.187.24.151)
Check out Naim, Exposure and Sim Audio if you want a more lively sound than Creek. naim and Exposure are about the livelyest ampos you can buy for a reasonable sum of money., .......
63: exposure 2010 (7.35)
Posted by ozzyan on 2006-04-29, 15:56:22 (213.137.124.147)
I just got my new Exposure 2010 integrated. I hear a very loud pop everytime i turn it off, some 10 seconds after i push the on/off button. Are there any owners of this amp around here? Does it happen .......
64: Exposure 2010S - at the bottom of this price range (7.35)
Posted by Frihed89 on 2008-06-11, 00:19:56 (130.226.56.2)
I have heard all three and I prefer the Exposure, but it may be hard to find. If I were buying a Creek, I would pay the extra amount for the Destiny, particularly if you have some hard to drive speake .......
65: Re: Integrated Amp recommendations? (7.33)
Posted by Frank25 on 2005-08-19, 10:01:53 (24.188.241.62)
LV speakers are voiced with tube you will most likely get the best sound with a tube integrated. If you wanna stay away from tubes the next choice would probably be the new Sugden A21se or the new Exp .......
66: Re: rice crispies elves - help! (7.27)
Posted by dusted on 2005-02-15, 12:40:19 (143.182.124.4)
I had a similar/same problem with my Exposure 2010 integrated.Drove me nuts-I brought to a local tech familiar with Exposure amps (he said he cleaned the potentiometer) and I have'nt heard the crackin .......
67: Re: Integrated that plays Rock music very well? (7.26)
Posted by Frank on 2005-02-07, 13:41:18 (24.187.25.20)
How did the Nait 5 compare to the Exposure?? I own an older Exposure XV and I like it alot, but its a little thin in the bass. Whats the differance betweenm the Nait 5 and Nait 5i?? .......
68: Re: Int Amp around $1000 USD used to power JM Lab 826S (7.23)
Posted by Frank on 2004-12-05, 00:36:30 (24.187.25.20)
I have an Exposure XV that I would be willing to trade or sell, I can't speak for the new Exposure 2010 but the older Exposure and Naim NAit are extremely musical amps with great PRAT and match well w .......
69: Re: Amp under $1500 used or new (7.20)
Posted by Frank25 on 2005-08-31, 09:18:41 (24.188.241.62)
You can;t go by how many of a product are on the used market as a gauge on how good it sounds. It has a lot more to do with the fact that Mccormack has been selling the DNA power amps for a goood 10-1 .......
70: Re: Integrated (SS or Tube) under $1000 used? (7.20)
Posted by Frank on 2005-04-28, 14:00:26 (24.187.24.151)
Definitly check out the Naim Nait 5i or Exposure 3010 with your Spendors it will be a match made in heaven!! It may be hard to find a used Exposure 3010 since its very new but new they are about $1800 .......
71: Re: Naim alternatives (7.17)
Posted by solentgreen on 2006-10-24, 09:49:20 (219.73.63.74)
In my view, I would say Exposure is the closest. I have to say I have not heard them side by side but a lot of British audio mags have said Exposure is a close cousin to Naim, both in sound as well as .......
72: Primare I20 + Exposure 2010CD (7.15)
Posted by burakorhun on 2003-08-03, 19:36:39 (195.174.60.82)
I am thinking of buying Primare I20 and Exposure 2010CD. What do you think of this combo? I will be using them with Dali new suite 2.8 spaekers. Thanks .......
73: How much is the Exposure 35 Integrated going for in USD? (7.12)
Posted by dusted on 2006-01-22, 14:45:51 (143.182.124.1)
I thought i overheard someone say Exposure's new integrated- the 35 is going for $3500. Is that correct? Thought it would sell for around $2500 .......
74: Exposure 2010 and Vienna Haydn (7.12)
Posted by mauro on 2003-09-30, 23:54:41 (193.203.232.8)
The warmth and colour of VA Haydn can match the drive and the punch of the Exposure 2010 amp? I haven't the opportunity of hearing this combination in my town so any suggestion is welcome. Thanks. ::: .......
75: What speakers to use with Exposure XV?? (7.11)
Posted by Frank on 2004-12-19, 22:01:30 (24.187.25.20)
I am building a second system in my bedroom which is pretty small about 12x14. I have an Exposure XV which I plan on using as them amp, but I will need some spekaers and a cd player. Any ideas on some .......
76: Exposure (7.11)
Posted by Jesse on 2005-11-03, 13:55:28 (141.155.63.6)
Has anyone heard the 2010s amp or preamp? Impressions? How do these components compare with the Exposure 2010s integrated amp and other integrated amps and separates? Thank You. .......
77: I owned both (7.10)
Posted by robotk on 2018-01-12, 20:35:53 (216.53.142.131)
The Primare is a very easy listen. Very smooth, but not the last word in resolution. When I changed over to an Ayre amplifier, I saw concrete improvements in resolution and air. Images were more dimen .......
78: Re: Can anyone compare Ion/Naim/Exposure for me? (7.10)
Posted by boboli on 2006-08-28, 15:01:38 (24.56.1.25)
I completely agree about the Exposure XV. Bought one used several years ago and loved the sound. I gave it to my daughter, hoping she would develop a taste for good sound but she barely uses it and I' .......
79: Re: Comparing the PrimaLuna integrated to the Exposure Integrated. (7.10)
Posted by Frihed89 on 2005-10-26, 22:08:33 (83.95.150.100)
I have heard both the smallest Harbeth (HL-P3ES-2) and Spendor (S3/5)mini monitors played through an exposure 2010 integrated. Nice sounds. These are not budget speakers though. .......
80: Re: Plinius 9200 OK for Von Schweikert VR4jr (7.10)
Posted by dusted on 2005-05-30, 08:39:15 (143.182.124.4)
I run my VR4jrs with an Exposure 2010 Integrated driving the highs and two Exposure 2010 Power Amps (mono) driving the lows-sounds great! .......
81: Exposure Titanium 2010... (7.07)
Posted by kuma on 2003-04-23, 09:02:57 (12.247.145.199)
The best integrated I have heard under 1k. Rated power ouput of 60 watts go pretty far if you don't drive it with mulekickers. exposure prefers something neutral in the middle since it has a warmish m .......
82: New integrated under $2000 (7.04)
Posted by Frank on 2005-02-23, 06:48:57 (24.187.24.151)
I am in the market for an new integrated amp to replace my aging Exposure XV. I like an amp with good Prat and dynamics, I listen mainly to rock music. Most people have been reccomending either the Ex .......
83: Re: No, but I did compare that exposure with (7.04)
Posted by Hujorgen on 2005-11-01, 19:02:09 (69.245.42.85)
Interesting. I guess then there's no sense in comparing the Exposure to the NSCS Blue Circle-- which would be the BC integrated getting all the real praise now as outshining the little CS. Art Dudl .......
84: RE: Tubes + Tubes isn't an automatic match made in heaven..... (7.03)
Posted by Don T on 2009-01-05, 21:51:53 (68.226.126.8)
The balanced connection between the Raysonic and th Melody is a wonderful thing. I guess I gotta give it up for now - no big deal swapping the CDPs as they are both good players. Maybe I'll check with .......
85: Re: Need help...integrated for Spendor S5e/Sub... (7.00)
Posted by Frank on 2005-05-09, 08:38:39 (24.187.24.151)
Spendors work great with Naim and Exposure. Check out the Naim NAit 5i and Exposure 3010 integrated. Both excellent amps and especially good with Spendor. .......
86: Re: Who are dark horses in power amps-minus the hype. (7.00)
Posted by Frank25 on 2005-08-26, 18:36:33 (24.188.241.62)
WHich Exposure amps were you considering. The older stuff was really good, the 18s monoblock, 4DR and 16monoblocks are awesome amps! If you can find them, they are not so easy to find on the used mark .......
87: Re: X-Ray machines eh? I understand that exposure (6.99)
Posted by ce on 2002-10-06, 08:35:49 (67.82.216.119)
You don't understand x-ray equipment, otherwise you would not say anything about exposure, etc. X-Ray does not do the thing you said. I don't have the time to teach you. .......
88: Re: Who makes Integrated amp. that delivers bass for $1000 new or used? (6.98)
Posted by dusted on 2004-02-10, 13:24:17 (143.182.124.4)
The Exposure 2010 integrated-tight bass,great prat,warm for solid state.About $900.Bluebird Music is Exposure's new U.S. distributer.Go for it-you won't regret it! .......
89: Which speakers? (6.98)
Posted by kuma on 2005-01-22, 22:27:25 (24.12.104.209)
and why do you want to change it? Exposure does have better bass grunt than the Nait5. Their tonal balane is similar ( warmish ) but the Nait5 has a better microdynamics and more seductive midband tha .......
90: Re: Exposaure Electronics (6.94)
Posted by Frank25 on 2005-06-19, 08:15:25 (24.188.241.62)
Exposure electrionics is still alive and kicking although they do have a new designer. They have the new 2010s, 3010 and New Classic series in production right now. They still make pretty good equipme .......
91: Re: Anybody heard the new... (6.94)
Posted by jrb15 on 2006-05-19, 11:05:58 (75.3.229.187)
I've owned NAD (in fact the piece is sitting somewhere around the house.) I would run to get Exposure: which is genuinely terrific stuff. As I understand it, there will be some Exposure equipment dem .......
92: I owned one for a decade before ending up with an Exposure XV (6.93)
Posted by Don Till on 2009-02-17, 08:15:21 (70.190.168.53)
For the money it was a super bargain. The Exposure XV integrated is what I eventually ended up with after moving beyond the 3020. Better still, a super phono section and an equal bargain. ::: TOPIC:: .......
93: I would buy (6.93)
Posted by Frihed89 on 2006-05-19, 02:44:45 (83.95.150.100)
any Exposure product over any NAD product any day. Exposure products sound better to me and last longer for everyone. NAD was a great compnay 10 years ago. Cambridge also seems to be bettering NAD, th .......
94: Re: exposure 2010 (6.93)
Posted by ozzyan on 2006-05-04, 09:52:50 (213.137.124.147)
- Read the following text from their site (from the ARCHIVE section): Exposure Speaker Cable This is designed as part of the amplifier and as such should be used to obtain the designed performance fro .......
95: Re: Ice module based amps, How good? (6.91)
Posted by Frank25 on 2005-10-23, 18:04:40 (69.123.4.32)
I agree with Greg. My Exposure Xv integrated runs class b like the Naim amps and sounds wonderful, I attribute it to the special attention Exposure pays to thier power supplys, just like Naim. ::: TOP .......
96: Re: "Exposure 35" amp matched with...? (6.90)
Posted by OM on 2007-05-18, 15:05:24 (87.163.110.27)
Hi Gordan, thank a lot for your advice, but at time I am need a new CD-player... What (SA)CD-Player do you use with your "Exposure 35"? .......
97: RE: IMO the Mac 7000 and the Cayin H-80 both look tons better to me (6.87)
Posted by Don Till on 2009-02-17, 10:10:08 (70.190.168.53)
Down below I mention the NAD 3020 and the Exposure XV as my favorite integrateds of all time. Surely the NAD nor the Exposure aren't going to win any beauty contests but I don't find their appearance .......
98: Re: Comparing the PrimaLuna integrated to the Exposure Integrated. (6.85)
Posted by edta on 2005-10-27, 18:24:21 (162.40.57.72)
Thanks. When I said more average, I was thinking in the around $1k/pr. range. Maybe the Spendors would fall in there. I'm not familiar with those Harbeths. Reina has been moving into a bit more expens .......
99: Unico vs. Exposure 2010S integrated war (6.76)
Posted by Hujorgen on 2005-10-31, 12:49:47 (69.245.42.85)
Just read the fantabulous Art Dudley Stereophile review of the 2010S Exposure. Have had the Unico integrated for some while and love it. Has any smurf out there heard the two amps and can comment on t .......
100: RE: What's still kicking? (6.75)
Posted by Goober58 on 2020-06-28, 01:23:43 (70.166.109.98)
Exposure XX1 (preamp) & XIII ( Phono section ) bought new around 2002, Exposure DR4 and XIII (amps) and XII (preamp) all much older still work and sound great. The only issue is the XX1 preamp has a n .......
101: Exposure 2010S passage preamp stage question (6.74)
Posted by dtyoshih on 2010-08-19, 14:05:45 (161.149.63.100)
I have an Exposure 2010S integrated amp and was reading the Stereophile review by Art Dudley and noticed the following paragraph: "because this is an integrated amp with a passive preamp stage: The mu .......
102: Re: exposure 2010 (6.72)
Posted by Alex M on 2006-05-03, 04:16:49 (139.166.240.239)
I remember hearing this with my Exposure X, years ago. In this case it happened both at switch-on (right away), and at switch-off (after a few seconds). It worried me to start with, especially since i .......
103: Exposure 8 amplifier with bad output transistors (6.72)
Posted by legarem on 2007-02-16, 07:17:50 (69.157.153.133)
I have an Exposure 8 amplifier with blown output transistors on left chanel. The output transistors are TO3. The company buffed the numbers on them. I suspect that they are bipolars transistors. Do so .......
104: RE: Exposure 2010s2 or Primare i30? (6.71)
Posted by newworld on 2018-01-13, 03:40:23 (71.238.42.117)
I went from Naim Supernait 2 to Exposure 2010S2D to drive a smaller set of speakers. It got me off the Naim bandwagon. Extreme value for money. I had once owned the Primare as well. It sounds smooth a .......
105: Re: Exposure dealers in NYC?? (6.68)
Posted by Emil on 2005-05-04, 06:22:26 (4.237.203.183)
Buddha Being in London, Im sure you have heard both the Nait and Exposure. Care to compare the two? Is it true what Ive read that the 3010 is more sedate compared to the Nait 5i? I was thinking at one .......
106: RE: You sure you didn't destroy the speaker drivers? (6.63)
Posted by jmkochevar on 2009-07-25, 13:31:08 (209.86.226.52)
i hooked up my exposure 2010s integrated and the speakers are fine. this is my first venture into separates. i bought used off of audiogon and no manuals were included with amp and preamp. i'll try us .......
107: Re: Hey Big Spendor (6.63)
Posted by fidelio on 2005-04-21, 22:53:39 (69.234.202.248)
hey, i wish i could stumble accross one of the exposure amps. i recall years and years ago s'phile had a series where they interviewed musicians about their systems, and they interviewed a jazz great, .......
108: Re: under $900 preamp suggestion (6.58)
Posted by Frank25 on 2005-06-06, 08:27:15 (24.187.24.151)
What amp are you using it with??? Im partial to Exposure and Naim stuff but Naim only works well with thier own power amps. They tend to have very nice phono stages and the typical British sound aka m .......
109: RE: Exposure 2010S passage preamp stage question (6.56)
Posted by Steve Eddy on 2010-08-19, 16:14:20 (71.137.108.187)
Exposure specifies the input impedance as 14k ohms. That's fine for most anything solid state. Some tube gear with particularly asthmatic output stages might not like it though. As a general rule, mo .......
110: RE: Exposure 2010s2 or Primare i30? (6.54)
Posted by tccrital@gmail.com on 2018-01-07, 16:31:31 (177.40.164.166)
I have Nola Boxers too. Great speakers that goes superbly with tube amps. Very easy do drive. However, they did fairly well with my Exposure 2010 s1, showing good tone and dinamics. These are pretty .......
111: Re: New integrated under $2000 (6.52)
Posted by Frank on 2005-02-23, 11:53:58 (24.187.24.151)
What do you guys think of the ones I mentioned?? The Naim Nait5i, Exposure 301, and the Creek 5350se?? As you can see I kinda prefer Britsh amps. My Exposure XV was one of the best integrateds i have .......
112: Re: Looking for an amp to replace Marantz PM17 (6.50)
Posted by Frihed89 on 2005-08-31, 05:28:06 (130.226.56.2)
Hum, Marantz isn't usually known for its rock sympatico. But the idea of using the Marantz you have as a preamp and mating it with a more powerful marantz amp is a good one because it will keep the so .......
113: I took a different approach this past summer (6.50)
Posted by Leefer on 2011-12-25, 20:48:15 (209.195.118.121)
I was also looking for the best value in amplification but didn't want the "flavor of the day" that everyone forgets a few months after a stellar review. The 50wpc NAD C320BEE I purchased 6 years ago .......
114: Re: exposure 2010 (6.48)
Posted by Frank25 on 2006-05-04, 09:11:12 (69.123.4.32)
Hey just wondering, does Exposure still reccomend using thier speaker cables?? I remeber thier older amps as well as Naim's you can only use certain speaker cables because they doent use an inductor a .......
115: Re: Exposure dealers in NYC?? (6.47)
Posted by Emil on 2005-05-03, 13:01:33 (24.185.35.61)
Frank Dont forget that Exposure, just like Naim, requires recapping at or about 10 years. who's going to do it? If it were a Naim amp, no problem. Send it off to Chicago. If I were you and wanted to k .......
116: RE: I wasn't unimpressed with a conventional rotel (6.46)
Posted by mikepittarelli on 2008-03-11, 19:47:14 (24.59.46.201)
As far as I know, that was my first exposure to class D amplification. It was also my first exposure to Rotel. I certainly didn't mean to bash Rotel in general. Maybe the speakers were the problem. Al .......
117: Re: Can anyone compare Ion/Naim/Exposure for me? (6.45)
Posted by Stranger Blue on 2006-08-28, 06:54:12 (65.93.185.204)
Thanks, that was very helpful, especially the comparison to the SI amp! Pretty amazing that the SI amp even compares, isn't it? I'm wondering if you have heard Naim products, and can say how the old E .......
118: Was that a time exposure with small aperture? (6.41)
Posted by AbeCollins on 2006-06-01, 15:54:35 (67.176.116.152)
Did you use a digital camera or film (then have the film scanned)? For those long exposures, how do you estimate the time (assuming you used say f11 or even smaller aperture)? Or do you 'bracket' to e .......
119: Re: Exposure Integrated amps (6.39)
Posted by dusted on 2004-10-11, 02:14:17 (4.190.200.187)
Glad to read of others experiences with the 2010.I started with a 2010 integrated then biamped with the 2010 power now have another 2010 power (running both of those mono).Speakers are the new Von Sch .......
120: RE: Exposure 2010s2 or Primare i30? (6.29)
Posted by OrganicHifi on 2018-01-08, 03:53:46 (177.40.164.166)
Hi! I drive them with a 15w/pch single-ended kt-88 based tube amplifier. The brand is OldSchool. Sounds like a bond made in heaven (or perhaps hell, who knows). I Tried them also with ARC VSi-60. Ama .......
121: Whats up with Audiolab? (6.23)
Posted by Frihed89 on 2006-04-17, 11:03:03 (83.95.150.100)
Forty years ago they made entry level SS gear that was, for the period, pretty good. Then they went into exotic stuff. Now they are back with amps, preamps, integrateds and CDs that are priced to comp .......
122: Cable recommendations for Exposure 2010S2 integrated ? (6.23)
Posted by shawnwes on 2018-04-14, 06:56:52 (96.50.132.8)
New owner of an Exposure 2010S2 integrated and was wondering what interconnects and speaker cables other owners of similar vintage Exposure gear are using with good results. The rest of my system .......
123: Re: Integrated that plays Rock music very well? (6.20)
Posted by RMcCoy on 2005-02-07, 20:22:22 (68.74.180.69)
Agree with Guth on the 5/5i comparison. The Exposure 2010 isn't nearly as refined as the Nait 5 or 5i. It is a highly musical amp however, great for rock just not a match for a Nait IMO. I think the 2 .......
124: What speakers with Exposure XV? (6.19)
Posted by Frank25 on 2006-04-05, 09:07:55 (69.123.4.32)
Ok I just made the change over to a PC based system and I need a pair speakers to match up with my Exposure XV integrated. Im on a tight budget of $500, but I dont mind buying used. I want a standmopu .......
125: Re: Exposure Integrated amps (6.16)
Posted by eduardoo on 2004-10-10, 19:00:45 (210.245.185.14)
I probably can't help your situation but I just want to share your joy with the Exposure. I used to use a XV (first bought and used in Canada, then brought to Hong Kong for further use until I needed .......
126: Re: What amps with Klipsch?? (6.15)
Posted by Frank on 2005-04-18, 08:22:12 (24.187.24.151)
I have the RF-3's right now and will be upgrading soon to the RF-5 or Rf-7's i havent decided yet. My amp is an Exposure XV and it matched very well with Klipsch. It is a very warm tubey sounding amp .......
127: John Marks gave the NHB-108 its first exposure in Stereophile (6.09)
Posted by John Marks on 2018-06-28, 15:44:20 (100.10.80.187)
John Marks gave the NHB-108 its first exposure in Stereophile. JA later did a full review. MF bought the big ones. jm .......
128: Re: Exposure VS NAim (6.07)
Posted by RMcCoy on 2005-01-23, 06:40:42 (68.74.177.255)
You are getting accurate statements and I will add my share. I own the Exposure 2010, had previously owned the Nait 5 (w/FC2) and now own the 5i as well. The Exposure I have heard has a warmer, less d .......
129: Re: What speakers to use with Exposure XV?? (6.05)
Posted by el34eh@yahoo.com on 2004-12-21, 15:42:36 (152.163.100.7)
HI Frank: I'd have too agree with Emil. Being an Ex-Linnie & Naim & Exposure kind of guy circa 1982-2000. I've kept my passion for British Mini-Monitors no secret. I'd also recommend that You research .......
130: Re: I can't take the heat... (6.05)
Posted by dusted on 2003-07-16, 04:10:47 (67.3.235.160)
I know what you mean.I live in Phoenix it has been averaging 110+ the last couple of weeks! No amount of AC will make up for that coupled with a tube amp in a small room.Hi Fi choice May issue has a r .......
131: Re: Did anyone switch from Naim to Something else? (6.05)
Posted by Don T on 2006-12-07, 04:09:32 (70.162.120.248)
I didn't choose Naim but heard it compared to Exposure. I choose Exposure. I've went back and compared since then and am happy with my choice. I really like the Naim Reference stuff but it's out of th .......
132: Re: Simaudio I-5 LE (6.04)
Posted by Frank on 2005-04-26, 08:10:12 (24.187.24.151)
The Sim Audio I5 will have more than enough power to drive your Spendors. I would also check out some of the British integrateds like the Naim Nait 5i, Exposure 3010, and Creek 5350se. Spendor seems t .......
133: Re: building a Naim System - Advise (6.02)
Posted by Frank25 on 2005-09-21, 09:31:56 (24.188.241.62)
Have you considered Exposure electronics with your LV Avatars?? Ive heard the regular Avatar(not obx) with Exposure eectronics and it made for an extremely musical and fun sounding system. Its got all .......
134: I don't really get this at all! (6.02)
Posted by Don T on 2009-01-05, 17:27:04 (68.226.126.8)
Put Exposure CDP with the Melody integrated and the bass sounds fine. Put the Raysonic CDP with the Exposure amplification and the bass sounds fine. The only time the problem is audible is when the Ra .......
135: Re: I forgot to add . . . (6.01)
Posted by Steelben on 2003-08-30, 21:01:18 (192.169.41.33)
Hi CSF, Did you ever compare the sound between the DIN socket and normal RCA connectors when playing CD on Nait 3? Is there a significant difference? At the moment I can only stick to RCA Interconnect .......
136: upgrade ideas from my Exposure 2010s integrated (6.00)
Posted by cwsiggy on 2011-03-27, 17:34:43 (71.224.200.84)
Hello, Need some upgrade ideas from my Exposure 2010S. I like it and frankly I think the weak spot in my system is my phono pre (a budget Vincent for $199) rest of system is Quad 22L2s's , VPI Scout .......
137: Re: Primare I20 + Exposure 2010CD (6.00)
Posted by howgeif@sbcglobal.net on 2003-08-04, 14:18:21 (67.114.129.243)
Primare and Exposure are not well know audio brands. This means if you keep these units for 2-4 years and then decide to sell them, you may not be able to. For example, in 1999 I purchased the BOW Waz .......
138: Re: Audio Analogue Puccini? (5.98)
Posted by Frank25 on 2005-08-31, 09:29:09 (24.188.241.62)
I contacted Neat and they reccomend 50 watts minimum for the Vito, but said 75-100 is a better idea and I would get better bass and dynamics with more power as the Isobaric bass loading is quite power .......
139: Exposure dealers in NYC?? (5.92)
Posted by Frank on 2005-05-03, 09:50:19 (24.187.24.151)
Does anyone know of a Dealer that sells Exposure in the NYC area?? Id really like to hear the 3010 integrated, I currently own an XV and would like to upgrade to something more powerful so my speaker .......
140: Re: What's your bedroom sound system? (5.92)
Posted by Frank on 2005-04-20, 08:41:15 (24.187.24.151)
My bedroom system is really my main system. The room is 14ftx18x8. I am using. Klipsch RF-3(upgraded xovers w/Auricaps and Mills resistors) Exposure XV integrated Ah! Super Tjoeb 4000/upsampled w/ Sei .......
141: Whest Audio TWO.2 vs Exposure xm3 vs ProJect TubeBox DS2 (5.87)
Posted by Akolegov88 on 2022-12-14, 06:48:16 (109.252.190.104)
I currently have a ProJect TubeBox DS2 phono preamp and I am wondering whether the Whest Audio TWO.2 or Exposure xm3 would be an upgrade over the TubeBox DS2. My current amp is a Cary SLI-80.I also ha .......
142: Re: What amps?? Look at the post above on the Sonic Impact! (5.85)
Posted by Frank on 2005-04-18, 11:56:19 (24.187.24.151)
I really dont want to use tubes, I have heard my RF-3's with a 300b SET and PP el34 amp and it wasnt my cup of tea. I am much happier with my Exposure XV integrated, especially with rock music, which .......
143: Re: Interesting (5.84)
Posted by Frank25 on 2005-06-17, 15:35:55 (24.188.241.62)
I owned an AES/CAry SE-1 sig for a few years and didnt find it bright at all? It was more on the dark and slow side of things which was kinda what made me get rid of it. I agree Cary cant do the timin .......
144: Question on Biamping/power cords? (5.82)
Posted by dusted on 2003-08-13, 13:12:32 (67.3.229.186)
I have an Exposure 2010 integrated amp and will be shortly aquiring an Exposure 2010 power amp for biamping.I currently have a $385.00 Tara Labs RSC Prime AC cord on the integrated.My question how imp .......
145: Which integrated - Exposure 2010S or Naim Nait 5 for Tannoy Autograpaph Minis? (5.82)
Posted by ppopp on 2015-05-28, 17:32:14 (50.240.18.77)
I currently use an Arcam FMJ A38. It's a good integrated. I'm looking for a little more musical involvement. It's a small room, so 30 watts/ch from the Nait 5 isn't a problem and I do not listen parti .......
146: Exposure xxxv integrated (5.82)
Posted by Frank on 2005-05-16, 20:13:46 (24.187.24.151)
I just saw on Exposures website that they have a new integrated amp the XXXV. I hope this is as good as their older 10,15,25 series. The 3010 and 2010 certainly werent of the same quality of the older .......
147: Comments on Exposure 2010 Integrated Amplifier? (5.78)
Posted by Steelben on 2002-10-25, 21:16:54 (192.169.41.42)
Hello, Has anyone experienced with Exposure 2010 integrated Amp? I couldn't find enough reviews about this item. I've once heard it hooked up w/ Acoustic Energy Evo 3 speakers and I was quite impresse .......
148: Re: That's a gross generalization you cannot use (5.78)
Posted by Frank25 on 2005-06-17, 15:40:03 (24.188.241.62)
"I don't know where the brand of an amp has boo to do with timing" obviously someone who hasnt heard stuff from Naim if you think the amp doesnt have anything to do with pace and timing. Amps can be s .......
149: Low Bass Mystery Solved (5.71)
Posted by Don Till on 2009-02-16, 10:17:47 (70.190.168.53)
I posted the following link a few weeks back about highly distorted bass when my Melody amp was connected to the Raysonic 128 CDP. My first thought it was the small drivers on my Living Voice Avatars .......
150: Amp under $1500 used or new (5.71)
Posted by Frank25 on 2005-08-29, 08:09:20 (24.188.241.62)
I am looking to upgrade my old Exposure XV integrated, it is my favorite amp I have owned and very musical. But its 40 wpc is just not enough to drive my new Neat Vito speakers with thier power hungry .......
151: Re: NVA audio amps? (5.70)
Posted by Frank25 on 2005-05-31, 08:22:18 (24.187.24.151)
You really think a basic NAD integrated like the 320bee would be better than any of the NVA integrateds?? Ive heard from some people that thier integrateds were very close in sound to Naims Nait 3 and .......
152: Re: Integrated amps up to €750 (5.68)
Posted by Frihed89 on 2005-09-17, 05:42:56 (203.150.10.97)
If you audition all these that will give you a really good exposure to the equipment in the price range available in the EU. Your choices reflect a pretty wide range of different sounding integrated a .......
153: Re: Where is Exposure Amplification Sold in the US? nt. (5.68)
Posted by Ken Lyon on 2003-11-12, 22:12:25 (67.250.78.254)
Contact Bluebird Music for current US dealerships. USA & Canada Bluebird Music 620 Wilson Avenue Suite 360 Toronto Canada M3K 1Z3 tel: +1-416 638 8207 fax: +1-416 638 8115 email:sales@bluebirdmusic.ca .......
154: Re: Exposure Integrated amps (5.64)
Posted by RMcCoy on 2004-10-10, 16:39:28 (68.74.64.58)
Hi Frank. I am new to the Exposure products but I am quickly becoming a big fan. After trimming my audio budget and selling all of my 4k worth of Naim gear I ended up trying an Exposure 2010 (list 1K) .......
155: Re: Some like Campion.. Personal opinion only Mate. (5.58)
Posted by Jack G on 2005-08-22, 11:12:41 (67.110.184.131)
>>>I think that lack of power for the money is a big reason they didnt sell that well. No, not really. There's lots of tubed amps that aren't very powerfull that aren't cheap, but sell well. That neve .......
156: Re: exposure 2010 (5.57)
Posted by ozzyan on 2006-05-04, 10:09:27 (213.137.124.147)
First of all, I would like to thank you for your answers. The problem is that older exposure models didn't have relays inside, so thump was normal. But 2010 has relays which are working fine since no .......
157: Those RF-7's need current... (5.55)
Posted by SF tech on 2005-05-31, 18:32:23 (67.103.33.102)
Even at 102db (how is this weighted?) sensitivity. I've never seen an anechoic sensitivity rating for these speakers. You still gotta move those cones... I haven't seen an impedance trace either. Ther .......
158: Re: Int Amp around $1000 USD used to power JM Lab 826S (5.55)
Posted by Frank on 2004-12-05, 16:14:44 (24.187.25.20)
Well if the YBA didnt hae enough "attack" or "speed" you porbably won't like tubes at least thats what most people say. I tend to disagree but Im a little bit of an oddbal when it comes to this hifi s .......
159: Re: Exposure dealers in NYC?? (5.51)
Posted by Buddha on 2005-05-04, 06:49:56 (209.130.141.130)
Hi Emil, I've not heard the Nait but I have heard more expensive pre/powers from Naim, and personally I prefer the Exposure! I guess you could call it "more sedate" in comparison to the Naim, but in i .......
160: don't know about naim combo but... (5.51)
Posted by kuma on 2004-05-18, 17:15:04 (24.12.104.209)
I've had a little Exposure integrated here. It's a fun, groovy amp that sounds bigger than its power rating! Only time it ran out of steam was when I drove ATC SCM10 ( 80db ). Neat, I believe is easie .......
161: Re: good cheap solid-state amps - what faves at this point? (5.43)
Posted by Frank25 on 2005-06-02, 14:00:23 (24.187.24.151)
The Rega is a nice integrated amp for the price although I found it a little bit less warm sounding then some of the other Brit amps. This can be good or bad depending on your source and speakers and .......
162: RE: Yes... (5.43)
Posted by Mick Wolfe on 2016-10-13, 08:46:02 (24.251.111.11)
I remember auditioning a Naim Nait about 20 years ago. The dealer also sent Naim speaker cable along with a Naim compatible IC. He told me to ONLY use the Naim speaker cable. It wasn't simply a matter .......
163: Re: nope (5.38)
Posted by Frank on 2004-12-05, 01:05:59 (24.187.25.20)
Ok how about this set up if you say the 802 need tons of current. Get the Exposure 3010 integrated to run the highs and (2) 3010 power amps bridged to run the lows. The 3010 power amps when bridged do .......
164: Re: Integrated amp for heavy rock in second room (5.33)
Posted by Frank25 on 2005-06-07, 12:32:36 (24.187.24.151)
Naim will be better for Rock, Krells not really a rock amplifier, sure it will play loud and powerful but its kind of bright and thin sounding in the midrange which just doesnt work for rock recording .......
