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1: Anyone have experience with Monitor Audio Speaker (10.69)
Posted by Bob R on 2000-11-11, 20:08:10 (24.4.255.92)
I am trying a set of audio monitor studio 6 speakers bookshelves that are suppose to love tube amps, boy are they bright. I havea pair of audio monitor silver 7's which so far I like much better even .......
2: Standmount placement, with a monitor in the middle (10.69)
Posted by Alleria@werk on 2002-05-24, 17:00:10 (63.166.226.90)
I have a pair of standmounts, and a monitor (as in video) at about the same height sitting in between them. I know that obviously, nothing in between is best, but that's not feasible for me. Is there .......
3: Re: Have you tried it on the monitor? (10.16)
Posted by Metralla on 2001-11-04, 23:07:59 (24.219.121.51)
Hi, When I won an Acme Audio silver-plated outlet on AA some time ago, I decided to wire it up where the computer/monitor were plugged in. I wanted to break the outlet in for a few weeks before transp .......
4: Re: B&W Signature 805's, Best Monitor Loudspeakers In The World... (9.94)
Posted by HD Audio on 2002-08-26, 06:13:46 (12.250.123.178)
Comparing the B&W Signature 805's to other B&W speakers and also JM Labs is not very thorough if you want to claim "Best Monitor Speaker in the World". Best B&W maybe, but Best Monitor, I think not. I .......
5: Try Monitor Audio GR60's (9.31)
Posted by Jerry O on 2002-03-13, 12:15:04 (12.13.238.141)
I've found the Monitor Audio Gold Reference 60's to be wonderfully musical, nicely balanced speakers with exceptional midrange clarity. Regards, Jerry O. .......
6: professional monitors vs home audio monitors? (8.96)
Posted by jon on 1999-12-01, 15:17:11 (209.228.9.188)
What is the difference between a professional grade studio monitor speaker, and a home audio grade monitor speaker? A friend of mine wants monitors that would sound good if placed ontop of her desk, a .......
7: RE: High pitch noise independant of volume (8.93)
Posted by JLivermore on 2011-09-18, 09:56:57 (67.243.11.116)
OK, the electrician just left, turns out my new circuit breaker fuse box was not properly grounded, so he grounded all circuits properly. This did not solve the original noise I am hearing that starte .......
8: RE: Gone Mid-Fi And Lovin It... (8.91)
Posted by AudioSoul on 2016-04-09, 16:21:36 (184.98.39.51)
I got the black to match the rest of my system. I purchased the Monitor Audio speakers because they have an 8" woofer and I wanted to have enough bass for my 15x25 ft. room without using a sub. I have .......
9: Re: What happened to Monitor Audio speaker review you mentioned? (nt) (8.76)
Posted by John Atkinson on 2003-06-21, 19:37:58 (216.192.89.141)
My review of the $795/pair Monitor Audio Silver S2 speaker is also in the August Stereophile. JA .......
10: Building a second system need advice. (8.68)
Posted by gdecapua@hotmail.com on 2005-05-30, 08:35:54 (24.203.36.117)
I have my mind set on a rotel ra-1062 integrated but I have trouble choosing a pair of budget bookshelf speakers. I'm hesitating between Monitor Audio B2 and Paradigm Mini Monitor. I already have a pa .......
11: Re: Monito Audio Speakers (8.60)
Posted by Randall on 2001-04-11, 16:57:52 (216.84.45.21)
Monitor Audio is a very respected line of speakers so you should do well for home theater. In regards to any online dealer, there is none, you will have to go to your nearest Monitor dealer. Enjoy Ran .......
12: just heard the veritas 2.4- pretty nice,also want to hear the monitor audio gold 60 (8.54)
Posted by ts on 2002-06-20, 17:47:55 (172.163.94.65)
any thoughts on the veritas and monitor vs the revel f30?.....thanks for all the help .......
13: hum...please help. (8.51)
Posted by yarnix on 2001-03-01, 17:12:14 (198.240.130.75)
i'm hearing a hum on my speakers with or without any of the sources mentioned below. the DSS is properly grounded(asked DSS technician to check twice)...tried unplugging everything from the power supp .......
14: HUM on Speakers (8.50)
Posted by yarnix on 2001-03-01, 11:52:14 (198.240.130.75)
i'm hearing a hum on my speakers with or without any of the sources mentioned below. the DSS is properly grounded(asked DSS technician to check twice)...tried unplugging everything from the power supp .......
15: Monitor Audio Bronze 2 or Tannoy MX2m or..? (8.44)
Posted by mj2002 on 2004-01-08, 15:34:32 (129.176.151.122)
I find NADc320bee new for $320.I am going to buy it. Now is the time for speaker. My local dealer is not so good to carry all the main brand. I find used Monitor audio bronze 2 for $250. Is that ok? o .......
16: Re: I suspect a problem w/ the monitor itself. (8.27)
Posted by John-from Seattle on 2001-01-07, 15:38:32 (216.160.78.147)
Joe, I suspect that it could be the monitor. I have a rather large speaker about 3+ feet from my mid 90's Magnavox computer monitor and I also have two older computer speakers right next to it on eith .......
17: RE: Paradigm monitor 9 v6 + NAD C326BBE ? (8.25)
Posted by Bill the K on 2010-01-15, 20:06:24 (61.11.125.106)
The Monitor Audio RS6 has been upgraded to RX6.So the RS6 may be available for less than its 1k price.Drive it with the Outlaw amp.You will have the best combo for the money. .......
18: along the same lines as below (8.19)
Posted by bwb on 2013-07-23, 10:12:56 (68.179.142.95)
. I have a Tivoli and also the M Audio. Both sound good but I think the latter is a better way to go if you don't need a radio. I feed them both with an Airport Express and I also have a little portab .......
19: Re: That's pretty funny... (8.18)
Posted by AbeCollins on 2005-03-04, 15:23:33 (67.176.119.211)
Well, it's more often - One monitor for work and one monitor for play. ;-) Accuphase DP65V cdp or Denon DVD-5900 Universal PS Audio PCA-2 Pre - Krell KSA50S - Tannoy D500 spkrs .......
20: Re: Are my tweeters damaged.... (8.10)
Posted by David on 2000-08-06, 09:02:42 (24.113.31.228)
Hi there, I had the same problem with my tweeter on my Monitor Audio Studio 60's. I contacted Monitor Audio and they said to take out the tweeter and push out the dent from behind, it should not affec .......
21: RE: Speaker recommendations.. (8.06)
Posted by DaveK on 2009-06-17, 21:06:49 (173.48.195.96)
Add the Monitor Audio RS6 to your short list - they have been very well reviewed. The PSB Image T55 is also a good choice. If you want to stick with Paradigm to (potentially) better match your center, .......
22: RE: speakers and system for under $2,200? (8.01)
Posted by Daverz on 2008-12-31, 16:49:04 (24.161.171.180)
Bookshelf speakers are really meant to go on stands, not in a bookshelf, and they don't necessarily have a smaller footprint than some compact floorstanders like those from Monitor Audio or PSB. I sug .......
23: Re: Just a little help, please (7.98)
Posted by snkby on 2001-01-27, 21:44:49 (24.176.253.107)
so you have to use the motorola box do you ? ;) so now the incoming coax goes to the box first. from the box video out rca go to avr audio/video rca input #1. put the vcr audio outs into audio/video r .......
24: RE: Get 'em started early... (7.96)
Posted by Krav Maga on 2020-02-04, 00:15:25 (24.243.238.50)
I remember the outer speakers. Polk Monitor 10. .......
25: RE: help/suggestions for upgrade (7.91)
Posted by Fantastic Mr. Fox on 2011-12-14, 17:50:13 (66.96.16.32)
I can tell you a friend of mine bough the Marantz PM6004 amp in it is magical sounding product considering the price point. For great, inexpensive speakers consider the Paradigm Monitor series, Totem .......
26: Assuming you have to buy NEW and not USED ... (7.85)
Posted by Bromo33333 on 2013-10-28, 08:24:08 (173.225.52.226)
I am assuming you can't go and hunt down a unique pair of speakers on audiogon, eBay, back of some guy's truck, etc. Here would be my list: Magnepan MMG + Bass panel. Wharfdale Jade standmounts. Kef L .......
27: Re: blown? (7.78)
Posted by db on 2001-08-12, 13:52:50 (152.163.206.202)
Mute the microphone, turn off record input monitor. Right click on speaker icon/adjust audio properties/recording icon/properties in lower left-hand corner, that's where the monitor switch should be .......
28: Mini-monitors (7.65)
Posted by Myles B. Astor on 2000-02-07, 12:31:48 (171.223.142.113)
I'm not putting any words in your mouth. What u call a monitor, I call a mini-monitor. BTW, I'm interested in what recordings you've done. Myles B. Astor Publisher Ultimate Audio .......
29: RE: Connecting Speakers to Computer (7.65)
Posted by BerkBoy on 2011-01-30, 10:34:49 (71.202.251.32)
Monitor Audio, Audio Engine and several others make a desk top powered speaker intended for near field listening and usually with some magnetic shielding. They connect to a computer headphone or sound .......
30: With nearfield listening and something akin to the Audio Physic setup (7.62)
Posted by markrohr on 2006-01-03, 04:32:51 (66.30.248.240)
you can get pretty good sound, even though most would prefer a larger room. You need to use monitor-sized speakers, perhaps with a sub, because large multi-way speakers probably won't be coherent in t .......
31: Repalce Weakest Link, My Receiver (7.42)
Posted by Morgan on 2002-06-01, 04:02:52 (67.83.218.231)
I attended the HE Show yesterday and came back with this thought. My system includes an Arcam FMJ CD23 Player and a Sherbourn 5/1500 Power Amp. Right now I am routing the CD Player through my Deneon A .......
32: RE: PSB's Are Good Speakers, So Are Monitor Audios: (7.32)
Posted by Vinylly on 2009-06-16, 14:41:30 (67.72.98.81)
I have PSB mini monitors in my shop, my son-in-law has Monitor Audio speakers in his living room, which he's had since college days. He uses Naim gear with them. I use a Reference Line Premenence I pa .......
33: Re: JBL 4412A (7.27)
Posted by HD Audio on 2006-03-03, 19:42:18 (24.15.20.186)
If you like the sound of Harbeth and Spendor, you might want to consider Monitor Audio, Wharfdale, Role Audio and others. .......
34: runner-up Polk Audio LF 14 subwoofer (7.24)
Posted by mhardy6647 on 2016-09-25, 06:04:36 (75.69.134.146)
an... interesting... Polk product of the late 1970s. Essentially the bottom of an RTA-12/Monitor 12, for subwoofer use (mono or stereo). I couldn't resist one to go with my Monitor 7As -- used it for .......
35: What's the worst audition you ever had? (7.19)
Posted by RAYDOG on 2002-07-30, 05:56:53 (216.111.114.194)
Mine was when I went to hear the Cabasse Farella speaker. I called the dealer to arrange a listening session. He appoligized about the fact that he didn't have any Beatles to listen to and asked if I .......
36: RE: How was the Chicago Show ? (7.18)
Posted by roscoeiii on 2013-03-13, 08:21:08 (98.223.156.25)
Standout floorstanding speakers for me that weren't crazy expensive: Daedelous, Acoustic Zen and the Herron prototype speakers. In much more expensive land, I love the Von Schweikerts (I am a Von Sch .......
37: Re: Repalce Weakest Link, My Receiver. That's "Replace" (7.16)
Posted by Morgan on 2002-06-01, 04:21:07 (67.83.218.231)
I attended the HE Show yesterday and came back with this thought. My system includes an Arcam FMJ CD23 Player and a Sherbourn 5/1500 Power Amp. Right now I am routing the CD Player through my Deneon A .......
38: I don't find this at all surprising. (7.12)
Posted by Dmitri on 2005-02-28, 14:17:55 (204.62.9.43)
I recently sold my $4k Monitor Audio GR60 in favor of Polk Audio $1.5k LSi15 towers. Price was not object, but I just liked the sound of Polks over any other tower in $4k range. Just think of it: for .......
39: Re: Are any of them bad? (7.08)
Posted by John Atkinson on 2003-01-03, 04:30:38 (216.192.81.9)
>Monitor audio just redid the Bronze and silver but when, if ever, >will they be reviewed? Here is a pretty good speaker that won't get >any press. It could take 2-3 years or more for even these few t .......
40: Re: Do they track individual preferences? (7.06)
Posted by AbeCollins on 2004-11-13, 12:31:38 (67.176.119.211)
I don't think they monitor the programs you choose from the receiver because I doubt that the receiver is able to transmit any information back to them. Sure they can turn off your receiver by sending .......
41: One word of caution (7.05)
Posted by John Marks on 2006-01-14, 06:15:58 (71.161.232.163)
Yes, there is a tradition of pro audio crossing over: the LS3/5a BBC pro monitor loudspeaker is the prime example. Crown amps also. However, there are at least two sonic philosophies at work in pro au .......