165: Naim NAC 112 & NAP 150 with Neat Elite speakers (5.30)
Posted by Sansui_64 on 2004-05-18, 16:53:19 (203.51.138.195)
I have just purchased a new pair of Neat Elite loudspeakers and was wondering if anyone would have any opinions on how a Naim NAC 112 pre amp and NAP 150 power amp would match up with the Neat Elite's .......
166: Sorry (5.30)
Posted by E-Stat on 2023-02-22, 05:22:09 (206.255.214.187)
your exposure to what's available is limited. .......
167: Comparing the PrimaLuna integrated to the Exposure Integrated. (5.25)
Posted by edta on 2005-10-26, 18:52:23 (67.140.87.201)
Both well loved by Art Dudley. Ok, Art. Which works better with average speakers? Oh, you don't know. You only deal in special speakers,right? Quads which won't play loudly and Lowthers which will. No .......
168: oh sure.. with any amps... (5.21)
Posted by kuma on 2003-04-03, 00:30:06 (12.247.145.199)
*synergy issue* needs to be dealt with. The original poster did not specify his/her speakers. I tell ya. For electronica and hip-hop, not too many integrated can get a grip in the midbass down where t .......
169: Exposure 2010 nt (5.20)
Posted by RMcCoy on 2005-03-31, 14:52:03 (68.74.191.14)
.. .......
170: Re: good cheap solid-state amps - what faves at this point? (5.20)
Posted by Frank25 on 2005-06-02, 09:32:21 (24.187.24.151)
Personally I like British amps, Naim, Exposure, Rega....ect You can get a used Naim Nait 3 or Exposure XV for around $500. They will compete with the integrateds of today in the $1000-$2000 range. The .......
171: Where is Exposure Amplification Sold in the US? nt. (5.16)
Posted by Kristian85 on 2003-11-12, 16:14:36 (12.231.114.47)
. .......
172: Exposure Titanium integrated (nt) (5.15)
Posted by kuma on 2004-05-06, 17:01:18 (24.12.104.209)
. .......
173: Try look for an Exposure 2010S integrated (nt) (5.15)
Posted by kuma on 2009-11-24, 21:56:47 (24.12.238.136)
. .......
174: Re: Dodd Audio (5.15)
Posted by Danny on 2002-10-18, 13:51:51 (216.148.246.134)
I am not a dealer for Dodd Audio's amps or pre-amps. There are no dealers or distributors for any of his electronics. Since Gary Dodd and I have become friends I would like to see him do well and get .......
175: Re: Which Bryston for Harbeth Monitor 40 (5.14)
Posted by Frank25 on 2005-07-11, 08:05:52 (24.188.241.62)
Depends what you want to spend, any of the usual Brits would be fine. As to which is the best match with Harbeth, I cant answer that you would have to listen for yourself, try contacting Harbeth and a .......
176: Re: Best integrated in a budget? (5.12)
Posted by Frank on 2004-10-14, 22:54:45 (68.194.185.104)
I have a used Exposure XV if interested? .......
177: looking for Exposure dealer in US (5.10)
Posted by Emil on 2005-01-07, 07:17:56 (24.185.35.61)
can anyone help? Interested in the 3010 integrated. .......
178: Re: Exposure goin out of business?? (5.10)
Posted by KT88 on 2005-10-24, 18:17:10 (209.170.179.133)
Who started it? (the rumor) .......
179: Sorry (5.10)
Posted by Frihed89 on 2007-05-06, 22:20:54 (87.53.108.34)
That's not my territory. OLder Exposure integrteds are musical. .......
180: The quad would be my choice or used Exposure (5.10)
Posted by Frihed89 on 2007-08-24, 00:14:07 (80.243.125.242)
I think both are relatively hard to find in the US. .......
181: Naim XS or Exposure 2010 nt (5.10)
Posted by ppopp on 2010-07-03, 23:27:16 (96.225.220.203)
. .......
182: Exposure 2010S2 or 3010S2 (5.10)
Posted by Frihed89 on 2011-10-13, 22:28:50 (88.46.28.96)
I'm not sure what they cost these days. .......
183: Re: What amps for the B&W 600series? (5.10)
Posted by Frank25 on 2006-05-11, 09:07:16 (69.123.4.32)
I was thinking that the NAD or Rotel would be an idea, but his budget of $1000 I think he may be able to go to the next step above the NAD stuff. Rega Mira, Exposure 2010, Creek a50....etc He told me .......
184: Re: Exposure VS NAim (5.05)
Posted by Emil on 2005-01-23, 07:46:45 (24.185.35.61)
If you still had your Mystiques/Elites, which would you have prefered: the 5 or 5i? .......
185: Go for a Nait 5i-2... (5.05)
Posted by kuma on 2015-05-28, 21:14:47 (73.51.109.182)
Original 5 was not their best integrated and I'd opt for the Exposure. .......
186: When the two (5.05)
Posted by E-Stat on 2015-08-10, 05:30:16 (206.255.200.146)
have the level of expertise and exposure with music and audio as they, you really don't need more. :) .......
187: Re: Integrated Amp recommendations? (5.05)
Posted by Frank25 on 2005-08-18, 10:20:47 (24.188.241.62)
What speakers are you using?? The Lavardin integrateds seem a bit expensive, $5k for a 30 watt integrated is a bit rich for my blood, it must be aw3efully good for that price!! The SIm audio I-5 is a .......
188: Re: Hey Big Spendor (5.02)
Posted by Frank on 2005-04-21, 07:24:53 (24.187.24.151)
Finally someone else who likes Exposure, thought I was the only one around! .......
189: Re: Hey Big Spendor (5.00)
Posted by Ozzie on 2005-04-25, 10:29:37 (198.24.6.135)
Cory Greeburg digged Exposure. .......
190: Exposure 2010S... (5.00)
Posted by JoeKool on 2010-03-19, 23:05:18 (69.114.209.59)
Well made, very sensitive(input)and runs cool. .......
191: RE: Exposure 2010s power cord upgrade (5.00)
Posted by jimmycj on 2011-09-03, 08:25:09 (24.197.203.55)
Buy a Volex .......
192: Exposure 2010 Vs Audio Analogue Puccini SE: which wins? (5.00)
Posted by Darko on 2003-10-07, 04:44:25 (193.203.232.3)
nt .......
193: Re: Amps with good PRAT besides NAIM, Exposure... (4.95)
Posted by jaybar on 2005-02-10, 19:55:55 (207.38.181.45)
Ayre Integrated Jay .......
194: Re: Amps with good PRAT besides NAIM, Exposure... (4.95)
Posted by Frank on 2005-02-11, 22:56:26 (24.187.25.20)
What do you meen the sugden will have trouble?? .......
195: Naim XS or used Supernait. Exposure 3010S2 (4.95)
Posted by ppopp on 2014-11-27, 10:12:00 (50.53.150.94)
That's if you don't want glowing thermionics. .......
196: RE: Accuphase are very handsome ... they'd be top of my list if I were a billionaire (4.95)
Posted by Goober58 on 2020-04-12, 15:16:52 (70.166.120.102)
The top 2 images are Accuphase separates. The two bottom images are 2 integrated amps I am considering. Accuphase (int & seperates) are class A 45 watts and the Luxman Class A 30 watts. I'm planning o .......
197: Paging Correy Greenurg (4.93)
Posted by Ozzie on 2005-10-25, 10:02:51 (198.24.6.134)
I've heard nothing from Corey Greenburg on Exposure RIP. .......
198: Audiogon (nt) (4.90)
Posted by Marc Bratton on 2006-03-19, 20:48:18 (71.33.49.223)
Not as much exposure as Ebay, but ads cost less, and you've got exactly the market you're looking for. .......
199: Re: Integrated amps (4.90)
Posted by pt109 on 2007-02-04, 04:30:49 (207.253.108.136)
You might want to add the Exposure 2010s to your list. If you ever evaluate one, make sure it's ON for at least 3-4 days. .......
200: Re: exposure 2010 (4.90)
Posted by dusted on 2006-04-29, 16:14:00 (24.251.189.110)
Yes-I hear it with my 2010 as well .......
Found 200 records in Cable Asylum.
1: Which speaker cables work with Exposure and NAim besides there own cable? (10.37)
Posted by imperfectcircle25@yahoo.com on 2005-04-07, 09:54:18 (24.187.24.151)
am looking to upgrade the speaker cable in my system. I am using an Exposure XV integrated amp with Exposure's "black" speaker cables. I have heard that amps like Exposure and Naim can only use certa .......
2: Which speaker cables work with Exposure and NAim besides there own cable? (10.37)
Posted by imperfectcircle25@yahoo.com on 2005-04-07, 09:54:18 (24.187.24.151)
am looking to upgrade the speaker cable in my system. I am using an Exposure XV integrated amp with Exposure's "black" speaker cables. I have heard that amps like Exposure and Naim can only use certai .......
3: Re: Which speaker cables work with Exposure and NAim besides there own cable? (10.37)
Posted by Don T on 2005-04-09, 08:39:55 (24.251.1.53)
I used Exposure and Kimber 8 PR (or whatever the brown and black wires were called at the time) with an Exposure XV. I only used Exposure wire with the 18 - just because not for any reason. I've used .......
4: RE: Cable recommendations for Exposure 2010S2 integrated ? (9.92)
Posted by Mick Wolfe on 2018-04-16, 08:34:32 (68.104.213.98)
Thx for the more thorough technical explanation. Yep, they ( Naim and Exposure) must share similar design approaches, or at least at that time they did. As I look back, OCOS SC was also mentioned as a .......
5: RE: Cable recommendations for Exposure 2010S2 integrated ? (9.28)
Posted by Mick Wolfe on 2018-04-14, 09:36:46 (68.104.213.98)
Back in the day( mid-90's) when I had an Exposure integrated, I was told to use Naim speaker cable and I did so with decent results. Apparently the amplifier is more stable when used with Naim SC. Tha .......
6: Re: Exposure or Naim will not blow (so I heard) (8.93)
Posted by imperfectcircle25@yahoo.com on 2005-04-07, 12:41:16 (24.187.24.151)
well i know Exposure doesnt use a zobel on there output so i dont know how this would affect cable selectioon? .......
7: Re: Exposure or Naim will not blow (so I heard) (8.73)
Posted by imperfectcircle25@yahoo.com on 2005-04-07, 12:41:16 (24.187.24.151)
well i know Exposure doesnt use a zobel on there output so i dont know how this would affect cable selectioon? .......
8: MAS speaker cables?? With Exposure or Naim amps?? (8.73)
Posted by imperfectcircle25@yahoo.com on 2005-04-02, 08:17:10 (24.187.24.151)
Has anyone heard of MAS cables?? I have a pair of MAS "black" speaker cables and I was wondering if anyone could tell me anythinmg about them?? I had won them in an auction a few years back for about .......
9: RE: Cable recommendations for Exposure 2010S2 integrated ? (8.36)
Posted by shawnwes on 2018-04-14, 08:05:50 (96.50.132.8)
I thought about posting it there but as this wasn't to have a discussion about cables so much as a discussion about how others have matched it to specific type of amp - Exposure amplifiers. ::: TOPIC: .......
10: Cables for exposure 2010 int amp & cdp (8.28)
Posted by ziyi on 2003-04-20, 18:44:45 (192.169.41.33)
My setup is Exposure 2010 Int Amp Exposure 2010 CDP AE AEGIS ONE Speakers VDH cs122 speaker cables VDH D102 III ICs The calbes sound a tad laid back and is lacking in air around the instruments.depth .......
11: Microwave oven (8.22)
Posted by John Escallier on 2002-11-07, 03:41:44 (24.188.61.21)
You'll be happy (maybe not) to know how the standard for microwave oven leakage was developed. The level allowed is 10% of the incident exposure level required to burn human flesh, flesh that is coole .......
12: Re: Nordost ECO-3 and Sun Exposure (8.10)
Posted by Mike B. on 2000-10-11, 08:44:59 (209.181.54.79)
I think the sun thing is a valid concern. I would contact Nordost and just ask if exposure to sun light will evaporate or damage the chemical makeup of it. .......
13: Exposure or Naim will not blow (so I heard) (8.06)
Posted by Balance on 2005-04-07, 12:35:24 (64.228.37.83)
I have heard virtually any cable will be fine. Exposure said that so they could sell their cable as far as I heard from many sources. I was concerned about the same thing at one time. Maybe someone el .......
14: Exposure or Naim will not blow (so I heard) (7.93)
Posted by Balance on 2005-04-07, 12:35:24 (64.228.37.83)
I have heard virtually any cable will be fine. Exposure said that so they could sell their cable as far as I heard from many sources. I was concerned about the same thing at one time. Maybe someone el .......
15: DIY speaker cable for Exposure 15 amp (7.93)
Posted by Frank Gales on 2000-10-19, 02:43:08 (194.39.131.40)
Hi, can anybody suggest a speaker cable recipe to use with an Exposure 15 amp? I know that these amps have problems with certain (high capacity) cables. Greetings, Frank .......
16: Nordost ECO-3 and Sun Exposure (7.47)
Posted by Justin on 2000-10-09, 17:31:58 (206.170.64.65)
I want to get a bottle of the Nordost ECO-3, but my local Nordost dealer has all his bottles in a display case that receives direct sunlight all day long. Will constant sun exposure badly effect the E .......
17: Biwire cables to single wire speaker posts (7.41)
Posted by stereoseventy on 2008-01-30, 09:51:56 (12.104.244.6)
I have an Exposure XV with Exposure bi-wire cables. What's the best way to hook these up to speakers with single binding posts? Is it ok to just put electrical tape over the unused speaker ends? ::: T .......
18: Re: Exposure+ B&W - help with speaker cables. (7.40)
Posted by Oleg v on 2002-06-19, 14:17:30 (213.130.0.19)
I have CD & Amp EXPOSURE 2010 and B&W CDM-7nt.Interconects TRANSPARENT Music Link Plus. From previous system left speaker VAN DEN HUL cs-122, biwire.Problem: sound wery overbright & bad lean bass. Mus .......
19: Cable recommendations for Exposure 2010S2 integrated ? (7.20)
Posted by shawnwes on 2018-04-14, 06:56:52 (96.50.132.8)
New owner of an Exposure 2010S2 integrated and was wondering what interconnects and speaker cables other owners of similar vintage Exposure gear are using with good results. The rest of my system .......
20: Re: Which speaker cables work with Exposure and NAim besides there own cable? (6.94)
Posted by el34eh@yahoo.com on 2005-04-10, 05:42:21 (152.163.100.7)
Hi Imper~25, " I can't say that this would work with the Exposure XV. But I found that I could use both Harmonic Technology Truth - Link interconnect as Phonocables from my Well Tempered Classic Mk.5 .......
21: Re: Which speaker cables work with Exposure and NAim besides there own cable? (6.83)
Posted by el34eh@yahoo.com on 2005-04-10, 05:42:21 (152.163.100.7)
Hi Imper~25, " I can't say that this would work with the Exposure XV. But I found that I could use both Harmonic Technology Truth - Link interconnect as Phonocables from my Well Tempered Classic Mk.5 .......
22: Speaker cable for SET amp?? (6.83)
Posted by imperfectcircle25@yahoo.com on 2004-09-01, 22:32:55 (68.194.185.104)
Can anyone reccomend some fgood inexpensive speaker cables that work well with low power SET amps?? I have just purchased an AES SE-1 which uses 300b tubes and I am running Klispch RF-3 speakers. Righ .......
23: Very much agree (6.72)
Posted by Sean H on 2001-07-16, 23:55:38 (24.4.252.208)
Jon, I couldn't agree more. Your post, and many others posts, have made me realize that keeping things the way they are is the way to go. I hadn't thought it through. For some reason I feel I am defen .......
24: Re: What if we split the Cable Asylum - Add a DIY specialty group? (6.59)
Posted by Jon Risch on 2001-07-16, 22:26:17 (209.215.72.174)
Sean H., Didn't you at first feel that you could not build your own cables? And didn't you get a feeling that you mioght be able to after exposure to this forum for awhile? I personally think that if .......
25: RE: Cable recommendations for Exposure 2010S2 integrated ? (6.54)
Posted by Crazy Dave on 2018-04-16, 08:07:21 (23.31.204.46)
Niam Cables are spaced to have low capacitance and high inductance. This is because Niam amps lack a Zobel network in their output. Niam feels these networks degrade sound. If the Exposure lacks a Zob .......
26: Not The 2 Version (6.48)
Posted by Luminator on 2018-04-14, 09:49:11 (162.205.183.92)
Maybe a decade ago, one of my audiophile friends had an Exposure 2010S. I think it was only $1250 or so. Anyway, he said that, if the goal is to preserve most of what the source and 2010S could do, h .......
27: Re: Interesting (6.25)
Posted by Jitter_by_Coffee on 2003-05-18, 13:55:46 (66.20.223.199)
" in manners that are not wholely quantifiable by simplistic test methods." Really. Well, lets talk about a couple. Cars: How fast does it accelerate? How well does it corner? How well does it brake? .......
28: Re: Question for Jon Risch, Re: Polarity of 89259 and break-in (5.92)
Posted by Jon Risch on 2001-02-22, 23:50:55 (209.215.72.236)
RE 1 - I have not personally experienced this issue myself, nor put it to the rigors of blind testing, buit I have been e-mailed by more than one fellow, whom claim that the cable should be used so th .......
29: My first exposure: Senn HD650 headphone cable -- great after breakin!! (5.88)
Posted by Jim Stoneburner on 2013-01-03, 20:39:02 (24.130.55.36)
. .......
30: Re: Cable Burn out (5.54)
Posted by Jon Risch on 2002-09-08, 12:24:06 (209.215.72.164)
Your logic is not consistent. Metals anneal, dielectrics can relax from manufacturing stresses, these processes are not damaging, but rather, represent a trend toward a more organized molecular struct .......
31: RE: Cable recommendations for Exposure 2010S2 integrated ? (5.22)
Posted by Crazy Dave on 2018-04-16, 10:58:22 (23.31.204.46)
My Threshold CAS-1 also lacks a Zobel network. That is why I know about it. Dave .......
32: Re: Power cord with surge protector? (5.19)
Posted by steve b on 2002-10-23, 19:13:08 (165.247.217.108)
Depending on your exposure to emi/rfi, might be better than no filter. Not sure what audio grade is anyway since it's all subjective, 'synergy' and all.:) steve .......
33: RE: The reason I posted it here is to keep it top secret. ahem. (nt) (5.11)
Posted by fantja on 2014-09-10, 17:21:35 (68.207.147.146)
Slowly, but surely, this company is getting exposure. They had a great year (2014) on the audio show circuit (no pun). .......
34: Re: Crump's SLVR Power Cords review (5.09)
Posted by Mike B. on 2002-07-30, 08:39:05 (205.187.203.199)
great review Bob. I have not had the exposure to as many different cords as you, but find the SLVR to be far better than anything I have tried. .......
35: Re: Exposure+ B&W - help with speaker cables. (4.91)
Posted by zanash on 2002-06-20, 07:18:39 (62.254.0.7)
I should try the less is more approach, build your self some U-Btye type speaker cable or some cat5 if your amp will handle it. You could be pleasently supprised. Your bank balance will be healthier t .......
36: DON'T EAT YOUR CABLES!!!!! (4.89)
Posted by DWal on 2003-04-27, 06:22:12 (67.30.194.58)
Hi Folks Yea, you're right, although exposure has a lot to do with that. (I use iron and steel cookware only). For a note. When Teflon products are compounded or thermoformed, large amounts of fluroca .......
37: AQ speaker cable line (4.88)
Posted by Mr_bill2 on 2011-01-18, 15:28:17 (98.169.158.198)
Has anyone heard or had any exposure to AQ Oak or Redwood speaker cables? I hear the Redwood is quite exceptional. .......
38: Read carefully; listen closely. (4.85)
Posted by lochrider on 2002-03-11, 07:25:58 (12.100.102.98)
To use your own authority: > > Is this a meaningful difference? If not "burn-in," what do you understand as "conditioning"? To acknowledge conditioning from exposure to electric current seems to admit .......
39: what type of connector is this (4.76)
Posted by Bod on 2005-10-27, 15:30:46 (81.137.204.252)
My pre amp is an Exposure VII and it has a separate power supply. The cable to connect them has plugs with 5 pins, but they dont seem to be DIN plugs, the pins are spaced like the 5 dots on a dice. An .......
40: RE: If you want to use bulk cable...... (4.76)
Posted by psound on 2011-05-28, 07:17:20 (118.137.108.104)
Hi, could anyone pls explain the pro & con between Oyaide PA23 & Furutech FP-3TS20? I'm planning to use either 2 of them for my CDP Marantz 6003 & integ. amp Exposure 2010S ( 2 X 75W), with wattgate " .......
41: The wire can corrode. (4.75)
Posted by Al Sekela on 2004-09-18, 16:41:47 (66.126.228.21)
Some copper wire turns green at the ends of the cable because of contaminants or exposure to corrosive atmospheres. Solder joints may fail if subjected to mechanical stress. You have to examine carefu .......
42: RE: Older Cables? (4.73)
Posted by zanash on 2007-07-26, 01:43:57 (86.5.2.5)
yes ..on exposed metal and maybe on the conductors under the insulation. It realy all depends on how the cables have been kept...if they have been in the garage or shed for the last four years the ch .......
43: You reduced the inductive coupling between the signal and return (4.73)
Posted by SoftwireEngineer on 2005-02-28, 15:24:52 (192.138.150.249)
This probably increased the inductance of the cable and reduced the capacitance. There is nothing much in a cable, except the winding geometry and the insulation material. But this alone makes a treme .......
44: RE: IC solder joint repair (4.73)
Posted by Mike B. on 2018-02-15, 10:05:12 (73.96.75.254)
It should be a simple job once the connector is disassembled. Balanced cord mount connectors can be stubborn to disassemble from my limited exposure. Put out your plea for help at DIY Audio and severa .......
45: Re: Unshielded IC cable length and EM interference (4.72)
Posted by audioengr on 2001-05-17, 12:49:55 (132.233.247.6)
If you are not having trouble with unshielded interconnects at 0.5 meter, you will probably not have any problems at 1.0m. The only exposure you have is susceptability from fields generated by nearby .......
46: Re: why do Kimber use 3 wires in their interconnects? (4.69)
Posted by Hantra on 2001-09-08, 08:49:50 (12.21.200.2)
It has a lot to do with geometry. Kimber is braided, and that is hard to do with less than 3 cables. More than 3 can be overkill b/c of capacitance. I believe braiding is a great geometry for rejectin .......
47: High Fidelity power cables (4.68)
Posted by Tidycat1 on 2020-01-01, 13:14:03 (107.10.56.175)
Can anyone compare/contrast the CT-1 Vs Reveal power cords? Anyone had exposure to the CT-2 power cord? Anyone using the first two in combination? Currently have a CT-1 on the DAC and wondered whethe .......
48: Great news ... (4.63)
Posted by bjh on 2008-08-18, 13:49:56 (216.209.33.106)
for fans of "colored" cables (if your account is to be trusted). Try some Purist Audio Design cables, my limited exposure suggest they are fairly obviously colored as well in a somewhat ultra smooth a .......
49: Re: Need Cable advice? (4.63)
Posted by Thom P on 2001-07-10, 05:08:03 (129.142.20.129)
I am using DNM solid core cable with Exposure XX amp and Epos ES-12 speakers. This is a non-expensive cable with a smooth, clean sound, very good with voices, and great timing. I suspect your system m .......
50: Re: need "warm-sounding" cables...HELP (4.59)
Posted by Corndog71 on 2002-12-13, 10:32:34 (65.104.169.138)
My limited exposure to Audioquest cables have led me to feel they are very warm sounding. Particularly the lower cost versions. Rob C The world was made for people not cursed with self-awareness ::: T .......
51: RE: Oyaide PA-23 Bulk Power Cable (4.56)
Posted by psound on 2011-05-28, 07:16:28 (118.137.108.104)
Hi, could anyone pls explain the pro & con between Oyaide PA23 & Furutech FP-3TS20? I'm planning to use either 2 of them for my CDP Marantz 6003 & integ. amp Exposure 2010S ( 2 X 75W), with wattgate " .......
52: Re: Which speaker cables work with Exposure and NAim besides there own cable? (4.55)
Posted by audiophile36 on 2005-04-07, 16:01:39 (205.188.116.132)
They will shut down if used with improper cables.They require the use of low capacitance cables like Nordost or Monster's zip wire but DNM Reason work's really well too and is cheap! "There's somethin .......
53: Re: Which speaker cables work with Exposure and NAim besides there own cable? (4.54)
Posted by audiophile36 on 2005-04-07, 16:01:39 (205.188.116.132)
They will shut down if used with improper cables.They require the use of low capacitance cables like Nordost or Monster's zip wire but DNM Reason work's really well too and is cheap! "There's somethin .......
54: Re: 26 AWG wire (4.54)
Posted by andyr on 2004-04-15, 14:05:14 (203.51.161.60)
I think polyurethane-coated magnet wire would be a good call - the dielectric insulates the wire just like teflon does but is far thinner, therefore will have mimimal sonic impact (nothing is as good, .......
55: RCA caps with shorting pin?? (4.51)
Posted by Frank25 on 2005-06-08, 13:26:31 (24.187.24.151)
Im looking for some RCA caps like the ones Cardas makes but I need the ones with a shorting pin. I have an Exposure integrated which is kinda noisy and a few people have said that the caps with the sh .......
56: Re: Resistor + cap : JUST DO IT !!! (4.49)
Posted by imperfectcircle25@yahoo.com on 2005-04-05, 09:19:51 (24.187.24.151)
Most amps have this type of filter built into there output, I believ its called a zobel and gets rid of very high frquency noise. Certain amps like Exposure and Naim dont have a zoble on thier output .......
57: Great post! (4.47)
Posted by Leisure7 on 2003-01-05, 09:12:04 (66.120.162.247)
Thanks. You are correct: prolonged exposure of copper wire to the molten solder will result in copper dissolving and changing the composition of the melt. It will likely have little effect on the soun .......
58: Re: Four DIY Speaker Cables Compared (long) (4.45)
Posted by Jon Risch on 2002-10-16, 16:59:20 (209.215.72.206)
Well, the cheap and widely avasilable HS is PVC I am curious as to how you would characterize run of the mill 14 ga. or 10 ga. zip cords, given your comments on the four way comparison. I know you did .......
59: Re: Where did half the posts of this thread go??? (4.41)
Posted by Nightfly! on 2003-03-26, 07:30:44 (12.8.206.1)
Its funny how Jon can mention the "D" word, but nobody else can. I didn't even impose people to do this sort of test. I suspect the real reason Jon moved those posts was to limit their exposure by mov .......
60: RE: OCC Furutech FP-3TS20 for DVD/CATV/video display. (4.39)
Posted by psound on 2011-05-28, 07:19:22 (118.137.108.104)
Hi, could anyone pls explain the pro & con between Oyaide PA23 & Furutech FP-3TS20? I'm planning to use either 2 of them for my CDP Marantz 6003 & integ. amp Exposure 2010S ( 2 X 75W), with wattgate " .......
61: Re: Dangerous Cables? (4.39)
Posted by Rudy on 2001-06-02, 10:43:29 (63.53.118.44)
If beryllium is inhaled as a dust or fume, it could be of concern especially in an occupational setting. As you would not be changing your interconnects frequently during the day (unless you really ha .......
62: Re: Love the EU (4.37)
Posted by machani on 2005-08-22, 12:45:11 (24.86.112.228)
They also have workplace "sun exposure" limits that, no kidding, might require changes to the attire of the Munich beer girls during Oktoberfest. (The beer girls have been wearing low necked blouses a .......
63: Heatshrink, texflex question (4.33)
Posted by Dawnrazor on 2003-01-26, 07:34:58 (66.149.68.54)
I am trying for that professional look these days, and could use some help. 1. What is the best way to cut heatshrink so it is even and perfectly straight?? 2. Same question with Texflex...I purchased .......
64: Cable length (4.30)
Posted by Thom P on 2001-06-13, 06:01:16 (129.142.20.129)
This may be a stupid question :-) but here goes: Is there a minimum length for a DNM Reson speaker cable? The cables connect Epos ES12 speakers to an Exposure XX amp. (biwired). In short: Can I damage .......
65: This individual BROKE THE LAW... (4.30)
Posted by Bosh on 2001-11-09, 09:18:46 (209.32.223.249)
...and that being the case, I'd seriously consider calling the police. How on earth did he get your number? You clearly should not be overly alarmed for your safety, and I don't mean to add to your an .......
66: Re: Jon Risch: EMI/ RFI & shielding DIY IC's (4.28)
Posted by Jon Risch on 2000-01-24, 10:33:53 (209.215.72.165)
It varies from system to system, and with exposure levels. Usually, it causes a harsh, grating sound, and tends to make the system sound like it is overloading quite early, which it is. However, it ca .......
67: Re: Curious: how do cables change during break-in? (4.26)
Posted by Jon Risch on 2003-05-21, 21:09:25 (67.213.144.186)
There are several mechanisms that could be at work here. One major category is the cable insulation. Many of the insulations have a slighty (or major) polar kind of molecule, and when the cable is ex .......
68: I think it is because of the corrosion products on the surfaces. (4.26)
Posted by Al Sekela on 2007-03-13, 16:25:14 (71.131.178.114)
Clean copper and clean silver should behave similarly at any frequency we care about. However, real copper is corroded by exposure to polluted air, and real insulation is not impervious to this pollut .......
69: RE: alt sites for selling gear (4.26)
Posted by chrismercurio on 2012-05-07, 09:22:33 (69.168.198.114)
Audio Circle has a free classified section just like AA. I have sold stuff through there and it's good exposure. I remember the good old days of A'gon, but that was 1999-2001. $2 an ad for 30 days. Fr .......
70: Not necessarily (4.24)
Posted by Jon Risch on 2004-11-26, 21:14:38 (68.222.64.202)
You have been exposed to some of the theory, it includes condutor effects such as copper crystals broken by movement and motion of the conductor re-aligning after time and exposure to current flow, so .......
71: Interesting (4.23)
Posted by Jon L on 2005-07-12, 18:53:12 (71.109.27.215)
I don't know why he calls cyberlights "relentless." In my limited exposure to them, I found Cyberlights, when compared to other heavy-hitters, to have the least amount of ojbectionable wire/dielectric .......
72: Any opinions on Custom House? (4.23)
Posted by Minh Tran on 2000-10-25, 10:49:32 (208.238.117.27)
I've had the Custom House Benchmark Mk II speaker cables in my system for a while now and am really happy with them and the build quality seems to be solid. Of course I'm no cable pro and have limited .......
73: YBA Diamond Cable (4.22)
Posted by key on 2001-03-12, 11:06:30 (165.21.83.232)
Me too currently using a YBA diamond power cord for my YBA Integre CDP (was also using Belden 19364 b4 this). I have tried using the pc for my Exposure pre & power and found that the sonic gain is sti .......
74: Re: New diy IC design! (4.21)
Posted by mhamilton on 2001-06-12, 11:59:32 (65.166.182.27)
check out empirical audio for a similar idea. I do think the rigid construction of nordost speaker cable contributes to its sound, as well as the diameter, and spacing of the conductors. I think the o .......
75: Banana Plug Recommendation? (4.20)
Posted by IkeH on 2008-04-01, 06:00:54 (164.114.248.33)
Hi, I posted a message below in the DIY Asylum but I am also posting here hoping to get a wider exposure. I am thinking of getting VH Audio's CHeLA speaker cables (11 awg equivalent). I am wondering i .......
76: Re: Inductance? (4.19)
Posted by Jon Risch on 2002-07-04, 08:03:07 (209.215.72.169)
If you spiral it around the cable, it will. If it is folded over along the length of the cable, not so much. Note that wrapping the foil around the ends of the metal RCA plug barrels will not make a g .......
77: RE: Cable recommendations for Exposure 2010S2 integrated ? (4.18)
Posted by Uncle Mike on 2018-04-14, 07:28:32 (174.201.10.188)
There is an asylum for these questions. Please keep the topic where it belongs. .......
78: Please read this quickly... (4.18)
Posted by Monstrous Mike on 2003-03-11, 11:58:49 (131.136.196.7)
...because it has been deleted in the past... http://www.crc.ca/en/html/aas/home/evaluation/evaluation The above information comes from professionals in the industry. This link has been deleted in pas .......
79: Re: Inhaling solder fumes (4.18)
Posted by Julie's husband on 2001-06-29, 00:45:48 (129.59.6.38)
As a physician I would caution you against inhaling the fumes. Occasional exposure is not harmful, but there are a multitude of lung diseases which are related to inhalation of aerosolized metal and m .......