42: I bought a pair of Monitor Audio bookshelf speakers recently (6.87)
Posted by jedrider on 2024-02-22, 15:40:09 (148.87.23.6)
They seem to be voiced completely differently from another Monitor Audio speaker I have that was manufactured in England. I like the newer model better, the Silver 50 (prior to the 7g). I didn't pay r .......
43: Silly connection question ! (6.83)
Posted by Blazmo (Q) on 2007-03-29, 08:03:58 (70.136.155.194)
I would like to connect a Yamaha S90 synthesizer keyboard to my computer soundcard for recording and be able to monitor during recording. The S90 has analog outs that I plug directly to the M-Audio 24 .......
44: Critical Analyses Of A Stereo System: (6.80)
Posted by Vinylly on 2009-08-20, 11:01:50 (12.72.245.125)
So a friend's system consists of older model of floor standing 'Monitor Audio' two way speakers, an older model of Neim amp/preamp, older model Rotel CD player and a Sherwood tuner I got from Goodwill .......
45: RE: Help with amp choice for a beginner HiFi system (6.79)
Posted by chocolate_lover on 2024-03-29, 14:37:42 (68.227.84.219)
I would also consider these speakers for $850 - Dennis Murphy is known as one of the true "greats" in audio. I would buy them without even auditioning them. It's always helpful to learn about the "art .......
46: Addendum: Ray & Samir please read (6.72)
Posted by Lee on 2000-10-05, 09:41:08 (63.203.54.66)
After communicating via email with Davidk last evening, he raised a point that I failed to mention that will help you both: "PS. Re your post on Audio Asylum, a processor bypass you see on some preamp .......
47: Do I need to move something? (6.71)
Posted by JCN on 2001-01-07, 10:38:01 (65.26.9.38)
Hello, all. I have an aggravating problem with my computer monitor (Apple 17" Studio Display) that I sus[ect may be related to my audio equipment. There is a "shimmering" in the upper left hand corner .......
48: Re: What's Up With Musical Fidelity and Audio Advisor?? (6.64)
Posted by Arvind Kohli on 2002-01-08, 09:56:55 (207.140.66.217)
I am not sure if it was AA that dropped MF, or the other way around. Regardless, they are now being distributed by Monitor Audio USA (Kevro in Canada) and are being retailed nationwide. .......
49: Re: is that the Merlin sub in the pic w/ the VSM-Ms??? (6.62)
Posted by bigal on 2002-01-20, 11:55:04 (216.160.161.143)
The subs are from Monitor Audio-English. They are self powered. the US distributer is Kevro. Al Stiefel Red Rock Audio .......
50: My vote's for AudioAsylum.com (6.62)
Posted by Audiophilander on 1999-03-12, 07:40:05 (209.197.193.209)
Having Audio in the domain name will make the site pop up on random audio searches, won't it? On the other hand, The "Asylums.com" name would invariably draw hits from non-audio wise-arses, and the re .......
51: Re: Goin to Raleigh NC,any can't miss audio shops around?(nt) (6.60)
Posted by Scott on 2000-03-31, 10:04:37 (128.249.134.21)
Audio Advice is probably the best around. I think I also remember hearing about Audio Heaven (?) while I lived near there, but I never tried to find the place. There's also a few NOW Audio Video store .......
52: Re: Surround sound question (6.53)
Posted by Bosh on 2004-01-04, 13:19:13 (24.44.69.8)
What do you mean "can't find any information on it"? You did you buy this with instructions, didn't you? And "hooked up" to what? The amp, the source, the display monitor (if any)? In general terms, s .......
53: Monitor Audio FB212 (nt) (6.52)
Posted by HDAudio on 2002-02-06, 14:25:39 (12.250.120.234)
. .......
54: Re: pls. suggest an amp for my system (6.51)
Posted by CP on 2000-06-01, 07:03:41 (192.169.39.64)
Hyperion, I auditioned the Audio Analogue amps at Audio Den. They used a Paradigm Monitor 9 too with good cables. I don't know but it sounded real bright. .......
55: Re: Who gets YOUR vote for Worst Advertsing in Audio? (6.47)
Posted by Mike S on 2002-01-08, 21:58:07 (24.76.19.122)
That Monitor Audio Ad with pissed off baby done in watercolor. The Unofficial Naim Setup Guide http://members.shaw.ca/mikesae .......
56: Can Audio Gear Be Left On All The Time??? (6.47)
Posted by dmoeller17 on 2002-09-08, 20:24:58 (65.168.194.1)
Sounds like a basic question but no one will give me a straight answer to the benefit or problems associated with leaving everything on 24/7. Well obviously we are only talking about audio not a monit .......
57: RE: Treating myself to a new kitchen system for Christmas - recommendations? (6.42)
Posted by geezerrocket on 2011-12-22, 07:52:11 (206.188.244.30)
Monitor Audio I-Deck 100. Not too large, self contained, pretty high WAF. Audio Advisor is selling them for around $500. .......
58: preamp & amp for Monitor Audio Studio 20SE (6.42)
Posted by Bill T. on 1999-10-03, 08:44:22 (207.22.38.12)
I bought a used pair of Monitor Audio Studio 20SE used and would like some recommendations for a preramp and amp . I sold my home theater system and going with 2 channel system . I listen to male and .......
59: Addendum: Ray & Samir please read (6.41)
Posted by Lee on 2000-10-05, 08:26:39 (63.203.54.66)
After communicating via email with davidk last night, he brought up an item that I failed to mention in my post that will be helpful as you search for preamps. "PS. Re your post on Audio Asylum, a pro .......
60: Re: I don't think the sony TAE 9000 ES has a bypass (6.40)
Posted by Lee on 2000-10-05, 11:57:53 (63.203.54.66)
After communicating via email with davidk last night, he brought up an item that I failed to mention in my post that will be helpful as you search for preamps. "PS. Re your post on Audio Asylum, a pro .......
61: I did something like this for a while... (6.39)
Posted by David S. on 2014-10-01, 16:36:20 (108.134.134.151)
This was back in the mid to late 1980's. My system was an NAD CD player (model 5355 if I remember correctly,) with a NYAL "Minuet in A" preamp. This fed into an NAD 2200 PE amplifier. I bypassed the 2 .......
62: I'll bet the image is different. And what about lip sync? (6.38)
Posted by Dave_K on 2022-09-30, 07:04:20 (73.126.226.6)
The audio delay is likely to be different when playing through your monitor's speakers vs. your stereo. Could it be enough to throw lip sync a little bit off? It could also be that when playing throug .......
63: RE: Looking for a portable Ipod docking station with built-in speakers (6.33)
Posted by shersta on 2007-10-19, 08:13:38 (134.241.52.21)
Audio Advisor sells one. Think Monitor Audio is the manufacturer. 149.00. Got one for dad in law. He loves it, I think it sounds pretty good for what it is. .......
64: Recommend new amp (6.32)
Posted by David on 2000-08-28, 08:52:49 (24.113.31.228)
Hi all, I am ready to upgrade my existing home theater amp (EAD Powermaster 500). My budget is $4000 for this upgrade. I listen to 2 channel music 75% of the time and movies 25%. My main goal is to ha .......
65: Guys, take a look at this! (6.31)
Posted by lukpayat on 2000-07-26, 08:57:27 (198.133.22.75)
It shows a very famous speaker among new comers to audio, I believes it is a monitor audio speaker. perhaps a silver 5i. follow this link. Audioholic what do you think? This marketing mumbo jumbo real .......
66: How about Des Moines? (6.29)
Posted by Gregg on 2003-09-02, 10:00:31 (63.149.69.163)
Cruise over to Audio Video Logic in Des Moines. Brands include Audio Research, Krell, B&W, Musical Fidelity, Nordost, ProAc, Monitor Audio, Rotel, NHT, VPI, Wadia, and others. Great staff, good prices .......
67: Monito Audio Speakers (6.29)
Posted by mm on 2001-04-11, 16:45:55 (64.27.157.3)
I'm thinking about getting a pair of Bronze 3, and later the Bronze center channel. Has anybody listened to these speakers? Also, is there a place to buy Monitor Audio online? No need to say I'm on a .......
68: Monitor Audio One Gold MK2? (6.26)
Posted by HenrikL on 2002-01-10, 04:52:45 (213.65.228.243)
Saw a used pair for $150, good deal? .......
69: Audio Routing Question for y'alls (6.25)
Posted by Frazz on 2004-09-12, 22:28:18 (69.50.40.139)
I have a tube preamp with no tape monitor loops. I would like to record things sometimes and I do have a couple of reel to reel tape decks. Would I have to route the preamp outs into the tape deck mo .......
70: Re: Toronto dealers (6.25)
Posted by CY - Toronto on 2003-08-05, 17:35:34 (64.229.66.181)
I've seen Gershmans recently at Home of Audiophile. If you're looking for Verity audio, try Audio Gallery at 1903 Avenue Road. Other dealers you may want to hit: - Ovation Audio: GamuT, Meadowlark, Ac .......
71: Re: Tube friendly bookshelf monitor speakers?? (6.19)
Posted by HD Audio on 2002-03-09, 10:55:48 (12.250.120.234)
I'm not away of any "monitors" that would not work for your situation. .......
72: Re: Help choose integrated amp (6.19)
Posted by trip1 on 2002-07-02, 10:28:54 (63.150.90.102)
Sorry about the double post. The speakers i have are the Monitor Audio Silver 5 .......
73: What happened to Monitor Audio speaker review you mentioned? (nt) (6.19)
Posted by chuck55 on 2003-06-21, 17:47:45 (209.176.9.143)
. .......
74: Or KEF, Mission, Morduant Short, Monitor Audio....? (NT) (6.19)
Posted by grantv on 2004-02-06, 06:58:40 (24.71.112.240)
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75: RE: My vote for the worst brand name in audio goes to... (6.19)
Posted by barondla on 2019-03-10, 07:10:20 (108.71.199.151)
There is the Chinese in ear monitor earphone manufacturer named Tin Audio. They make some amazingly well balanced earphones for the money. If we were listing crazy product descriptions/instructions Ti .......
76: Re: Suggestions for little bedroom system, please? (6.14)
Posted by Bill the K on 2007-03-01, 21:33:28 (61.17.227.100)
Arcam Solo Monitor Audio RS6 .......
77: One way to possibly monitor... (6.13)
Posted by FenderLover on 2019-06-10, 14:52:51 (97.90.18.39)
the quality of the audio within those high-end cars? Just a thought. 8^) .......
78: NEED HELP and opinions... (6.13)
Posted by erik on 1999-08-31, 16:26:03 (129.10.174.113)
I have an integrated Audio Refinement and Rega Planet player.Have a chance to get Monitor Audio Silver7 or Mission775 for $1000 each(sealed in box). Would it be a good match for my system?I need opini .......
79: monitoring your performance (6.12)
Posted by dave c on 2004-09-15, 13:38:46 (220.236.91.237)
Just use the TV as a monitor. Tune via a set top box or via a VCR. Feed the audio from those to the amp like the left anf right of any other source. Take the video signal to the TV. Leave the volume o .......
80: RF modulator (6.09)
Posted by Dan G. on 1999-08-04, 20:31:25 (216.67.1.74)
Is this still necessary even if I do not care if an audio signal gets to my TV? I think the monitor out on the receiver may only send Video info. .......
81: Re: What if you were opening a stereo store ? (6.07)
Posted by Kitter on 2001-08-01, 08:48:12 (205.233.28.39)
I would carry Arcam, Monitor Audio, Kimber Kable, SimAudio, and Gutwire. .......
82: Bryston Pre/Pro coming? (6.07)
Posted by Bob on 1999-09-27, 15:08:22 (144.15.249.33)
I was told last week that Bryston's new preamp/processor for HT will be an audio-based product. In other words, connect your video sources directly to the video projector/monitor because Bryston will .......
83: RF interference Big-Time... (6.07)
Posted by Seele on 2002-03-05, 08:28:11 (203.194.6.150)
Since I moved into this flat three years ago, my enjoyment in (reproduced) music has taken a pounding. Right here there are radio transmission pylons in the surrounding areas, and the signals they bla .......
84: Re: Can you really judge until the gear is in your home?... (5.98)
Posted by Champion on 2002-01-01, 03:46:12 (203.109.252.19)
I agree. I have a dealer showroom here and everything sound the same. The salesman put a B&W, Monitor Audio, LS3/5a etc and they all sound pretty much the same. And the Plinius SA100, SA250 and Classe .......
85: Re: Objectively what is the most accurate to the disc system - Engineers!! (5.98)
Posted by Thorsten on 2006-05-15, 05:16:30 (62.6.139.11)
Hi, Simple answer. MEG RL901K active studio monitor is the mathematically most accurate speaker known to me, matched only by the Meyer Sound X-1 (also active). As the speakers are active the only othe .......
86: Another option for speakers - Monitor Audio Silver S2 ($400 new). (5.97)
Posted by carcass93 on 2011-08-17, 09:11:16 (129.33.19.254)
Pretty good review in Stereophile. .......
87: My dentist has turned off his fairly good audio system. (5.96)
Posted by madnash on 2003-07-28, 10:23:17 (68.74.197.193)
My dentist used to play jazz. He had monitor speakers positioned so that the "sweet spot" was the dental chair. Very cool. I'm not really a jazz aficionado, but the music was interesting and soothing. .......
88: David Grisman Quintet (5.96)
Posted by mhardy6647 on 2008-09-22, 16:39:15 (68.112.255.119)
Soundscape in Baltimore used the eponymous David Grisman Quintet album to demo Polk Audio Monitor 7s and 10s. Worked every time! :-) Still have my Monitor 7As, and still have, and enjoy, the David Gri .......
89: Re: SEM Photo's (5.96)
Posted by Jon Risch on 2006-07-09, 19:28:44 (70.152.117.134)
Here are some copies and photo's I was able to scan. One is the CBS STR-112 test record square wave (lateral modulation, otherwise known as mono). Scanned photocopier copy of a photo print derived fro .......
90: Video good, audio yawn... (5.93)
Posted by DK on 1999-07-18, 06:49:14 (208.234.230.211)
I have the less expensive Chang 3200. I have found it to make zero sonic difference with my audio gear. However, it did slightly improve the stability and quality of my video monitor. I still keep my .......
91: Owner was home and monitor was damaged... (5.92)
Posted by Audio Snob on 2011-12-21, 06:04:22 (206.83.19.54)
...at least that is what I heard on CNN this morning. Seems all the delivery guy had to do was ring the bell. .......
92: Is this for listening to rock? (5.90)
Posted by Todd B. on 2003-01-12, 23:41:50 (162.42.41.30)
If so, and you're buying new, this is what I would look at: AMC 3050a integrated amp - $300 AMC CD8b CD player - $200 Paradigm Mini Monitor speakers - $300 Target Audio FS series stands - $80 Kimber K .......
93: Add Cambridge Audio (5.89)
Posted by michael w on 2002-02-26, 23:09:33 (203.79.81.216)
Having listened to the latest budget stuff, I would take NAD out of that list. The latest "C" series doesn't even come close to the old 402/412 or Monitor Series tuners. The AMC T7 is still pretty goo .......
94: Monitor Audio Silver 5i's (5.88)
Posted by Dan G. on 2000-12-06, 10:08:15 (208.33.242.2)
I am not sure of your current level of satisfaction with these speakers, but I had them myself for quite a while. Eventually I found htem quite fatiguing. They sound really great for short periods- sn .......
95: Polk Audio LSi series (5.87)
Posted by avsBuddy on 2010-07-22, 09:19:24 (143.101.239.209)
I've traded my Monitor Audio GR60 for Polk Audio LSi 15, which cost 1/3 price, and couldn't be happier. I had the same feeling when comparing Polks to Sonus Faber Grand Piano Home (two models ago). Po .......
96: RE: Hockey for the Audiophile.............. (5.86)
Posted by Don M on 2019-04-07, 05:23:48 (65.95.83.168)
I continue to monitor new developments in audio technology looking for opportunities to enhance my listening experience. Thanks for posting that reference! .......
97: Int amp for Monitor audios silver 3i - jolida JD - 301? (5.85)
Posted by listener_111 on 2000-04-18, 21:36:16 (208.200.182.200)
Hi, I am looking for integrated amp to replace NAD T 750, I was looking for Creek, Arcam and came across jolida JD 301 Hybrid int amp (30 watts), My speakers are Monitor audio silver 3i, what will be .......
98: Re: Just a little help, please (5.83)
Posted by snkby on 2001-01-27, 10:13:44 (24.176.253.107)
hey mark ! there are many different ways to hook-up these components depending on what you want ie do you want to be able to watch a program while recording a different program ? sounds like you are n .......
99: Surplus Audio Gear in Los Angeles (5.82)
Posted by Fishfood on 2006-12-14, 13:58:30 (71.106.108.94)
Does anyone know of a shop that has surplus audio gear, old stuff that nobody wants, in the Southern Cal area? I need to pick up a crappy preamp/receiver/integrated amp or whatever to use as a volume .......
100: Nice try, but... (5.81)
Posted by mls-stl on 2008-11-18, 14:35:31 (66.211.50.68)
... we still don't know which "universal" (your description, not mine) studio monitor you are advocating in order to reach audio nirvana. Is it a secret? .......
101: RE: all of my audio gear was stolen . please help (5.79)
Posted by zuki on 2011-09-16, 20:24:17 (70.170.28.201)
there were three pair of apogee ribbon monitor bookshelf size speakers systems black enclosures and grilles , .......
102: RE: Building a budget Audio System - under $1000 (5.79)
Posted by Bill the K on 2011-11-14, 08:21:55 (111.92.66.16)
I would suggest a NAD amp, a DAC and Monitor Audio bookshelf speakers, all new. Around 350+250+400. Cables extra. NAD 316 BEE and MA BX2 are possibilities. MA BX1 is good too. Cambridge Audio's lowest .......
103: RE: getting into music, please help (5.76)
Posted by kenmaclean666 on 2013-07-23, 17:15:35 (142.166.207.3)
For 150 per speaker you can pick up a set of krk rokit 5 studio monitors. http://www.musiciansfriend.com/pro-audio/krk-rokit-powered-5-generation-2-powered-studio-monitor-each http://www.krksys.com/kr .......
104: RE: You know you're an impoverished audiophile when... (5.75)
Posted by Swiller on 2011-11-18, 16:05:40 (64.61.211.167)
Oh yes..I can relate...I am currently listening to Polk Audio Monitor 5's inatead of my prized Pinnacle AC650's. Is this a great country or what? Good luck. .......
105: RE: Gone Mid-Fi And Lovin It... (5.74)
Posted by shodulik on 2016-04-09, 16:10:22 (184.56.147.100)
Niiiice! Did you get the black or silver Yamaha integrated? Not a fan in general of monitor audio speakers. What made you choose them? .......
106: RE: Recommendation for $1000 system (5.74)
Posted by Doublej on 2012-01-21, 19:21:08 (146.115.187.81)
Without understanding his preferences it's hard to give specific recommendations but here are some speaker recommendations in no particular order: 1. A pair of HSU Research HB-1's, stands and optional .......
107: seperates or intergated amp (5.74)
Posted by trip on 2001-12-09, 07:43:39 (216.144.70.231)
Looking to add to my audio set up. Budget of $1000.00. i have Monitor Audio Siver 5i for mains. Denon 3700 cd/dvd for source. Need advice getting seperates or intergrated amp. Which brands would compl .......
108: Re: Anyone have experience with Monitor Audio Speaker (5.72)
Posted by morinix on 2000-11-12, 07:44:06 (165.236.29.162)
The speaker disign guys here at Alesis always say to run them hard for 48 hrs or so to soften the glue. Rmorin .......
109: Re: Tube friendly bookshelf monitor speakers?? (5.71)
Posted by Patrick J on 2002-03-10, 06:20:31 (158.152.251.148)
Hi I use a pair of Snell K speakers which are over 10 years old. I mention their age because Snell have changed the design considerably since I got these K's. Speakers very similar to my K's are now m .......
110: Especially Good iPod "Docking Stations", with Speakers? (5.70)
Posted by jfz on 2006-12-12, 11:16:49 (199.192.1.6)
Since Norm sort of broke the ice on iPods, and reminded me: I have a 14 year-old who wants a docking station for his iPod. My hope would be to get him something that would open his eyes to better audi .......
111: Bryston B-60 vs Simaudio I-5 Integrated Amplifier (5.69)
Posted by Jeff on 2000-05-25, 15:34:08 (129.37.152.50)
I would like some opinions regarding which of these two products is the better sounding/better built one. I have an Arcam FMJ CD-23 player and Monitor Audio Studio 6 speakers. Thanks for your help! :: .......
112: Re: Describe Your low budget audio system (nt) (5.69)
Posted by Ralph on 2002-07-29, 13:41:06 (206.147.125.208)
I use a Dyna ST-70 (slightly modified) AR 2a speakers. I use them as a monitor for the electronic music studio... .......
113: Re: I'm losing it (Almost): To all Tweakers & Mod-ers... (5.69)
Posted by Rob Doorack on 2005-04-11, 07:20:27 (24.63.17.139)
You might have wanted to learn something about the LS3/5A before you embarrased yourself by attacking it. The LS3/5A was designed to be a very compact portable near field vocal monitor for the BBC. .......
114: Re: I'm losing it (Almost): To all Tweakers & Mod-ers... (5.68)
Posted by Rob Doorack on 2005-04-11, 07:20:27 (24.63.17.139)
You might have wanted to learn something about the LS3/5A before you embarrased yourself by attacking it. The LS3/5A was designed to be a very compact portable near field vocal monitor for the BBC. .......
115: What was the Typo error (5.68)
Posted by Saturn on 2003-01-17, 22:36:08 (172.137.206.159)
I'm looking at that ad for the Monitor Audio speakers. What was the typo error. I didn't see anything. .......
116: let's see... (5.67)
Posted by jwbrent on 2008-08-07, 17:05:03 (76.200.102.211)
I have a few of those: Cary CAD-300sei ProAc Tablette Reference 8 Signature Monitor Audio Studio 2 Linn Klimax Mono Amplifiers Nitty Gritty 2.5fi .......
117: RE: Receiver + Speaker suggestions.. (5.64)
Posted by music_lover_v2 on 2011-12-29, 07:39:41 (71.202.166.181)
Thanks Bill. Haven't heard much about monitor audio. How do they compare against the Paradigms? Also, what is your suggestion for the receivers? Of the ones I listed out, which has better sound, build .......
118: RE: Tell us what you really think! (5.64)
Posted by Astroimage on 2012-02-05, 07:29:36 (98.226.130.57)
Yup, it blows... No way to contact a buyer/seller directly via email... So where to go to sell a set of Harbeth Monitor 30's or any other audio gear that costs more than $10.00? .......
119: Re: Musical Fidelity A3 vs. Audio Refinement Complete....need help. (5.64)
Posted by DueN on 2000-12-20, 11:43:59 (12.33.186.238)
I auditioned the Audio Refinement Complete Integrated recently. The setup I listened had the Audio Refinement CD Complete as the source and JM Lab monitor as speakers with Tara Labs interconnect and s .......
120: RE: Audiophile Computer speakers (oxymoron...but come on, work with me!) (5.64)
Posted by BerkBoy on 2010-09-02, 11:59:24 (71.202.251.32)
I have an atypical system, stereo is Marantz integrated 75 watt amp, an old Yamaha CD and speakers are Monitor Audio Silver floor standers in a fairly small room. This is not high-end but affordable. .......
121: I'd have to say... (5.63)
Posted by Hamerfan on 2004-11-04, 11:10:34 (66.142.59.106)
that most of the musicians I know are as picky and borderline obsessive about their instruments as audiophiles are about their gear. However, when on-stage and performing, you hear almost none of the .......
122: My problem exactly... (5.62)
Posted by Chris Garrett on 1999-07-07, 19:40:35 (205.188.199.177)
Mr. Pig, I live in Miami and my girl just had a lightning bolt sheer off the top of one of her coconut trees. Unfortunately for her, the tree was near a corner of her house. It killed the 60" Toshiba, .......
123: Re: Your scheme would short the input. (5.62)
Posted by Jon Risch on 2004-06-01, 19:55:24 (68.222.68.159)
As AL noted, the only way to do this with typical unbalanced IC's (those using RCA plugs rather than XLR connectors), would be to include an isolaton transformer in the tape loop IC connection, either .......
124: 3-25lb bags of lead shot mixed with sandblasting sand... (5.62)
Posted by heath a on 2000-09-04, 10:17:54 (149.99.127.8)
this filled the stand and the mass loading box on my monitor audio ma1200s mkIIs. Heath .......
125: Re: Audio Emergency...New Room sounds Terrible! (5.62)
Posted by gonglee on 2003-09-18, 04:25:43 (66.125.200.108)
I see a cello on your bed - r-u a cello major? I am a cellist and would like to suggest something to improve the sound of your audio and your cello - clean your ear by going to any drug store and ge .......
126: I'll 2nd the FT Audio... (5.61)
Posted by Marc Bratton on 2001-04-13, 12:05:03 (63.30.216.237)
I looked into the EVS passive attenuators, but had to pass on them, as there is no way my EAR 834P phono preamp could drive them. The FT Audio LW-1 has some kind of proprietary buffering module in it .......