80: Re: What cable do you intend to terminate? (4.17)
Posted by Bod on 2005-10-23, 15:49:53 (81.137.204.252)
My system is this: Rotel RCD970BX CD player used as transport with a non-OS DAC made by a guy in China (uses high quality reistors, black gate caps etc, sounds great) Amp is an Exposure XI pre with an .......
81: Re: small e-fields (4.16)
Posted by Jon Risch on 2003-06-12, 17:08:22 (68.154.137.186)
There are several ways for the dielectric in a cable to gain a semi-permanent charge. One is the very common use of a spark test for the insulation, where the cable is exposed to a 6 kV potential shor .......
82: Shorter is better as long as the fit is comfortable. (4.14)
Posted by Al Sekela on 2008-02-22, 14:19:10 (71.141.228.56)
Although most of us probably would not notice the difference between half-meter and one-meter cables, the longer the IC cable, the more exposure it has to external noise or coupling from other cords a .......
83: Great question: When do copper cables start to corrode (4.10)
Posted by Frihed89 on 2006-02-02, 04:25:58 (83.95.150.100)
My guess is that this depends on the extent of exposure to the "atmosphere" in the cable design and how copper-friendly the environment is. So, if you live in Accra I would guess things would be diffe .......
84: Trade some cables?? (4.06)
Posted by Frank25 on 2005-05-13, 16:10:22 (24.187.24.151)
Anyone iterested in trading?? I have the following cables all in nice shape Stealth ETS 1m Straightwire Encore 1m Music and Sound Black speaker cable 8ft Im looking for a nice set of 8ft speaker cable .......
85: RE: Ferrites on USB cables (4.06)
Posted by Fluter on 2019-10-10, 01:48:09 (193.36.116.146)
No, I am not specifically trying to improve the Monolith's "sound" - but rather to enhance its data integrity whenever there is exposure to external, transient RFI/EMI. I have doubts whether it has en .......
86: Re: Cables and interconnects (4.05)
Posted by free.ranger on 2004-10-22, 17:44:17 (68.35.73.210)
G Man- To add to your comments, copper oxide is non-conductive. As a cable oxidizes with exposure over time, it's purity and the wire's internal configuration become interspersed and compromised. Coat .......
87: RE: I would steer clear of the cable business to start (4.05)
Posted by Don.Walker on 2008-12-12, 08:41:21 (129.82.176.16)
thanks for the good advice. Mostly I have had the same thoughts. The Quicksilver IC's are a bargin and I do plan to sell these, but the Sonist speakers are very percise and detailed. I feel I could gi .......
88: Re: Which speaker cables work with Exposure and NAim besides there own cable? (4.05)
Posted by kuma on 2005-04-11, 07:30:24 (38.115.185.62)
*I decided that all that other talk about having to settle for Naim Loodspeakercables NAC A4 or NAC A5, wasn't valid in this case.* This just means that it's possible both of the cables you've tried * .......
89: Re: Which speaker cables work with Exposure and NAim besides there own cable? (4.04)
Posted by kuma on 2005-04-11, 07:30:24 (38.115.185.62)
*I decided that all that other talk about having to settle for Naim Loodspeakercables NAC A4 or NAC A5, wasn't valid in this case.* This just means that it's possible both of the cables you've tried * .......
90: Re: Question on copper quality (4.04)
Posted by Jon Risch on 1999-10-05, 14:00:37 (209.215.72.187)
It could indicate that the PVC was bleeding free chlorines onto the copper, and exposure to air caused the residue left behind when you stripped the PVC off, to hasten the corrosion process. Could be .......
91: Re: Why does silver wire sound different than copper wire? (4.00)
Posted by Hyperion on 2000-04-26, 01:32:53 (202.161.153.4)
Silver is a totally different material compared to copper even though both are acknowledged to be the very best conductors of electricity. Aside from their electrical differences, silver has different .......
92: no critisicm ... just query (4.00)
Posted by Mart on 2000-03-17, 09:41:31 (155.218.171.242)
isn't the digital data-stream a succession of pulses and/or step functions? Just an ME's extremely limited exposure to this stuff & subsequential congecture of that which I couldn't find. As such, I .......
93: obviously, I ought to introduce you to the main advocate (4.00)
Posted by Mart on 1999-07-08, 19:47:51 (155.218.171.242)
In fact, I propose that pseudonyms be corrected as well. In said cases, postal removal seems extreme, but exposure doesn't. I believe it to be real appropriate. I still liked PE's former format where .......
94: Cable recommendations for Rega Saturn CDP (3.97)
Posted by dtyoshih on 2012-01-10, 14:44:19 (161.149.102.186)
I just picked up a Rega Saturn CDP on the used market and was wondering if anyone has first hand recommendations on interconnect and/or power cables that would prove a good synergistic match for this .......
95: Re: CC89259 and JBL Drive Units (3.95)
Posted by Jon Risch on 2002-03-17, 20:38:34 (209.215.72.244)
Yes, you can use some Kimber or whatever to get into the push-terminals, but a much more alarming thing is that there seems to be no crossover! Tweeters and mids will probably be damaged by exposure t .......
96: Re: Best Way to Break-in? (3.92)
Posted by Jon Risch on 2003-03-20, 19:36:23 (67.213.144.75)
Sheer exposure to a signal is supposed to be the deal. Other than specialized break-in discs, or special treatments via 'break-in machines', one can just play music through the cables 24/7 for about a .......
97: RE: Didn't mean to (3.90)
Posted by kenster on 2010-06-06, 00:46:50 (134.134.137.71)
"I would love to hear them myself -- as well as the Nordost Odins, Kubala Sosnas and Cardas Clears, among others." There is nothing stopping you from doing so and you would then gain the exposure of t .......
98: Fumes (3.89)
Posted by John Escallier on 2003-01-27, 18:12:54 (24.47.163.146)
It is not possible to prevent the chemicals from the fumes from entering your body...If you inhale or touch them.. Best way is to avoid exposure.. A 5 inch box fan pulling away...To a fan drawing outs .......
99: Re: homegrown silver lace.... sucks? (3.88)
Posted by Jon Risch on 2003-05-26, 21:38:32 (68.154.130.229)
There are many ways to conduct an A/B listening comparison, some of these were touched on recently in the Prop Head Plaza. It is entirely possible that what ever method you used, did not allow you to .......
100: The mind of a ninth grader is a sad thing to waste. (3.84)
Posted by Phil Tower on 2002-10-20, 21:19:39 (66.166.141.18)
I was going to say "mind of a tenth grader", but I did want to frustrate you further; just didn't seem humane. Thinking of you no longer participating here in technical discussions is kind of a minor .......
101: Re: If Cables made a real diff, we would not have a debate (3.84)
Posted by Sean on 2000-12-02, 15:49:30 (216.214.203.166)
SOME cables DO make a VERY noticeable difference. Some are very subtle and that's why blind testing is "bankrupt". Just as it takes time to REALLY get to know someone on a personal level, such are the .......
102: Re: Need advice on cable listening. . (3.84)
Posted by Jon Risch on 2000-05-19, 10:19:05 (209.215.72.250)
If you want to do a more formal comparison, then see this post: http://www.AudioAsylum.com/audio/cables/messages/4321.html If not, then the suggestions as to what to listen for might be helpful. Most .......
103: We once went on vacation, and left the Cooker on for two weeks (3.84)
Posted by Luminator on 2021-05-16, 16:34:46 (162.205.183.92)
There's no harm, in over-Cooking a cable. Sonically, once a cable exhibits the signs of having too much Cook time, it pretty much stays that way. Just remove that cable from the Cooker, hook it up .......
104: Grounding and XLR questions (3.84)
Posted by GGA on 2007-08-28, 15:54:20 (71.107.197.248)
What are the pros and cons of floating the signal at both ends and grounding the shield directly to an earth ground? One more question I have always wondered about. I read that XLRs have the ability t .......
105: I used a pair for a couple of years... (3.81)
Posted by francesc on 2002-11-06, 08:55:58 (194.224.15.39)
with very good results with the gear (Marantz CD63 mkII KI-S and PM66SE KI-S amp, later an Exposure XV Super). As the other poster suggests, and upon my dealer's recommendation, I connected it so that .......
106: Belden 83803 v/s 83802 for PCs (3.81)
Posted by Pardalis on 2003-01-24, 07:03:32 (63.101.156.2)
I have seen a number of posts on this issue, but wanted some clarification. What is the benefit of having the safety ground on the outside of the cord (83802 + separate safety ground) v/s using the 3- .......
107: Analysis Plus Black Oval 12 - not cheap, not expensive (3.80)
Posted by mbnx01 on 2015-08-02, 11:12:54 (98.145.163.72)
A nice mid priced cable. I just put some in between my Exposure amp and Spendors and was shocked at the improvement over the speaker cable I'd been using. Highly recommended. I know a good dealer .......
108: AQ DBS WEL signature series power cable... (3.78)
Posted by kenster on 2010-05-03, 03:00:51 (71.222.178.174)
I'm curious if any inmates have had any exposure and/or experience with the AQ DBS WEL signature series power cable? It certainly appears to be a supreme product with Oyaide M1/F1 connectors and with .......
109: Pretty amazing changes (3.77)
Posted by Bill Z on 2000-03-13, 07:49:01 (155.94.123.254)
Shawn, Yep. I'm really pleased, and I intentionally tried to downplay my expectations, but I was shocked at the changed. I hear alot of improvements in specific frequency areas, but the net change in .......
110: Yes - definitely!!! (3.71)
Posted by pmkap on 2001-03-20, 11:43:30 (141.155.179.254)
While the use of tinned copper should not compromise your stereo system, it represents a grave danger to you and your loved ones. AC power coursing through tinned copper will cause the emission of the .......
111: Do you like the sound you have? (3.71)
Posted by Al Sekela on 2004-04-14, 14:19:55 (66.120.160.104)
Cables too long for the application mean added exposure to external materials as well as added resistance, inductance, and capacitance. Here is a simple experiment. Try lifting your present cables off .......
112: Re: Marigo cables (3.68)
Posted by Grant on 2002-09-04, 15:02:39 (24.158.8.139)
Hi Gab, I tried the 8.8's and thought they performed exceptionally well compared to a number of competing brands I had access to at the time--They were very quick, rhythmic, always quiet with powerfu .......
113: RE: Cerious Technologies Graphene Extreme Snake River Audio Boomslang Coaxial Digital Cables. (3.68)
Posted by el34eh@yahoo.com on 2018-05-30, 14:52:18 (99.137.6.87)
I heard that......., but do yourself a favor and read Duster's article on those Oyaide Electric Black Mamba-Sigma V2 Power Cord ( there's a nice write up on them over on A'Gon as well ) all I'll a .......
114: Re: Power Cords and Interconnects - Professional Use???? (3.68)
Posted by triodethom on 2001-01-20, 21:01:12 (64.154.98.192)
The quality of the ac in a pro setting is more controled and from my exposure cleaner than in the home setting . As a result the effect of silver, ofc or other special cable for ac will be less . Othe .......
115: Re: Actually, Jon...... (3.67)
Posted by alan m. kafton on 2003-02-15, 09:30:54 (24.221.101.222)
......Goertz used to provide a little resistor doo-dad to go along with their speaker cables (to attach across the binding posts), as they advised that "certain" solid-state amps could oscillate witho .......
116: Signal loss will be negligible; noise pickup may be increased. (3.67)
Posted by Al Sekela on 2006-06-05, 11:24:32 (71.131.221.9)
Balanced cables connected to balanced equipment are less sensitive to noise in general, but they are not totally immune. Making them longer increases their exposure to external noise sources. One way .......
117: Re: Here's the system, now which cables? (3.65)
Posted by Ken Lyon on 2005-01-30, 23:55:44 (63.228.106.164)
You have a fine, well balanced system and it's all too easy to muck up up the Creek/Rega virtues with inappropriate cables. If you want to maintain the integrity of pacing,timing and rhythmic drive, I .......
118: Computer Power cables and LEAD exposure? (3.61)
Posted by Supercool! on 2011-03-10, 08:52:24 (165.155.208.83)
I just purchased a Toshiba laptop (640) and because I'm such a geek, I actually looked at the manual. Well, the only thing I learned that I didn't know came frrom a warning that said when you handle t .......
119: Re: Is it true that if your speaker cable is very short then the cable quality is virtually insignificant? (3.61)
Posted by Jon Risch on 2001-03-01, 14:48:48 (209.215.72.232)
Tech, What you posted is strictly a personal opinion, as are most of the posts here. You state it without any sort of backup, and since there is no real proof or conclusive data that would make your p .......
120: Re: It's nowhere near as dangerous as you imply Dan, (3.61)
Posted by jneutron on 2003-11-10, 13:46:57 (130.199.3.22)
Holy mackeral.. There is somebody out there giving this advice? Wow, the legal exposure is huge.. Imagine a system where the only ground is from the power amp pc. All else gets it from the interconnec .......
121: Advice on speaker cable upgrade please. (3.58)
Posted by francesc on 2002-06-14, 01:05:55 (194.224.15.39)
I'm in the process of upgrading my speaker cable and I came across this CC89259 cable while searching this forum. As I don't have the skills to build the cable myself I should have to get it from Wayn .......
122: Re: Inductance again (3.57)
Posted by GPB on 2001-12-27, 14:09:41 (65.24.150.249)
If this is all true, then how does Mike VansEvers have a power cord that is tunable by sliding weights and a thumbscrew? Tone changes, but inductance should be constant (the weights aren't iron-based) .......
123: O.K. to mix power cords/brands when biamping? (3.56)
Posted by dusted on 2003-08-13, 17:07:56 (67.3.224.12)
I currently have an Exposure 2010 integrated and a $385.00 Tara Labs RSC Prime AC cord.I will soon be getting the matching 2010 power amp for biamping.While I have/will use the same interconnects from .......
124: Re: Spade/solder/corrosion? (3.56)
Posted by Ecaroh on 2003-04-22, 11:16:12 (209.148.112.158)
"What could be happening, is that the heat from the soldering caused the sudden release of a lot of chlorine or other agents from the PVC, and this attacked the wire/solder over a period of time, as i .......
125: The answer to the trivia question (3.54)
Posted by Ray Kimber on 2002-05-10, 07:37:45 (66.219.223.92)
Hi Jeff, The answer is a model called Type II. It was in the general form of zip cord with the following features: The two polarites of conductors had opposite handed twisting. Jacket contained UV inh .......
126: Go with the setup that lets you keep the cables off the floor. (3.51)
Posted by Al Sekela on 2008-07-30, 09:15:43 (76.191.156.247)
All else being equal, it is better to have shorter interconnects and longer speaker cables. The amp output circuit is low-impedance, so the speaker cables pick up less noise than the interconnects, wh .......
127: DIY solder question.......uh oh (3.49)
Posted by NuWave on 2004-03-02, 11:46:08 (168.215.75.54)
I just finished a couple of diy interconnects and one din phono cable. I just read somewhere that you are supposed to cover all of the open wire with solder at the connection. When I made my cables I .......
128: Re: Thoughts on Audioquest Jaguar's... (3.43)
Posted by kenster on 2005-05-16, 17:42:07 (70.59.99.230)
Each step up in the Audioquest DBS line yields benefits such as high frequency purity, solidity in the bass and midrange coherency. I have a pair of the Jaguars, the Panthers and the Cheetah interconn .......
129: Re: How do you grow ears? (3.43)
Posted by Leisure7 on 2003-07-08, 11:10:02 (66.123.171.237)
Sorry, I thought you were using Cardas cables. As far as I know, the connectors themselves are not the major contributor to the Cardas characteristic sound, but other inmates may have more experience .......
130: Crystal realignment and randomness of signal. (3.41)
Posted by Tony Montana on 2004-11-27, 18:56:22 (67.234.93.228)
Happy Thanksgiving. You said;"bending the cable while removing it/uninstalling it would be likely to fracture some more copper crystals, which would then be able to re-align after a period of time and .......
131: Re: Inductance again (3.39)
Posted by audioengr on 2001-12-27, 19:44:40 (199.26.172.69)
What you are saying is, inductance could be one of many possible reasons cords can and do sound different...right? Right - I believe that this is the first-order effect. There are probably second orde .......
132: RE: Follow up.. (3.37)
Posted by unclestu on 2014-07-03, 21:18:23 (72.130.96.11)
To be honest, Bob and I have had differing opinions in the year or so I have been a dealer. Differing components, different tastes, different sound rooms all contribute to differences in sound prefere .......
133: My point pretty much (3.30)
Posted by Thorsten on 2002-03-13, 09:08:58 (195.99.125.204)
Hi, All copper or silver (wire) includes traces of other metals, invariably. For common OFHC (Oxygen Free High Conductivity) Copper the maximum amount of traces of anything else but copper is 300ppm. .......
134: Cable comparison (big deal!) and Kimber 8TC/Spendor SP100 question (3.26)
Posted by Don T on 2005-04-08, 19:26:37 (24.251.1.53)
Did a comparison last week - Kimber 4TC single strand, Chord Carnival Silver bi-wire, 47 labs OTC 2 strands and a dual run of some lamp chord like speaker wire. I recently put the unknown lamp chord l .......
135: you're over-simplifying... (3.24)
Posted by carlo on 2002-02-10, 04:22:04 (68.7.101.107)
i just got home a few hours ago and from what i've gathered there's been major haps on the cable asylum. whatever... it happens. the wide range of followup posts is what's tripping me out. anyway: i p .......
136: RE: Synergistic Research Black UEF Power Cord 10 Gauge (3.22)
Posted by el34eh@yahoo.com on 2017-11-14, 06:24:52 (99.137.6.87)
Hello fantja, It's always nice to catch you out and about as well. But as I've decided to pursue the entire Jena Labs range of cabling as they simple match the signature in which I've been longing .......
137: Hate to burst any bubbles, but...... (3.22)
Posted by unclestu52 on 2006-07-15, 00:33:37 (63.16.23.111)
saying wire is 99.999% pure is for the most part equivalent to 1/4 pound before cooking. Most wire starts off as ultra pure ingots in a vacuum seal. Once you open the vacuum pack and start pulling wir .......
138: You mean "193L" (3.19)
Posted by Al Sekela on 2006-05-16, 11:33:12 (71.132.11.173)
Thanks for posting your results. Like the others on the thread you linked, I don't think the Richard Gray assertions regarding the ability of a parallel choke to absorb fast voltage transients are cor .......
139: Cable Demagnetization VS. Depolarization and Break-in (3.17)
Posted by Jon Risch on 2002-10-01, 16:46:36 (209.215.72.174)
What is commonly referred to as Demagnetization is really more along the lines of depolarization and break-in of the cable materials with time and exposure to signals. The so-called "break-in" and "de .......
140: Re: Test's results were probably achieved in a controlled... (3.16)
Posted by slope on 2004-03-29, 22:27:34 (24.71.223.140)
Hi Artarl: I'm afraid I don't have an exposure to a large number of cables to give you a proper comparison of the Canare as speaker cable. I had the opportunity to listen to some Cardas Crosslink, and .......
141: Nice to have my prejudices supported. (3.15)
Posted by Al Sekela on 2005-03-21, 07:58:04 (66.126.231.55)
I have no personal experience with Audio Note equipment, but have noted that many users are quite happy with it. My prejudice is that power cords affect audio systems primarily through the equipment's .......
142: RE: PCOCC Direction (3.10)
Posted by unclestu on 2012-04-16, 13:11:01 (72.253.179.5)
LOL! All 6N wire starts off with an ingot in a vacuum sealed pouch (I contacted Nippon Mining and they confirmed this, and as a matter of fact was the only way they sold 6N copper). Once you break tha .......
143: Re: Interesting Question for Jon Risch on 89259 (3.10)
Posted by mitch2 on 2005-03-08, 15:02:49 (68.22.67.214)
I believe he is planning/selling a cross-connected kit using the Cardas SE-15 speaker cable, a 15.5 awg coax cable designed by Cardas specifically for lower-powered SE amps and high efficiency speaker .......
144: Re: Who trusts "qualified" reviewers? (3.10)
Posted by Jack Seaton on 2001-11-17, 15:47:04 (63.24.110.70)
Audiophile "A" has hearing loss, a lo or mid-fi system, terrible hearing ability, low exposure to good sound, poor set up, poor room treatment, doesn't play an instument, never listens to live music, .......
145: Re: Yep. It's a corn-spiracy all right-y...... (3.09)
Posted by alan m. kafton on 2002-09-05, 10:38:15 (24.221.101.222)
All the satisfied customers of TG Audio are just brainless idiots who have no ears, have done no direct sonic comparisons with other cable brands, and are just plain gullible to the "hype". They can't .......
146: Mike, only my own limited experience here (3.08)
Posted by bartc on 2008-04-20, 22:16:11 (207.200.116.66)
I've used CF blanks and worked those somewhat, CF cloth, as well as CF sleeves, which is what I think you're referring to. IME, and it's limited grant you, I don't see any fibers at all from the sleev .......
147: RE: Gonna ask this cryogenic question regarding soldering..... (3.08)
Posted by pictureguy on 2014-07-27, 23:32:54 (174.68.76.189)
If copper were porous, you could try an experiment to check that out. Take a piece of bare copper wire. Some house wire would do nicely. A piece of 12ga would be where I'd start. Let the wire sit OUT. .......
148: Re: Power Cord Question - Pioneer Elite CD (3.06)
Posted by pmkap on 2001-09-20, 12:15:47 (162.84.151.127)
Assuming you have an IEC removeable cord on your Pioneer (are they the same type as the ones on you Exposure componenets?), yes, changing the powercords could have a significant impact on the sound of .......
149: REVIEW: VH Audio Flavors 1, 2, and 3 Cable (3.06)
Posted by Ginman on 2004-01-25, 16:02:33 (203.102.111.142)
Model: Flavors 1, 2, and 3 Category: Cable Suggested Retail Price: $129 Description: VH Audio Power Manufacturer URL: VH Audio Manufacturer URL: VH Audio Review by Ginman ( A ) o .......
150: RE: Hmm, was thinking of Pangea but this new one... (3.03)
Posted by franatic on 2015-02-22, 17:08:27 (73.188.130.247)
I want to give a big thumbs up on 2 power cables I recently bought from Iceageaudio. I got: 10 Gauge Cryo Treated Copper with Premium Copper IEC for my Woo WA2 tube amp and the 10 Gauge Cryo Treated S .......
151: advise on speaker cables (3.01)
Posted by Larry H on 2000-04-08, 13:33:40 (209.112.30.94)
Hi all, Recently I purchased a pair of Mirage Frx 9’s. They have 2 sets of posts for bi wiring and I would appreciate your advice based on the following: I am using a Rotel 50 watt/channel integrated .......
152: I think you want CAT-5 wire. (2.99)
Posted by Al Sekela on 2005-07-18, 16:09:05 (66.123.171.97)
Some CAT-5 computer cable is made with 24-gauge Teflon-insulated wires (be careful, as not all Plenum-rated CAT-5 has the Teflon insulation). See the link for a recipe for speaker cables made from thi .......
153: An evergreen question. (2.99)
Posted by Al Sekela on 2005-02-23, 12:07:22 (66.123.170.96)
The power outlet, power plug, and connection to the equipment are all impedance mismatches to the power cord cable. This means the power cord is an RF resonator. It would be one even if you built it o .......
154: My take on auctions (2.97)
Posted by Lex on 2003-08-10, 20:46:53 (68.47.245.17)
Let's not make the assumption that just because you auction some products, you become classified as this company appears to be, nor that your not a real company because you choose to auction some prod .......
155: Re: Consider Belden 8213/8214 (2.97)
Posted by Starsky on 2003-11-09, 12:38:51 (68.77.29.237)
Thanks for the detailed explanation, glad I posted before I found what I thought I was looking for! When you have a hard time finding a particular widget there's usually a reason why. Haven't been abl .......
156: RE: Toss all of them. Save the connectors? (2.96)
Posted by cdb on 2011-09-15, 12:46:41 (67.174.215.160)
The rule in the electrical industry is to toss/demo any electrical equipment that has been touched by flood waters. Reason being that flood water is *not* spring water, but heavily contaminated with a .......
157: And I See Grant is also back. (2.95)
Posted by Bob Neill on 2000-03-25, 04:51:59 (24.128.32.179)
You know, I'm picking up a hell of a lot more of an agenda in your lecture here than your clumsy radar seems to sense in mine. What -- Do you think I'm working for Siltech? I posted in both places fo .......
158: The original Space and Time Phase II solid core (2.93)
Posted by Metralla on 2002-06-06, 23:49:42 (24.219.10.19)
I was using some multi-strand QED cable on my Celestion SL6 (original version - copper dome tweeter). I had owned this cable for a few years during my University days (1985-1989) when I had no money t .......
159: Why is MM insulting the inmates? (2.92)
Posted by Jon Risch on 2002-09-05, 10:11:54 (209.215.72.181)
First, he has taken the tack that a digital cable can not have a sound. This is essentially an insult to every person here who reads this and has heard sonic differences in digital audio cables. The i .......
160: Teflon is unsuitable for power cord wire insulation. (2.91)
Posted by Al Sekela on 2007-07-31, 14:11:35 (71.131.193.36)
Most silver-plated copper wire is mil-spec hookup wire with Teflon insulation. The silver plating is applied to protect the copper from corrosion during application of the Teflon. There are some proce .......
161: Thanks, Moray. One word of caution... (2.88)
Posted by Al Sekela on 2008-02-27, 10:05:51 (71.141.228.56)
There are two types of suppression capacitors: X and Y. The X type is for line-neutral, and these caps come in a wide range of sizes. The Y type is for connection to the AC safety-earth, and only Y ty .......
162: RE: It's not made... (2.87)
Posted by unclestu on 2011-05-17, 15:12:36 (72.253.179.5)
You could try to contact Acrotec or Nippon Mining. I believe at one point they went up to 8N purity, however, such purity is guaranteed only while the metal is enclosed in a vacuum sealed pouch. If yo .......
163: RE: How to coat bare cu wire to prevent oxidation and... (2.87)
Posted by Jon Risch on 2014-04-20, 20:53:20 (98.95.20.91)
If it is bare wire, and has been out of the wire drawing die for more than few minutes, it is already oxidized on the surface. That said, if you mean to avoid heavy macro-corrosion effects, which can .......
164: Re: I don't see... (2.87)
Posted by Jack Seaton on 2002-03-29, 06:48:48 (63.187.224.170)
The woodhead 5362 uses a Nickel plated contact on the hot, brass on the neutral. FIM uses high purity copper from Australia for contacts. It's funny that you mention copper turning green. This proces .......
165: Re: Wireworld vs Analysis Plus (Jon Risch, any opinions ?) (2.86)
Posted by Jon Risch on 2002-11-22, 20:24:44 (67.213.144.121)
These are just my personal opinions on the two brands. Wireworld makes some good stuff, but does not have the kind of exposure in retail outlets that the other major brands do, nor do they advertise a .......
166: Re: Went different route. Silver foil/Ubyte-2 (2.83)
Posted by Jon L on 2002-04-26, 11:32:14 (162.119.232.100)
The thicker(0.008") silver foil doesn't dimple as easy as thinner foils, but you do get some dimples and dents, which does not seem to effect sonics. Remember, I'm tightly wrapping the silver foil aro .......
167: Re: Nordost's US Distributor on the warpath? (2.82)
Posted by Bill Lumbergh on 2006-06-23, 09:42:48 (129.44.85.197)
Not surprisingly, Audiogon has deleted the guy's ad. So here is the text of it: Hi, If that the case Nordost should clearly stated on their website that anyone buy their products will not be allow to .......
168: You assume power supply converts all of AC input to DC. (2.81)
Posted by Al Sekela on 2004-09-15, 17:25:41 (66.126.228.21)
"The answer to above question (IMO ) is no since DC voltage will be stabilized, and then filtered after it is converted to DC. So the "quality" of DC voltage will depend more on the power supply circu .......
169: BTW, what amp/receiver? (2.80)
Posted by Jon Risch on 2003-11-23, 19:24:45 (68.19.147.236)
You don't state which amp/receiver you are going to use with all of this braided speaker cable. Be aware that if you DO use a cable that has lots of pairs (27) or you decide to bi-wire (again, lots of .......
170: I agree with your observations. (2.78)
Posted by Al Sekela on 2010-01-08, 11:39:04 (76.191.156.247)
Untrained listeners find the slight treble modifications from small amounts of RF noise to be appealing in short term tests. The amusical details are more prominent, so they think they are hearing mor .......
171: ELF Custom Cables releases NEW AES-EBU cable-WOW (2.75)
Posted by Tidycat1 on 2019-08-14, 14:26:35 (107.10.56.175)
For many years I held an early ClearDay cable outfitted with Eichman connectors as my digital reference for transferring the 1s and 0s to my dac.Many had launched the assault,but none had displaced i .......
172: It depends on your equipment and your goals. (2.75)
Posted by Al Sekela on 2009-02-10, 11:53:01 (76.191.156.247)
Audio systems are made of separate components connected with (typically) user-selected cables. Each component is more or less sensitive to electrical noise. Each cable interacts with the noise environ .......
173: Impressions: Nordost Super Flatline Bi-wire, Ping jneutron (2.68)
Posted by bjh on 2007-04-30, 11:41:44 (216.209.33.106)
First of let me apologize to jneutron for not yet terminating and reviewing the Flatline-ish clones he send. It will be done but in the meantime impressions of Nordost Flatline (itself) I happened to .......
174: Re: What do you mean by "over-cooked"? (2.65)
Posted by alan m. kafton on 2002-02-23, 10:02:50 (24.221.101.222)
As the (low-level) signal of the Cooker is (probably) between 600-1200 times stronger than what an interconnect would normally see in a music system (based on a 1 volt-to-2 volt output), exposure of t .......
175: KK point of view on the summer vacation. (2.61)
Posted by Ray Kimber on 2001-06-13, 11:46:16 (207.173.31.138)
We are blushing over the kudos being heaped on our heads, I have passed them on to everyone here, we are all just beaming, we are humbled and delighted over the results. As far as the success of the S .......
176: Re: bi-wiring question (2.59)
Posted by Jon Risch on 1999-12-10, 16:08:39 (209.215.72.203)
Allan, The clue is in the way you look at the situation. So many of us are used to thinking in terms of the VOLTAGE portion of the signal, we forget, that especialy with speakers, there is a current p .......
177: Further Comments (2.55)
Posted by Jon Risch on 2002-02-16, 07:55:06 (209.215.72.209)
As Rod said, hindsight is 20/20. Tekunda's original posts did not seem to be in the nature of adverts. It was only later that it became apparent that the Asylum had been taken advantage of. As Rod not .......
178: Need some expert help with coax cable project (2.55)
Posted by mr.bear on 2017-06-16, 14:52:51 (47.156.245.173)
Via the secret BearNet, a few nice RCA interconnects have arrived at the Cave- a trio originally intended for "component" video service. The construction is ~6% silver center conductor and silver f .......
179: Re: For Jon Risch...Why does" Auric" wire sound way above average.? (2.51)
Posted by Jon Risch on 2004-11-22, 21:31:37 (68.222.71.208)
There is more to it than just the conductor physical aspect. They might be using a great insulation material, the quality of the copper might be superior, the sum total might be more free of atmospher .......
180: Van den Hul is quiet about composition of Hulliflex (2.47)
Posted by Al Sekela on 2006-04-15, 12:00:22 (71.131.249.1)
Your cables are insulated with a proprietary material called Hulliflex. The Van den Hul website says it is not PTFE (Teflon), is free of halogens and has some properties superior to PVC (poly vinyl ch .......
181: Silver versus copper. (2.45)
Posted by Al Sekela on 2007-06-18, 09:47:46 (71.131.176.87)
Both metals are excellent conductors. Silver is slightly more conductive, but the designer can easily compensate by using larger diameter copper wire. One place the two differ is in the electronic nat .......
182: Corrosion is bad for the sonic performance in most cases. (2.43)
Posted by Al Sekela on 2009-12-13, 11:43:10 (76.191.156.247)
Whether the copper is green due to exposure to moisture or chlorine, or black due to oxidation, the surface of the wire is no longer a conductor or an insulator. Long ago, rectifiers were made of copp .......
183: The PLC (2.42)
Posted by Mwalsdor@cscc.edu on 2002-05-04, 08:36:11 (64.12.104.53)
Hey Dan, my experience is rather limited; living with two PLCs and auditioning two anothers. Thought in all four cases I did experiment with "upgrading" the PLC's pc. I had after-market cords inplace .......
184: Could you possibly .... (2.39)
Posted by Sean on 2000-05-22, 14:31:37 (208.40.19.66)
have pumped any more "pompousity" into that post ? Most audiophiles in their early stages have not been exposed to nearly as many components or systems as someone that has been involved in the hobby f .......
185: Not clear on your question. (2.38)
Posted by Leisure7 on 2002-12-15, 12:08:24 (66.126.228.110)
The range of conductivity of all known materials is very wide, probably more than ten orders of magnitude if careful preparation is permitted in the discussion. For the sake of simplifying the approac .......
186: RE: Growth Reluctancy Final Chapter. (2.38)
Posted by el34eh@yahoo.com on 2022-08-06, 05:45:36 (68.43.115.11)
KanedaK, You're definitely correct..., said items are meant to be shared freely at that. On the subject of isolation footers | the likes, it has taken me since 1993 to have figured out how to u .......
187: Re: umbilical chord (2.32)
Posted by bjh on 2006-08-05, 16:56:10 (64.231.72.107)
In my case after hearing my friend's BC9 pre-amp and BC8-II monoblocks for the first time after he switched from Mark Levinson gear I was so blown away that I immediate went BC hunting. I got the BC30 .......
188: re: good one (2.32)
Posted by bryan on 2004-05-07, 13:36:27 (64.42.195.242)
I love this piece of audio journalism - it is a classic. >>somehow got his hands on a limited supply of Russian conductor with military or space research origins. I'm sure. >>In still molten form, thi .......
189: Re: !!!!!!! (2.32)
Posted by Jon Risch on 2003-10-22, 20:06:40 (68.154.141.156)
Different cable manufacturer's end up with different quality levels of copper, given that they start out with either dirt cheap, barely pass the basic ETP specs copper and then do not take very much c .......
190: Re: Fact vs. Personal Opinion (2.31)
Posted by Jon Risch on 2002-10-17, 10:44:14 (209.215.72.230)
Ah, so now the light shines on the issues. Mr. Banquer _USES_ steel-cored wires in his products, and does not like it when anyone says that this is not a good thing. Well, I see nothing here except yo .......
191: Varies... (2.29)
Posted by apblake on 2007-01-23, 20:00:47 (24.60.135.204)
The short answer to your question is that it varies. Obviously some aging such as fading of colors, etc. will not affect performance. However, there are a number of factors that will affect performanc .......
192: Re: Yes. There are many avenues to go down with PLC.... (2.29)
Posted by kenster on 2006-02-15, 03:38:54 (70.59.102.29)
My experiences with balanced power are with the following units: > CinePro Power Pro 10 > Platinum Power PP-1 > PS Audio Power Plant P600 The CinePro is rated for 10 amps max and is mainly for preamps .......
193: Re: thermalcouple wire as speaker wire (2.26)
Posted by Jon Risch on 2002-02-04, 16:40:21 (209.215.72.165)
The "copper" wire is probably not pure copper, and that other wire is not silver, it is an alloy of some sort. See below. Thermocouple wire types: Type J (Iron vs Constantan(TM)) is used in vacuum, ox .......
194: Please help us help a friend! (2.25)
Posted by moray james on 2006-11-16, 22:27:47 (205.206.252.188)
This is personal, not just to me but to many of you too. This is for all its squables a community a family of sorts. One of the family is in need. I met Terry some years ago at the Rocky Mountain Audo .......
195: RE: Curious ... (2.24)
Posted by Grant on 2007-12-07, 14:21:17 (75.100.109.109)
>>>"Can someone please explain how an aftermarket power cord can make a difference in the sonic charachter of your system?" Power cords are part of the local AC network of any component and system. Th .......
196: Re: I am not saying cables don't make a difference. (2.23)
Posted by Monstrous Mike on 2003-06-17, 12:34:13 (24.101.73.70)
Despite an huge amount of posturing and posting, not one person has ever provided the data for how what we hear fully corrrelates with what has been measured... . Since people can hear different thin .......
197: Re: Thorsten..... (2.19)
Posted by Thorsten on 2002-03-12, 04:10:07 (195.107.47.228)
Hi, > you start your post by asking us to face facts, then go on to > provide none beyond a bit of basic chemistry. So, a bit of sanity is needed. > You are not privvy to either cable company's manufa .......
198: Reality strikes VERY HARD....... (2.16)
Posted by Thorsten on 2002-03-11, 20:26:50 (62.30.112.1)
Hi, Now, I do not wish to spoil any enjoyment of very expensive cables for anyone, but I think we have to face some facts here, lets put them into context.... > both companies' cables are made from si .......
199: Re: Pure Note Break In Time??? (2.14)
Posted by Sean on 2003-05-05, 23:02:03 (12.247.133.74)
Won't bother commenting on Parts 1 & 2, but here goes for 3 & 4: "3. A poster mentioned the possibility of the wire cross-sectional area being too small thus current limiting the low frequencies. I do .......
200: Re: nice job? (2.10)
Posted by wineau on 2004-08-15, 09:59:40 (64.252.135.132)
Just a comment from this humble listener...I am an old time audiophile and have probably owned more gear than most people could believe. A short list of gear I've actually owned: Electrocompaniet, Aud .......
Found 124 records in Computer Audio Asylum.
1: RE: "Tension" (7.60)
Posted by rick_m on 2009-09-29, 12:45:14 (64.13.14.96)
Sometimes it isn't even subconscious. That was the biggest thing I noticed listening to the 24/96 download. Even though it had a lot of HF content is was relaxing to listen to and I could turn it way .......
2: RF Exposure Warning (7.60)
Posted by sbrians on 2014-02-01, 12:31:16 (99.46.90.131)
I wonder whether the dual frequencies double our exposure and therefore increase cancer risk. At least it seems that they impose a limit to the radiated power if their safety warnings are a guide. Bot .......
3: RE: Actual Bluetooth Answers (7.56)
Posted by Charles Hansen on 2017-11-10, 07:39:55 (71.218.3.216)
>> As I understand it, the mutagenic effects of radiation are cummulative so fortunately at my age the damage going forward should be minimal :) Yes, this is true for both ionizing radiation (eg, ra .......
4: RE: RF Exposure Warning (6.38)
Posted by rick_m on 2014-02-01, 20:43:33 (96.25.74.167)
"I used to be very active on HAM radio with portable walkie-talkie antennas right in front of my face. hmm." Yea, me too Abe but suddenly one day my 2m HH started bothering my eye. Some cell phones do .......
5: And a little bit of lead probably won't hurt you either. (6.34)
Posted by Charles Hansen on 2009-02-18, 20:00:17 (209.97.232.111)
Nor a little bit of second-hand cigarette smoke. As the above poster noted, I think it will be at least 30 years before we know for sure. It took much longer than that for people to realize that satur .......
6: Second Amazon - biggest exposure by far. Also, couple of smaller places: (6.28)
Posted by carcass93 on 2008-09-20, 12:39:14 (69.253.209.149)
Gemm.com Half.com .......
7: RE: Jitterbug - More Exposure (6.14)
Posted by Mercman on 2015-09-18, 12:36:46 (70.179.39.110)
I also found the iFi iPurifier to be somewhat bright or colored. Some of my friends like this. .......
8: Actually, this is the one I have never been able to get working. (6.14)
Posted by Norm on 2012-06-02, 08:04:23 (74.192.38.6)
My guess it is my lack of exposure to Windows nonsense to get anything working. .......
9: RE: LOL -this post just (5.97)
Posted by fmak on 2012-05-23, 22:53:26 (93.109.212.163)
demonstrates the cursory nature of your audio exposure in favour of 'convenience' and fashion. fmaked again? .......
10: RE: Jitterbug - More Exposure (5.97)
Posted by AbeCollins on 2015-09-19, 12:31:23 (73.229.29.71)
Your ability to understand the distinction between audio equipment purchases and 'add-on accessories' (or tweaks) seems flawed. Just say'n. .......
11: calibrated mic and RTA - Ha (5.91)
Posted by fmak on 2015-02-13, 21:27:52 (93.109.45.120)
I have had and used them for 30 years; Bruel and Kjaer measurement microphone and electronics included. You need exposure. .......
12: RE: design flaw (narrow lock window) (5.86)
Posted by fmak on 2015-02-11, 08:30:48 (93.109.45.120)
your exposure to high end gear is clearly too narrow. .......
13: RE: Jitterbug - More Exposure-Why (5.84)
Posted by fmak on 2015-09-19, 22:04:47 (87.228.250.79)
he wants to display them w/o clutter and post nice pictures. Placing your computer directly on top of your dac guarantees EM interference. .......
14: RE: Electronic Noise and Tinnitus (5.75)
Posted by rick_m on 2010-11-13, 11:23:22 (96.25.74.167)
It's probably not 'electronic' noise as in EM radiation, rather it's likely ultrasonic energy from switching power supplies (and in the good old day, the flybacks in CRT monitors.) and moving parts. A .......
15: RE: "The same player" is going to be problematic - even if both versions are created by the same company. (5.72)
Posted by fmak on 2014-07-11, 07:27:59 (31.185.155.89)
This shows that you primary exposure is to computers rather than computer audio. .......
16: RE: RF Exposure Warning (5.71)
Posted by Old Listener on 2014-02-02, 08:18:43 (69.42.15.214)
> On the other hand I've seen plenty from smoking > and can't believe it's still legal! Strange world... A legal form of assisted suicide. .......
17: RE: Jitterbug - More Exposure (5.67)
Posted by AbeCollins on 2015-09-19, 11:48:40 (73.229.29.71)
I'll probably pick up a Jitterbug just out of curiosity. Who knows, I might actually hear a benefit from it more than I did with the REGEN. We'll see. .......
18: RE: Jitterbug - More Exposure (5.65)
Posted by Mercman on 2015-09-19, 10:43:48 (70.179.39.110)
You are right Abe. These products don't transform a mediocre DAC into a great one. But this is a hobby and some people will enjoy theses tweaks. Why it has to wind up as an insult match is beyond me. .......
19: RE: TEAC UD 501 vs. NAD M51 (5.65)
Posted by fmak on 2013-06-29, 04:31:19 (31.153.59.35)
Have a look at the many NAD reviews; it seems that the NAD is very enticing to listen to. Only long term exposure can tell if it is 'right' in a system. .......
20: All DACs, and USB converters benefit from good S/PDIF cables (5.60)
Posted by fmak on 2012-04-26, 21:59:00 (93.109.212.163)
Agree, but you need to tone down your air of superiority. It's your ears, exposure and systems, not how many dacs you have modified that counts. .......
21: I would try changing the proximity of the (5.54)
Posted by G Squared on 2013-10-14, 14:12:04 (69.244.69.107)
Standard Apple PS to the unit and listen for differences. Of you don't hear any a linear PS may not result in any audible improvement. This would change the exposure to RF. .......
22: RE: The Pono website makes it near impossible to browse (5.49)
Posted by Sprezza Tura on 2015-01-15, 19:43:15 (206.190.136.245)
I'm not worried about the depth of the catalog..it will grow. Record companies chase trends, and if putting titles on Pono gets them exposure they will do it. .......
23: RE: Jitterbug - More Exposure (5.49)
Posted by Bob_C on 2015-09-19, 11:51:26 (108.41.188.52)
Your thought process is totally flawed... By your own account, over the years you have made audio equipment purchases, many for hundreds or thousands of dollars! Why??? Why not just stop with the fir .......
24: Chill (5.45)
Posted by Rod M on 2015-02-11, 11:55:34 (204.94.81.82)
You need to discuss facts, not express opinions regarding other's opinions with a lack of facts. Questioning Abe's exposure to high end gear is simply moronic, IMO. .......
25: RE: Jitterbug - More Exposure (5.42)
Posted by AbeCollins on 2015-09-19, 10:12:51 (73.229.29.71)
The point being... which I'll reiterate and paraphrase what you said, is that if your system already provides superb sound do you really need yet another 'bolt-on'? OK, I went a little beyond paraph .......
26: RE: Amarra Offer-Issue (5.35)
Posted by fmak on 2012-07-20, 08:53:46 (146.90.59.17)
It seems to me that it is not the amount you spent of your free will that matters here. Rather, it is how many had taken up the $1500 spend based on your enthusiastic reviews. As I have said to you a .......
27: RE: Jitterbug - More Exposure (5.28)
Posted by Bob_C on 2015-09-19, 12:57:29 (108.41.188.52)
""I said if you don't need it don't use it. Nothing wrong with that. Is that finding 'fault'?"" Kinda it is... How do you know unless you try??? Now of course some might feel companies take advanta .......
28: RE: Jitterbug - More Exposure (5.28)
Posted by Bob_C on 2015-09-19, 14:09:04 (108.41.188.52)
""It seems that many inmates here are conditioned by 'group think' and needing validation by others of what they hear. If someone doesn't hear the same thing, they're flamed."" I can speak for myself. .......
29: RE: Jitterbug - More Exposure (5.24)
Posted by PAR on 2015-09-19, 22:21:30 (80.176.73.121)
Indeed you are right, I don't NEED any improvement. However it may be that I have a low threshold for what I think superb sound is and that I would be amazed at any improvement I could get. Worth a tr .......
30: RE: Jitterbug - More Exposure (5.20)
Posted by AbeCollins on 2015-09-20, 08:34:49 (73.229.29.71)
"The point of my posting was to put on record that use of a Jitterbug does not necessarily uniformly result in success which other postings, if taken overall, may suggest. I am, after all, so far the .......
31: RE: OT-One Star Gazer To Another (5.17)
Posted by Astroimage on 2010-01-01, 16:25:01 (98.226.131.190)
Sorry John, I just realized that I did not answer one of your questions, "What are you replacing them with?" Not sure yet. The two mounts that I am considering are the AP Mach1 and the Takahashi EM200 .......
32: Your tax dollars never paid for re-distribution (5.10)
Posted by Sordidman on 2012-12-11, 10:53:59 (108.169.2.66)
Your firmer ground is helping the artist through exposure/publicity. This is a public forum, folks can write about what they want. The OP mentioned the library, - it's information that people can resp .......
33: RE: W4S DAC 2 (5.10)
Posted by fmak on 2012-02-05, 02:07:56 (93.109.212.163)
It is universally accepted in audio circles that analog stages are important in shaping sound quality. In particular, the removal of coupling capacitors makes a big difference to the 'naturalness' of .......
34: RE: Jitterbug - More Exposure (5.08)
Posted by Bob_C on 2015-09-19, 12:42:31 (108.41.188.52)
But Abe, It all depends on the individual! There is no difference, unless you make it one! Your preference can be totally different from the next person. Accessories can be just as viable as an equipm .......
35: Yes. Very odd. (5.08)
Posted by JoshT on 2013-05-24, 22:13:02 (71.233.237.46)
Funny you say that because I was sort of thinking the same thing after some internet searches. There are a number of older posts from people confused about what the iTunes Media Folder was. My iTunes .......
36: RE: If this recording doesn't sound good, fix your system! (5.08)
Posted by fmak on 2008-08-04, 23:08:21 (79.78.169.242)
You should have more respect for the views and experience of other posters. I have had a life long interest and exposure to hifi. My system is known as well. What is yours? I just don't like the music .......
37: THE Show (5.04)
Posted by audioengr on 2007-12-20, 11:11:10 (208.100.141.234)
Gordon - since THE Show has expanded, I believe you will find that the foot-traffic and exposure is just as good as the Venetian. Last year was a transition year for THE Show and they had difficulty w .......
38: RE: The reason I ask....Group? (5.03)
Posted by fmak on 2011-08-26, 10:55:44 (87.114.204.76)
There are about 4 diehard 'optimisationists' who post here and many more with diverse opinions. Some of the 'group' you refer to have good replay chains, others relatively poor ones; a few don't even .......
39: RE: Read it last night. (5.03)
Posted by fmak on 2011-01-01, 04:19:37 (62.228.32.4)
Did you see what I posted earlier? It is difficult to eate the unit in 'absolute' terma as setups affect the sound. However, with my exposure to various 'good' dacs, I'd rate the Wyred high up for the .......
40: RE: Yet ANOTHER AQ Ethernet Cable review NOT comparing CAT7 cable (5.02)
Posted by Sprezza Tura on 2015-06-16, 08:05:34 (66.85.148.53)
AQ are masters of controlling their media exposure and duping idiots in the press. Their show "demos" where they swap out CAT5 cable for their CAT7 cable is dishonest to the core. .......
41: RE: JRMC: Is it just me who feels to get ripped off ?? (5.00)
Posted by Sprezza Tura on 2013-07-24, 14:46:15 (198.7.58.81)
So you have not heard it. Then you really should not comment on how it might sound. BTW..I am disappointed in the way Jriver has dealt with Jplay. I just don't understand it. I have not tried Jplay, b .......
42: RE: Depends on Musical Genre (4.92)
Posted by Tony Lauck on 2011-09-27, 08:04:29 (65.19.76.104)
Please reread my post. I specifically excluded the question of musical value. There are too many variables in pop and rock recordings to be able to use these as reference recordings. There is no stand .......
43: Double Blind tests are an amusement. (4.92)
Posted by Norm on 2012-03-25, 18:00:28 (74.192.38.6)
Mind you I don't resent participating in double blind comparisons of products with extended listening to a limited number. I totally reject the 30 seconds exposure and saying same or different. I must .......
44: RE: Jitterbug - More Exposure (4.92)
Posted by AbeCollins on 2015-09-19, 12:50:57 (73.229.29.71)
I didn't find fault, I just didn't find enough of a difference with some of these tweaks to make them worthwhile..... for me. Like you said, my personal preference maybe totally different from the n .......
45: look at the specs? That will allow me to discern how transparent it is? (4.88)
Posted by hermanesque on 2009-05-25, 13:30:15 (68.179.141.197)
I didn't know there was a spec for transparency. You are correct, I know nothing about your dCS whatever, but looking at the specs for it will tell me nothing about how it's transparency compares to .......
46: Re: when you contact scott to order a dac... (4.83)
Posted by KeithC on 2007-01-20, 00:41:06 (213.208.100.86)
Thanks for the responses. I had e-mailed Scott just for confirmation of total price (I appreciate his position as a sole trader - given www exposure he must get v. large enquiries from tyre-kickers) a .......
47: No shorttage of exposure to live music (4.72)
Posted by G Squared on 2015-11-12, 17:46:46 (70.192.209.164)
Amplified, unamplified..... It has to do with how we perceive sound at frequency extremes at different volumes. Live performance volume at a reasonably close range is almost always closer to the flat .......
48: RE: USB cables (also posted at Audiogon) (4.71)
Posted by dbphd on 2012-02-26, 10:36:14 (184.187.177.4)
As the OP, I thank those of you have have provided useful comments. I think I've settled on a 1.5 m AudioQuest Carbon USB cable that I'll buy from Amazon. I bought the Musical Fidelity V-Link because .......
49: RE: Jitterbug - More Exposure (4.69)
Posted by AbeCollins on 2015-09-19, 13:36:38 (73.229.29.71)
I did try a couple tweaks very recently, as did the original poster. If one doesn't find a tweak to be beneficial, as the original poster didn't in this case, do you consider that finding fault? I co .......
50: RE: W4S DAC 2 (4.67)
Posted by Bob_C on 2012-02-05, 10:27:24 (74.72.103.126)
" It is universally accepted in audio circles that analog stages are important in shaping sound quality. In particular, the removal of coupling capacitors makes a big difference to the 'naturalness' .......
51: sorry if proof is too strong a word for you (4.64)
Posted by bwb on 2012-10-07, 16:47:18 (130.36.62.223)
. Given that my experience was different I was merely trying to find out how you had reached such a broad generalization that pro DACs were less musical than others. To me that seems like I asking you .......
52: Hmmm (4.64)
Posted by E-Stat on 2014-09-30, 14:43:24 (206.255.209.123)
Let's review a previous comment: Apple & it's recording industry, is destroying art & music as we knew it. The villain is The Industry , not the messenger. And, as Abe indicated, there are far more .......
53: I'd suggest something like... (4.61)
Posted by doodlebug on 2010-06-14, 21:46:11 (68.170.177.194)
a small outboard soundcard and some decent little mics. I'd not attempt to use the onboard system. Your main exposure is the lack of control over input levels. Yes, there are some sliders but they'll .......
54: RE: Jitterbug - More Exposure (4.52)
Posted by PAR on 2015-09-19, 03:40:56 (80.176.73.121)
I wrote a few weeks ago that I had just received my Jitterbug but that first impressions were not positive. However I needed more experience to reach a final conclusion. Although I have, on several oc .......
55: RE: Dear Gordon....and "gang". (4.49)
Posted by Gordon Rankin on 2007-12-20, 08:13:07 (216.196.213.213)
Alan, iTunes relies totally on CoreAudio to do all it's work. All audio usb devices that use the standard spec for 1.1 or 2 USB will go through CoreAudio. ~~~~~~ Look this is the way I look at it. Sur .......
56: In 1985 I bought a Revox B225 CDP... (4.49)
Posted by Chris Garrett on 2015-06-24, 18:57:39 (104.12.45.20)
and at that time, it was the most expensive consumer CDP that one could buy. Think I paid $1200 for a demo unit. Designed in Switzerland and built in Germany. While it sounded pretty good to my ears a .......
57: Re: Hard drives (4.43)
Posted by summitgnp on 2006-07-21, 10:26:24 (128.174.95.241)
DVD backups, while time consuming, are an excellent choice to minimize your risk exposure due to failure. If you backup to a drive and your production drive fails, you are reliant upon the backup driv .......
58: Jitterbug - More Exposure (4.43)
Posted by fmak on 2015-09-18, 11:42:25 (87.228.250.79)
I connected the Jitterbug to another desktop system feeding a TEAC UD501 dac and have found the same effect as before ie clearing up of images and improving on clarity in the bass and mid-high range o .......
59: MP3 is what I have on my portable player (converted from CDs for this specific purpose) ... so what? (4.37)
Posted by carcass93 on 2010-08-31, 10:24:35 (129.33.19.254)
Where's connection between that fact, and it being THE format for distribution? Especially for a niche rock band? Regarding vinyl: "This [320 kbps MP3] yields the largest possible file sizes but also .......
60: RE: RF Exposure Warning (4.37)
Posted by AbeCollins on 2014-02-01, 18:48:56 (50.183.79.35)
I think that warning you read is standard fare for many consumer RF devices. 20cm is less than 8 inches. Our wifi router is cleverly located inside a high up kitchen cabinet where we store some extra .......
61: There is (4.35)
Posted by fmak on 2013-09-28, 22:09:46 (93.109.95.234)
no point in audiophile terms to build a system around a 'speaker' whilst fixing the front end. What he should perhaps have said was that one needs to build a system for a ROOM! When one achieves a deg .......
62: What my buddies all say. (4.33)
Posted by Gordon Rankin on 2008-03-11, 08:40:16 (216.196.208.221)
Belyin, I make guitar amps for several musicians who sell cd's under CD Baby, including the Bears, Psychodots, Rob Fetters, Chris Arduser and many others. They love iTunes because they so much more $ .......
63: Second the fubar (4.32)
Posted by Shanko on 2006-04-03, 20:45:16 (219.89.68.169)
I have just been listening to my new fubar dac. Highly recommended. Initial impressions with the stock power supply can be a bit ho-hum, but the DAC is now run in and I am powering it off a big batter .......
64: So, if I read your post correctly... (4.31)
Posted by mls-stl on 2013-03-02, 16:52:13 (69.154.34.208)
... the problem only appears when you use the web browser or email on the computer. That seems a bit more to me than "almost never" using it for non-Squeezebox purposes. I also noted in your original .......
65: I completely agree with your point (4.29)
Posted by rickmcinnis@dogwoodfabrics.com on 2014-08-07, 07:07:45 (173.200.6.182)
I think if NEWEGG made it plain what their policy really is and the reason for such a policy then one knows where they stand at the beginning. It is true, as any actuary would tell you, the more expos .......
66: RE: MusicSce sorts 'em all -1 (4.29)
Posted by Tony Lauck on 2015-02-12, 19:00:31 (65.19.76.104)
Your picture showed the spectrum. This is some kind of an average. From what I've seen it is typical of most hi-res recordings, which have content up to around 30 kHz or so, but obviously this will de .......
67: New iPhone - Ripping files from CD's... (4.24)
Posted by HighEndOne on 2008-12-01, 04:27:57 (24.107.91.35)
I have a new iPhone 3G... This is my first exposure to the iPod type world with iTunes. I have ripped some CD's into the iPhone with ALC encoding using my laptop's internal CD drive. It sounds pretty .......
68: RE: and if you have any wireless networks, into your entire house -- get rid of them (4.13)
Posted by Tony Lauck on 2010-02-15, 11:39:34 (24.218.104.76)
I use the wireless only when necessary. I turn it on and off at the base station and at the PC. (My laptop is noisy, so for critical listening it is off anyhow.) I do this three two reasons in additio .......
69: RE: Newbie needs bigtime help (4.09)
Posted by Presto on 2008-09-08, 14:16:13 (207.216.246.51)
Keith: Why not just post some questions? At the very worst, you'll get told that the subject has already been discussed a lot and you should use the search functiom. You already sort of know what you' .......
70: RE: Good answers. Here's another hard question. (4.09)
Posted by John Swenson on 2011-07-14, 12:28:05 (147.145.40.44)
On the "threshold of audibility" issue I think its enlightning to look at another field. Photographic film takes a certain brightness to cause any change at all in the film when developed, BUT a much .......
71: He's semi-right (4.08)
Posted by Gag Halfrunt on 2012-02-20, 02:41:36 (80.2.121.65)
The semi-conductor snipe sounds like a soundbyte to me. It gets him free coverage, especially from those who think their knowledge of electronics makes up for their crushing lack of sense of humor and .......
72: RE: LOL! (4.06)
Posted by fmak on 2011-04-07, 22:05:45 (62.228.41.149)
'high end computer dacs or computer setups' Mercman What are these? $15000 dacs with silver trasnformers? $1500 usb cables? Cost does not constitute high end. Opinions on components on web sites are j .......
73: I would have to disagree (4.00)
Posted by Gordon Rankin on 2009-10-13, 05:07:02 (216.196.208.196)
Gang, Look at Audiogon... it is truly the basis for people who bough online and the product did not work for them and now they are out a bunch of cash. Sure not all dealers are great people. But there .......
74: Totally Agree (3.98)
Posted by longtimequadowner on 2006-02-24, 15:21:47 (66.183.161.37)
I listen to probably 20 presets of internet radio now, generally 2 or more hours per day - at the very least the last hour before I finally go to sleep at night. I loved FM for the same reasons, but h .......
75: He concludes that the digital source or interface is actually more important than the DAC itself. I agree (3.98)
Posted by fmak on 2012-10-02, 22:04:39 (93.109.209.147)
I too agree, but try explaining this to inmates who have little DAC/System/Interconnect exposure; sigh. I will add to this explicitly the computer/software interface. I recently bought a Vaio TX3 ( 90 .......
76: Thanks, Theo (3.94)
Posted by rickmcinnis@dogwoodfabrics.com on 2008-09-16, 14:08:51 (74.238.134.226)
And I must make a comment/compliment: It has become very important that you now possess the latest iteration of the music computer - SINCE It is obvious you are in possession of a pair of very good an .......
77: RE: Auralic Vega degrading Music Drop Outs. (3.91)
Posted by fmak on 2015-01-08, 16:17:38 (202.82.134.133)
This is the kind of speculation that has no basis in fact, and reflects the opinion of inmates who have had little exposure to high end systems. Many high end dacs and some aes sound cards have user s .......
78: Thanks to all contributors (3.83)
Posted by zarir on 2006-06-11, 23:25:21 (211.30.138.74)
This forum is a fantastic resource for all especially those new to high end PC-Audio. I am currently getting a computer made in a "totally no noise" Zalman case and am using a Lynx sound card which wi .......
79: To show differences (3.82)
Posted by fmak on 2013-05-07, 11:37:03 (31.153.60.107)
you need the level of test gear owned by Gordon and much more so by dCS. Read it up. There is no point using a 0404 and Rghtmark to make sweeping (and wrong) conclusions. Checking signal transmission .......
80: Foobar2000 Album Cover Art plug-in (3.77)
Posted by Scrith on 2006-08-03, 16:59:38 (209.130.140.130)
The Album Cover Art plug-in is what I use to display album covers in Foobar2000. I really like seeing the album cover in my custom Foobar2000 interface, and as a result I've made it pretty big (300x30 .......
81: If you read what I said, I am talking about the double blind tests advocated and used by some psychologists. (3.77)
Posted by Norm on 2012-03-27, 11:23:14 (74.192.38.6)
There is nothing wrong with blind or double blind tests where the question is whether you hear one sounding better. Since the null hypothesis is that there are no differences, you are rejecting the nu .......
82: RE: Perhaps I've heard this (3.66)
Posted by Skye on 2012-01-10, 13:32:58 (50.77.52.193)
Bob is not in the habit of clamping down the limiter beyond all reason. I've seen him counsel clients towards more dynamic masters, which I approve of. I've also seen him reject clients because they w .......
83: RE: Where is the high end music player (3.66)
Posted by fmak on 2008-08-30, 01:58:03 (79.78.215.4)
First, if you use wide lock, you are only using half of the pll system. Dual (narrow) pll is needed to remove jitter significantly. It may be a question of the output frequency from your soundcard bei .......
84: because it always piques my interest when people make such broad generalizations (3.65)
Posted by bwb on 2012-10-06, 18:58:12 (130.36.27.152)
. Makes me wonder what they base their opinion on. I'll have to disagree that all opinions are valid. I've heard too many idiotic, groundless ones including some of my own at times to agree to that. B .......
85: This is merely an intermediary step on the path (3.62)
Posted by ArdRi on 2010-09-15, 12:14:55 (24.61.135.226)
Its just a Dell Optiplex i bought off Craigslist for $50. Has a 2.4GHz Pentium 4 and does have both SATA and IDE ports. I went ahead and discovered a utility which allowed me to transfer the boot inst .......
86: RE: Agree, except for one point you made... (3.58)
Posted by AstroSonic on 2010-10-23, 07:24:18 (74.99.164.207)
Well I really don't know... My IT person says that the chances of data corruption from read-only operations is several orders of magnitude less than if the file is read, then saved back, especially if .......
87: RE: Any interest in setting up a CD lending bank? (3.58)
Posted by audiozorro on 2007-09-07, 11:29:35 (204.238.227.14)
What you're suggesting is wrong, unethical and is not in the best interest of our hobby. However, perhaps AA could set up a "What's Playing" forum where members could post 1-minute excerpts of songs i .......
88: RE: Update ; A brief period added to allow fresh bids.. (3.56)
Posted by PAR on 2015-11-18, 21:00:00 (80.176.73.121)
"That said, you may find a lot of music listed on QOBUZ that when you go to stream it, it's is NOT available for streaming but IS available for purchase. :-( Example is that the CHANDOS catalog is no .......
89: RE: Thanks for the link (3.53)
Posted by Ryelands on 2014-08-20, 10:35:26 (87.115.52.218)
. . . I'm the only one qualified to judge whether or not I am wasting my time. This is true but, by the same token, I'm the only one qualified to judge whether you're wasting mine. The answer is yes .......
90: RE: Sirius/XM alternatives? Polk XM Tuner (3.53)
Posted by Jim Austin on 2016-02-23, 13:16:57 (160.39.32.38)
Thanks all. My father-in-law has determined that he has no suitable clear southern exposure from his house--but he does have decent broadband Internet. This has me leaning toward an Internet radio app .......
91: RE: That link was well worth reading (3.52)
Posted by jkeny on 2013-09-02, 01:08:36 (109.255.33.156)
"Thanks for the kind reply, too. It's difficult to come into a forum with a view point that differs from the group think. I'm not trying to claim there are no differences between components, but am tr .......
92: RE: Simple! (3.52)
Posted by barrows on 2011-06-01, 13:03:29 (64.139.16.198)
Just for fun... I live about a 25 minute drive NW of Boulder, Colorado. There is no cell reception, there are no Wifi networks. I can hear a subtle degradation of my system performance if I turn on a .......
93: RE: Recommendation on computer card for PC (3.51)
Posted by fmak on 2009-12-10, 11:06:14 (87.228.210.244)
The digital output from PC sound cards are not good unless you go for one of these solutions such as Ayre QB9 or dCS system with good clocking. However, you cannot go beyond 96k with the Ayre and 176/ .......
94: "If you are computer phobic, of course, stay away from computers". (3.51)
Posted by powermatic on 2009-07-16, 20:12:02 (66.220.102.25)
Nice. Nothing works better than dickhead attitude to increase the flock. I'll spell this out, in case you're semantics-phobic: a)'phobic', definition='irrational fear'. b) I'm using a computer to com .......
95: RE: Is it possible to compare two different Dacs (3.46)
Posted by Mercman on 2012-10-04, 07:01:33 (99.174.246.225)
I appreciate what soundchekk is saying. He presents a number of well thought out points. But now that I am getting exposure to many DACs for review, I don't totally agree that reviews are a waste of t .......