127: another 2 in Ottawa are... (5.60)
Posted by Ron D on 2002-05-03, 14:14:33 (142.173.147.214)
Passion Audio who I have never visited but they would appear to carry nice gear. The other one is Omer at Oz Enterprises - a new comer who has access to MF, Monitor Audio, Cary and Roksan and a few ot .......
128: Narrowing Components (5.60)
Posted by spiderfan on 2020-03-30, 17:19:30 (204.83.41.23)
New here, hope it is okay share a question from elsewhere here too: I'm looking to get a new pair of tower speakers and amp (likely integrated, w/ phono & dac for now). Would like to keep below $2000 .......
129: Soundstage is Changing ... (5.60)
Posted by YKERIC on 2000-08-30, 00:53:20 (168.70.216.129)
I am currently using MF A3 amp., A3CD player, Monitor Audio Silver 5i speaker, Taralabs Air3 interconnect & Taralabs Prism bi-wire speaker cable. Now, I feel the soundstage is not stable. For example, .......
130: Re: For those who are recommending Oppos... (5.58)
Posted by kuma on 2007-04-01, 12:57:20 (24.12.109.168)
*I almost forgot, but one great feature of the Samsung is the ability to togle between CD, SACD, DVD audio from the remote without having to navigate an on screen menu so no monitor is required.* That .......
131: Esoteric Audio Concepts - my dealer! (5.58)
Posted by DPC on 2002-09-12, 18:27:56 (152.163.188.5)
Tim Stinson has set me up very nicely (I think) over the past few years (via Audio Visions, as well). Lastest from Tim is he's carrying the following: Coda, Pro-ject, Musical Fidelity, Thiel, Plinius, .......
132: Re: Has anybody heard the Theta Dreadnought? (nt) (5.58)
Posted by Jerry O on 2002-01-18, 10:58:20 (12.13.238.140)
I've listened to them at a local dealer playing through Monitor Audio speakers in both stereo and multichannel. The sound was top-notch. Regards, Jerry O. .......
133: Re: NAD C340 or Rotel RA 970BX -- I'm trying to.... (5.57)
Posted by Analogon on 2000-06-14, 11:02:52 (24.4.254.75)
I can testify that the NAD C340 is a very good sounding unit. I demoed one with my brother-in-law and he ended up buying the C340. It has plenty of power for monitor speakers and possesses a lively an .......
134: Audio Analogue Bellini & Donizetti VS. Classe CAP 101 (5.56)
Posted by CP on 2000-06-03, 03:45:30 (192.169.39.68)
Which of these 2 amps would provide a warmer sound and bigger soundstage for my Paradigm Monitor 9 and Ultech UCD 100 cd player? .......
135: interconnect cable recommondation (5.54)
Posted by Jeffrey on 2000-05-18, 02:52:22 (129.37.152.50)
I have an Arcam FMJ CD-23 and a Bryston B-60 integrated amp, with Monitor Audio studio 6 speakers. Any thoughts on a good/reasonably priced interconnect? .......
136: speaker tilt (5.53)
Posted by Bob R on 2000-11-26, 15:33:37 (24.4.255.92)
I ahve a set of Monitor Audio studio 7'is andI recently adjusted the front spickes to tilt up possibly 5 degrees and in my listening room it sounds much better any reason why. .......
137: RE: Audio Asylum Trader update.... (5.53)
Posted by jqunac on 2012-02-04, 11:26:04 (70.236.40.191)
It's really coming around, Rod. Is it possible to have the thumbnails increase in size with the font size while zooming? My 19" monitor may be to blame or eyesight not as good as once was, probably la .......
138: Re: VonSchweikert Audio VR4 Gen III Speakers (5.53)
Posted by Todd Krieger on 2002-09-19, 12:41:13 (129.239.26.4)
I personally think the original VR-4 is one of the all-time great loudspeakers. (It launched Von Schweikert like the original Monitor 7 launched Polk Audio.) And prefer it to the subesquent iterations .......
139: Beware of the audio shrine (5.51)
Posted by John C. - Aussie on 1999-12-07, 00:19:32 (203.39.141.201)
I had a monitor inbetween the speakers for years and never sensed any problem. BUT, they were dipolar electrostatics & that could make a difference. Bottom line is to not get too paranoid about it all .......
140: Yer gonna put together a system for $400-$600 yet the first piece you lists costs $700? Here's a cheap system (5.51)
Posted by Road Warrior on 2015-03-27, 09:56:39 (108.71.181.131)
Monitor Audio Bronze BX2, new, $373 OPPO, BDP 103, new, $510 Cambridge Audio Topaz 2 channel receiver, new, $599 Total, less than $1500. All new gear. Every PIECE under $600. BTW, who are "they"? ::: .......
141: Trioderobs ramblings about the Newport show (5.51)
Posted by trioderob on 2016-06-05, 21:58:06 (68.8.149.64)
5 hours at the show and no amount of reading on line can equal hearing for yourself the best systems - a few ramblings - the turntable's and analog tape destroyed the digital as expected - the best s .......
142: Re: What's wrong with my amp? (5.49)
Posted by Trevor Wilson on 1999-12-02, 10:01:05 (203.12.97.70)
With subtle changes in sound quality, it is helpful to monitor mains Voltage (El Cheapoâ„¢ multimeter will do) and check low level connections. Trevor Rage Audio .......
143: Re: I'll probably get shit kicked out but... (5.49)
Posted by trip1 on 2002-07-02, 18:05:59 (216.148.246.70)
Speakers- Monitor Audio Silver 5i Source- Cambridge 500 SE Speaker Cable- Mapleshade entry level IC- The new Mapleshade Ribbons .......
144: Re: Receiver/ speaker advice for newbie (5.49)
Posted by aenima on 2002-12-18, 05:37:42 (62.13.65.11)
I can recommend the H/K 670 and Monitor Audio Silver 6S. I don´t know which CD-player you have but this amp-speaker combination is great! /peter .......
145: RE: Very strange looking pre amp (5.49)
Posted by Door Nail on 2008-07-24, 23:36:48 (71.190.92.72)
That's a scope not a preamp. Mcintosh and I think Kenwood made a similar units. It could be used to monitor audio signal and tuning for tuners that had a scope output. .......
146: RE: If they ain't crap, yes. (NT) (5.49)
Posted by garnhamr@yahoo.co.uk on 2019-09-27, 06:59:07 (86.171.139.147)
Fixed the ground loop issue via unsafe dodgy methods and alto got back to me confirming that the fan is speed controlled in relation to the temperature so i got it swapped for a different one. All sor .......
147: Resolution issues (5.49)
Posted by Sherwood on 1999-04-22, 19:06:12 (165.247.198.144)
And as the sex therapist would say... the size of the monitor has nothing to do with it......... it's the resolution. I wonder what kinda resolution everyone is running these days when browseing ? Wha .......
148: RE: This might work for you (5.48)
Posted by Doublej on 2015-12-19, 10:04:52 (209.6.225.168)
It's not so simple. I recommend heading over to Richer or your favorite local shop. They should be able to explain everything that you'll want to understand regarding amplifier and speaker power ratin .......
149: Re: Tube preamp recommendations (5.46)
Posted by Chaucer on 2002-02-04, 14:43:29 (209.193.192.40)
You might add the Emotive Audio Erato to your list. I'm very happy with mine. It's a simple unit (no balance control, phase switch, buffered tape monitor circuit, etc.). But it really does sound relax .......
150: And besides, why should he take a "Busman's holiday"? (5.44)
Posted by Bosh on 2002-06-23, 22:06:46 (24.188.18.115)
These floks write about audio for a living, why do it for free in their down time? I'd suggest the audio press join, support, monitor but never, ever post. For example, would you ever catch Karl Rove .......
151: Re: Musical Fidelity (5.44)
Posted by John Atkinson on 2001-08-03, 05:38:01 (216.192.80.145)
>Does anyone know who now distributes Musical Fidelity in the USA? Monitor Audio distributor Kevro is the new US distributor. -- JA .......
152: Re: Anyone have experience with Monitor Audio Speaker (5.43)
Posted by dontaskme on 2000-11-12, 04:01:36 (62.253.128.5)
If your not happy with the sound then don,t leave alone but remember that speakers take some time to run in and also if a speaker is reveiling more detail it might sound alittle brighter or less bassi .......
153: Re: Mini-review of iPod "stereos" or "base stations" (5.42)
Posted by Martin Taylor on 2006-12-18, 13:08:51 (38.100.144.34)
Check out the one by Monitor audio. It plays loud and the sound is decent. .......
154: Mother Teresa's Audio Cables (5.42)
Posted by LarryR on 2003-02-19, 14:20:06 (68.13.97.128)
I really enjoyed your Mother Teresa's Audio Cables post, especially your new slogan! Unfortunately, I was drinking a Coke when I read it, laughed so hard I spewed Coke all over the monitor screen and .......
155: I made the same point years ago in an article about the history of LS3/5As (5.41)
Posted by John Marks on 2023-06-03, 07:10:28 (100.10.79.144)
There are quite a few references out there along these lines (quoted from the linked-to article): The genesis of the LS3/5A was not as straightforward, however, as the Kingswood Warren boffins simply .......
156: Funny; my wife is the enabler. (5.40)
Posted by Prisoners on 2016-09-20, 10:08:56 (107.0.36.142)
She's always wanting to buy another piece to add to our stack. I say "our" because she's just as passionate about the hobby as I am and has come home with some nice finds. Oppo player, NAD integrated, .......
157: General speaker question. (5.40)
Posted by music_lover on 2005-04-03, 19:12:12 (219.65.116.5)
Hi- Posting it again in this forum- I'm planning to buy a low end book shelf speaker for my system. My amp is rated at 130w/ch at 6 ohms. I have narrowed down on Polk Audio Monitor 40 series speakers .......
158: Re: TV audio-out (5.39)
Posted by KT88 on 2005-04-19, 12:15:47 (209.170.179.54)
You won't really need audio out from the TV if you are going to use it as a monitor. The soundcard that you are working with will provide the outputs to an amplifier. If you want to use the TV tuner t .......
159: RE: Yamaha rx-v377 rear panel image inside: (5.37)
Posted by 3+4=5 on 2017-03-19, 08:16:05 (107.77.89.120)
Here is the back of the item asked about. I do nto see any way to really do a good job with the cassette Maybe another member can. All the HDMI and few audio input. The fact there are two audio out .......
160: FT Audio Passive Controller LW-1 (5.36)
Posted by Dr. Al on 2000-01-16, 08:19:36 (208.22.102.104)
Petew, I've favour a passive linestage over an active. I do believe that the Adcom can be used in passive mode, but the giant killer of passive preamps is the FT Audio LW-1. It is relatively inexpensi .......
161: Re: Whats wrong with being an equipment freak? (5.35)
Posted by AudioHead on 1999-08-04, 09:34:20 (204.196.180.205)
If you're still a red-blooded male, the scenery can get quite interesting, if ya get my drift. The indoor man's answer to bird watching...just love those little chick-a-dees; and the bonus is that one .......
162: Rotel 991 and Rotel pre or NAD 218 and NAD c160 pre? (5.35)
Posted by Eric on 2000-11-13, 07:00:59 (207.170.14.150)
Probably will end up with one of these combo's. Any thoughts? Speakers are Monitor Audio Silver 5i. Thanks! .......
163: Re: Audio website design / viewer size (5.35)
Posted by ludwigvan968 on 2002-12-25, 20:39:21 (66.69.87.250)
I do all my web publishing at 800X600, though sometimes I do go over. I personally run my screen resolution at 1856X1392(21 inch Monitor), so as a viewer any size is usually fine with me. ::: TOPIC:: .......
164: Marantz 2020 all-in-one for $200 on Audiogon now (5.34)
Posted by chuck55 on 2006-08-06, 08:13:04 (209.176.8.155)
Was $600 new, Jeff's Sound Value's has it for $200 on www.audiogon.com You could go with relatively bright speakers such at Monitor Audio Bronze on CBM-170s from ascendacoustics.com - both ~$300 ::: T .......
165: Grteetings from a new member.... (5.34)
Posted by Analog Addict on 2008-04-15, 12:17:47 (152.16.2.154)
...and a certifiable audio lunatic. I've finally decided to join up after getting put back into time out in one of my other playpens... :-O I'm hoping to be able to contribute and also to continue .......
166: I prefer no sub if at all possible.... (5.34)
Posted by AbeCollins on 2007-12-31, 15:32:18 (71.229.249.69)
"Has the audio world changed so much in the last 30 years that subs are now an essential part of a well-designed audio system?" No. A well designed audio system does not require a sub but if you're .......
167: Re: Hooking up DVD player to stereo receiver (5.32)
Posted by R. Hertz on 2002-12-14, 07:40:04 (24.165.9.58)
Try running the "audio out" connections of the DVD player through an "AUX" input or tape monitor circuit on the receiver. .......