96: RE: experiments - two tracks (3.41)
Posted by rick_m on 2009-09-14, 10:40:31 (64.13.14.96)
Resonance (of non-signal objects) isn't always bad, although it seems like it would be. At least that's my very preliminary conclusion. But I doubt that it's ever a good thing with electronics. As I .......
97: Re: need an inexpensive DAC or soundcard (3.40)
Posted by Frank25 on 2006-04-03, 15:33:50 (69.123.4.32)
The Firestone was on top of my list, just hard to imagine it can be to good for that price, the price of good digital sure has come down alot in the past few years. I sold my Ah! Tjoeb 4000/upsampled .......
98: there is a difference... (3.35)
Posted by mls-stl on 2008-09-21, 12:20:43 (69.154.32.164)
...between moral and legal questions. I made no defense of the morality of any of the actions, whether it is 1 mph over or taking too many napkins. I was simply addressing the practical aspect of exp .......
99: RE: Agree, except for one point you made... (3.32)
Posted by J.Mac on 2010-10-23, 12:00:30 (67.190.27.82)
> Well I really don't know... My IT person says that the chances of data > corruption from read-only operations is several orders of magnitude less > than if the file is read, then saved back, especia .......
100: RE: Put me in the official MSFT is dead column (3.28)
Posted by PaulN on 2013-09-24, 21:47:09 (67.185.131.79)
Thanks T. I found what I needed and configured the router for the person that owned the new W8 machine. That was my first exposure to Win8 and it was not an easy or particularly positive experience. B .......
101: Very true, but there is a huge difference, you are trying to prove a negative (3.21)
Posted by bwb on 2012-10-07, 08:11:37 (68.179.142.95)
. To prove a negative, in this case back up your claim that all pro DACs lack emotion, you would have to audition them all, taking the time to optimize your system and the setup for each. You would at .......
102: RE: USB DACs in the NYTimes (3.20)
Posted by Presto on 2007-10-26, 10:13:16 (207.216.246.51)
Hey thanks! That's a good article. It's really great to have that kind of exposure for all of us for a number of reasons. Sure, it helps makers of USB DACs (which is good for all of us here) but it al .......
103: Putting thing into perspective.... (3.20)
Posted by Dynobot on 2012-08-28, 18:11:17 (75.131.20.113)
SEOUL, South Korea (AP) — Samsung Electronics co. will spend $4 billion renovating its plant in the U.S. to increase production of advanced chips used in smartphones and tablet computers. Samsung's Tu .......
104: RE: No shorttage of exposure to live music (3.13)
Posted by Tony Lauck on 2015-11-12, 19:30:11 (65.19.73.221)
I take care to adjust my volume control correctly. I follow the following procedure: First I listen at a moderate setting and adjust until the reocridng is not grossly loud or quiet. Then I listen to .......
105: need an inexpensive DAC or soundcard (3.10)
Posted by Frank25 on 2006-04-03, 09:40:58 (69.123.4.32)
Ok I built a new computer recently and went with pretty high end stuff DFI Lanparty Ultra-d, AMD 4200x2, 2gigs OCZ ddr500, WD Raptor 74gig, WD 300gig storage drive, ATI AIW 800xl, SB X-fi, M-audio Stu .......
106: A low priced unit doesn't leave a lot of money in the business plan for customer support. (3.08)
Posted by Dynobot on 2012-07-06, 13:47:23 (75.131.20.113)
Sure doesn't but thats the price you pay to enter a hot market. Slim profit margins in exchange for a slice of the market share. I think this little thingy will have robust sales world-wide due to it .......
107: RE: My NAS saga (3.02)
Posted by Tony Lauck on 2009-11-03, 09:48:07 (65.19.76.104)
Of course I test my cars at high speed. :-) And the brakes, too. At least while they are under warranty. But not often, the idea is to understand how the equipment works, not to wear it out. As for my .......
108: RE: PS - Audio - The Perfect Wave DAC (2.98)
Posted by rick_m on 2010-01-22, 08:35:25 (64.13.14.96)
"Manufacturer posts is pure marketing." It depends on how you view the scope of marketing. It sounds like yours may be broad enough to encompass all human communications, for instance you may feel tha .......
109: RE: there IS sound difference to RAM (2.90)
Posted by harecording on 2009-09-22, 18:33:38 (76.232.89.255)
Look, I believe in performance. Obviously hearing is a learned art, and some people just never will develop a critical ear. But when it comes to testing and measuring gear, I believe in science before .......
110: Re: Would a sub $300 used DAC improve a Roku/Squeezebox? (2.86)
Posted by Lynn on 2005-07-18, 11:19:22 (68.2.113.82)
As usual, it depends. If the rest of your Hifi is fairly revealing, then you should see a significant improvement with an external DAC. At the $300 pricepoint, you should seriously consider buying use .......
111: Comparison of Reviews (2.75)
Posted by fmak on 2018-01-02, 07:18:17 (203.186.148.161)
Here are reviews by 3 Audio magazines. Who do we believe have the exposure, experience and supporting equipment to give a more balanced opinion??? Subtract points from the generally favourable stance .......
112: RE: Life is a balance......................... (2.70)
Posted by Charles Hansen on 2017-11-13, 07:49:27 (71.218.5.4)
>> If I started playing with wooden blocks, I would not be 'Balanced'. That's fair enough. What makes for a "balanced life" clearly varies from person-to-person. When I first became an "industry prof .......
113: RE: Classical music, art, science and technology. (2.61)
Posted by rick_m on 2009-08-09, 07:53:46 (64.13.14.96)
"Hey I know I am in the minority on classical and jazz and probably only Carcass can understand where I am coming from." Naw, that's not true. Not only aren't you a minority but I think most of us kno .......
114: this is not a slam but it appears you have no exposure to the scientific method. (2.56)
Posted by hermanesque on 2008-07-01, 13:50:05 (68.179.167.19)
There are thousands of combinations to the variables involved and you have concluded based on a limited test that it is due to the processor power in your computer. All you can say with certainty is i .......
115: just starting - mac vs. windows for music? (2.40)
Posted by mitch2 on 2013-04-13, 10:19:32 (68.61.213.109)
Hello all. I don't know much about the specifics of a computer based audio source, except what I have learned looking thorough the archives. I am still hoping you guys can help me with suggestions tha .......
116: RE: Most of those I have talked to agree about USB2's deficiency. (2.38)
Posted by Thorsten on 2011-02-05, 07:49:50 (83.170.114.139)
Hi, Both USB and 1394 are serial protocols. There are some details in how they differ (1394 is more of a network protocol, while USB is strictly serial), but in order to move audio data from the PC to .......
117: RE: Micro and Macro Details??? (2.36)
Posted by Tony Lauck on 2012-03-26, 12:36:58 (65.19.76.104)
"Or in the case of Tony's speakers, is the woofer sent to the retirement home." I believe the A60's belong in the funeral parlor, but for jollies I will try to re-foam these old hags. Fortunately th .......
118: a few questions (2.28)
Posted by Joe Murphy Jr on 2011-02-08, 22:51:12 (24.179.58.245)
"The info on the DVDs were the same size as the original FLAC or AIFF files." If the files on the DVD are the same size as the FLAC files, there is a problem. FLAC is a compression format and should .......
119: RE: So in your opinion the rules should be modified to allow advertisements like this one? (2.13)
Posted by Presto on 2009-07-29, 12:26:09 (207.216.246.51)
Well, it goes to follow that if someone believes strongly in a certain methodology they would also be using that same methodology in their products. Kind of hard to separate the chicken from the egg t .......
120: RE: HDD Quandry (2.13)
Posted by Ryelands on 2008-07-09, 07:48:22 (88.111.112.197)
After much head-scratching of my own, here’s my shot at explaining it. A computer's internal activity can (a) in a perfect world, proceed without error (b) proceed with errors that are detected and co .......
121: Headless Raspberry Pi 4 replaces my Windows 10 laptop as hard drive server (2.07)
Posted by Goober58 on 2020-03-07, 22:22:25 (70.166.120.102)
Raspberry Pi versions 3b and 4b were auditioned. I chose Raspberry Pi version 4 because it sounds better via USB when the Pi is configured as a server. I originally had a version 3 Rpi and could ha .......
122: RE: Recovering from a failed drive on a NAS - my experience (2.07)
Posted by Christine Tham on 2009-04-14, 03:24:45 (124.189.33.97)
*** Rebuilding a RAID array of any size will take far longer than several minutes. It will typically take hours, possibly _many_ hours, during which the array is vulnerable. *** Correct, which is why .......
123: RE: SACD vs. CD (2.05)
Posted by Old Listener on 2009-05-10, 22:32:33 (66.234.193.96)
Interesting comments about recording in 44.1 KHz. > Secondly, if I were to really go out on a limb and offend not just the > people in this forum but also the people in Hirez Highway, You are on a ro .......
124: Wht is a cMP2? (LONG!) (1.89)
Posted by GStew on 2009-06-07, 10:03:31 (76.8.236.2)
FMAK, I think we disagree on the intention of cMP and cPlay. AFAIK, cics was developing a system to get a good, clean, and low-jitter SPDIF feed to his separate DAC, using mostly off-the-shelf compone .......
Found 200 records in Critic's Corner.
1: Re: How could this be? (8.30)
Posted by Ozzy on 2005-12-12, 02:40:29 (63.146.251.239)
>to surpass an unrated $3,000 Exposure combo nothing will amaze me. And don't give me this my system doesn't have the resolving power to descriminate between the systems - as the $5500 Exposure combo .......
2: Informative? (8.30)
Posted by Don T on 2005-12-23, 07:46:56 (70.162.12.180)
Informative as in instructive? I think not. Interesting? Not for me. The value of the rcl and the product of the year listings is that they serve as additional exposure for manufacturers of equipment .......
3: RE: Wow, do you bother to read what you comment on? (6.53)
Posted by John Atkinson on 2013-10-02, 12:12:45 (173.77.12.78)
>Here is what [carcass93] said in his first post. >>"What I'd be interested in - how good is it compared to other modern amps >>in the same price range?" Yes, and as I have said, I consider the Creek .......
4: Strange or Inconsequential? (5.54)
Posted by regmac on 2009-08-18, 07:47:59 (64.12.116.16)
“Basically in side by side comparisons JA discovered very little difference, yet extended listening convinced him of benefits with the P-8 over the P-7; the text indicates he had the benefit of months .......
5: Re: I can give several examples. (5.19)
Posted by John Atkinson on 2005-11-30, 15:07:36 (68.173.165.215)
>Where were your reviews of the Exposure XVI mono amps or the XIII >phono section? How about Neat and Living Voice loudspeakers? How >about Origin Live Tonearms? Where are the reviews? We have review .......
6: How could this be? (5.05)
Posted by Don T on 2005-12-11, 08:47:50 (70.162.12.180)
The Bel Canto Stereophile class A recommended digital media player with a list price of $7500 is being offered for sale in the new Accoustic Sounds catalog for $5600? This bothers me alot. Obviously t .......
7: "Maybe one would argue that what they are doing right isn't important. Sort of like McIntosh -- ... (4.94)
Posted by bjh on 2008-08-31, 18:36:02 (64.231.64.60)
sure they're still here, but what does that prove?" Hard to imagine that is anything other than a derogatory crack against McIntosh gear. Personally I find their current stuff... amplifiers MC 501/402 .......
8: None since Forced Exposure shut down ;) (nt) (4.92)
Posted by rdf on 2008-06-05, 10:51:47 (64.114.95.25)
xxx .......
9: And has (4.90)
Posted by E-Stat on 2013-09-22, 17:44:44 (206.255.212.225)
exposure to far more high resolution gear than Mr. Teflon. .......
10: Consider The Source.... (4.85)
Posted by thetubeguy1954 on 2005-12-12, 09:23:46 (216.199.81.66)
I guess Don chooses to believe whatever he wants to believe when he reads. Consider for a moment that Don T reads in the Accoustic Sounds catalog that they are selling the Bel Canto Stereophile class .......
11: RE: You are suffering from audiophile induced amnesia (4.79)
Posted by theaudiohobby on 2007-11-12, 04:36:06 (192.107.26.131)
Remember this comment from a year back... The ASR effectively has no preamp stage, just a high gain power amp with switchable inputs and gain controls. and my response The ASR Emitter has more in comm .......
12: Case of Indecent Exposure # 8461 - Richard BassNut Greene against People. N/T (4.78)
Posted by carcass93 on 2009-07-18, 13:31:54 (173.72.75.183)
N/T .......
13: RE: On the completely false: I was reading between the lines, sorry (4.76)
Posted by john curl on 2011-02-25, 12:50:10 (67.169.99.131)
Please note, Art: This is a good way to get 'exposure. Not that you or I need it, we get it as a perk! '-) .......
14: Bob Carver is still alive? (4.67)
Posted by suekraft on 2018-10-21, 07:51:09 (184.59.200.194)
Good way to get some exposure curtesy of the MQA haters. I have to agree with JA on this one. .......
15: Re: car stereos and boomboxes (4.67)
Posted by theaudiohobby on 2004-09-13, 09:12:54 (81.153.218.92)
Morriscab, I think that you are pushing the boat by trying to claim that your system is more accurate by criticizing Don Ts rig. Firstly you have not taken into account system synergy nor is your asse .......
16: This is what I mean (4.63)
Posted by Frihed89 on 2013-04-06, 23:35:11 (188.183.58.134)
I'll never forget my very first exposure to LS3/5As. You took the words out of my emotions that day. Some people say I'm crazy, but WE know.....don't we? .......
17: whatever Tom! (4.62)
Posted by Don T on 2005-12-16, 10:43:42 (207.114.157.122)
>>Now is that two-faced or what??? No it's not two faced at all. You want to ridicule me because I think the NAD it's great CDP because it costs only $300 and when I challenge you to a listening compa .......
18: perhaps it's just the cost of doing business. (4.62)
Posted by Tom Schuman on 2007-09-27, 05:10:17 (85.176.13.171)
you pay for the exposure (as opposed to AA classifieds, which are 'free' but not as well known). i still think the fees should be based somehow on the value of the items, etc. .......
19: RE: Have a look at (4.58)
Posted by Mercman on 2012-09-18, 10:15:30 (99.174.246.225)
I haven't read the latest Stereophile yet. I also own a DragonFly. And as for Michael, I had limited exposure to his writing. I spend too much time in the Asylum :) .......
20: Well what I can say (4.58)
Posted by bjh on 2005-06-27, 11:20:56 (216.209.33.106)
regarding industry representation, what one can learn, etc., is that it is a very mixed bag. I find the insights of some to be highly valuable, others not so. Moreover it is clear that where it comes .......
21: My my, what a cynic. How do you survive in such a 'corrupt' world? (4.54)
Posted by jeffreybehr on 2005-09-11, 16:22:08 (68.230.67.50)
Do you even consider the possibility that advertisers pay their money to get exposure and DON'T bribe reviewers and magazines? .......
22: AD SALESMEN (4.54)
Posted by jdouglas51 on 2006-08-11, 06:38:46 (207.200.116.196)
it is troubling to deal with persistant advertising salespeople, when youre struggling for exposure and don't have the budget for the ads. .......
23: Distorted viewpoint ... (4.54)
Posted by bjh on 2005-12-02, 13:23:39 (216.209.33.106)
Advertisers purchase ad space on your site for exposure to the readership, it's that simple. You should be careful not to bite the hands that feed you. .......
24: RE: Never heard of Ernie Fisher, but (4.50)
Posted by highendfan on 2010-04-12, 17:43:08 (65.93.173.221)
Hmmm. Lack of confidence? Think not. He is 70+ and as more exposure to high end gear since you were in diapers. Cheers, Richard .......
25: Wow, what a subject! (4.50)
Posted by jihad on 2011-09-15, 06:06:04 (68.51.84.49)
I interpret them for what they are, opinion based on (hopefully) experience or at least some exposure to the product being ranked. Wow, what a thing to worry about. .......
26: DBT changed his mind (4.46)
Posted by Atexanathome on 2005-07-04, 10:06:56 (63.99.88.33)
I understand that he had an epiphany and was converted by exposure to some properly conducted DBT. I think it was during the hiatus in TAC publishing. .......
27: RE: Alas review Standard is falling (4.43)
Posted by bjh on 2014-03-24, 12:03:13 (67.211.125.178)
With DACs in particular it's a fast paced world. Performance has gone through the roof in recent years. You can get a sub-$500 DAC with performance that just boggles the mind making contemplating very .......
28: It would eventually have found you Mikey (4.40)
Posted by Ozzie on 2012-10-25, 14:34:34 (198.24.6.135)
As a music lover you were destined to get the most out of your music collection. It was only a matter of time and exposure. And then you ended up exposing others via your column. .......
29: I hate to be critical but (4.39)
Posted by nightdoggy on 2007-02-16, 16:23:57 (69.87.200.198)
who wants to see Sam's wife Marina smoking a stogie?! How about American gear that needs exposure? Jeez Sam, enough already! I think all the wine and song is getting to your brain. .......
30: "that in tests..." (4.36)
Posted by E-Stat on 2010-07-06, 09:26:18 (206.255.211.134)
And quite dumbed down at that using $250 players. :) Such commentary form you just continues to illustrate the complete lack of exposure you've had to what is available. rw .......
31: Re: Jim Austin ... the learning begins ... (4.36)
Posted by bjh on 2006-02-12, 13:28:48 (64.231.117.224)
Just insist on getting the better stuff that goes through Dudley's place!; not to take anything away from the Exposure 2010S, it sounds like (no pun intended) a unit that I'd warm up to in no time fla .......
32: RE: It would eventually have found you Mikey (4.34)
Posted by jimdgoulding@yahoo.com on 2012-11-05, 15:27:11 (74.194.237.115)
"As a music lover you were destined to get the most out of your music collection. It was only a matter of time and exposure. And then you ended up exposing others via your column". What Ozzie said. :: .......
33: Just throwing a few out (4.33)
Posted by Beau on 2012-09-20, 18:35:18 (71.125.192.246)
Here's a few that definitely have limited dealer exposure in the USA: Tron DNM NVA Bladelius Heed Trenner & Friedl Boenicke Those may/may not have 5 dealers here in the US but they definitely aren't .......
34: RE: Let me try to make you happier, or, at least, less annoyed... (4.26)
Posted by josh358 on 2013-05-07, 17:56:20 (107.211.82.25)
"And that's before you begin to factor the tastes and demands of practically everyone under the age of about 55, the majority of whom may have little exposure and even less interest in the sound of li .......
35: RE: What a bag of hot AIR. (4.26)
Posted by Montejay on 2009-06-18, 09:35:52 (173.32.4.239)
To each his own, but I highly doubt your formed such an opinion on what you claim is your 1st exposure.Keep getting you information from one source will leave your opinions limited at best and typical .......
36: If it takes more than one... (4.22)
Posted by robert young on 2005-11-21, 05:59:06 (207.88.135.146)
mention of this kind of egregious behavior, then there isn't much any of us can do to put a halt to it. Besides, I'm tired. Particularly tired of hit-and-run internet accusations with no personal expo .......
37: Re: Stereophile -the good the bad and the ugly (4.22)
Posted by Sherlock on 2005-12-19, 17:28:45 (67.183.30.177)
If my product were selected for a review, I would buy an ad pronto to maximise my exposure. There would be a problem if ads were purchased in exchange for a review. It seems that many here believe tha .......
38: "Before the exposure to the review, I didn't know the radio even existed....." (4.22)
Posted by bjh on 2007-06-28, 16:10:19 (216.209.33.106)
Not a moment too soon I'll tell ya'... we was just about to cast votes to revoke your audiophile dork geekdoom certification! No Guru, No Method, No Teacher .......
39: RE: Perhaps Salvatore needs some scale... (4.19)
Posted by Montejay on 2009-06-17, 15:15:35 (173.32.4.239)
Salvatore on his website states pretty clearly that he has owned Wilsons,the difficulty he had with them and how he has even modified them.He is not alone in opinion on the line of speakers.No wonder .......
40: Sorry (4.09)
Posted by E-Stat on 2014-12-12, 18:04:08 (206.255.209.123)
Because we are talking about audio amplifiers intended for listening to music, not laboratory instruments intended for conducting measurements. You'll never convince the deaf who lack exposure to b .......
41: Stereophile: Follow-up Moon P-8, JA: in comparison to P-7... "It was the strangest thing. ..." (4.09)
Posted by bjh on 2009-08-17, 13:40:00 (216.209.33.106)
In the follow-up for the SimAudio MOON P-8 preamplifier (Sept. 2009) JA started his subjective comments with that statement in reference to comparisons with the P-7. Basically in side by side comparis .......
42: RE: Alas review Standard is falling-if (4.08)
Posted by fmak on 2014-03-22, 23:13:28 (93.109.137.171)
a reviewer does not have the right tools, he or she normally borrows them or gains access to them. Otherwise, the review should not be published by a 'prestige' magazine. Even free web reviewers have .......
43: RE: Psychoacoustics?relatively few (4.06)
Posted by fmak on 2016-11-25, 22:59:02 (91.108.183.50)
here and elsewhere recognise the importance of this branch of Acoustics in relation to audio eg say, the differences among perception, noise nuisance and length of exposure. The common stuff we get he .......
44: RE: Dave (4.06)
Posted by J. Potis on 2008-05-15, 17:17:10 (69.251.10.183)
Hi Dave, Unfortunately, I don't think exposure to the award will be restricted to those who read the magazine. I would imagine that the company will be using it in their literature and on their site .......
45: Unfortunately yet another juvenile response (4.03)
Posted by E-Stat on 2022-01-07, 15:50:28 (206.255.200.176)
As one who has been a music and audio enthusiast for fifty years with a wide exposure to live music and state of the art gear, you're not telling me anything I don't already know. It's by a matter of .......
46: As usual you missed all the points completely! (4.03)
Posted by Don T on 2005-12-12, 12:06:03 (70.162.12.180)
I did clarify the fact that I'm talking about 2 different Exposure systems below. Great the Spendors and the Exposure gear all sucks in your opinion. BFD that's still not the point - I wouldn't expec .......
47: You got it... (4.01)
Posted by mkuller on 2005-12-19, 19:48:27 (207.200.116.6)
...but you appear to have common sense where others percolate conspiracy theories. It is very common for a manufacturer to want to coordinate their ad buy to begin appearing in the same issue a review .......
48: Who gets credit for the modern language of sound? (4.01)
Posted by mr grits on 2011-01-25, 07:55:46 (72.147.245.197)
My first exposure to it was in the earliest Stereophile's which sometimes had a box with the terms (like "air" or "transparency") defined. Now, that would tend to give Gordo Holt the credit BUT was he .......
49: So EVERYONE can see The REAL Don T (4.00)
Posted by thetubeguy1954 on 2005-12-16, 08:14:54 (216.199.81.66)
I once told Don T I wouldn't ever respond to him again personally. Why?, because between catching him in outright lies, innuendos, excuses (after implying something and then claiming it's NOT what he .......
50: RE: Yes, you are wrong. (3.98)
Posted by Dave_K on 2016-01-24, 10:27:55 (73.249.178.108)
Perhaps I think Rick Wald's music sucks. To drive the point home, I think I'll wait until the day of your death, for maximum exposure, to write about how your music sucks in a leading industry magazin .......
51: RE: Since I am going to listen to the speaker, why do I need a reviewer to tell me how it sounds? (3.98)
Posted by josh358 on 2010-08-16, 20:37:14 (64.252.25.43)
As I said, a matter of individual preference. Like you, I've chosen to play it safe in recent years, so I use an SPL meter to keep levels moderate. But the long-term effects of exposure to orchestral .......
52: RE: Reviews are suspect due to advertiser influence (3.97)
Posted by kentaja on 2010-12-31, 21:30:20 (205.188.116.16)
Your efficiency specs on the Quads are completely wrong. Where did you get this information? I would suggest you need to learn a bit more about amplifiers and amplifier topology. Thank you for the le .......
53: and BTW..... (3.92)
Posted by Don T on 2004-09-14, 12:29:43 (24.251.1.6)
In a previous system consisting of PSB Stratus Gold loudspeakers it took me quite awhile to find proper interconnects to get the hi-frequencies reproduced by the speakers not to sound harsh on many re .......
54: RE: What's with all this "value" and "damage" crap? (3.91)
Posted by Leefer on 2011-03-26, 20:19:06 (174.138.218.218)
"There is a definite view that a truly outstanding product will never be identified as such unless it is so offensively expensive so as not to alienate the other mfgrs wth products at like price point .......
55: Well said.......... (3.91)
Posted by photoguy on 2004-12-05, 13:10:25 (65.35.99.143)
I've posted before how smaller start-ups should be given a shot if they can perform with the big boys but Sam shot that idea down in his column stating it wasn't his responsibility to do so prefering .......
56: Journalism Degree (3.87)
Posted by fmak on 2012-09-26, 01:16:04 (93.109.209.147)
Last thing one needs for audio. A genuine interest with experience in audio (not the audio trade) seems rare these days. I have found that it takes years and personal exposure to equipment reviewed to .......
57: Photograph? (3.86)
Posted by Kal Rubinson on 2013-04-26, 11:26:24 (68.191.53.139)
An "accurate" 2-dimensional photograph already tosses away a lot of information and would be different from an equivalent photograph from any other distance or angular perspective, to say nothing of t .......
58: My compliments to TAS for the Class D analysis (3.86)
Posted by hifitommy on 2006-10-14, 08:24:55 (66.229.171.78)
its about time, the class d amps are mature enough for public consumption now. my first exposure was at a demo of the $60k von schweikert speakers using the channel islands d200s ($2300 for 2 200wpc m .......
59: When are audiophiles going to give the magazines the credit they deserve? (3.85)
Posted by Don T on 2004-07-10, 21:16:02 (24.251.1.6)
If not for them everyone would have had to listen for themselves and everyone would own Spendor or Quad loudspeakers, Naim or Exposure Electronics and a Rega or Roksan turntable with a Dynavector or a .......
60: You don't get out much apparently............ (3.85)
Posted by J-PMatt@Comcast.Net on 2007-11-18, 16:01:41 (24.0.115.113)
Las Vegas is a fantasy land for adults, and if adults have to fly from Europe or Buffalo or the Pacific rim to a place where they need a good time and maximum exposure, Las Vegas is a preferred locati .......
61: My experience with full range drivers (3.84)
Posted by Bruce Kendall on 2008-12-23, 12:05:22 (64.60.68.6)
has been that they either sound great, or they sound terrible. Most of my exposure to them has been at audio shows and, quite frankly, I have always been astonished by the fact that many (maybe even m .......
62: RE: Why I renewed Stereophile (3.84)
Posted by Dawnrazor on 2012-01-07, 01:08:00 (24.7.96.217)
Hey Frank, Well it IS a dipole and of course the measurements wont come out right. Though if they dont give up the speakers then I guess it is on magnepan. I would love Sam to review them. That way th .......
63: RE: Huh? (3.83)
Posted by josh358 on 2010-12-23, 08:46:09 (64.252.40.32)
That's a good question. I did a search, but I wasn't able to find the details. They just say that some of the money will go to medical treatment and treatment centers, some to compensation for those t .......
64: RE: Are you under the false impression (3.82)
Posted by kenzo on 2010-06-06, 16:38:45 (99.8.225.184)
Of course you are correct, I should have been clearer. Instead of "flat", please substitute the phrase "consistent with what would be considered excellent human hearing from a healthy young person wh .......
65: RE: Exposure to occupational noise... (3.82)
Posted by Awe-d-o-file on 2007-06-08, 16:22:28 (74.46.245.9)
Hey Srajan: I'm surprised to see you take a back and forth to this level on this subject or any other for that matter. You're not going to change his mind. Sometimes we just need to say our piece an .......
66: What a bag of hot AIR. (3.80)
Posted by rick_m on 2009-06-18, 08:59:33 (64.13.14.96)
AIR being an acronym for Arrogant Ignorant Reviewer. And he's hot alright, hot as in rabid. I'd say he's right down there with the Audio Critic fellow. This has been my first exposure to the creature .......
67: Or let's put it another way... (3.80)
Posted by Charles Hansen on 2017-07-29, 00:03:12 (184.96.135.179)
If there had never been any coverage of MQA in The Absolute Sound or Stereophile, do you really think that anybody would care about it at all? Do you think that seeing an ad for MQA would generate as .......
68: Ditto. (3.80)
Posted by Thomas Martens on 2006-07-26, 20:22:33 (68.108.208.165)
Yeah, I think there is potentially a lot of upside in the U.S. market. Enough people seem to be able to afford $5000 plus ATV's jet-skis, and other high maintenance, storage, use, cost playthings. The .......
69: RE: Are Record Labels Irrelevant? (3.79)
Posted by Charles Hansen on 2017-11-19, 07:51:26 (65.153.249.86)
>> The internet really created a new frontier regarding the music biz. And this seems to be the first serious response to those changes. (Obviously downloads that eliminated the need for physical med .......
70: RE: How bad will Borders UK closing affect magazine sales? (3.77)
Posted by Myles B. Astor on 2009-11-29, 20:11:51 (64.12.116.16)
It depends. If like the US stores, each individual Borders, unlike B&N, decides whether or not to take on a title. So magazines might not have as big an exposure say as when Tower, that really support .......
71: Educate them one at a time (3.75)
Posted by Grant on 2005-07-29, 16:56:48 (216.170.194.12)
Not all is lost. There are young enthusiasts in the wings and IMO there will always be. My daughters, six and eight, love to dance in front of the music system, and when they're tired they sit on ei .......
72: Up to a point, ... (3.73)
Posted by Jim Austin on 2017-03-19, 16:19:49 (160.39.32.96)
... I'm sympathetic to these ideas. And then I remember Napster. As a music lover, I LIKE youtube and other free ways of getting exposure to new music. But I think I things were better when the music .......
73: RE: Are Audiophiles Warming Up to Active Speakers? (3.70)
Posted by Davey on 2020-06-04, 13:04:56 (24.16.182.213)
It makes a certain amount of sense to incorporate the amp/electronics into the speaker proper. However, my point being there is no conceptual or performance related 'requirement' to do that. In fact, .......
74: RE: It looks like Malachi banged in a few columns to get that last pay day. nt (3.68)
Posted by CG on 2022-06-16, 09:56:05 (32.210.164.98)
I'd suspect that it was more likely that he had records to review that were sent to Analog Planet, not to him personally. He had to clear them out before heading off to his new gig. Just returning the .......
75: "That's how to train." (3.66)
Posted by E-Stat on 2014-12-07, 08:12:50 (64.134.232.82)
Sure. I had very good mentors who began to teach me the subtle aspects of music reproduction starting at age 18. I confess that early on, I could not hear what they spoke of. With practice and exposu .......
76: Do any critics regret becoming reviewers? Has it..... (3.65)
Posted by chris keating on 2006-08-15, 06:04:16 (216.64.108.194)
.....ruined the enjoyment of the hobby for any of you? I know that often opening a business in a field that was your enjoyable hobby can lead to discontent. Do you ever just wish that you could leave .......
77: Re: IF IT DON'T CHANGE THE BITS, IT DON'T CHANGE THE SOUND. Surely you know that... nt (3.65)
Posted by Srajan Ebaen on 2005-09-22, 08:15:41 (209.188.118.195)
You give me too much credit, Clark. I know how much I don't know, hence I'm reaching out here for a plausible hypothesis for how particles trapped between aluminum and polycarbonate can be removed by .......
78: Mechanism suggestion (3.64)
Posted by morricab on 2005-09-23, 05:21:04 (196.3.50.254)
I have thought about this a bit and I have a suggestion for a possible mechanism. It is of course dependent on a couple of assumptions. Assumption 1) The cd manufacturing process is not completely cle .......
79: Exactly (3.64)
Posted by J. Potis on 2008-06-09, 11:19:54 (69.251.10.183)
Hi James, You hit the nail on the head with your post, I think. But does the threat of inadvertent positive exposure mean that such articles shouldn't be published? Take Steve's post, for example. H .......
80: RE: Not to be rude... but that's basic math you're failing. 1895-1295=600,... (3.63)
Posted by John Atkinson on 2013-10-01, 08:34:58 (4.30.66.254)
Yes you are correct. I was mistaking the price of the Croft Integrated ($1895) for that of the Croft power amplifier in which its was based ($1395). Nevertheless, the criticism that we didn't perform .......
81: I remember reading an editorial in one of my motorcycle magazines (3.59)
Posted by E-Stat on 2006-04-27, 15:58:09 (24.99.71.139)
where the editor was complaining about sophomoric complaints like yours about their reviews. This assertion is not limited to audio. She was really pissed off that readers like you would assume advert .......