168: The Music Sounds Better While Standing (5.32)
Posted by Robertc88 on 2007-04-02, 05:59:59 (129.44.160.254)
I obviously don't want to do this throughout the whole recording. I have bookshelf speakers (Monitor Audio GS10s) mounted on 30 inch stands about 4 feet from the rear short wall, 3 feet from sidewalls .......
169: That modest $1500 setup from last year's RMAF = Odyssey Audio (5.32)
Posted by AbeCollins on 2005-10-04, 07:00:50 (208.1.248.10)
"Can't remember the name but there was a room at last years RMAF that had a pair of monitor speakers, an integrated SS amp, and cables all included for $1500 that, again, sounded better than 80-90% of .......
170: Re: Taming those bright cd's: any quick, easy way? (5.32)
Posted by reb on 2002-09-18, 09:24:41 (63.210.212.8)
Get yourself a pro-audio equilizer that uses 12ax7 tubes. Put it in your tape monitor loop. Adjust sound to you find an acceptable compromise. I don't remember the brand name but it only cost $200. :: .......
171: RE: Don't know if this is the best forum for this, I have a DVR/DVD question.. (5.31)
Posted by G Squared on 2008-03-11, 12:00:26 (129.6.105.211)
If you have an old VHS recorder, you can probably use it as a monitor and take out the audio L/R and composite video and push those into the puter for A to D conversion and recording. Coax into VHS re .......
172: I will keep these as long as possible... (5.31)
Posted by mrspindlelegs on 2013-03-26, 07:21:52 (24.123.24.197)
1. Infinity Reference Studio Monitor speakers - especially since I rebuilt the crossovers with metallized polypropylene capacitors. 2. Bent Audio Mu copper step-up transformers. 3. Technics SE-A5 MkII .......
173: surprise (5.31)
Posted by Duke on 2004-02-18, 23:42:36 (68.11.49.189)
Well... at least one dealer hinted at 'em... and e-mailed Audio Dad directly about 'em... [whistles innocently, head and eyes rolling about, looking everywhere but directly into the monitor] Duke ::: .......
174: Not sure of the speaker (5.29)
Posted by Bill the K on 2009-07-28, 21:26:45 (61.11.125.101)
but since reelsmith approved,it should be OK.However, if I were you,I would try to get a pair of $5oo speakers auditioned at home driven by this system.Say Infinity P362 or an Usher, B&W,Monitor Audio .......
175: Re: What were your defining moments in audio? (5.28)
Posted by Aurelio S. on 2002-05-08, 14:22:40 (198.208.6.35)
>>Those speakers lasted all the way from the 9th grade until about 87 when they just died Just like Polk speakers! ;-) Just teasing. My first pair of speakers were Polk Monitor 4s driven by a Kenwood .......
176: My main PC... (5.27)
Posted by mlsstl on 2024-01-07, 10:10:50 (70.135.149.73)
...which I don't use for music playback over my main and headphone systems, is quite noisy over its desktop speaker. That speaker uses the internal audio circuit that was built into the PC. The amount .......
177: Re: Where to stick the EQ? (5.27)
Posted by Yamahluver on 2003-03-27, 19:02:48 (61.0.95.179)
Tape monitor( unlike pre out the signal processing isnt volume dependent ), of all the mediums of audio the tape, especially the commercial ones need help of the EQ. Some CD recordings can benefit fro .......
178: I have the Yamaha ... (5.26)
Posted by reelsmith. on 2020-02-11, 07:28:20 (24.89.169.194)
...and very much like it with my Platinum Audio Studio 1 speakers. I've had these speakers a long time and have heard them with several sets of electronics. Driven by the Yamaha, they are as good as I .......
179: Upgraded Centre & AVR (5.25)
Posted by Robertc88 on 2006-09-27, 11:51:50 (206.16.14.254)
Denon 3803AVR and Monitor Audio GR Centre. This equipment is head and shoulders above those cheapo HTIB offerings at Best Buy, Circuit City etc. While better, still this is the biggest problem I have .......
180: RE: Help recommend which stereo system components are more important to upgrade (5.24)
Posted by Bill the K on 2011-08-17, 05:27:10 (111.92.73.72)
You could consider Rega P1 turntable Jolida tube phono Pre B&W 685 speakers Or Replace the Bose with Monitor Audio Silver RX 1 for the time being. Cheers Bill .......
181: Also add (5.24)
Posted by Frihed89 on 2011-01-23, 17:18:09 (87.53.108.41)
Audio Analogue Enigma, NAD compact Audio System, Dennon RCD N-17, Cambridge Audo (don't know model number). The Naim is sort of the Cadillac, while the NAD, Dennon, Cambridge Audio are a bit closer t .......
182: My system (5.23)
Posted by Squiddy on 2003-04-18, 10:13:37 (208.252.54.161)
I forgot the best part! Audio Electronic Supply AE-25 DJH Superamp Tube amp Cary Audio Design CD-303 CD Player (with isloation tweek) Magnum Dynalab FT-101a Tuner AudioQuest CORAL Interconnect AudioQu .......
183: RE: How can I create audio feedback? (5.23)
Posted by Michael Samra on 2007-12-19, 18:17:44 (97.84.129.58)
Depending on what you want to do it may be hard to create the feedback in the recording phase because feedback that you are talking about is created by the speaker's amplified audio going back into th .......
184: Subwoofers can muck up sound. (5.23)
Posted by Dr. Flubber on 2000-07-16, 08:17:32 (209.245.171.152)
Depending on the listening room size and with carefull placement, a small monitor like the Red Rose Music R3 WILL deliver down to 40Hz (in room response). One could always add a subwoofer to the syste .......
185: Published DBTs (5.21)
Posted by Klaus on 2002-10-30, 21:59:48 (212.211.89.12)
>1. I’ve never seen any publicly reported results of professionally conducted audio DBTs> Well, there are some, but not about hifi gear. German public broadcast uses DBT for determining their referenc .......
186: amp does not have facilities for bi-wiring (5.20)
Posted by afg on 2001-08-06, 00:47:13 (203.199.79.57)
I bought a Audio Analogue Puccine amplifier about a couple of weeks back. I drive Monitor Audio Bronze 2 speakers with it. I wanted to try bi-wiring the speakers just to check out whether it would mak .......
187: Brand new! (5.20)
Posted by BigguyinATL on 2011-01-10, 11:41:07 (68.158.4.138)
two choices: each with great upgrade potential (one) Sticking with the MMG theme MMG's - and the little NAD C316BEE - maybe the Yamaha A-S500 (two) - Active Monitor/Audio Interface Truth B1031 ($350) .......
188: Another option... (5.19)
Posted by mkuller on 2008-09-04, 11:29:17 (207.200.116.66)
...if you also watch DVDs. Use your TV as a monitor only and your DVD player's TV tuner. That way you can use the three outputs on your DVD player - ...left, right audio out to your preamp's aux inpu .......
189: Conspiracy theory! (5.18)
Posted by E on 2005-01-08, 20:38:22 (203.164.56.168)
I think manufacturers post as well as monitor, possibly guiding people AWAY from significant DIY improvements or attacking anything that undercuts their profitable positions entrenched in common mytho .......
190: Re: need speakers (5.18)
Posted by Eric on 2000-12-10, 16:08:30 (207.170.14.150)
Hi. You might also want to check out Monitor Audio Silver 5i's. I have them and they are great. Reviews are also great. Good, tight bass, maybe not as much as a powered model but still good, and quite .......
191: Re: Reviewer's listening room is 11' x 10' (5.18)
Posted by Bob Neill on 2006-01-03, 07:18:54 (71.195.186.131)
Depends on the equipment. If he's reviewing Audio Note K's or J's, Reynaud Twins or Trentes, Spendor 3/5's, Harbeth P3's or maybe even Compact 7's, etc., his room might work fine, especially, if he de .......
192: Re: Recommend new amp (5.16)
Posted by Justin on 2000-08-28, 16:44:17 (207.214.184.163)
Monitor Audio is bright, to say the least. Therefore I'd go for a relatively warm amp. I don't think you'd go wrong with a two channel Classe', Pass, or Rowland. Companies put their best efforts into .......
193: Correct! (5.16)
Posted by mikebake on 2003-02-10, 18:57:21 (24.210.159.177)
and a lot of guys don't seem to get this point. We use the pro meters to monitor live audio events such as a blues festival and various indoor fundraisers, and they paint a different, more accurate, m .......
194: Source versus Speaker (5.16)
Posted by Bill the K on 2007-03-11, 10:30:19 (61.17.227.134)
I see that you are a Source man.You have suggested great equipments.I was wondering how better this would be than a system comprising of Arcam Solo and a pair of Monitor Audio Silver RS6.Here the spea .......
195: Been there done that.... (5.16)
Posted by Jerry O on 2002-05-16, 09:28:50 (12.13.238.140)
Aurelio, hope your lifesyle changes won't keep you from your hifi hobby too long. The poster and I have already shared some constructive comments on this subject. BTW, my SL3 has just been replaced wi .......
196: Re: No problem...just stack some centerblocks ..... (5.15)
Posted by chris.redmond2@bushinternet.com on 2003-04-26, 01:49:45 (62.64.222.218)
Actually, I'm kiddng too as the 'rears' are really my main stereo pair of Tannoy Monitor Gold speakers I'm now selling, behind the settee is the only place I can store them. It's an indication of h .......
197: Re: Most overrated gear? -- Monitor Audio Silver 5i (5.15)
Posted by Ted on 2000-03-29, 07:52:12 (135.90.24.1)
These speakers are full of marketing hype and over publicity form Home Theater Magazine. The truth of the matter is, these speakers: 1) Use a $4 Audax tweeter 2) Use 20awg internal wiring 3) No intern .......
198: I'm another combo man (5.15)
Posted by BobH on 1999-11-09, 07:35:17 (144.15.249.67)
I'm like the two posts below; trying to combine HT and music in one room. It is tough because the setups are different in optimization. A dedicated audio setup has the equipment and listener in a tria .......
199: Question about biwiring (5.15)
Posted by Mikhail Capone on 2000-10-12, 08:24:17 (24.201.99.156)
Hi everybody, I am a newbie in audio but I'm learning fast (IMO). I recently was reading some reviews of the Paradigm Monitor 9 at www.audioreview.com and lots of peoples were talking about bi-wiring .......
200: Re: New System--thoughts/comments? (5.12)
Posted by Ian Garrett on 2002-09-05, 14:00:45 (128.253.130.93)
The Wharfedales are 86db sensitive. The NAD amp is 60 watts, but has 3.5 db in reserves. Do you think that's enough? I probably won't be listening to this system at very loud levels anyway. Thanks for .......
Found 200 records in Amp/Preamp Asylum.
1: Amplification for Monitor Audio - Parasound? Musical Fidelity? Other? (9.12)
Posted by Asrale on 2009-01-31, 00:11:15 (71.211.157.217)
I'm eventually planning on a purchase of Monitor Audio speakers (specifically GS20, GS60, or PL300) as it seems like these specific ones would be up my alley sonically, so I'm wondering which amp bran .......
2: Marantz PM-66Se Ki Amplifier VS. Monitor Audio a3.2 ??? (9.12)
Posted by Ross on 2019-10-27, 13:00:36 (172.9.116.164)
The Marantz popped up recently as a highly regarded amp from the late 90's. A bit under the radar, but really good due to it being a Ken Ishiwata signature design. The Monitor Audio a3.2 is also a h .......
3: Re: Yamaha RX-V550/750 + Monitor Audio Silver S1/S2 (8.48)
Posted by Yamahaluver on 2004-06-21, 17:57:49 (61.2.186.87)
Very good match but for speakers like Monitor Audio, consider upgrading to Yamaha RXV-1400/2400 which is a more apt match. .......
4: RE: Rega Mira 3 and Monitor Audio speakers (8.31)
Posted by AudioSoul on 2016-05-29, 13:03:19 (184.98.49.108)
Monitor Audio speakers tend to get bright with the wrong electronics. I have the Silver 2's. Using a Denon DL-110 cartridge they can get a little bright. When I use my Grace F9E they are just right. .......
5: Rega Mira 3 and Monitor Audio speakers (7.80)
Posted by STEVE H on 2016-05-29, 10:23:48 (173.55.60.139)
Looking for some info on the Rega Mira 3 (61W/ch/8ohm) driving Monitor Audio Silver 8 speakers. Speakers rated 90dB/4ohm. Room is 13x16 with 11'cathedral ceiling. Any other recommendations for sub-$10 .......
6: NAD Monitor Series (7.79)
Posted by BadgerDMS on 2003-05-01, 07:13:16 (198.12.16.4)
I just dusted off and repaired my old college receiver (an NAD Monitor 7400). Anybody have any experience with this back in the day? I'm wondering whether or not it's worth keeping as a bedroom or stu .......