82: "arcams and NADs of the world are ho-hum in comparison" - my point exactly. (3.58)
Posted by carcass93 on 2013-10-01, 10:54:58 (129.33.19.254)
I've no idea why there's so much negativity in this thread, in response to my post below. There are some current integrated amps, in the same price bracket, which are perceived as high value, based on .......
83: RE: NEVER give ANYONE your credit card number... (3.57)
Posted by kentaja on 2015-09-03, 11:33:07 (192.200.224.203)
Why? The card holder has virtually no liability. The banks are on the hook and starting Oct. 1 it will be the company that takes the card if they do not use the chip. But I still have virtually no ex .......
84: the "Wilson gene" (3.57)
Posted by mls-stl on 2010-10-01, 20:14:19 (69.153.168.247)
I'm one of those that is missing the gene. While I haven't heard their recent models, my exposure to Wilsons has always left me with more an impression of a rather hifi-ish quality than one of natural .......
85: RE: Strange review context Bob Deutsch review..... (3.56)
Posted by JNS on 2012-05-21, 16:57:02 (50.82.86.236)
If anyone has to explain to you how a tube amplifier, I assume push-pull, will benefit from a speaker with a powered woofer then I am very concerned. Put this amp on a lower impedence passive speaker .......
86: RE: Let me go out on a limb here... (3.56)
Posted by josh358 on 2010-07-06, 10:29:30 (64.252.182.20)
Some of those Denons are likely 14 bit. In all fairness, the AR-11 was one of the better bookshelf speakers of the day. They were certainly a step up from my Dyna A-25's and with 400 watts, loud enoug .......
87: RE: Why I Quit the Absolute Sound or: Path to Personal Revelation (3.55)
Posted by Gag Halfrunt on 2013-05-03, 01:17:51 (80.2.121.65)
My standards of honesty are pretty high, or I would not admit to thinking the way I think. My standards of integrity do not match my honesty, because they allow me to think the way I think. Which make .......
88: "I know crap when I hear it" (3.55)
Posted by Analog Scott on 2016-11-29, 13:17:43 (12.181.74.226)
35 years and you claim you never heard bad sound at a concert or any other time you listened to live acoustic music? Clearly you don't know bad sound when you hear it. If you have had that much exposu .......
89: There are alternatives, but.... (3.54)
Posted by Tom Schuman on 2007-09-21, 07:28:43 (85.176.14.215)
I posted similar ads on AA Classifieds (here) and on Audiogon, and 2/3 of the sales went to Audiogoners because almost no one from AA replied. I got 5-10 as much exposure on Audiogon. That's what one .......
90: RE: It's not that complex... (3.54)
Posted by John Atkinson on 2013-10-01, 04:23:27 (173.77.12.78)
>And you are unhappy because they didn't compare it to the particular units >at a particular price point YOU thought they should. Give us a break... Exactly. And the poster also complained that there .......
91: RE: When the SCD-XA9000ES digital player....... (3.54)
Posted by Dave Garretson on 2007-10-15, 07:03:59 (71.188.51.212)
So the criteria for the A+ CDP listing is limited to hi-rez performance? If so I stand by my assessment of the 9000ES with regard to its 2CH SACD performance. If its inclusion in the A+ list was deter .......
92: Re: Seriously (3.49)
Posted by morricab on 2005-11-15, 10:48:25 (84.72.42.109)
Maybe you don't like classical music because you have never heard it live? What do you have to lose by going to a concert (a good one. If you don't know what is good then ask.). Most people don't like .......
93: RE: Nope... (3.49)
Posted by Sprezza Tura on 2015-02-25, 11:20:32 (206.190.136.245)
Now you are being absurd. My father was purchasing tube amps, reel to reels, and Quad speakers in the 60s ten years before TAS ever exsisted and I can tell you he never read a single issue of TAS peri .......
94: Some of us, however... (3.48)
Posted by E-Stat on 2011-04-04, 07:39:31 (206.255.201.202)
The other problem, like Pat D. says above, is that we cannot (in practice) "reference" our equipment to live, un-amplified music. don't share that limitation. I've participated in an ASO recording w .......
95: Mike, I don't want to seem lazy BUT (3.48)
Posted by stellavox@excite.com on 2006-08-09, 04:54:25 (72.73.13.127)
most of the feature music articles in Stereophile, for example, are of artists I've never heard of. While the articles may (or may not) tweak my interest, IF I want to hear some examples of their work .......
96: RE: Yeah, didn't expect to see that... (3.44)
Posted by Jim Treanor on 2018-06-27, 13:53:56 (71.56.150.8)
I'm not telling you what you don't already know--that a manufacturer's most important asset is its credibility, not least in a consumer-sensitive environment such as high-end audio (or whatever purpor .......
97: wrong foot (3.43)
Posted by WinthorpeIII on 2005-05-20, 17:21:41 (67.21.94.108)
I like your enthusiasm Don. The mags say the Levinson/lexus system is pretty darn nice for a car. Still, it's not my kind of room, but if it floats your boat, cool. I don't think too much of the kids .......
98: RE: to be fair... (3.43)
Posted by Sprezza Tura on 2013-06-27, 20:51:05 (198.7.58.97)
Shows are no longer manufacturer/dealer hook ups. They are press shows. A manufacturer gets more mileage from a Stereophile or TAS show report than other forms of exposure. Dealers pick lines sight u .......
99: RE: And how, pray tell, do you know what it 'should' sound like? It's its own reference? (3.42)
Posted by kentaja on 2009-05-17, 06:32:29 (64.12.116.16)
You have perfectly described the sort of tail chasing that is quite common in the audiophile community. It all starts with the notion that live, unamplified music should never be used as a reference .......
100: Re: There are three criteria of judgment.... (3.38)
Posted by dcjazzman on 2005-01-30, 20:01:59 (69.68.84.62)
i completely disagree with the notion that one must either have musical training or a technical background. or both. if one has been years of exposure to good, bad, live, recorded, highly produced, mi .......
101: For your reasons (3.36)
Posted by mt10425 on 2005-07-18, 09:28:03 (64.22.210.154)
I continue to value audio mags as entertainment only publications. Along these same lines, I am most entertainted by reviewers with personality (AD, ST, MF NG). It's never been so much the idea of "ne .......
102: RE: Sluggishness (3.35)
Posted by rick_m on 2009-05-16, 10:18:52 (64.13.14.96)
"exposure to live music will show one just how sluggish most systems - and most great systems - are." I think I know what you mean. It's how you can tell if your neighbor is playing his annoying stere .......
103: RE: The last 3 companies skewered by Stereophile..not advertisers? (3.35)
Posted by Sprezza Tura on 2015-04-27, 08:08:24 (66.85.148.50)
I agree a review is not a collaboration. But when the sound a reviewer hears is SO divergent from a previous exposure, it is called COMMON SENSE and courtesy. Your defense of this review is a farce. ( .......
104: I recall another one you would like. (3.35)
Posted by Larry I on 2006-06-13, 12:22:32 (65.205.15.210)
I believe it was from Rodriguez, but it could have been someone else. I am not even sure the humor I saw in it was intended or accidental. The cartoon shows a couple opening a big wooden crate with ai .......
105: Yes, and the trade magazine businnes is... (3.35)
Posted by HiFiOd on 2013-04-05, 13:33:48 (69.64.200.148)
I agree with you- more pictures, fewer words (a picture is worth a 1000 words), but also- the american trade magazine businnes is all about offering advertisements and PR for the industry they 'review .......
106: No doubt they use something other than asbestos now (3.34)
Posted by John Marks on 2005-09-11, 06:57:53 (64.223.56.196)
I am sure that they have figured out a substitute. Years ago I spent years defending asbestos-exposure cases, and we were supposed to tell the juries that asbestos had all these great uses. Um, Bakeli .......
107: Reviewers should simply disclose experience with the brand. (3.33)
Posted by bjh on 2006-05-26, 10:41:26 (216.209.33.106)
Reviewers pretty much review stuff they like, stuff they encounter at trade shows, etc. Given that why they should explicitly avoid products from companies whose products they currently, or once owned .......
108: Jim Austin ... the learning begins ... (3.31)
Posted by bjh on 2006-02-12, 09:51:19 (64.231.117.224)
Well I'm flipping through the current Stereophile at Chapters, at a glance there seems to be interesting stuff in the Follow-up section, so I sit down to enjoy my coffee and have a read. Reading right .......
109: Well reading about that $18,500 preamp does inform that (3.31)
Posted by bjh on 2008-10-22, 13:19:06 (216.209.33.106)
the Parasound Halo JC 2 is a great buy at $4,000 or around $2,500 used on the goN ... is that so bad? We also learn something about the reviewer: I've taken it as a tenet of faith that line-level pr .......
110: Re: Are you suggesting 6moons can be bought....??? (3.31)
Posted by bjh on 2005-04-19, 06:14:31 (64.231.75.20)
Perhaps you're unaware of that touchy topic in the audiophile community that has to do with the general reluctance of reviewing community to publish negative reviews. Thus to assume that a manufacture .......
111: Delusional as ever (3.28)
Posted by E-Stat on 2010-12-29, 17:38:51 (206.255.211.134)
You personally never miss a shot at pointing out that in your mind someone can't hear differences between components, when in reality they can. Obviously, you are incapable of backing that claim wi .......
112: Re: car stereos and boomboxes (3.28)
Posted by morricab on 2004-09-10, 01:36:33 (196.3.50.254)
For the record DonT I never said that all pop/rock recordings sound better on boomboxes and car stereos. NEVER! Some, yes are more pleasant to listen to because you can't hear the flaws as well but I .......
113: Re: car stereos and boomboxes (3.27)
Posted by morricab on 2004-09-10, 01:37:18 (196.3.50.254)
For the record DonT I never said that all pop/rock recordings sound better on boomboxes and car stereos. NEVER! Some, yes are more pleasant to listen to because you can't hear the flaws as well but I .......
114: Re: car stereos and boomboxes (3.27)
Posted by morricab on 2004-09-10, 01:38:04 (196.3.50.254)
For the record DonT I never said that all pop/rock recordings sound better on boomboxes and car stereos. NEVER! Some, yes are more pleasant to listen to because you can't hear the flaws as well but I .......
115: RE: so the old "Analog Planet" will essentially be transfered to the new "Tracking Angle" and (3.27)
Posted by CG on 2022-06-17, 11:41:09 (32.210.164.98)
Tracking Angle was indeed the print publication. Music Angle was the online version. My bad. In the end, they're all just reviewers. They may or may not have better ears or insight than an amateur lis .......
116: RE: Sigh...(rather long response) (3.26)
Posted by josh358 on 2010-11-04, 15:29:41 (64.148.7.20)
I'm not arguing against the exposure of bad practices. But when J. Gordon Holt criticized High Fidelity for letting advertising interfere with editorial, he was doing so on the basis of first hand kno .......
117: Re: Untested assumptions are the real problem... (3.25)
Posted by regmac on 2005-07-13, 07:46:45 (64.12.116.7)
"As far as Government having no money of its own, where does nearly 40% of my Federally taxed income go then, not to mention what I pay my Township every year?" Thanks for making my point. Government .......
118: RE: I think what you're saying is (3.24)
Posted by bjh on 2009-10-21, 11:54:08 (216.209.33.106)
Hyperbole aside, and granting that there's no certainty in audio reviewing, it seems to me that perhaps the main reason that many (perhaps most) hobbyists *don't* suffer pangs at the lack of certitude .......
119: I stand corrected (3.24)
Posted by kerr on 2014-12-09, 04:54:25 (209.43.1.203)
Although I said it was rare, not impossible. So taking your reasoning above, you were convinced based on the results of various DBT's. And yet, a thinking person such as yourself would be someone I wo .......
120: RE: Exactly - that's what I mean by "incomparably more expensive" (Shindo) and... (3.24)
Posted by John Atkinson on 2013-09-30, 17:53:08 (173.77.12.78)
>... "significantly less expensive, borderline mid-fi" (the rest). I don't think you understood what I wrote. I listed the _range_ of prices, from the NAD C 316BEE at $380 to the Shindo at $9995. The .......
121: Problem with that review is utter lack of MEANINGFUL comparisons. (3.22)
Posted by John Atkinson on 2013-09-30, 16:02:10 (173.77.12.78)
Really? If you read the entire review, you will see that, as well as the Shindo Cortese, the $1395 Croft was compared with the NAD C 316BEE, the Exposure 2010S, the Arcam A19, and the Creek Evolution .......
122: C,mon, John. (3.22)
Posted by Rick W on 2013-10-02, 20:17:10 (108.35.176.122)
In the S'phile reviews we're told how the $1900 Croft matches up with products costing around 30% less (Creek $1195/Exposure 1295) and one (Shindo) costing several hundred percent more. What we get no .......
123: RE: I auditioned the 1.7 today and here were my findings... Very long... (3.20)
Posted by kentaja on 2010-12-31, 11:12:36 (205.188.116.16)
It is amazing how a guy that clearly states he is not a huge fan of planars know so much about the things! How many Quads or Magnepans have you owned? How many hours of exposure do you have with the t .......
124: Exposure to occupational noise... (3.20)
Posted by KlausR. on 2007-06-07, 10:35:56 (83.84.181.88)
is quite another thing as compared to 1 hour rock concert every 5 years and the occasional high SPL listening session at home. My audiometric performance is normal for my age btw. As far as music-indu .......
125: Thanks for your thoughtful response.......................... (3.19)
Posted by viridian on 2011-11-20, 10:58:15 (24.21.190.178)
but I don't read where Mr. Fremer qualified his comment at all. It may be that, in the context of mega amps, the MR represents a bargain or great value. I would take no issue with that. But Mr. Fremer .......
126: RE: First of all... (3.19)
Posted by hahax@verizon.net on 2012-06-24, 20:18:39 (96.240.15.45)
I don't think people realize how even a seemingly trivial comment in a review can affect a company. I know of a review long ago of a company now out of business that produced well regarded products th .......
127: RE: Why I Quit the Absolute Sound or: Path to Personal Revelation (3.19)
Posted by Gag Halfrunt on 2013-04-25, 17:35:05 (80.2.121.65)
John, As you have pointed out numerous times, your magazine has 70,000+ readers today. That - as you say - puts the advertising in your magazine in front of a lot of prospective buyers, and that affor .......
128: RE: Exposure to occupational noise... (3.19)
Posted by Awe-d-o-file on 2007-06-09, 10:28:10 (74.46.245.9)
"""Our one point of agreement is that there’s little to be gained in arguing with him except that it does give him an opportunity to demonstrate what is some of the most disconnected logic I’ve ever s .......
129: RE: Doesn't that happen anyway? (3.19)
Posted by josh358 on 2011-03-03, 16:38:10 (64.252.147.150)
Don't you think, though, that someone who doesn't like Bach because he doesn't recognize that his music is good has taste that is in that regard anyway inferior to that of someone who appreciates Bach .......
130: RE: Another skill that experienced writers possesses... (3.18)
Posted by regmac on 2010-10-21, 10:19:21 (64.12.116.16)
"...regular exposure to live music is essential for one to be able to form useful evaluations of audio gear." Thanks for reinforcing what is no doubt Guttenberg and Dudley's position on this matter. B .......
131: Wow, Siefried Linkwitz agreed with me! (3.18)
Posted by gd on 2009-05-16, 09:13:33 (74.73.25.218)
Microphones are not ears. So I agree there is no absolute sound and all recordings are abstractions. That said, at least for acoustic instruments, one's relation to Audio must be based on live music. .......
132: That's what I was getting at... (3.17)
Posted by Ladok on 2012-12-17, 14:33:24 (67.232.14.98)
I've often read that one of the perks of being an audio reviewer/guru is that you can get a good deal on equipment (plus he probably got a generous trade-in allowance for his current speakers). Wilson .......
133: RE: Nobody In Audio Does True DBT .......... (3.15)
Posted by Kal Rubinson on 2014-12-03, 14:00:30 (96.239.98.82)
I think you are not using that information correctly. The reference clearly refers to a "double-blind, placebo-controlled study." Two separate things. There is no necessity for a separate group to tes .......
134: I suspect (3.13)
Posted by bjh on 2007-10-22, 13:05:34 (216.209.33.106)
Pear has already benefited from the exposure due to this entire ordeal. That said I see no reason whatsoever why they should simply sit back and allow Randi to suggest that they were spoilers in the .......
135: RE: Photograph? (3.11)
Posted by John Atkinson on 2013-04-26, 13:20:20 (4.30.12.126)
>An "accurate" 2-dimensional photograph already tosses away a lot of >information and would be different from an equivalent photograph from any >other distance or angular perspective, to say nothing o .......
136: That's what we love about you! (3.11)
Posted by E-Stat on 2011-04-05, 06:11:08 (67.136.117.173)
you have absolutely no idea to what the rest of us are referring. :) It must be a bummer living vicariously through the eyes of others to get a glimpse. As usual, you fall back to the DBT crutch - whi .......
137: RE: So, Art Dudley has a review amp go up in flames (literally) (3.10)
Posted by DAP on 2019-01-02, 07:46:32 (24.140.238.141)
> "I'm unsure what the practical point would by in revealing the > identity of the component that failed." The practical point is that it would become less likely that a similar misfortune would befal .......
138: Re: "I have no proof" (3.10)
Posted by jcoe on 2004-08-02, 20:43:32 (12.217.166.94)
Tell me where I stated that cash was exchanged for a review? I discuss advertising dollars as the main motivation. Read my posts again, slowly this time, and maybe it will come to you. You are just sp .......
139: Re: Who wants negative reviews? (3.08)
Posted by Brian Cheney on 2005-06-25, 09:47:58 (207.200.116.6)
My conclusion, from reading many of his reviews. My first exposure to a good acoustic environment came in 1980, when Bert Whyte invited me to his home. I spent two days enjoying his and wife Ruth's ho .......
140: Re: Big Shake-Up at Sound and Vision (3.06)
Posted by jim@signalpath on 2006-02-26, 18:20:49 (24.225.69.63)
Links from manufacturer's web pages to review-based web pages is a user friendly method of getting the word out. I think we'll see a lot more of of that in the future. We're doing a new web page now .......
141: Why RR (3.06)
Posted by Bill the K on 2010-04-01, 03:29:24 (61.11.47.180)
RR is needed at budget speaker reviews.He dares to compare between various makes even though Nola Rascal comes on top everytime.And those Nola guys discontinue that model and reverse the company name. .......
142: RE: Yeah, I am serious--speaking only for myself. (3.02)
Posted by geezerrocket on 2011-10-18, 12:27:37 (206.188.244.30)
No congratulations are necassary. Your point that specialty audio will never have broad-base appeal is well taken. Everyone is NOT candidate for specialty audio - no argument from me. There is however .......
143: The operative phrase in your post is... (3.01)
Posted by Jim Treanor on 2019-07-29, 10:28:29 (71.56.150.8)
"To me...". Much as HP's reviews and editorials were to him. So you two may have far more in common than you realize. What the 70's saw was the broadening of public exposure to what we like to call "h .......
144: RE: Sorry (3.01)
Posted by Tony Lauck on 2014-12-12, 18:54:54 (65.19.76.104)
Yes, I agree. Useless to try and convince the willful deaf. One minor point of disagreement. One does not need exposure to better gear if one has access to the real reference. One can do this if one .......
145: RE: Thanks, JA for the March SF opinion piece (3.00)
Posted by Peter Breuninger on 2016-02-22, 11:40:11 (108.36.160.176)
_My point was, with millennials not exposed to this music in the way earlier generations were, who will be listening, not just to classical music, but even to artists like John Coltrane, Sonny Rollins .......
146: I should let JA answer for himself (2.97)
Posted by Jim Austin on 2009-08-18, 09:03:17 (67.244.254.73)
but since I have the same initials... ;-) >>The question arises, If it requires an experienced listener, such as JA, months of exposure to both units in order to detect subtle differences, are those d .......
147: Re: The REAL Truth (2.97)
Posted by Don T on 2005-12-15, 17:48:09 (70.162.12.180)
>>Don T needs to believe in DBTs so badly, that he once told me he >>doubts whether I could tell the difference between his $299 NAD >>CDP and my $5000 Bluenote Stibbert CDP in MY own system, of which .......
148: Re: A one-sided claim is not a debate... (2.96)
Posted by jdarby on 2007-03-17, 14:49:50 (69.241.178.8)
First of all, I think you meant "Libelous", not slanderous. Look them up. Second, Mr. Perry had never posted here and he seemed to show up when needed. "The manufacturer should take it to the editor o .......
149: Not surprisingly, you don't get the concept (2.96)
Posted by E-Stat on 2014-03-10, 14:18:56 (206.255.206.205)
The job of an audio reviewer is to provide a frame of reference to help you narrow down the field of what to audition to meet your needs. I befriended two TAS reviewers as a teenager (when I still bel .......
150: RE: Why I Quit the Absolute Sound or: Path to Personal Revelation (2.96)
Posted by John Atkinson on 2013-04-25, 16:02:34 (173.52.245.135)
>I don't see how an audio magazine can survive without advertising today. It can't, HiFi Critic excepted >I don't see an advertiser willingly spending money to keep a magazine >alive unless it receiv .......
151: RE: What's wanted is product placement on TV; how about bribing set decorators? I mean... (2.94)
Posted by Srajan Ebaen on 2008-02-21, 06:19:44 (81.4.165.30)
You still need retail penetration so a punter can actually go and hear/see one of these items after the initial TV exposure. How many hifi brands in the US have comprehensive distribution such that, w .......
152: RE: What is 'accurate sound'? (2.92)
Posted by kentaja on 2008-10-20, 10:56:52 (205.188.116.141)
A strong case could be made for those audiophiles that are so inclined to spend some time making 'live' recordings. The amount of time spent on evaluating cables, power cords, many tweaks, etc., all o .......
153: RE: Perhaps not (2.91)
Posted by John Atkinson on 2010-11-02, 04:44:23 (12.169.244.100)
>Come on... Are you being serious? Yes. >Am I to believe Stereophile came up with the 5 dealer policy to "protect" >a company from folding just in case it got a good or bad review? Only in part. The .......
154: "You buy an ad you get good reviews-it is not more complicated than that" (2.88)
Posted by hifitommy on 2005-11-20, 12:55:56 (66.229.162.170)
unlike bwk, i dont mind denigrating your insulting behavior. that is an IGNORANT posture. have you even HEARD this product? the maxx2 that is. fyi, tas opened the idea of advertising or not to its re .......
155: Re: Did the Stereophile sister publication go toes up? (2.87)
Posted by John Atkinson on 2005-03-01, 10:13:30 (65.213.7.6)
>Will Stereophile be doing the same any time soon? No, there's no reason to. Stereophile was always a much more commercially successful magazine than its home theater-oriented spinoff. Stereophile Gu .......
156: Re: car stereos and boomboxes (2.87)
Posted by morricab on 2004-09-13, 01:08:25 (196.3.50.254)
Well inspite of your recommendation not to post it I will anyway. Loudspeakers: Apogee Caliper Signature Preamp: Audible Illusions Modulus 3A Amp: Sphinx Project 14MkIII Turntable: Michell Gyrodec SEM .......
157: HEaring Loss: BrickWall or slow slope (2.87)
Posted by MusicLover on 2004-11-08, 08:03:48 (129.244.120.36)
NIce question, Mr. Kerameikos. I did some quick web search and came up with: "Both aging and noise exposure first damage and eventually destroy outer hair cells in the organ of Corti. As the hearing l .......
158: Agreed!! (2.83)
Posted by Salectric on 2015-07-11, 20:09:33 (73.212.47.159)
I agree that Herb's review of the Falcon LS3/5a is his best yet in Stereophile. On a personal level, I can relate to the comment about differences among the old LS3/5a versions. My first exposure to t .......
159: RE: The audition paradox (longish) (2.83)
Posted by bjh on 2008-08-17, 09:48:58 (64.231.73.80)
Frankly I don't see how your observations bear directly on the question of long term vs. short term auditions. The A/B comparison performed at home seems to have been short term as far as I can tell; .......
160: Re: Big Shake-Up at Sound and Vision (2.83)
Posted by jim@signalpath on 2006-02-26, 09:29:15 (24.225.69.63)
**quote JA** "The real tragedy is that the US really needs an entry-level magazine about audio and music and S&V actively backed away from that role. Back in the 1990s, Stereo Review was the best sou .......
161: and a PS (2.82)
Posted by Bruce from DC on 2006-01-29, 10:07:09 (207.91.86.2)
This "difference" phenomenon, BTW, is why I don't feel terribly comfortable with DBTs, even though I acknowledge the bias that can creep into other testing techniques and understand the principles tha .......
162: RE: Exposure to occupational noise... (2.81)
Posted by john.potis@comcast.net on 2007-06-09, 09:22:52 (74.93.205.121)
“To me you have shown in this thread that none of us humans are truely subjective, we all have our built in bias. I don't think that's good considering the business in which you're involved. There's m .......
163: Geez, you still on this?? (2.81)
Posted by john.potis@comcast.net on 2007-06-15, 11:32:19 (74.93.205.121)
"Had the author said, like Timbo suggested, 16-64 watt amps (or 100-watt amps) are sufficient, I would have agreed." Where did the author say anything about a 3-watt amp? That was your assumption, no .......
164: Consumer Reports (2.81)
Posted by Charles Hansen on 2006-06-29, 15:47:23 (202.92.162.113)
> There are a few subjects I know a great deal about. When I have read CR's testing of products in these areas, I cringe at their complete lack of relevancy and understanding -- to the point where I .......
165: RE: Interesting article on blind testing. (2.78)
Posted by morricab on 2008-09-22, 08:28:43 (160.62.4.10)
That is a very interesting article and I have some real world experience to relate to this. My ex-girlfriend is a professional violinist and I have had the rare pleasure of living with a real live Str .......
166: The web is ubiquitous, magazines are not... (2.77)
Posted by Budrew on 2007-11-29, 14:08:39 (66.7.247.194)
You can access the web from virtually anywhere these days. However, trying to find a magazine can be difficult. More local bookstores are closing and even more are reducing their inventory, including .......
167: Compromising positions? (2.77)
Posted by john.potis@comcast.net on 2007-07-25, 18:44:07 (69.251.10.183)
There are no compromising positions, Tom. He’s not putting your kids through school or dating your sister. He’s selling something for the same price that he’d sell it to a dealer. He’s not profiting a .......
168: Re: Oh, but I am a Home Theater enthusiast ... (2.77)
Posted by Jack Seaton on 2005-04-26, 07:46:08 (4.178.0.242)
I doubt we'd share many opinions. I'm a CRT type of guy with Tube Research Labs modified Sony VPH-1272Q and line scalers. (And I'm looking at a Sony 90 or 1292 within a month or two) I'm the type of g .......
169: Very funny... . (2.76)
Posted by John Marks on 2008-10-28, 09:25:22 (72.82.17.84)
Verry foony. Seriously, nobody has yet mentioned that that column also pretty much non-recommended the Music Hall Trio and the Meridian F80, at least for the purposes under discussion. As far as not r .......
170: RE: The Single Biggest Failure with DBT Proponents is... (2.75)
Posted by E-Stat on 2014-12-07, 08:25:39 (64.134.232.82)
You have given no reason to believe that the table in Roger Russell's article on speaker wire is not applicable today. Who said that? Certainly impedance/resistance plays a part in audible performan .......
171: RE: Inaccurate numbers (2.75)
Posted by John Atkinson on 2008-05-10, 13:30:55 (96.224.189.71)
>Part of the deal was that you had to use their printer. In other words, you >didn't buy the rights to reprint it, you bought actually printed pieces of >paper. I believe the main reason this was done .......
172: I was at the VTV show in New Jersey less than two months ago (2.73)
Posted by Soundmind on 2006-06-24, 05:39:00 (24.149.197.165)
IMO, based on the admittedly limited exposure I had to them, the current crop of tube designs I heard sound inferior to solid state equipment but I would have to have a lot more listening experience t .......
173: RE: Yeah, I am serious--speaking only for myself. (2.73)
Posted by RGA on 2011-10-18, 18:12:56 (218.188.39.39)
This post is more clear. Thanks John. The thing is I think most kids grow up with pop/rock/metal/rap/hip-hop. Which is air enough. Exposure to better music - or perhaps I should say more complex music .......
174: same experience (2.71)
Posted by Grant on 2012-06-25, 17:35:46 (96.60.189.160)
Hi Ralph, We had the same experience with Jerry. He called in 2005 and asked for a specific product to "review". I declined his request and politely stated we were no longer seeking review exposure .......
175: Another skill that experienced writers possesses... (2.70)
Posted by E-Stat on 2010-10-21, 09:18:22 (206.255.211.134)
is the use of a carefully selected paucity of words to convey a thought. :) So, how can one determine if the piece of gear under evaluation is capable of portraying the momentum and pitch of the live .......
176: You're kidding, right? (2.70)
Posted by Jim Austin on 2009-05-17, 07:11:35 (67.244.254.73)
>>It all starts with the notion that live, unamplified music should never be used as a reference to evaluate hi-fi gear. You make it sound as if there's a poor, persecuted minority that holds onto the .......
177: RE: Huh? (2.70)
Posted by josh358 on 2010-12-24, 07:41:56 (64.252.40.32)
>Second, if worker's comp. doesn't pay then why would Congress be obligated to vote for $4 billion in funds? Maybe because they put their lives on the line for us? I don't see any way we can ever repa .......
178: Cool thread. (2.68)
Posted by Enophile on 2007-01-05, 14:23:23 (24.234.191.15)
This has been a very enjoyable thread. I do agree with the concept of having a model for "liveness" when we listen to recording that we were not present at. With ample exposure to live unamplified mus .......
179: RE: "less than one lens-swap in the eye-exam machine" (2.68)
Posted by Spendor Harbeth on 2009-08-18, 10:57:02 (70.95.249.62)
May I throw out the hypothesis out there that LONG TERM exposure to any high end component of speaker will cause the reviewer to assimilate to the sound of that said component due to daily use ? Don't .......
180: RE: Sorry (2.67)
Posted by E-Stat on 2014-12-13, 07:09:33 (206.255.209.123)
One does not need exposure to better gear if one has access to the real reference. That is my sonic goal as well. While I do regularly attend live concerts and enjoy listening to wifey play her ba .......
181: Re: How could this be? (2.65)
Posted by Grant on 2005-12-14, 23:51:23 (69.129.86.150)
Ok, call it whatever you wish. The absurdity of your POV becomes more apparent with every post. Oh, and I normally don't spellflaim, but you might want to review your posts for literacy. Of course, we .......
182: I found the Edge amps to be lifeless and sterile. (2.64)
Posted by Ozzie on 2007-10-16, 17:44:02 (70.233.14.129)
From my limited exposure in the context of the one system I heard them in they were anyhow. Did I dismiss that amp or an entire technology over another for that reason? Of course not. On Canadian or B .......
183: It's really a shame (2.62)
Posted by E-Stat on 2012-09-23, 18:43:17 (206.255.212.225)
that you don't understand what he and others have stated regarding the value of reviews. Above all, the ultimate decision needs to be made by the consumer based upon his or her priorities. Not as you .......
184: The arguement for... (2.58)
Posted by mkuller on 2008-09-22, 12:52:17 (207.200.116.66)
...long term listening to discern audible differences. >Four: I can guarantee that the average audiophile would have no chance at identifying these traits blind. It took many months of exposure and d .......
185: RE: LOL (2.53)
Posted by Satie on 2011-03-06, 12:40:24 (75.179.191.203)
I will not make an argument regarding the digital processing capabilities in today's PC and standalone crossover/EQ. I have been sitting on the fence on applying these for the last 3+ years. I have ad .......
186: RE: a slightly different take... (2.53)
Posted by Grant on 2008-03-18, 11:05:39 (75.100.107.115)
While there are no simple, 'fits all' answers, there are a couple common themes emerging. #1. There is a bottleneck of competition to have products reviewed by the more visible mainstream publications .......
187: RE: Stereophile Reaches a New Nadir (2.53)
Posted by kentaja on 2017-11-06, 07:53:15 (209.255.162.2)
Jon Dahlquist was a HUGE original Quad fan. He used stacked originals. And that was his inspiration for the DQ-10 he was trying to make the original Quad. Sal Marantz said they could have made a much .......
188: Re: Considering Cheap Subcription to Stereophile- All Things Considered- Does Anyone Think It's A Worthwhile Publication (2.53)
Posted by Jay F on 2005-02-07, 14:37:55 (172.163.150.76)
Even if it were, say, $2 an issue instead of .67, I would enjoy reading Stereophile. I don't know anyone in real life who's into high end audio, so the magazines are my primary exposure to this univer .......
189: RE: One of my (2.52)
Posted by Myles B. Astor on 2010-11-07, 07:32:36 (68.174.185.29)
Hi John, I think we can agree that there's quite a few reasons why advertisers put their money where their mouth is :) A few that come to mind are: 1. Big co's like Sony/Pioneer/Panasonic etc. want t .......
190: Good point (2.52)
Posted by WinthorpeIII on 2006-09-27, 08:16:34 (67.21.93.76)
That was the obvious thought I had when I first saw TAS's recommended list after the editorial change. Give us the rankings and let us worry about the price. There are no star ratings anymore, either. .......
191: RE: A warning. i am really very boring. i have a strong preference for the truth, and not much interest in others (2.51)
Posted by john curl on 2011-02-18, 06:28:04 (67.169.99.131)
I think the biggest problem is that you 'pre-suppose' or presume a motive of someone, when it isn't warranted. I am constantly told that I do what I do on the internet in order to advertise the audio .......
192: RE: It's a tempest in a teapot. (2.51)
Posted by Tony Lauck on 2013-02-11, 12:46:15 (65.19.76.104)
"?? This makes no sense. Dan knows that Stereophile is maximum exposure for his amp but in order to get a review there it must go through JA's measurements. Perhaps he thought it would pass and maybe .......
193: Long term listening... (2.50)
Posted by mkuller on 2009-08-18, 12:09:31 (207.200.116.66)
>May I throw out the hypothesis out there that LONG TERM exposure to any high end component of speaker will cause the reviewer to assimilate to the sound of that said component due to daily use?> But .......
194: RE: You didn't define "genius" objectively--which is my point. (2.49)
Posted by josh358 on 2011-11-12, 16:40:43 (64.252.149.177)
Funny that you mention Monteverdi, I've just been listening to the collected motets and finding them just as delightful as Orfeo, the Monteverdi work I know best. So I thought I'd put in an ad. Quite .......
195: RE: "Does anyone question whether the intellichip) is bogus?" - not those who've heard it (2.49)
Posted by regmac on 2011-02-16, 07:53:25 (205.188.116.16)
"...the Intelligent Chip has been reviewed and demonstrated all over the world, including the demos by Ken Kessler in UK to audiences of 50 audiophiles, and the editor and staff of Hi Fi News, among o .......
196: RE: Exposure to occupational noise... (2.49)
Posted by KlausR. on 2007-06-08, 01:40:24 (145.64.134.241)
You said "Most rockers are partially deaf ...", I say orchestra musicians suffer from noise-induced hearing loss too. At that point nobody was talking about hearing loss of people in the audience. You .......
197: Nah.... (2.45)
Posted by stehno on 2018-03-17, 23:41:18 (73.240.93.33)
Atkinson also claimed in 2014 that the Vandersteen Model 7A speakers were "Musically perfect..., across the board." Of course there's zero evidence of that performance claim, even by Atkinson. So it s .......
198: RE: Nobody In Audio Does True DBT .......... (2.44)
Posted by Todd Krieger on 2014-12-03, 16:04:30 (72.208.179.63)
"There is no necessity for a separate group to test a placebo in audio as there is in medical/physiological studies." They do placebo-controlled studies with other endeavors, including automotive test .......
199: listening biases (2.43)
Posted by morricab on 2004-08-03, 04:23:20 (196.3.50.254)
If reviewers are so one sided in what they listen for as you are claiming then I would argue you need better listeners. Anyone who has constant exposure to live music knows that all the issues are imp .......
200: You should take a pause from your (2.42)
Posted by bjh on 2006-03-29, 08:47:46 (216.209.33.106)
endless campaigning and actually try following the advice of a few of the publications you seem to find so terribly wanting. Who knows, doing so you just might find yourself with a system whose perfor .......
Found 200 records in Digital Drive.
1: Re: I am seeking CDPs to review... (10.38)
Posted by Frank on 2005-04-15, 10:36:41 (24.187.24.151)
Check out the Exposure New Classic XXII CD Player. Shopuld be in the $3k range and most Exposure gear is on the warm side or nuetral. exposure has all the PRAT of NAIM but is a bit smoother with a big .......
2: RE: 1 or 2, but Not 3 (10.38)
Posted by jazzwave@gmail.com on 2009-07-16, 06:32:30 (118.136.66.156)
All of cd players that I mentioned got 5 star from What Hi-fi I am doubtful to choose Exposure , due to no aftersales service in Java area. I have tried audition Marantz 6002 and Exposure 2010S, it se .......
3: Exposure CD 2010 (10.27)
Posted by GWN on 2002-03-05, 19:43:11 (64.230.111.42)
Have you listened to the Exposure 2010. There might be good synergy since you already have several Exposure components. The British Magazine "What Hi-Fi" just gave it a glowing review. .......
4: Exposure 3010 (10.06)
Posted by Frank on 2005-05-02, 21:16:47 (24.187.24.151)
Has anyone heard the Exposure 3010 cd player?? How does it compare to the Naim cd5i?? Anyone know of anyone that sells Exposure in NYC?? Thanks frank .......
5: Re: Original Exposure CD player - opinions? (9.77)
Posted by Don T on 2003-05-01, 08:59:09 (68.99.211.200)
You might want to try posting this question on the Exposure forum. Give me rhythm or give me death! .......
6: Exposure 3010 cd player?? (9.43)
Posted by Frank on 2005-03-31, 07:24:36 (24.187.24.151)
Has anyone heard the Exposure 3010 cd player?? Just curious how you liked it and how it compared to the Naim cd5i. I assume that it will have great timing like the Naim but will be a bit smoother with .......
7: Re: Exposure CD 2010 (9.23)
Posted by robbyste on 2002-03-14, 13:56:16 (208.249.78.29)
What were your findings with the exposure? .......
8: RE: 1 or 2, but Not 3 (9.08)
Posted by Frihed89 on 2009-07-17, 09:31:44 (88.212.86.110)
I agree the Arcam is over priced. Sure you can't get a CD192T for that price? It's hard to answer your question, as I owned the Arcam, buy not the Exposure. I heard the Exposure when I auditioned the .......
9: Alpha 9 vs.Exposure original (8.92)
Posted by The Fish on 2005-02-21, 12:26:52 (81.156.150.197)
Hi, I own a 9, have the opportunity to buy an Exposure CD player (their original). My 'front-end' is vinyl, and I believe the Exposure will give me a sound more akin to vinyl than the Alpha; anyone an .......
10: Re: Exposure 3010 cd player?? (8.86)
Posted by Buddha on 2005-04-25, 00:21:18 (82.68.220.190)
Hi again, Actually I heard the CD5x this weekend, but wasn't AB'ing, so this is going off memory. Your preconception is quite accurate - the Exposure throws a big stage, very impressive, it's also smo .......
11: How did Exposure 2010 do against CD5, Ikemi and Krell? (8.86)
Posted by kuma on 2003-03-11, 21:27:59 (12.247.145.199)
I see Exposure did not cut it as a straight cd player in your system. I take it it is better to be used as a transport? .......
12: Re: I'm ready to upgrade again...any ideas what to look at? (8.57)
Posted by Thorsten on 2000-05-15, 07:47:44 (195.99.125.202)
Hi there, Seeing that you are on the Exposure/Epos kind of Sound, how about: 1) a decent Turntable and loads of Vinyl 2) if any money is left after 1 either a Naim or Exposure CD-Player? Later T ::: T .......
13: Re: Another CD Player Opinion Post (8.37)
Posted by rsikora on 2006-05-23, 21:46:56 (24.167.196.36)
Thanks for all the replies. I listened to most of the players this weekend, the Arcam CD73 tonight. The dealer where I heard the Arcam CD73 also had me listen to the Arcam CD192 and the Exposure 2010s .......
14: Exposure 2010 vs Rega Planet 2000 (8.20)
Posted by acoustik on 2001-10-03, 05:30:21 (128.88.255.122)
Considering which is a better option for my setup which consists of CAL Alpha-Delta, Exposure Super XV and Epos 14. Heard the Rega Planet at dealers place and was impressed by how easily it gets me in .......
15: Re: Exposure 2010 vs Rega Planet 2000 (8.11)
Posted by Phil Carmalt on 2001-10-04, 04:55:43 (146.169.49.63)
Very difficult to say as the systems were so different! The Exposure didn't sound bad at all in the BBC system - it still had great timing and presence, it was just on comparison to the Micromega that .......
16: Re: Differances between Naim cd5, cd5i, cd5x?? (8.09)
Posted by Frank on 2005-05-02, 21:12:50 (24.187.24.151)
So which would you say is a better bang for your buck?? Also has anyone heard the newer Exposure 3010 player?? I would really like to hear this player but I cant find any dealers in NYC that carry Exp .......
17: Not yet. (7.96)
Posted by 9fold on 2002-06-21, 12:49:55 (65.129.47.2)
I have wanted to hear the Exposure CD-2010 ever since What Hi*Fi? praised it a few months ago, but I don't have an Exposure dealer in my area. I'm sure it is a quality player since What Hi*Fi? liked i .......
18: Dear Thorsten..... (7.86)
Posted by Eric B. on 2000-10-20, 09:30:22 (63.14.201.27)
I don't quite understand the problem with Exposure, Linn and Naim as far as upsampling DACs and RF. Could you please elaborate on this and the input circuitry. I have had trouble matching components u .......
19: Don't do it (7.85)
Posted by Frihed89 on 2009-07-23, 23:46:55 (88.212.86.110)
If $$$ is the issue and you care about quality, look into buying a used more dependable model. Arcam is a favorite of mine, so are Exposure, Quad, some Marantz. You can good models for $250-$500. If y .......
20: EXPOSURE 2010 (7.80)
Posted by Don T on 2002-04-19, 12:00:51 (68.2.188.205)
Before you run out and buy an expensive CDP I'd recommend you give this $950 CD player a listen. I liked the Pioneer Elite stuff more than the Linn Ikemi and the Krell KAV-280 more than the Pioneer bu .......
21: Re: Cd player that does rock music very well?? (7.74)
Posted by Frank on 2005-05-04, 07:52:30 (24.187.24.151)
II am considering selling off my current system and starting from scratch. I put the current system together when I was on a very strict budget and i definitly made some sacrafices to stay under my bb .......
22: Re: EXPOSURE 2010 (7.70)
Posted by hifi8 on 2002-04-24, 10:34:54 (62.31.64.2)
The Arcam fmj 23 absolutely trounces the exposure 2010, albeit at the next price band up.The exp. was fine at the price but out of it's depth(literally)against the fmj.Listen and you will hear. ::: TO .......
23: Re: Exposure CD 2010 (7.67)
Posted by Don T on 2002-03-06, 06:09:20 (207.254.7.67)
Haven't heard it yet. I'm probably going to pass on the Pioneer for now, though I can keep it for a couple of more weeks, in order to give the new Exposure "Classic" CDP a listen. You're right the syn .......
24: External DAC on Exposure 2010 cd player? (7.64)
Posted by Kier on 2006-01-01, 04:03:52 (210.1.97.136)
I have an Exposure 2010 cd player and I'm planning to acquire an external DAC to further improve the sound of my system but I have no idea what DAC should I purchase that will be considered as an upgr .......
25: Finally ....the Exposure (7.51)
Posted by jazzwave@gmail.com on 2009-07-19, 03:04:08 (118.136.79.18)
Finally, I bought Exposure 2010S with good deal $480. Pairing with DIY hybrid amplifier/speaker+Chord Cobra 3 interconnect,so far I 'm happy with this system..:) Thanks guys for your input, later I w .......
26: I had both... (7.48)
Posted by kuma on 2015-12-06, 01:12:04 (108.223.234.63)
Exposure 2010 integrated and the matching CD player. I was not as enthusiastic on he CD player as their amp and that Naim indeed would be a better match. Not certain on the current US Exposure distri .......
27: RE: cd player recomendation (7.35)
Posted by tube524 on 2015-12-05, 18:37:21 (93.120.27.75)
An used CD 2010 Exposure CD player will match just make sure you get a LASER mechanism from Exposure before you commit to any purchase. If you like to maintain the PRAT of the amplifier, then look fo .......
28: Arcam CD73 or Exposure 2010S (7.30)
Posted by jazzwave@gmail.com on 2009-07-14, 19:52:35 (138.32.236.2)
I'm jazz fusion listener especially GRP records CD's (ie; Fourplay), looking for CD player with Which one will be matched with this kind music ? 1. Arcam CD73 or 2. Exposure 2010S or 3. NAD 545BEE+ C .......
29: RE: Naim CD players (7.29)
Posted by Mick Wolfe on 2020-08-03, 09:08:43 (72.211.145.99)
Similar experience with a Nait years ago. Had both an Exposure integrated and a Nait in for comparison. The Nait screamed solid state/clinical to my ear. The Exposure was much more natural. Lived with .......
30: Cd player that does rock music very well?? (7.24)
Posted by Frank on 2005-05-03, 10:05:41 (24.187.24.151)
I would like to trade in my current player Ah! Super Tjoeb 4000/upsampled for something that is more suited to rock music. I will be able to get about $900 for my current player and tubes that go with .......
31: Well, that's very sensible. (7.16)
Posted by Dave Mester on 2009-07-15, 21:09:59 (24.1.221.97)
The NAD integrated and Marantz CDP are really good values. I have a Marantz 5001, and it beats the old NAD C541 CDP I used to have. The Exposure integrated amps are very highly regarded by owners, an .......
32: Re: Arcam CDP with NAD Integrated? (7.13)
Posted by Frank on 2005-04-29, 20:44:09 (24.187.24.151)
Some others to check out Rega Mira/Planet Creek a50/cd50 Exposure 2010s/cd2010s I would say that the Arcam as well as the ones I listed are definitly a step above the NAD stuff. Personaly I like Expos .......
33: Re: External DAC on Exposure 2010 cd player? (7.02)
Posted by Don T on 2006-01-02, 11:30:38 (70.162.12.180)
I used a Musical Fidelity DAC, don't remember which model (cost around $1,200), with my 2010 and got great results. I would have bought the thing but the blue LED drove me nuts so decided to look arou .......
34: Exposure DAC with Sony Blu-ray (6.96)
Posted by classicalltheway on 2018-06-26, 12:50:52 (205.200.253.103)
I have all of my CD's that I collected throughout the 90's and play them on an inexpensive Sony Blu-ray player, then to my Exposure 2010S2 DAC. I got the DAC for my music server/PC audio but found tho .......
35: Re: CD player - need your opinion (6.95)
Posted by Frank on 2005-04-17, 11:26:03 (24.187.24.151)
What fabulous amp can you get for $600?? Ive found that the amps start to really get good around the $1500 range, like the Creek 5350se, Nait 5 , Exposure 3010...ect. Under that pice range there just .......
36: Re: NEW CATEGORY FOR SACD? (6.83)
Posted by Jack Gilvey on 2000-08-15, 10:40:49 (24.4.252.68)
Hi, I see where you're coming from, but too many specialized boards mean that there's less exposure for topics. Many folks would never bother to visit a purely SACD forum who might have some valuable .......
37: Re: nah... (6.82)
Posted by Frank on 2005-04-17, 15:50:57 (24.187.24.151)
Sorry I was talking about new stuff, I know for $600 used yoiu can find a decent integrated. My Exposure XV only cost me $450 a few years bqack and I havent felt the need to upgrade. Although I was ve .......
38: Re: Camelot Arthur 3.0 or Wadia 12? (6.73)
Posted by Eric B. on 2000-07-10, 10:05:03 (63.14.194.39)
Sorry; Forgot to mention system. Here goes: Exposure RC SuperX integrated Linn Tukan speakers Alpha Core Triode Quartz Interconnects Linn speaker cable This system is most musical; which is my goal. T .......
39: Re: Arcam players (6.63)
Posted by Frank on 2005-04-16, 16:03:02 (24.187.24.151)
Did you lsiten to the older Alpha 9?? Its very similar to the CD23 in a cheaper case. Dac and power suppply are very similar. If you like the Naim cd 5 why not buy it and down the road get the flatcap .......
40: Exposure more accurate??? (6.56)
Posted by kuma on 2004-07-06, 13:03:17 (63.238.249.3)
ok. don. I had the Exposure little Titanium CDP in my rig, and whilst I agree it is a totally different sounding player from Ikemi. but, I didn't think it's anymore 'neutral' than Ikemi. ( I am using .......
41: research indicates that early exposure programs hearing (6.55)
Posted by tonemaniac on 2007-03-19, 12:03:14 (216.223.210.74)
Some of the original work was done with language, certain tongues utilize "formants" that are absent in others or structurally quite distinct, if you are not programmed to hear those formants through .......
42: should I upgrade? (6.49)
Posted by franco211 on 2002-08-28, 20:29:44 (24.191.66.225)
my system is as follows: Klipsch RF-3(crossovers upgraded with auricaps and ohmite resitors) Exposure super xv Adcom gda-600 AA dti + Marantz cd-63se(heavily modded) Stealth fineline referance MK2 dig .......
43: Re: in all fairness - i owe you an apology!!! (6.36)
Posted by Don T on 2002-03-13, 10:44:31 (208.248.82.254)
I can take the heat and many times I deserve it. Many of your comments are spot on and productive so keep it up - that's why we have these kind of sites. I think I'm going to punt on the CD purchase f .......
44: Re: How did Exposure 2010 do against CD5, Ikemi and Krell? (6.31)
Posted by Don T on 2003-03-11, 22:42:59 (68.99.211.200)
>>How did Exposure 2010 do against CD5, Ikemi and Krell? I've was able to enjoy listening to music more with CDs using the 2010 instead of the CD5, the Ikemi or the Krell - I think the XA777ES was obj .......
45: None of my new DACS improve the sound...need advice (6.29)
Posted by vinylbee on 2009-10-02, 10:03:08 (174.49.88.223)
My system comprises of a Marantx SA8001, Exposure 2010S and Monitor Audio RS-6 speakers. Few weeks back I bought cheap DACS on ebay from China and found no improvement, actually found it sounded worse .......
46: Re: AN DAC vs. dAck? (6.18)
Posted by Jeraudi on 2005-02-16, 08:20:07 (12.2.30.66)
I have a difficult time articulating what I am hearing, so really all I can say is it is a more relaxed experience that allows a higher level of engagement in the performance. Female vocals can just m .......
47: It is (6.18)
Posted by E-Stat on 2011-02-12, 13:10:25 (206.255.211.134)
I can disagree smewhat with that since how many singers have any of us heard unamplified. The quantity of singers is not as important as the exposure. And no, I am not one that is into choral musi .......
48: Re: First Hi-Fi Steps... (6.12)
Posted by francesc on 2001-01-02, 09:54:26 (194.224.15.38)
I've had a Marantz CD63mkII KI-Sig for two years and it's a VERY good player. The fact that the relatively new KI version of the CD6000 is already at discounted prices makes me believe that this time .......
49: Budget cd player under $1000 (6.07)
Posted by klipschhead on 2003-11-10, 21:18:09 (68.194.185.104)
I am in the market for a cd player and I would like to spend under $800. My system is an Exposure Super xv int. amp and Klipsch Rf-3 speakers with a Marantz cd-63. This combo works great for rock musi .......
50: Re: I hope i have not ... (6.07)
Posted by Don T on 2002-03-14, 12:36:32 (208.248.82.254)
No its not because of you. There's just not a CDP around thats able to get me excited enough to want to buy it. Listened to the Exposure 2010 and compared it to the Krell - well the Krell just sounds .......
51: $500 to spend on a cd player new or used? (6.01)
Posted by Frank25 on 2006-05-31, 08:51:46 (69.123.4.32)
I need a cd player thats not to expensive to use with my system which consists of Thorens TD165/Firestone Fubar dac/Exposure XV/Epos m12.2 I switched over to a pc based system and sold off my cd playe .......
52: Re: What cd player for )$500 new or Used? (5.88)
Posted by frank on 2004-08-21, 16:40:26 (68.194.185.104)
What kind of Exposure electronics are you using?? I am using the Exposure Super XV int. amp with Klipsch RF-3. Its quite a fast and dynamic system which is perfect for me being that I listen to mostly .......
53: Original Exposure CD player - opinions? (5.83)
Posted by Julian on 2003-04-30, 22:20:35 (61.88.67.70)
Hi everyone, I'm looking at a replacement CD player for my system. Currently I have a cheap old Sony player, with a Copland CSA28 integrated amp and Sonus Faber Signum speakers. I listen mostly to cla .......
54: Re: Opinions on Music Hall MMF-25? (5.81)
Posted by Ryan Muldoon on 2002-06-10, 09:05:12 (144.92.164.196)
I have one. It is a very good player - I compared it to a Rega Planet 2000, a NAD 541i and an Exposure(?). The Rega Planet sounded more detailed, but lost a bit of the MMF's musicality. The Exposure w .......
55: Re: EXPOSURE 2010 (5.77)
Posted by caa on 2002-04-21, 14:30:29 (129.49.248.65)
perhaps, system synergy? .......
56: exposure cdp, any experience with it? (5.73)
Posted by heineken on 2002-06-21, 11:39:04 (142.205.241.46)
nt .......
57: Re: Exposure 2010 vs Rega Planet 2000 (5.73)
Posted by Phil Carmalt on 2001-10-04, 02:34:11 (146.169.49.163)
This probably isn't going to be very useful, but I thought I'd add it anyway before someone replies with a better comparison. I audtioned the Planet 2000 against a MF X-Ray, in my system (Castle Richm .......
58: time to upgrade (5.57)
Posted by franco211 on 2002-08-27, 20:09:43 (24.191.66.225)
I think I am ready to upgrade the front end of my system. My system is as follows Klipsch RF-5 speakers Exposure super xv integrated amp Marantz cd-63se(exstensively tweaked) Transport AA DTI + Adcom .......
59: Re: External DAC on Exposure 2010 cd player? (5.52)
Posted by Frihed89 on 2006-01-02, 07:22:17 (130.226.56.2)
It used to be a great-sounding CDP. Is it still? I don't have any idea what transport mechanism it uses, but the ones i have seen have both digital and optical out, so you could run these to PC-sort-o .......
60: DTI+ (5.49)
Posted by franco211 on 2002-09-17, 21:01:19 (24.191.66.225)
Is it worth it to upgrade my DTI+ to a DTI pro 32?? Will it make much differance?? My front end consists of a sony dvp7000---AA DTI+---Adcom GDA-600. I have seen DTI pro 32 going for less than $200 on .......
61: RE: Do you believe in giant killers? (5.35)
Posted by PAR on 2016-08-06, 16:56:12 (80.176.73.121)
Well your story kind of supports my hypothesis. In this case a $3000 or $2000 integrated amp beat a $5000 or $6000, or whatever price, one. Now as I asked, what is the giant? In amps an unarguable gia .......
62: Rosconey best bet ....try to get money out of Toshiba corp. (5.34)
Posted by Roland N R on 2004-05-18, 09:25:18 (66.217.198.71)
They are the ones reaping the benefits of this "craze". All the free exposure etc. .......
63: RE: Arcam CD73 or Exposure 2010S (5.30)
Posted by bacobits on 2009-07-16, 15:59:44 (75.183.43.169)
How about an Onkyo DX 7555. It is supposed to be a great player. .......
64: Re: Buy A Tube Power Amplifier!! (5.30)
Posted by Frank25 on 2005-07-05, 11:47:25 (24.188.241.62)
I believe Naim was one of the first to even mention the idea of pace and timing, and they are SS. Tubes tend to be less good at letting the pace and timing of music through. Im not bashing tubes, I do .......
65: ....and for the Exposure.... (5.27)
Posted by kuma on 2005-05-03, 00:12:27 (24.12.104.209)
let's hope the 3010 is better than the 2010 which didnt' do a darn thing for me. I liked their amplifier but the CDP was ho hum. .......
66: Re: Musical Fidelity A3 24 DAC (5.25)
Posted by Don T on 2003-04-30, 23:19:02 (68.99.211.200)
I thought the player was harsh and I thought it was the LP12 analogy in the digital world. Not that Redbook isn't harsh by it's nature but I thought the Naim was more so than most - the Exposure 2010 .......
67: Re: How then can you express an opinion on it?-J Atkinson (5.21)
Posted by Davet on 2004-08-27, 09:17:47 (68.49.141.110)
I took it upon myself to read your article/review and all the comments in the thread you posted further down. The overall tone of your review did not tear down the Toshiba to the degree that BentValve .......
68: No real Exposure dealer near me anymore! (nt) (5.18)
Posted by Don T on 2005-04-28, 21:26:35 (24.251.1.53)
Give me rhythm or give me death! .......
69: RE: Edited... (5.17)
Posted by Kal Rubinson on 2017-06-09, 15:43:38 (108.30.229.253)
Actually, my first impressive exposure to stereo was on reel-to-reel tape in the 1950s. .......
70: Re: Depends on which one you like best! (5.17)
Posted by howgeif@sbcglobal.net on 2002-05-11, 11:27:11 (66.122.55.52)
Thanks. I was considering the Exposure 2010 but the unit does not support balanced outputs (XLR). I suppose I could switch to RCA. Any comments on this? cheers.. .......
71: Re: Anthem Cd-1 comments ? (5.15)
Posted by monkandmozart on 2003-05-28, 16:04:59 (64.12.96.10)
Arcam diva 92 Creek CD53 Exposure 2010 Sony XA7ES ($900) .......
72: Re: Prat CD players under $2000 ? (5.15)
Posted by Frank25 on 2005-06-30, 09:16:51 (24.188.241.62)
I think your choices are about the best you can do for under $2000 for a "flatearth" type of sound. Although you may want to look into a second hand CD5/Flatcap instead of the 5i. The cd5 is a better .......
73: Re: Exposure CD 2010 (5.14)
Posted by Don T on 2002-03-12, 08:15:28 (208.248.82.254)
Got the 2010 at home right now and am comparing it to the Krell. Both these players are very nice and I'll post my findings soon. .......
74: Re: Naim CD5x (nt) (5.14)
Posted by Frank on 2005-04-19, 09:27:31 (24.187.24.151)
Naim CD5 Exposure XXII Musical Fidelity A5 .......
75: Re: New CD5x or used CDX (5.14)
Posted by NiravP on 2005-06-11, 19:13:29 (24.218.124.201)
Used CD5x players show up on Audiogon every now and then for ~$2100, if you want to reduce some of your financial exposure. .......
76: Re: Original Exposure CD player - opinions? (5.14)
Posted by Julian. on 2003-05-01, 13:56:02 (203.51.54.26)
Hey, thanks mate, I wasn't aware of that forum. Cheers. Julian. .......
77: That was my first exposure to . . (5.06)
Posted by John PA on 2001-03-01, 19:25:09 (128.196.42.70)
Stan and the equipment he built. My first good preamp was one with the space case. I have been lucky in falling into some of the better lesser cost items in music reproduction. ja .......
78: What's a decent CDP under US$1000 new ? Thanks (5.06)
Posted by monique on 2002-12-09, 19:28:25 (202.187.27.28)
If you had a choice of brands of CD players, which of the following would you choose ? MArantz Philips Audio Note Exposure Arcam Sony Thanks .......
79: 1 or 2, but Not 3 (5.06)
Posted by Frihed89 on 2009-07-15, 07:08:01 (130.226.56.2)
You can probably pick up a better/newer Arcam for $600 and a newer Exposure 2010 for the money. Both are excellent for the money. .......
80: Re: CD player - need your opinion (4.97)
Posted by rmihai@hotmail.com on 2005-04-17, 14:11:47 (65.95.149.48)
Wow, if you say that Exposure 3010 might be better then Naim CD5, definetelly I wil check it. Thanks a lot. About Arcam 9, I will try to find a dealer that still has one. Thank you very much Frank ::: .......
81: Re: Depends on which one you like best! (4.96)
Posted by Don T on 2002-05-11, 11:22:23 (68.2.188.205)
I'm listening to an Exposure 2010, its a very nice $950 CD player and is a great synergisitic match with the rest of my system. Give me rhythm or give me death! .......
82: Exposure 2010 analog stage (4.95)
Posted by fred76 on 2004-04-07, 06:57:59 (203.167.26.72)
Hi, Does anyone know if this cdp uses Opamps in the analog stage or only discrete components? Thanks. fred .......
83: new Exposure 2010 cdp: impressions? (4.94)
Posted by Possum on 2001-07-10, 23:07:40 (12.81.64.79)
Has anyone auditioned this new cd player? Although it's been out awhile, I haven't read any reviews or threads about it. How does it compare to the usual suspects from Naim, Rega, Linn, Arcam, etc.? T .......
84: Tinnitus... (4.92)
Posted by Tromatic on 2012-07-15, 12:21:18 (174.25.137.229)
My hearing is still good, but I do have tinnitus from noise exposure in the military. As much as I hate it, tinnitus is a very reliable tool for judging gear that has any hi-frequency nastiness. ::: T .......
85: Re: NAD5000 project player(second question) (4.89)
Posted by Monkeyboy on 2001-03-15, 05:53:38 (212.22.34.74)
Hiall, Other question. If I decide to try to repair the laser myself, is there a danger of exposure to laser radiation if the unit is unplugged? .......
86: cd player recomendation (4.89)
Posted by earnie3 on 2015-12-03, 19:42:11 (68.0.232.44)
I am looking for a cd player that is a good match with the exposure 2010s integrated. speakers are spendor A5. .......
87: Re: im not surprised ... (4.89)
Posted by Don T on 2002-03-11, 13:35:04 (208.248.82.254)
I'll be posting photos of the Exposure 2010 and the Krell KAV280 later today or tommorrow. I'm not sure how long the comparison is going to take. So if more photos is what you want - they'll be coming .......
88: Re: So what! (4.86)
Posted by Don T on 2003-03-11, 20:55:45 (68.99.211.200)
I get this kind of crap all the time. I never made any derogatory remark about the 47 Labs player at all and even commented that I was very interested in the unit. I think the 47 Labs probably deliver .......
89: Re: CDP search - Pioneer DV47P vs. Linn Ikemi (4.84)
Posted by Don T on 2002-03-09, 13:52:20 (207.254.7.7)
I got the Krell. I think I can get an Exposure 2010 on Monday so it'll be kind of cool taking new pics and then comparing these two CDPs. I'll let you know how they compare later in the week. Thanks. .......
90: CDM14BL-5BD25 SONY TRANSPORT (4.83)
Posted by langel on 2006-11-22, 05:53:17 (81.32.195.213)
Does someone have a schematic or information about all the parts incorporated into this transport mechanism used in some CD players from ARCAM, EXPOSURE, MUSICAL FIDELITY and others??? Thanks in advan .......
91: Re: Hockey pucks strange? (4.83)
Posted by cfraser on 2002-03-19, 21:34:34 (154.20.85.246)
I've only been around here for ~2 years, my limited exposure to tweaking. Have you ever tried the practice pucks, quite a bit heavier/harder than regulation pucks, sort of a dull reddish in color? ::: .......
92: RE: I got an NFB-8 DAC last night- my first exposure to Audio-GD... (4.82)
Posted by Dynobot on 2012-10-23, 10:20:35 (75.131.20.113)
Congrats! I take it you purchased the C-3 used, its been out of production for awhile now. It only gets better with break in...a very long process. Audio-gd, High Value indeed!! .......
93: "you've done this before" - I sure have. (4.80)
Posted by carcass93 on 2010-08-09, 12:14:07 (129.33.19.254)
That is, if you mean that I have suggested, repeatedly, that "giant killers" fairy tale of audio is nonsense taken to the extreme. The only reason such ideas persist is simple lack of exposure to bett .......
94: RE: Dangers of wi-fi (4.79)
Posted by Charles Hansen on 2009-03-29, 12:09:43 (209.97.232.111)
I'm not in a position to evaluate the truth of the claims you posted. All I know is that you can go to Wikipedia and look up the operating frequencies used by Wi-Fi. Then you can look up the operating .......
95: Re: Roksan amp also can be had cheap used... (4.77)
Posted by xpac on 2005-04-18, 14:53:01 (195.93.21.34)
Roksan Caspian 2 Audio Analogue Puccini SE Unison Unicon? Arcam A85 Musical Fidelity A3.2 AVI New Exposure stuff(better than their old gear) .......
96: Re: Dear Thorsten (4.76)
Posted by Eric B. on 2000-10-22, 10:47:56 (63.14.195.16)
Rodney; Thanks for your reply. I still don't understand why Thorsten mentioned Linn,Naim and Exposure's amps as possibly being unhappy with the new digital technologies. Nobody has come forward to exp .......
97: RE: Arcam CD73 or Exposure 2010S (4.75)
Posted by Vince S on 2009-07-16, 03:31:30 (92.143.74.234)
the old arcam sounded good (ie. 20 years ago: Arcam delta 1 and 2 not 3). The new rigs (with upsampling etc...) do not sound good .......