7: recommendations please: amp for monitor audio speakers (7.65)
Posted by soundscrub on 2003-07-09, 06:40:49 (208.40.206.69)
I am searching for a 2 or preferrably 3 channel amp to use with Monitor Audio Silver 8i's. Ill be using a Denon receiver as pre/pro until I save for an upgrade. My priority is 2 channel, but I love my .......
8: RE: Monitor Audio Audiostream A 100 (7.63)
Posted by PAR on 2017-09-23, 08:50:57 (88.97.21.18)
" Anyone know who makes the amp section" As it is a traditional class AB amplifier and not a class D module it is probably Monitor Audio's own proprietory design. Looking at their current product rang .......
9: My first speaker I used was the Monitor Audio RX-6 (7.54)
Posted by airtime on 2012-11-16, 15:39:06 (68.39.156.163)
I was lucky enough to have a dealer that carried both Monitor Audio speakers and Marantz stereos. That was how I came upon my current setup combo. I did audition, at length, my current Marantz PM8004 .......
10: RE: Recommend a used integrated amp (7.48)
Posted by mrdavis842 on 2014-11-29, 17:20:32 (174.26.240.55)
Unless your son really cranks his music all the time I would be looking at 70-80 W/Ch, especially in a tiny apartment. I would consider a NAD C 356BEE or a Marantz PM8005. If you really need/want the .......
11: Re: Integrated for Monitor Audio - Arcam? Bel Canto? (7.38)
Posted by I.Kill.Hackers on 2005-05-01, 21:58:49 (70.23.154.212)
I had that Music Hall cd player with an Arcam A65 plus and JM Labs Chorus 706 (titanium tweeter) and it sounded very dynamic. That combo had punchy bass and the sounds had a solid quality to them. Kar .......
12: Rega Mira with Monitor Audio Silver 6? (7.32)
Posted by Awacs on 2017-11-21, 17:41:09 (73.67.251.88)
Hey all, I'm setting up a second system for my 30x40 wood shop. Don't laugh now -- I do a lot of hand tool work! It's not all loud. :P I'm buying used over the internet, rolling the dice a bit. I'm no .......
13: I have the Monitor Audio RX2 speakers (7.01)
Posted by airtime on 2013-03-28, 10:33:23 (68.39.31.158)
It could be the speakers, but I use the Monitor Audio RX2's. A monitor type with an 8" woofer. When I auditioned speakers I tried the tower Monitor audio's and I didn't prefer them. However I did like .......
14: RE: Wow (6.99)
Posted by hikejohn on 2007-08-19, 10:13:51 (24.136.204.45)
So your suggestion is to only connect my D1 to the monitor and to nothing else...what do I do with TV/Cable signal and Blu-Ray play...and in any case even if video from the D1 goes to monitor...there .......
15: Monitor Audio Airstream A100 (6.95)
Posted by merid on 2015-09-11, 06:57:57 (67.175.55.16)
What an incredible amp. Its Class A/B 50 watts drives my Epos M5 without working up a sweat and the inefficient NHT Super Zeros (original)have never sounded so good. Airplay works well with only a few .......
16: Re: SACD Thoughts (6.80)
Posted by sergiohm@yahoo.com on 2004-02-07, 09:31:19 (68.158.193.231)
The system: Musical Fidelity A3.2 Marantz SA-8260 Monitor Audio Silver 10 speakers Monster Cable Z-Series It is strange because if I switch to the HT system: Pioneer Elite 49Txi Omnisats + Infinity In .......
17: I am using Monitor Audio RX-2 speakers at 6ohms (6.63)
Posted by airtime on 2012-05-21, 12:18:40 (68.39.156.163)
I have the NAD C326BEE and really like it. A wonderful piece and at a fantastic price. I have used it with my Marantz PM8004s preamp on the NAD's amp section. It did sound nice but as I mentioned befo .......
18: Re: Krell 400xi vs Sim Moon i-5 (6.61)
Posted by Frank25 on 2005-08-31, 08:58:21 (24.188.241.62)
I think that neither of these is probably the best match for the Monitor Audio speakers. Try something British with them. The Creek 5350se, Naim Nait5i, Roksan Caspian are all great and would probably .......
19: Best Amp under $2000 for Monitor Audio GR60? (6.60)
Posted by Newsman on 2004-10-04, 08:07:47 (204.62.9.236)
Hi, I used to have all around Polk RTi system. Driven by Marantz mid-fi receiver and Rotel RCD991/Sony SCD555 for SACD playback. I loved the highs and upper mids in the system, but lower midrange and .......
20: Sim Audio I5 or Plinius 8200 integrated for Monitor Audio Silver 8's (6.60)
Posted by mmajoril@mindspring.com on 2003-02-27, 19:10:24 (68.164.14.158)
I am in the market for an integrated amp which has the ability to bypass my HT reciever. Currently, I am using a Harman Kardon AVR 520 to drive a pair of Monitor Audio Silver 8's, the new version, con .......
21: Tube or Hybrid 5 Channel Pre Amp (6.59)
Posted by Morgan on 2002-11-10, 01:04:38 (67.83.136.101)
My power amp is a Sherbourn 5/1500. Currently my pre-amp is the Denon AVR 3300 receiver. The Denon is possibly the weakest link in my system now and I would like to upgrade it. I would love to get int .......
22: RE: Cambridge Audio 851a vs Simaudio Moon Neo 250i (6.50)
Posted by jedrider on 2014-11-20, 19:42:59 (76.126.254.2)
I suggest that you audition the Kef loudspeakers and if they are what you really want, I suppose you will like them far more than the Monitor Audio, which, to me, and I'm only guessing, seem like audi .......
23: RE: Integrated amp suggestion (6.43)
Posted by dvb on 2012-06-13, 11:07:56 (24.82.143.237)
The Marantz 8004 is rated at 70W, the NAD 326BEE at 50W. You don't say which Monitor Audio speakers you are using, but not all Monitor Audio speakers are that easy to drive (e.g. 89 dB and 6 ohms). Yo .......
24: Speaker Question about Paradigm monitor 11s (6.35)
Posted by alley -kat on 2014-05-21, 03:58:43 (67.54.230.57)
I was just curious, about these speakers and about their possible performance with the Parasound A21 2 channel power amp? I'm sure that most likely, they are better than the Polk Audio model 70 monito .......
25: Please tell me I'm not going Bonkers. (6.32)
Posted by Self-Inflicted on 2019-02-18, 15:52:22 (90.207.25.235)
Take a look at this ebay ad. .......
26: RE: AGD (6.29)
Posted by mjcmt on 2023-08-08, 18:43:17 (108.72.63.162)
I heard an AGD system with the Ocean Way Audio Eureka monitor speakers at and audio show this past weekend and it was simply sublime sounding. .......
27: I was recently at my dealers and had a listen to a (6.20)
Posted by driver on 2003-01-25, 09:30:46 (141.152.10.180)
complete HT system that sounded so good I wanted one. I have a dedicated 2 channel system which retails for what your budget is & the HT system I listened to is at that price range too. That being sai .......
28: RE: Just a thought (6.16)
Posted by airtime on 2013-03-12, 18:34:56 (68.39.156.163)
I did audition the Marantz Reference gear - VERY nice sounding! However it was out of my range. I was very luck being I had a dealer in the next county that carried NAD, Marantz and Monitor Audio spea .......
29: Re: Speaker Recommendation for NAD C320BEE.... (6.14)
Posted by Audionuts on 2004-05-26, 20:58:57 (222.126.41.191)
Try Monitor Audio B4 .......
30: RE: Pure curiousity: (5.99)
Posted by airtime on 2022-06-19, 09:33:58 (70.190.95.166)
Yes, I have a pair of Monitor Audio RX2's. The effect was still there. .......
31: Re: HDMI (5.99)
Posted by FeisalK on 2005-05-14, 09:54:23 (202.156.2.82)
both audio and video "uncompressed, all-digital audio/video interface. HDMI provides an interface between any audio/video source, such as a set-top box, DVD player, or A/V receiver and an audio and/or .......
32: Re: Integrated for Monitor Audio - Arcam? Bel Canto? (5.94)
Posted by mdp0430 on 2005-04-28, 17:46:27 (67.85.246.232)
Plinius is a good one too... .......
33: Yamaha RX-V550/750 + Monitor Audio Silver S1/S2 (5.93)
Posted by sfyap on 2004-06-21, 11:22:38 (141.168.120.35)
hi all, I am interesting to get these combination, Yamaha RX-V550 or 750 with the speaker Monitor Audio Silver S1 or S2. I like to listen to some light pop like U2 or Phill Collins, Some jazz like Nor .......
34: RE: Rega Mira 3 and Monitor Audio speakers (5.87)
Posted by STEVE H on 2016-05-29, 16:33:53 (173.55.60.139)
Thanks. Just the info I was looking for. Looking for musicality. Listen to mostly jazz. .......
35: Would 6 ohm speaker impedance cause this (5.87)
Posted by airtime on 2012-07-06, 08:53:17 (68.39.156.163)
The speakers I am using are Monitor Audio RX2 rated at 6 ohms. How would I bump it up to 8 ohms? I have a pair of Zaph Audio SR71's rated at 8 ohms. During the weekend I'll give them a try and see if .......
36: RE: 12AU7 for Aric Audio preamp (5.81)
Posted by MEC on 2007-10-31, 17:53:17 (70.109.198.151)
Thank you so much for your input. My system consists of a McCormack dna 0.5 amplifier, Creek P43r preamp, Music Hall CD 25.2 cd player and Monitor Audio RS6 speakers. The McCormack amp is very musical .......
37: Re: Sim Audio I5 or Plinius 8200 integrated for Monitor Audio Silver 8's (5.79)
Posted by tazzanow on 2003-02-27, 23:40:45 (194.237.142.7)
I've tested both and I really liked the I-5 a lot better. 8200 may have some more punch in the bass-region but in all other areas I felt that the I-5 was superior. Even though the I-5 has a rather low .......
38: LOL! That's probably true too. (5.75)
Posted by David S. on 2007-01-20, 13:16:33 (24.13.25.167)
And when he went on about Mo's log - do you REALLY think he was talking about the huge chunk of redwood that the owner of Monitor Audio had purchased? .......
39: NAD with Zaph Audio SR71 speakers (5.71)
Posted by airtime on 2012-12-05, 09:34:10 (68.39.156.163)
Having actually heard the Yamaha and earlier Onkyo 9555, they lean towards neutral to almost missing something in the music. I can't put my finger on it but they are not musical - for what ever that's .......
40: RE: Which vintage CJ preamp? (5.71)
Posted by geezerrocket on 2011-05-24, 09:43:17 (206.188.244.30)
A Conrad Johnson PV 5, 10 or 10a. They are fetching around $700 to $900. I'm not knocking your system, so please do not take it that way, but you will get way more improvement by swapping out those ol .......
41: PS Audio 6.2 preamp (5.69)
Posted by marko445 on 2020-10-21, 11:23:20 (184.60.243.59)
Can anyone explain the three settings on this preamp to me. They are straightwire, bypass and monitor. Thanks .......
42: Question for Classe cap-150/151 owners (5.68)
Posted by JeffS on 2003-04-23, 21:58:23 (24.29.43.139)
I was contemplating buying a used one of these as a foundation for a 2-channel system that will eventually grow to a 5.1 HT/audio system but I have 2 questions I'm hoping someone can answer. 1.) My un .......
43: compromises (5.68)
Posted by KT88 on 2008-04-01, 09:13:50 (209.170.179.110)
The land of audio is rift with compromises. So we drag video into it and things really get ugly. I would recommend getting a more modern integrated amp and skipping the features if what you want is be .......
44: Most of the people (5.66)
Posted by Stale on 2006-01-27, 16:26:13 (151.154.98.108)
Listen to MP3s and thinks that it sounds great, in their whole life did not have chance to hear acoustical instrument without amplification, thinks that Simpson (choose which one of the sisters) actua .......
45: RE: Audio Analogue Puccini SE (5.63)
Posted by Bill the K on 2013-03-20, 00:14:40 (111.92.67.159)
You are exactly right. My bro in law has that amp driving Monitor Audio RS6 floorstanders. Lovely sound, a little polite, good manners. Can listen to it for ever. I have a friend with the same speaker .......
46: Re: Advice on my four integrated amp choices, PLEASE! (5.63)
Posted by mmajoril@mindspring.com on 2003-08-05, 10:37:36 (128.248.233.20)
If I were you I would go out and check out the new "Silver" series speakers from Monitor Audio. I have a pair of the S8 and they are very sweat! The only minor drawback is that they take about 100 hrs .......