98: Re: The right cd player-suggestions (4.74)
Posted by Don T on 2002-10-07, 10:14:21 (208.248.82.254)
I haven't tried the YBA integrated. I was kind of bored and disappointed with the results I was getting with demos of $2000 - to $3500 CDPs to replace the Pioneer PD19RW that I had been using for a ye .......
99: Re: External DAC on Exposure 2010 cd player? (4.71)
Posted by Kier on 2006-01-03, 07:08:04 (210.23.188.68)
Will try to audition a MF DAC with the 2010 and compare it with the dedicated transport + DAC and weigh the cost/improvement ratio. Thanks .......
100: Re: Do SACD people have blind faith? (4.69)
Posted by Audio Fan on 2001-06-13, 17:09:34 (209.226.234.185)
>> In case of the HDTV the outcome is predictable - there is law mandating certain thigs in that area. It thought the government was ordering the switch to digital TV, not specifically HDTV. If so, I' .......
101: RE: Modelling clay (4.65)
Posted by Mick Wolfe on 2014-02-05, 08:29:44 (68.104.215.10)
I wouldn't place Blu_Tac or similar in any situation where heat is present. This has been covered before. I've learned this the hard way myself. With prolonged exposure to heat, it turns into a beast .......
102: RE: I got an NFB-8 DAC last night- my first exposure to Audio-GD... (4.65)
Posted by Bob_C on 2012-10-24, 11:28:25 (71.190.226.44)
"pitted against my Eastern Electric DAC plus, with Sabre DAC, no tube and Dexa op-amps." I am using the same. Looking forward to your opinion. What are you usin as a transport? MAC, PC? regards Bob :: .......
103: Anyone had exposure to the 568 or 961 Meridian processors? (4.62)
Posted by John C.-Aussie on 2000-03-19, 12:57:06 (203.39.141.201)
The advertising blurb on their site & a review in TPV make this gear sound like the answer to a maiden's prayer. Anyone heard either of them and can comment on the sonic effects of their "trifield" up .......
104: Thorsten and others.... (4.61)
Posted by Eric B. on 2000-07-11, 13:40:24 (63.14.203.132)
There is a wealth of info here on what makes digital go, but what outboard DACs available today implement the processes correctly that you have described? I own a G&D Transforms transport which is bas .......
105: Re: no comparison in reality ... (4.61)
Posted by Don T on 2002-03-11, 13:50:56 (208.248.82.254)
The photo quality seems to vary from PC to PC. On my home PC its very clear but at work its very dark. The Ikemi is resting on the Exposure 13 phono section and the Pioneer is on a Pioneer TX9100 vint .......
106: Re: What's your favorite CDP so far, (4.60)
Posted by Don T on 2003-03-28, 13:17:39 (68.99.211.200)
The Exposure 2010 is my favorite CDP that I have tried in my system. Why? Because it worked best for me in my system. Give me rhythm or give me death! .......
107: RE: Professionals? (4.60)
Posted by E-Stat on 2023-07-19, 08:18:57 (206.255.214.187)
I have never seen any of these audiophile tweaks or cables used. You really need to get out more often and buttress your assumptions with actual *experience*, Captain Kirk! Click here for but a bri .......
108: the CD moves at 300rpm while exposed to the laser in a tiny area, while 0rpm and full exposure under the sun (4.60)
Posted by pburke on 2004-09-04, 09:08:09 (68.117.131.219)
feel free to try it out - lay your CD-Rs out on your car's dash, park it in the sun and then come back and try 'em Duh .......
109: Actually (4.58)
Posted by Frihed89 on 2006-06-01, 00:34:37 (130.226.56.2)
Arcam CDPs are meant to sound quite nice with Exposure and EPOS, at least i have heard that from others. I have a 192-T, and for a digitally filtered DAC (in it) i am quite happy with it and use it to .......
110: Re: CDP search - Pioneer DV47P vs. Linn Ikemi (4.57)
Posted by Don T on 2002-03-09, 08:49:57 (207.254.7.7)
I just boxed up the Pioneer. Actually hoping to find something I like better. I'm not sure what I am going to bring home - maybe the Sony but I think they have a Krell and an Adcom units I can try to. .......
111: Audiolab 8000S... (4.56)
Posted by kuma on 2006-05-23, 19:45:30 (24.12.109.168)
if you like the Audiolab sound. For something different, a Naim Nait 5i. Not so great build but good sounding: Exposure and Roksan integrated. You can also look for a used Krell 300i or iL. They are g .......
112: 777ES-CD/SACD PLAYER (4.56)
Posted by don_t on 2001-02-11, 04:04:34 (206.124.174.220)
I've been reading lots of reviews about the Sony 777ES CD/SACD player so I decided to go out today and give it a listen. I was impressed with the 2 demos of CD and SACD that I was given at 3 shops. To .......
113: Re: Agreed - you do have a problem [nt] (4.55)
Posted by Pimento on 2001-04-07, 12:40:27 (24.108.210.185)
Or we could look at it the other way. If more manufacturers spent time on this forum answering questions and giving of their time, maybe their dac sales would go up. After careful auditioning and if t .......
114: Exactly as I opined (4.54)
Posted by E-Stat on 2023-07-19, 09:00:41 (206.255.214.187)
All one has to do is to review the basic formulas to calculate the minimum required AC power cord specifications. Obviously, your exposure is experience-free determined solely by *theory* - which fr .......
115: Which Non Oversampling Dacs are good? (4.52)
Posted by Eric B. on 2000-10-19, 10:55:29 (63.14.172.133)
This is a new area for me. I'd like some brands and model recommendations on a non oversampling, tubed DAC. Kits are fine also. I'm looking for a good PRAT factor and a full somewhat rounded sound. Ba .......
116: in a recent audition ... (4.51)
Posted by TBone on 2005-05-02, 07:47:50 (161.114.64.74)
Kuma, i have long heard Naims many older cd players, but recently i got a chance to auditioned the Naim CDX2. I found it very relaxed sounding, very organized, offered a deep & wide soundstage; remain .......
117: The Pioneer was more accurate than the Ikemi! (4.50)
Posted by Don T on 2004-07-07, 11:52:51 (24.251.1.6)
The Ikemi made almost half of the recordings I tried on it sound worse musically than I knew they were. This has nothing to do with "performance" it's got to do with it's subjective presentation - and .......
118: Re: Dear Thorsten (4.49)
Posted by Werner on 2000-10-23, 00:24:32 (195.207.78.49)
Some Naims are marginally stable and rely on defined lengths of widely-spaced Naim speaker cable for their stability. I think it's the same story with Exposure, but I'm not at all sure of Linn here. T .......
119: Re: Clarification .... (4.48)
Posted by Kal Rubinson on 2005-10-10, 19:10:16 (69.86.48.188)
"Additionally, Mark and others have shown in experiments that PCM or digital sound causes tension in the body that contributes to listener fatigue. Exposure to to PCM also has a measureable negative e .......
120: Musical Fidelity A3 24 DAC (4.48)
Posted by Don T on 2003-04-30, 15:55:00 (68.99.211.200)
I've got this box here for the second time. It's a $1,200 DAC and I've got it connected to my $850 Exposure 2010 CDP using Tara Labs Digital 75 cable ($200). Previously I've listened to Linn Ikemi, Kr .......
121: Re: Anyone had exposure to the 568 or 961 Meridian processors? (4.47)
Posted by Rodney Gold on 2000-03-20, 04:40:55 (196.2.56.5)
I thought the 556 and t6he 561 were upgradeable to 24/96 , sorry. Meridian push their 800 series on me whenever I ask for updated stuff , tho they were quite happy to supply me 24/96 dacs for my speak .......
122: Re: The CD circumciser from Germany (4.47)
Posted by Sean on 2000-12-09, 01:18:55 (208.40.47.188)
my impressions are just the opposite of what you experienced. Then again and going by your comments, your exposure to this device was pretty minimal. I own the Audio Desk and found it to "help" poor r .......
123: Old Magnavox CDB-650...How good/bad is this thing by today's standards? (4.45)
Posted by Fretless on 2001-11-05, 18:14:07 (209.179.135.39)
I've upgraded my vinyl front end (first things first!) and now I'm ready to go for a new CDP. My old Magnavox actually sounds okay but it's getting a bit long in the tooth. Can I expect a Huge improve .......
124: Re: Very good Don ... (4.45)
Posted by Don T on 2002-03-11, 11:15:02 (207.254.7.7)
Actually the Exposure 2010 and Krell KAV have replaced the Pioneer as the best CDP I've heard in my system. But I do recommend the Pioneer as an upgrade to the Ikemi - maybe you should take it home an .......
125: Re: Exposure 2010 vs Rega Planet 2000 (4.45)
Posted by acoustik on 2001-10-04, 04:08:35 (203.127.155.68)
Thanks for the reply. Appreciate it. But an 800 pound CDP from 10 years beating recent CDP back really sounds hard to believe especially when CD technology changes so rapidly for the past few years. A .......
126: Re: Fuji CD-Rs (4.44)
Posted by Todd B. on 2002-11-02, 01:24:40 (162.42.41.61)
I'd be interested in seeing your reference for Fuji CD-Rs behavior in response to UV/Heat exposure, or for any other aspects of their performance. _____________________________ "And some who reap what .......
127: Re: DAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAACK!!!! (4.44)
Posted by Todd Krieger on 2003-08-28, 22:45:42 (208.176.168.227)
"I'm used to his 18 bit Metronome tubed DAC" This also seems to be close to "minimalist" in design. If a DAC is to have digital filtering, make it 18-bit 2x or 4x oversampling... I also say the dAck * .......
128: Re: Need ($1k cd player w/ silver faceplate. (4.44)
Posted by kuma on 2006-08-18, 01:05:01 (24.12.109.168)
Roksan Kandy, Exposure Tatanium 2010S, Rega Apollo. Or why not just get older a Classe CD player? I'd think that a shade of silver would match. Not all silver has the same hue, btw if you are fashion .......
129: CL-10 output (4.44)
Posted by yesno on 2005-02-14, 11:39:16 (24.37.20.172)
The CL-10 sounds hard with my Exposure 6, 7 & s8 combo, because of the high sensitivity of the 7(preamp). Putting an atenuator on the interconnect has helped but I'm sure this is not the best way to d .......
130: Burwen Bobcat (4.43)
Posted by zarir on 2006-03-02, 21:11:55 (211.30.196.6)
Has anyone had some exposure or longer term listening to this computer based audio system. It is claimed by Mark Levinson to make cd's sound better than sacd and possibly vinyl. I would appreciate oth .......
131: Best transport for under $ 4,000. (4.42)
Posted by jcoe on 2003-09-18, 19:05:47 (64.22.193.221)
Need to get a new transport. Will be mating this to the Thor DC-1000 DAC. Have heard very good things about the Audio Note DACs. I would appreciate that you only respond if you have had first hand, in .......
132: Re: Monic2 Dac - Giant Killer? (4.42)
Posted by goodsoundseeker on 2006-04-06, 08:02:58 (60.48.193.155)
hi tony not familiar with the amps you have in mind. i run them with exposure amps and sonus faber speakers, among others have also head them with their stablemate charlizes running loth-x horn speake .......
133: Re: First Hi-Fi Steps... (4.42)
Posted by Gauss on 2001-01-02, 10:46:14 (194.205.246.150)
The fact that the relatively new KI version of the CD6000 is already at discounted prices makes me believe that this time the tweak has not worked wonders (as indeed happened with the CD63mkII). I'm .......
134: Re: Anyone hear the Lindemann 820 at Frankfurt? (4.37)
Posted by Doug Schneider on 2005-05-10, 17:33:00 (65.94.113.240)
Lindemann was actually in Munich, not Frankfurt (the show is there now). Lindemann appears to make some very nice equipment -- we listened again this year for quite some time. However, they're not wid .......
135: Re: Which Non Oversampling Dacs are good? (4.36)
Posted by Thorsten on 2000-10-20, 09:22:19 (195.99.125.202)
Hi there, The Exposure Amplifer (just like Linn & Naim) Amplifiers will have problems with both SACD and non oversampling DAC's. Their Signal Circuitry dislikes intensly seeing much happening above 20 .......
136: I've enjoyed XM for over a decade (4.36)
Posted by E-Stat on 2014-05-17, 08:53:47 (206.255.207.68)
Our '04 TL came with the capability and we've used it ever since. We chose that capability with Wifey's new car, too. I also stream XM via the computer and through the Touch players as well. For me, i .......
137: Buy for Redbook? (4.36)
Posted by Robertc88 on 2001-11-29, 05:06:56 (209.219.209.68)
I'm not sure that is most people's reason for buying this player. Were you concerned at all about SACD or DVD playabck? If not, not sure why you picked this player. I wanted exposure to SACD and an up .......
138: Re: I see… you hate to be a Dolphin. (4.34)
Posted by Vatron on 2001-04-08, 23:04:37 (216.143.158.62)
I am at a disadvantage in my area, since I have not had any physical exposure to the Meitner BiDAt or the Audio Note 1.1 due to the lack of availability, nor do I own either of these peices. All I hav .......
139: Re: Help: new CDP for about $1K or less (4.32)
Posted by digiphobe on 2005-03-25, 01:54:46 (216.232.102.181)
Do yourself a favour and seek out a used Naim cd5; it'll cost you a bit over 1k. Mine was 1160$ and is by far the best cdp that I've owned (including the meridian 508-20, Exposure 2010 cdp, S.F. sfd-1 .......
140: nah... (4.32)
Posted by kuma on 2005-04-17, 14:24:12 (24.12.104.209)
*Ive found that the amps start to really get good around the $1500 range, like the Creek 5350se, Nait 5 , Exposure 3010* Go used and buy a Naim Nait 3R for around 600 bucks. :) Rega integrated can be .......
141: "...and feeling like they deserve what they get." (4.27)
Posted by E-Stat on 2023-07-23, 06:18:09 (206.255.214.187)
Thank you very much! I confess that when I was 18 and listened with my reviewer friends to their spectacular systems, I often did not hear some of what they were observing. That took time, guidance, .......
142: Re: Im happy for you ... got to hear the pioneer. (4.23)
Posted by Don T on 2002-03-11, 11:50:54 (207.254.7.7)
You really seem to be enamored with these gimmicky CDPs like the Linn and the Naim. Hey if they work for you fine - but in my book they are aboration and would appeal more to those in search of an aud .......
143: Re: The right cd player-suggestions (4.23)
Posted by Don T on 2002-10-06, 23:56:14 (68.99.206.247)
I auditioned several CDPs and ended up buying the Exposure 2010 - it just was the best fit with the rest of my gear. I actually liked it better than some players that costed a lot more money - surely .......
144: RE: 1 or 2, but Not 3 (4.22)
Posted by jazzwave@gmail.com on 2009-07-15, 17:16:34 (138.32.236.2)
Frihed89, Thanks for your reply, so the option will be: 1.Arcam CD73 (at local store the price; $570), the new CD17 around $900(out of my budget) 2.Exposure 2010S ($535). Which one better for instrume .......
145: Re: GW-Labs Upsampler (4.22)
Posted by dormant on 2001-11-22, 15:38:42 (129.74.252.35)
It's a shame that the products from GW Labs have not received their due exposure. I have their Cyclops tube amp and in my opinion it is an excellent unit (within its limits, of course). I am also inte .......
146: qds-15 or parasound any comments (4.20)
Posted by yes&no on 2002-11-10, 21:00:07 (24.202.160.236)
I'm thinking of buying a new qds-15 but am also considering a used parasound cdp2000, or parasound transport with DIO (no mods so far). Can't listen to either obviously, my system is exposure 5,6 &7 p .......
147: Re: This is a hard one (4.19)
Posted by frank on 2004-08-29, 18:42:01 (68.194.185.104)
My speakers are Klipsch RF-3 and my amp is an Exposure Super XV but I have just purchased a Canary Audio Ca608 which is a EL34 tube integrated and I am wating for delivery. I have heard that the Klips .......
148: Re: Thorsten and others.... (4.19)
Posted by Thorsten on 2000-07-12, 03:04:45 (195.99.125.202)
Hello, I'd guess you might want to try the Exposure CD-Player.... And then get that further hotrodded. A nice DAC is the Audiosynthesis DAX2.... But anything that does not sport the old Philips Chipse .......
149: naim 3.5 and flatcap vs. di/o and parasound trans.? (4.18)
Posted by kavudan on 2002-10-29, 08:37:26 (128.151.80.246)
I currently run an exposure system into neat petites...my digital front end consists of an art di/o dac into a belt driven parasound transport. It is pretty nice. I'm thinking of switching to a naim 3 .......
150: what system did was it used in? (4.17)
Posted by Don T on 2005-08-04, 07:58:06 (24.251.1.53)
The Rotel 1070 and a comparably priced Marantz deck sounded real good in a Marantz/Rotel/Mirage system at the store, the Exposure 2010 sounded marginal at best. Bringing them all home reversed how I p .......
151: Re: Arcam CDP with NAD Integrated? (4.17)
Posted by TSH on 2005-04-30, 11:06:44 (66.185.84.70)
I did see the Exposure in the same shop I listened to NAD amp and CDP. But the price was not in the same range...would put me way over budget. Thanks for the other suggestions as well. As for speakers .......
152: RE: So the analogy might be... (4.15)
Posted by Kal Rubinson on 2017-12-16, 16:36:09 (75.135.117.72)
Hard for me to say because my exposure to file servers/players is highly skewed. I require that they handle hi-rez multichannel and that means that very few "stand-alone" players will do for me. (Are .......
153: Re: External DAC on Exposure 2010 cd player? (4.14)
Posted by Kier on 2006-01-03, 07:00:02 (210.23.188.68)
You're right, maybe I just don't notice it yet that I'm on my way to upgrade my CDP to a dedicated transport + DAC. 2010 is still a good sounding cd player, its just I'm still craving for more improve .......
154: start your search here (4.14)
Posted by Story on 2022-10-12, 12:14:47 (71.53.134.88)
on the AA Trader which doesn't have much exposure but usually the owner is an inmate who knows how to take care of his stuff .......
155: Re: Can I not use a DIP when going separates? (4.13)
Posted by dormant on 2001-04-06, 21:16:29 (12.75.165.208)
If using two digital cables bugs you so much, check out JISCO jitter reducer (they actually call it jitter correlator or something..I can't remember). It tacts onto the coax (or other forms) input of .......
156: BAT VK D5 vs D5SE ? (4.13)
Posted by Cato on 2000-04-05, 10:01:45 (192.193.195.23)
I have for some time been thinking about a digital alternative to my Levinson 39 CDP - while the 39 does a lot of things right, my increasing exposure to vinyl is making CDs increasingly difficult to .......
157: Krell KAV-280cd Its about time! (4.11)
Posted by Don T on 2002-03-09, 16:06:13 (207.254.7.7)
That I find a CDP to get excited about! A real honest sounding player, big and powerful and a nice synergistic match with the rest of my system. All of my 4 test CDs are easily bested with this player .......
158: Re: Rotel RCD-1072 vs. Cambridge Audio Azur 640C vs. Micromega Minium CD3. Any opinions please? (4.11)
Posted by wineau on 2004-09-26, 12:14:22 (64.252.136.229)
Had the Rotel for a few months...didn't make music in my opinion. Tried everything to make it sound good, but it's REALLY REALLY dry sounding and never made you want to get up and shake it... Just my .......
159: Re: Which Non Oversampling Dacs are good? (4.11)
Posted by Eric B. on 2000-10-20, 15:19:12 (63.14.203.205)
"The Exposure Amplifer (just like Linn & Naim) Amplifiers will have problems with both SACD and non oversampling DAC's. Their Signal Circuitry dislikes intensly seeing much happening above 20kHz and o .......
160: Re: Bedini - snake oil?? (4.09)
Posted by Jon Risch on 2005-05-25, 21:21:13 (68.222.83.175)
See: http://www.audioasylum.com/audio/tweaks/messages/26267.html I later was able to verify a portion of my theory, by using an infra-red temperatuire probe to show that the CD was indeed heating up a .......
161: You make one-sided comments of no substance (4.06)
Posted by fmak on 2014-09-02, 08:42:22 (87.114.133.240)
My eyesight is 20/20. The point about the iZotope interface is simply that I have a 28 in hires screen carefully adjusted for video and graphics for 98% of programs and that most users in their right .......
162: Re: Sony CDP X555es (4.06)
Posted by Dreamslave on 2003-01-09, 09:19:27 (66.131.30.26)
I've compared this with new players like the Cambridge D500 SE, some lower end models from Musical Fidelity, Shanling, Exposure and Primare...And all i can say the sony really sounds as good as those .......
163: Re: Reimyo CDP-777 (4.04)
Posted by plantsman on 2007-03-09, 03:09:22 (70.105.227.145)
My exposure to the CDP-777 was not in familiar circumstances but I too came away very impressed. Arranging a controlled comparison of the likely contenders outside of NYC and maybe a couple other citi .......
164: RE: Do I still need a DAC? (4.04)
Posted by jazzwave on 2011-12-25, 02:48:36 (89.211.49.58)
If you get good DAC in your player you don't need the external DAC. I didn't use Ext DAC for my CD, I'm happy with Exposure CD player. I use Ext DAC for my Squezeebox Touch ,conected trough QED coaxia .......
165: Re: Roksan amp also can be had cheap used... (4.04)
Posted by Frank on 2005-04-18, 08:47:05 (24.187.24.151)
What do you think of Exposure gear?? It is definitly some of my favorite amps. It has all the timing of Naim but its smoother/warmer with better bass and bigger soundstage. If you ever get a chance ch .......
166: Re: CD player - need your opinion (4.03)
Posted by Frank on 2005-04-17, 11:22:15 (24.187.24.151)
You are listening to them in the wrong way, you should listen to see if they do the music right who cares about anything else? The Exposure 3010 is a new model but its one model lower than the xxii, b .......
167: RE: A higher end NOSDAC Build (4.01)
Posted by Glenda17 on 2010-10-02, 23:19:23 (75.75.178.17)
Thankyou for the time to share your experience. It does sound like my first exposure to NOS with the cheap TDA153 DAC may have not been a representation of the topology. I think I will build a AudioNo .......
168: Naim CD5 vs CD5i ? others ? (4.01)
Posted by Cato on 2004-09-30, 07:14:55 (82.197.80.70)
I have searched the archives on this but most feedback seemed based on hearsay - has anyone done a comparo of these two players ? I am building a second den system and using a VTL integrated amp driv .......
169: Re: New CDP - CHOICES - PLEASE HELP!!! (4.00)
Posted by wineau on 2004-07-16, 18:30:29 (64.252.136.163)
Can only comment on the Rotel 1072, having lived with it for a while. It got a component of the year award from The Absolute Sound. Despite that, I couldn't live with it. In my system, (Exposure seper .......
170: Re: Sony XA777ES - follow up (attn:BWHITE) (4.00)
Posted by Don T on 2002-05-19, 16:21:00 (68.2.188.205)
I'm not sure I'm going to keep this deck or not. It sounds real good right now, and I hope over the next couple of weeks I like it even more. But by the end of 30 days I need to decide if I want to wa .......
171: Dear Thorsten (4.00)
Posted by Eric B. on 2000-10-21, 19:55:58 (63.14.226.29)
Thorsten ; You stated: "The Exposure Amplifer (just like Linn & Naim) Amplifiers will have problems with both SACD and non oversampling DAC's. Their Signal Circuitry dislikes intensly seeing much hap .......
172: Re: A digital perspective ... Toronto Show . (3.99)
Posted by rick on 2001-10-22, 10:15:31 (207.102.108.6)
Any pricing? the Cary 306 is priced around $15000 CDN, if I am not mistaken. Where is the MF CD player priced? Sorry, I am in Vancouver and am interested in CDN pricing. Thanks, rick PS, any thoughts .......
173: CD player upgrade. Help, pls. (3.98)
Posted by francesc on 2000-10-25, 04:06:06 (194.224.15.34)
Current CD player: Marantz CD63mkII KI-S Amp: Exposure Super XV Speakers: Rogers Studio 3 I want a real CD upgrade and I'm considering the following: - Rotel RCD-991 - Denon DCD-1650AR (or AZ if i .......
174: Re: New clock in old RCD-965BX but as Transport Only? Worth it? (3.97)
Posted by Derick on 2003-11-19, 11:58:49 (203.167.1.80)
Hi Guido, It's great to get a reply from you. Glenn2 (a user of ur XO and an inmate here) gave me a tip about the S/PDIF feature in a product of yours. Just checked out Brian's site (DiyHifiSupply) an .......
175: RE: Is digital killing the audiophile hobby? (3.94)
Posted by rkeman on 2013-08-02, 04:59:48 (67.8.21.8)
The audiophile hobby is suffering most from changes in the retail chain and the music industry. The decline of brick and mortar stores limits the exposure of younger people and the general public to b .......
176: RE: Why are CD players unreliable ? (3.94)
Posted by Aleks on 2007-06-23, 07:09:49 (80.42.234.244)
I have 3 CDPs at the moment - a 3 weeks' old Ayre CX-7e - works flawlessly, a 6 years old Exposure 2010 with a thin layer of dust - works flawlessly, an ancient (mid 80s)and very dusty budget Marantz, .......
177: pioneer dvd player: worthwile to upgrade with budget DAC? (3.91)
Posted by Thom P on 2001-07-18, 05:58:24 (129.142.20.129)
My system: cd-playback: pioneer dv-525 (dvd player) amp: exposure xx spk: epos es-12 I'm thinking of upgrading the pioneer dvd with a budget DAC such as the Musical Fidelity X-24K - as opposed to gett .......
178: why not integrated? (3.90)
Posted by kuma on 2002-11-24, 09:58:36 (12.247.156.72)
When my friends ask for a system reco. I tend to recommend the manufactures or distributors with a good after service. Quite often people think hi-end audio is more reliable than mid-fi stuff. And unf .......
179: Re: Would it be fare to say.... (3.90)
Posted by Elso Kwak on 2003-12-03, 03:20:55 (195.85.172.113)
Hi Cray, I would be tempted to state that the transport is as good as the master-clock but this not entirely true. My limited exposure to different transports all with same clock lead me to conclude I .......
180: Re: "Pacing, Rythm, And Timing" (3.89)
Posted by Frank on 2005-02-13, 16:54:58 (24.187.25.20)
PRAT is not just the way the bass integrates with the music, it is the music as a whole and the timing, speed and attack of the notes. For example most tube amps are slow and relaxed sounding and SS a .......
181: Re: Would be an upgrade a MSB III (24/96) over my Panasonic RP-91 with inside 24/192 dac ?? (3.88)
Posted by Jank on 2005-04-27, 11:44:50 (15.235.153.98)
That's what I have. I tried the RP91 by itself - OK, nothing special, sounds digital. Then through an external DAC - ADCOM 760 preamp - a little better. Finally - now - I play my CDs through the MSB D .......
182: Re: I'm not saying that they should have done it, (3.88)
Posted by Les Lammers on 2000-10-28, 12:11:38 (12.77.203.251)
Steve, My neighbor has 2 sons, 18 and 20. Neither is into audio. I have had them over and they like the sound, but like MP3 just as much. Their dad is the same way. These guys would rather get tatoos .......
183: I've ignored SACD also. (3.87)
Posted by Al Sekela on 2005-09-10, 12:10:20 (66.126.229.80)
It appears to be a dying format, so a dedicated player with audiophile pretensions would be a large white elephant. Friends of mine with industry connections, and with judgement I trust, have told me .......
184: Re: HDCD player that knocks your socks off for less than $1500 (3.87)
Posted by Gary L on 2000-04-11, 22:50:44 (206.244.185.103)
If you can streach your budget a few hundred more, you might want to consider the new Arcam FMJ CD23. This is an upgraded version of the well regarded Alpha 9. The upgrades include a new motherboard, .......
185: Re: And I don't see it getting any better..... (3.87)
Posted by Todd Krieger on 2003-09-30, 20:39:05 (208.176.169.41)
I said it before, I'll say it again. Today's popular music does not command superior reproduction amongst the masses. I think the causes have been "musical desensitization" due to digitization, music .......
186: Cable recommendations for Rega Saturn CDP (3.86)
Posted by dtyoshih on 2012-01-09, 15:28:18 (161.149.63.183)
I just picked up a Rega Saturn CDP on the used market and was wondering if anyone has first hand recommendations on interconnect and/or power cables that would prove a good synergistic match for this .......
187: RE: Question about the SONY KSM-213C Transport Mechanism (3.85)
Posted by RGA on 2013-11-06, 21:59:48 (115.160.152.66)
Thanks for the information. I assume it's a fairly decent transport mechanism since I see it in a ton of units from entry level Sony and Denon machines to Arcam, Cambridge Audio, Rotel to Exposure to .......
188: backup cd player (3.83)
Posted by rp1@surfnetusa.com on 2003-07-18, 01:28:45 (66.248.81.70)
Ugh. Now I am forced to use the Panasonic DVD 2000 (a $2500, 35 pound unit when it first came out)as my cd as well as my DVDA Player. I had thought that it sounded good before, but after a few months .......
189: Tough choice, Nad vs Rotel Cd Players (3.82)
Posted by johmabe@uol.com.br on 2003-11-28, 06:08:57 (200.228.252.130)
Hello guys, I'm about to buy a new CD player, and I'm considering the following options: NAD C521BEE - $540 Rotel RCD-02 - $750 Nad C541i - $850 Philips 963SA - $750 Exposure 2010 - $1000 Roksan Kandy .......
190: Re: audio desk systeme (3.81)
Posted by LarryI on 2005-05-11, 09:12:37 (65.205.15.210)
I've heard several demonstrations, which, while not being double blind and tested to any particular statistical confidence level, were nonetheless impressive. The demonstration consisted of playing ot .......
191: Re: Had an interesting conversation with a salesperson over at Acoustic Sounds today... (3.81)
Posted by meta on 2000-09-29, 23:15:34 (156.56.123.19)
"According to my contacts, there's another thing to note: SACD buyers are "crossing over" into musical genres that they don't normally explore, due to the remarkable quality of the SACD experience its .......
192: Re: I haven't direct AB the two... (3.80)
Posted by Frank on 2005-04-19, 09:34:52 (24.187.24.151)
I was talking about my amp which is the older XV integrated. I didnt like the 2010 either. I have heard that they redesigned it its now the 2010s and has double the power and uses bipolar outputs inst .......
193: Re: New girl need help .. (3.80)
Posted by G man on 2003-06-08, 08:01:53 (67.201.162.185)
Gennifer, AVA products, including their Omega Star DACs, have been praised, but mainly by loyal customers. One of the Omega Star DACs, the IV I believe, recieved a very good review in the Absolute Sou .......
194: Re: CDP search - Pioneer DV47P vs. Linn Ikemi (3.79)
Posted by 9fold on 2002-03-09, 09:57:27 (206.214.0.136)
Good luck in your search. I don't like the sound of Krell players. Talk about analytical. Of course, your mileage may vary. I've listened to the Adcom GCD-750. Nice player for the money, though I thin .......
195: new rega apollo, remote doesn't work (3.79)
Posted by twisty on 2009-06-02, 20:45:35 (24.6.3.219)
Unpacked the box yesterday and the remote is non-functioning. Batteries are good, and the remote IS sending out a signal. (I know this because I took a long exposure shot of the remote with a button p .......
196: Digital effects testing (3.78)
Posted by Rdc on 2005-10-11, 12:17:36 (24.189.165.215)
I came to the same conclusion after reading Mark's studies which measure the individual body functions of several test subjects before and after PCM exposure. The study needs to be expanded with addit .......
197: Cd players with good PRAT (3.75)
Posted by Frank on 2005-02-13, 15:11:21 (24.187.25.20)
Can you guys ghelp me out by giving me some ideas on cd players(new or used) that have good prat and would match well with Exposure or Naim amplification?? Right now I have an Ah! Tjoeb 4000/upsampled .......
198: Re: oh, I thought you kept the DAC... (3.74)
Posted by Don T on 2003-03-12, 22:23:18 (68.99.211.200)
Hey I started on this CDP upgrade path quite awhile ago - 3 years ago I bought a Sony ES 1 CDP for $350 and that lasted about a year - kind of digital hell. I replaced it with a Pioneer PDR19 for $900 .......
199: Re: ah.. good for you... (3.74)
Posted by Romy on 2002-08-02, 17:45:46 (66.92.71.37)
You forgot to mention kissing some very miserable asses, flatter the “contract providers”, “see” by the eyes of the “dead” art directors (with their PhD titles and the “brick wall” sensitivity) and ma .......
200: Re: Comments on the Linn Ikemi CD Player (3.74)
Posted by Don T on 2002-05-05, 19:09:37 (68.2.188.205)
I had the Linn Ikemi home for demo in my system twice. Details of the setup (admittedly not ideal) and my results are archived in this forum. Essentially my opinion on this CD player is that it needs .......
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