47: RE: Onkyo TX850 no phono function (5.61)
Posted by mmarvin19@aol.com on 2009-03-12, 21:47:23 (205.188.116.16)
Make sure "audio muting" and "Tape-2 Monitor" are turned to off. If that does not work, I would take it to a repair shop. .......
48: RE: First Piece of Glass! (5.60)
Posted by Charles Bridges on 2009-04-13, 06:59:00 (128.196.5.18)
The blast came from the speaker. It was a Monitor Audio Bronze standmount, but thankfully no damage occurred. I suspect a capacitor went out. .......
49: RE: Rega Mira 3 and Monitor Audio speakers (5.60)
Posted by RayBan on 2016-06-03, 23:54:33 (146.88.42.36)
I had the Silver 8's and loved them. Used RSW 12 subs and Parasound JC-2 and Halo 23s. .......
50: McCormack DNA-125 or PS Audio HCA-2 ? (5.60)
Posted by rkmca on 2002-11-02, 21:35:22 (24.165.16.53)
Will be used with Monitor audio silver 8i's. I can audition HCA-2 but not the DNA-125. I can also audition MF A3CR. Which one will be better or any other 2 ch amp ? My budget is about $1500. What abou .......
51: RE: Small bedroom amp? (5.59)
Posted by Bill the K on 2011-11-15, 18:55:02 (111.92.66.5)
Monitor Audio Silver RX1 with the Peachtree Deco. Cuddlable. Cheers Bill .......
52: STUNNING for the price! (5.56)
Posted by 6 Meters DX on 2009-11-19, 13:17:22 (76.189.19.19)
Can anyone post links of all the reviews for it? Can this drive old Polk Audio 'Monitor 10' speakers (6 Ohms) to decent levels? .......
53: RE: Subwoofers - It's just bass, right ? (5.55)
Posted by airtime on 2021-01-29, 06:20:19 (24.251.225.215)
I was lucky enough to just stack my subs under my monitor speakers. I was, or maybe I still am, an old school audio guy. But I can't argue with the results. And I don't see myself going back either. W .......
54: How to connect Marantz receiver + Marantz Amp + Equalizer (5.55)
Posted by Fabio Goncalves Pereira on 2004-12-06, 09:40:49 (201.17.31.77)
Hello This is my first post to this forum and I sincerely hope to find my answer here from you Audio experts. here is: I have: Marantz Receiver 2226b (w/ pre-out , main-in jacks also tape monitor) Mar .......
55: I do enjoy rediscovering my own audio (5.55)
Posted by airtime on 2014-12-27, 12:09:10 (69.142.61.77)
While modifying and tweaking my Monitor Audio speakers I was using a lesser used amp. Why, I have NO idea being that's the wrong way to tweak. While doing this my Marantz PM8004 was boxed up and in st .......
56: Re: Audiolab 8000a (5.53)
Posted by Mannextdoor on 2004-03-11, 07:57:44 (62.48.195.39)
Hi. I Think that Maggies are a very demanding loudspeakers in terms of power. My amp is a Audiolab 8000S that is very similar to model 8000A. The 8000S is remote controled, got e redesigned Power Amp .......
57: Re: (b)REVIEW: Panasonic SA-XR50 Receiver(/b) (5.52)
Posted by plantsmantx@yahoo.com on 2004-12-18, 15:52:37 (24.238.214.140)
Has anyone tried this receiver with a stereo pair of Monitor Audio Bronze B2's? .......
58: :more info: Rick Craig (Selah Audio) 2 way Mini-Monitor Speakers (5.52)
Posted by sober1 on 2005-04-08, 20:30:26 (68.79.27.47)
they are Rick Craig (Selah Audio) 2 way Mini-Monitor Kit Speakers. Woofer is a Vifa TC14 and the tweeter a Vifa TC26. Fairly complex XO. I bought them completed from a fellow hobbyist. I just mated th .......
59: Re: NAD C370 (5.51)
Posted by daa on 2002-12-20, 06:38:06 (199.172.169.20)
I have heard the C370 with Maggie 1.6's and it drives them quite well. That amp is a beast, yet not without finess. I use mine with a pair of Monitor Audio towers. .......
60: Monitor Audio Audiostream A 100 (5.47)
Posted by merid on 2017-09-22, 21:07:34 (71.239.190.51)
Fabulos amp, terrible networking arrangement. Anyone know who makes the amp section and where it might be found in a another product. .......
61: RE: Class D (5.47)
Posted by Javier on 2020-03-25, 16:05:56 (187.254.20.36)
I am using Peachtree audio 500 Still breaking in with approximately 4 weeks of use a 500 watts into 4 ohms it drives my monitor audio silvers 8 with ease, also tried them with Maggie's 1.6 and ML 's a .......
62: Re: Jolida 502b with B&W DM604 (5.47)
Posted by RGA on 2003-08-08, 19:34:26 (207.6.66.91)
What brands do sound musical - list them all? I bet you one on your list I will find hi-fi sounding and the B&W more musical. For instance here's a list of all speakers that I find to sound etched, ge .......
63: RE: Rega Mira with Monitor Audio Silver 6? (5.46)
Posted by 6bq5 on 2017-11-27, 08:46:50 (98.210.156.254)
You should be fine - but if you turn up the volume- you could run into issues- you are more likely to hit clipping on the regs @ ~60wpc than a higher powered amp- .......
64: RE: Marantz PM-66Se Ki Amplifier VS. Monitor Audio a3.2 ??? (5.45)
Posted by slippers... on 2020-02-07, 18:13:11 (75.50.255.48)
What speakers are you using? What speaker cable and inter connects are you using? I have one of the reference models and love it and no such problems as yours. .......
65: I know, the used ones are $1600 or something ... (5.45)
Posted by Rick58 on 2013-10-22, 22:10:41 (108.71.238.74)
I tried to put in a Wish I had $1600 to spend now, there's one on A'gon. Eventually I will again. Daughter getting married next Summer, can't justify buying expensive audio toys right now. I want to .......
66: RE: Old Nad vs. new NAD sound? (5.43)
Posted by mjcmt on 2021-01-13, 07:39:06 (75.190.195.193)
Thanks for you input. This will be used in a TV/movie/FM system. Possibly w/ Klipsch Forte I speakers not being used now. Or Monitor Audio Silver 6 I'm using currently. .......
67: Here you go. (5.43)
Posted by FenderLover on 2019-02-19, 12:04:15 (97.90.18.39)
Douk Audio special. Cheaper, too! .......
68: An all UK system (5.43)
Posted by Bill the K on 2007-12-14, 21:54:59 (61.17.32.118)
Cambridge Audio Azur 640CV2 Cd player 250 Rotel RA 04 Amp 250 Monitor Audio Bronze BR5 speakers 400 Cables,Interconnects 100 Total 1000 pounds which works out .......
69: NAD S300 or C372 price to performance (5.42)
Posted by relentless99 on 2004-01-25, 00:44:17 (203.94.219.148)
thank you all for your inputs. what id really like is if some one has compared the two amps. also i am confused about how much to spend on an amp for $1000 speakers (monitor audio silver s6) ::: TOPIC .......
70: Re: How ICE power 1000ASP compare with US$ 20,000 Class A/AB High End power amp? (5.40)
Posted by gilo on 2006-10-15, 22:24:46 (218.102.68.133)
many studio monitor using icepower but when I compare icepower with my mc2 audio studio power amp which is using in top studio,the sound of mc2 audio much better,more accurate than icepower but the sp .......
71: RE: Going to take the NAD C275BEE plung (5.40)
Posted by AudioSoul on 2012-12-24, 22:31:51 (108.48.83.135)
Ya, I don't think you will gain anything by using the NAD amp. The Monitor Audio RX2 speakers are clinical in there own right. I would stick with what you have. It seems to be a lateral move to me.. .......
72: Marantz PM8004 vs PM15S2 - any advantage? (5.39)
Posted by airtime on 2012-11-15, 08:14:57 (68.39.31.158)
I'm considering a retirement gift of the Marantz PM15S2. I currently have a PM8004 that honestly, I'm VERY happy with. Is there any reason or advantage to up-costing my amp???? I'm using Monitor Audio .......
73: RE: Budget Amp Opinions (5.39)
Posted by Mr Peabody on 2012-12-04, 20:55:03 (74.61.219.98)
Keep in mind this is just my opinion. It depends on what type of sound you want. For instance, the Music Hall will be on the warmer side where the Onkyo is going to be more neutral and punchy, I haven .......
74: RE: Summers Coming, I Need...... (5.38)
Posted by airtime on 2016-02-27, 14:48:03 (73.226.116.199)
Living in Arizona, a MAIN concern I had about getting back into tubes. I have the Audio Monitor RX2's. So they are along the same general line. Look for a used Cambridge Audio or Creek. The Marantz P .......
75: Re: Belles 250i integrated amp vs what? Is it world class??? (5.36)
Posted by mmajoril@mindspring.com on 2003-11-07, 21:12:22 (66.167.182.207)
I should have added that I would like the integrated to drive a pair of Monitor Audio Silver 8 (new series) rated at 91dB. Thanks .......
76: is that a peachtree. (5.35)
Posted by Javier on 2020-10-06, 21:26:38 (187.254.19.108)
I own the 500a amp for eight months now an is a very good and capable amp driving with ease My monitor audio silver 8 as well as Maggie's 1.6 or Martin Logan ascents not garbage at all. .......
77: Re: best studio amp for monitor classical music in the world? (5.35)
Posted by ols on 2006-04-10, 02:40:50 (202.40.137.201)
What is the performance of studio power amp V.S audiophile power amp? e.g MC 2 studio audio 1250 amp V.S krell,fm acoustic power amp .......
78: Re: Speaker suggestions for MF A3.2 (5.34)
Posted by relentless99 on 2004-03-09, 10:49:39 (203.94.232.47)
i agree, monitor audio gr 10 should go very well with the mf 3.2 since MA uses MF to voice their speakers. speak of synergy then. .......
79: dorm room appropriate amp (5.34)
Posted by pete.hubs@gmail.com on 2008-06-30, 22:48:36 (71.63.173.178)
Ok, so, first off, i need to know if a product exists that would allow me to plug in a headphone-to-RCA cable into a miniature sized amplifer that would then allow me to directly connect 2 speakers us .......
80: Re: Not possible. (5.32)
Posted by paulj on 2004-06-14, 19:50:46 (203.220.43.214)
Thanks Kal. The new speakers (Tannoy 800 studio monitors)are more efficient (92 quoted)and have lower distortion than my old ones (Monitor Audio), so I'm not feeling the absence of the extra power of .......
81: RE: Want advice: Need a warm, smooth, NATURAL, romantic, lush sounding SS amplifier for Harbeth Monitor 30s. (5.31)
Posted by Douger on 2013-10-13, 05:59:01 (12.45.100.130)
Odyssey Audio. Talk to Klaus Bunge, owner, and see how much to get exactly what you are asking for. Probably a lot less than you are willing to spend! .......
82: What PreAMp to buy? (5.31)
Posted by daita on 2005-11-13, 06:15:06 (203.87.133.150)
Was wondering which preamp would you recommend: BAT VK-3ix Rogue Audio Magnum 99 Cary SLP-308 or SLP-98P Manley Shrimp Audible Illusions Modulus 3a Am using a Mark Levinson 27.5, powering Monitor Audi .......
83: Re: What speakers are you running them with? (5.31)
Posted by BigSwede on 2003-01-30, 12:13:43 (199.199.15.1)
Polk Audio Monitor 10Bs [ducking and covering]...actually these 18 year old speakers have continued to impress me as I have upgraded the electronics. Might upgrade someday, but no plans right now. ::: .......
84: RE: Old Nad vs. new NAD sound? (5.31)
Posted by airtime on 2021-01-13, 08:35:52 (24.251.225.215)
I use the NAD 326BEE on Monitor Audio RX2's and they are a wonderful match. the NAD matched very well with that speakers voicing. I think that would work out quite nicely. .......
85: Re: Musical Fidelity A 3.2 CR Choke regulation (5.30)
Posted by Audio_limit on 2003-11-12, 15:13:24 (66.131.152.8)
Thanks Greg! Tell me more about your power cables. What brand? What was the improvement? And yes this is such a great pair or power/pre. I did buy the pre first and was astonished by the sound. And th .......
86: Interesting subwoofer findings (5.28)
Posted by airtime on 2013-04-29, 08:13:09 (68.39.31.158)
I currently use a 10" paradigm for my main stereo listening. For my "cheaper" HT I use an 8" paradigm sub. Speakers are Monitor Audio RX2 with an 8" woofer. So I do have some decent bass extension. On .......
87: Re: Speaker suggestions for MF A3.2 (5.27)
Posted by asdf on 2004-03-03, 23:51:18 (24.24.202.20)
monitor audio tunes thier speakers with musical fidelity components so it might not be a bad idea to go audition the gr series (10, 20, 60) with your gear. .......
88: RE: Phono Preamp - Why Does it Sound So Low? (5.26)
Posted by The Dill on 2014-08-31, 15:49:43 (50.188.174.254)
Well, I am stumped. Should all work together and provide decent gain. Try different audio inputs of the receiver, make sure the tape monitor switch is off, mute switch off if you have one. Sorry, I am .......
89: Something I did (5.26)
Posted by airtime on 2015-07-17, 08:33:30 (73.199.242.168)
My monitor Audio RX2's seems to be dull in the bottom end. I opened it up and removed the entire back 2-3" panels on the rear and a little on the bottom. Holy COW!!!!! what was the company thinking ov .......
90: RE: Audio Analogue Puccini SE (5.26)
Posted by Bill the K on 2012-11-05, 19:47:08 (111.92.69.68)
My friend has this Puccini amp driving Monitor Audio RS6. I have three other friends owning the MA RS6 driven by Marantz 7004, Cambridge Audio 650 and Rotel RA 04. All four sound different. The Puccin .......
91: bi-amp haflers? Get MG12s? (5.22)
Posted by The Rube on 2005-01-26, 12:12:47 (65.23.172.140)
Hi, I tried for some advice in the general forum, but no bites. Perhaps this is better suited for the amp category. I have great theater sound but want greater clarity for music. How can I best config .......
92: Rotel, Cambridge Audio, Arcam (5.21)
Posted by dterp on 2005-11-27, 20:21:05 (24.252.58.242)
I have Paradigm monitor 9's and am looking for a good amp/integrated amp. The local dealers have Rotel, Cambridge Audio & Arcam in my $ range. I love the rotel RB1050/RC1070 set up, But I'm curious ab .......
93: Plinius 9200 or McIntosh MA6900 (5.21)
Posted by Leopard2A6 on 2007-08-27, 15:30:43 (64.162.175.66)
Both of them are 200 Watts integrated amplifiers. Which one would be a better choice? My speakers are Opera Quinta (previous version) and Monitor Audio RS6. Any comments and suggestions ? Many people .......
94: No, its only 2 channel audio (5.21)
Posted by Recordfan on 2003-07-17, 07:16:59 (192.58.199.170)
I'm not very familiar with HT and I'm not sure what you're wanting to do, but could you run the 2 channel sources into the passive preamp and then use a tape monitor output to send those 2 channels to .......
95: Re: Integrated for Monitor Audio - Arcam? Bel Canto? (5.20)
Posted by Frank on 2005-04-28, 13:44:10 (24.187.24.151)
Lots of good integrated amps out there. Perwsonally I would check out Creek, Naim, Exposure, Rega, Sugden, Arcam. .......
96: RE: AB vs D (5.20)
Posted by airtime on 2020-08-01, 07:00:01 (24.251.225.215)
I would love to say this one or that one, but it's the system as a whole that will answer that question. What speakers and source are you using? What type of music and how loud are you listening? What .......
97: Re: AP avanti III and ARC SP16L+VS110 (5.19)
Posted by Mulard on 2004-08-21, 05:04:00 (217.132.65.184)
Sarel The Audio Physic Avanti III is lean in the mid bass, not so coherence, require care in placement and a bigger room then yours. You shoud look for a monitor or a small floorstander like Audio Ph .......
98: Alana line stage by Gill Audio Design (5.18)
Posted by Linkster on 2004-01-01, 13:34:53 (64.12.96.9)
Do any inmates have any experience with this piece manufactured and distributed by Art Audio USA? It does seem like an intelligent albeit minimalist approach to design: Class A triode with only 3 inpu .......
99: Re: Get an integrated, or receiver, or amp pre-amp combo (5.17)
Posted by jnhvac on 2004-10-13, 08:02:55 (216.249.69.125)
This way you have complete volume control, and audio control. You can wire the inputs to you indoor tape out circuit and have the same music inside and out with seperate volume control. You wire your .......
100: RE: I Still Think The Arcam Would Be Happiest With Good British Or Canadian Speakers: (5.17)
Posted by Vinylly on 2009-11-09, 14:25:11 (67.72.98.92)
I'm thinking, Monitor Audio, Spendor, Harbeth, Epos, PMC or Canadian PSB's or Paradimn. All are easy speakers to drive. .......
101: RE: How did you use the iPad as a monitor? (5.17)
Posted by AbeCollins on 2014-10-17, 07:32:26 (50.183.218.111)
I'm not really using the iPad as a monitor for the Mini. It is running the free Remote App which allows you to display and control iTunes. You have to enable Home Sharing in iTunes. You use the Remo .......
102: RE: Onkyo TX850 no phono function (5.16)
Posted by brakescoop on 2009-03-12, 21:58:39 (207.200.116.66)
Thanks for the suggestions. I had noted and played with the "Tape-2 monitor" switch, but the reference to "audio muting" has me stumped! You seem pretty familiar with the TX-850; can you tell me how t .......
103: Quad 99 + 909 + Harbeth Monitor 40 (5.14)
Posted by Robert_Rourke on 2006-06-08, 02:05:37 (80.166.156.100)
I am/(was?)auditioning an Accuphase E-408 integrated amp for use with Monitor 40 speakers. Both are new. Sounds/(sounded?) great, and i was ready to buy both. But then i happened to talk to my old aud .......
104: Rogue Cronus Magnum + Monitor Audio Silver 6 ? (5.14)
Posted by Rick58 on 2014-11-20, 11:43:25 (66.162.147.186)
Demo Silver 6s at Audio Advisor bring this pair to $3620 ... or maybe Rogue Sphinx and some good cables (and a pair of Genalex Gold Lions to upgrade the Sphinx preamp tubes) plus the Silver 6s? Need p .......
105: Re: Inexpensive Integrated Recommendation (5.13)
Posted by DAA on 2004-09-20, 13:22:30 (199.172.169.9)
Ive owned a fair amount of sub $1000 integrated's over the past few years and found that the NAD C370 and Jolida 1501A we're my personal favorites. The NAD is super powerful and has a very warm, neutr .......
106: Quicksilver VS Rogue Audio (5.09)
Posted by btbluesky on 2011-03-03, 18:00:21 (76.174.174.26)
I'm in need of a new power tube amp to push a Zu omen monitor, and have decided on these two brands. specifically the quicksilver mini mite, or the rogue audio Atlas. They're abit different, but both .......
107: Cannot decide on a pre-amp (5.09)
Posted by AFAF on 2003-09-15, 21:49:44 (12.235.11.30)
I recently purchased Monitor Audio S10s, Adcom GFA 555 II. Now I need a great pre-amp. Any recommendations would be great! Cheers, AF .......
108: Re: Speaker suggestion.... (5.06)
Posted by walt h on 2004-03-02, 13:13:50 (12.105.233.94)
Recommend you listen to 1) Monitor Audio Bronze 1 and 2) Energy Connoisseur C-1 Both of these retail new for about $299 and,I think, sound unusually good at that price level. I'm especiall .......
109: ASL's EL34 AQ1003 MARK II DT (5.06)
Posted by airtime on 2013-08-01, 12:59:24 (68.39.154.27)
Does anyone have this. I'm interested in having at least on tubed stereo in my collection. And I REALLLLLLLY can't afford a Cary or Rogue. My needs are low level classical music Speakers are 6ohm RX2 .......
110: RE: Monitor Audio Audiostream A 100 (5.05)
Posted by BRab on 2017-09-23, 13:56:54 (69.158.17.43)
Had one for a short time. It developed all sorts of issues including streaming problems. I tried it out in my main system and as an amp, dac, and preamp I felt it was just ok. The dealer took it back .......
111: Re: downgrading from melos/forte to integrated amp (5.05)
Posted by Frank on 2005-05-11, 07:51:39 (24.187.24.151)
I guess your trying to get away from anything that runs hot. I guess that mean the Sugden wont work, thats a shame the Sugden with Monitor Audio would be a very nice combo. A few other options if you .......
112: I'd like to add... (5.03)
Posted by RGA on 2005-11-28, 23:25:04 (207.81.84.149)
That my suggestion is based on those three -- I think you could do a lot better looking for demo units or used products from other companies. The monitor 9 like the 100V2 is not a terribly difficult t .......
113: Suitable SS Power Amp (5.03)
Posted by WMS on 2019-08-15, 07:29:11 (70.66.70.21)
Looking for recommendations for an affordable solid state power amp which would be compatible with my eastern electric minimax tube preamp to power a pair of monitor audio bronze 2 speakers. ::: TOPIC .......
114: Re: You forgot to mention the other end of the chain (5.02)
Posted by frippneno on 2006-06-30, 11:47:16 (129.188.33.222)
For most of the time, the Adcom will be driving a pair of 5 year old Legacy Audio Classic towers. Occasionally I'll run a pair of home-made (by me) 2-way monitor-type speakers with Peerless and Morel .......
115: Speaker cable for Luxman SQ202 (5.02)
Posted by cesarneves@netcabo.pt on 2003-11-18, 04:50:37 (212.113.164.97)
Hi Does someone know a good speaker cable to connect a Luxman SQ202 to Monitor Audio 700gold? Thank you Cesar .......
116: Do any of you run cable/sattelite box into pre-amp without issues? (5.01)
Posted by dingo dave on 2005-03-26, 16:37:57 (71.8.116.21)
I ask becasue i recently switched from a MFidelity X-Pre line stage to a QSilver Linestage. In addition to my CD, SACD/DVD players, turntable & MD recorder i also had my cable box running through my p .......
117: Plinius 9200 vs Bel Canto Evo 2i (Gen 2) (5.01)
Posted by RJdio on 2005-07-21, 00:36:00 (134.146.0.6)
I live in Europe and can't demo these, so I need to choose between one. ANy preferences ? Im looking for a lush midrange with no roll off on the high end. Will be partnered with a Dac 64 and Monitor .......
118: Luxman C-02 Dissatisified With It (5.01)
Posted by jnhvac on 2004-10-08, 13:10:00 (216.249.69.125)
Thought something was wrong with the way my C-02 Preamp sounds so I decided to do something about it. After wiring my Cd player directly in to my 2 M-02 amps, I was amazed at the warmth and bass and h .......
119: FT Audio LW-1, hands down..... (4.99)
Posted by Marc Bratton on 2004-12-15, 20:26:32 (209.179.168.53)
Its impedance matching network makes it BETTER than a simple passive, but you don't lose any of a passive's transparency. 5 clams, from Paul Lam. You get 6 sources and a tape monitor switch, and you .......
120: Thanks, the Jolida is looking good! (4.98)
Posted by oldmkvi on 2013-06-15, 09:28:02 (75.18.189.5)
I have a Roth Tube Ipod/Int amp that's only 10 watts. It drives the Monitor Audio cheap/tinney home theater speakers, but probably won't have enough grunt for my new ( still on order for a month ) Q30 .......
121: RE: the 'Bolero' test (4.98)
Posted by AVsponge on 2008-08-17, 21:48:37 (205.166.76.15)
Hmmm . . . So you think that it may just be the recordings? This was one of my thoughts, but I'm hoping that this is not the case. I fear that with my recent purchase of the Revel's with their ultra-l .......
122: Tape monitor/loop is not preamp-out (4.95)
Posted by Frihed89 on 2010-10-08, 09:17:28 (77.28.6.172)
It takes the signal before it reaches the gain stage of the preamp, in other words, the source signal. Blue Circle will install a preamp-out on any of its intgerateds if you ask. Audio Note (UK) integ .......
123: RE: Marantz PM8004 vs PM15S2 - any advantage? (4.94)
Posted by Bill the K on 2012-11-16, 04:13:51 (24.146.248.57)
Isnt it better to upgrade to Monitor Audio RX6 speakers, I wonder. I was terribly impressed by the RX6 driven by Marantz 7004 at a friend's place. Being used to RX2, I think you will enjoy the RX6 mor .......
124: Marantz PM-8004 (4.91)
Posted by airtime on 2015-05-09, 14:29:23 (69.142.61.247)
I have the PM8004. I have to say it does have a hefty midrange and good bass. Using it with my Monitor Audio RX2's you actually do get bass! Being that it has a "polite" top end makes it sound like it .......
125: RE: Rega Mira with Monitor Audio Silver 6? (4.88)
Posted by jedrider on 2017-11-27, 10:40:29 (76.126.254.2)
I have a MA Silver Center Channel (I forget what number it is). I like its sound and it's very dynamic. I use some inexpensive Audioquest speaker wire, 8VS or something, and I cannot imagine spending .......
126: Just the ticket (4.88)
Posted by mbnx01 on 2007-08-19, 11:53:00 (71.35.54.58)
Roksan Kandy L.III, google 'Roksan May Audio' to talk directly to the importer. I have one of these. It's quiet, built like a tank, sounds wonderful. Good volume tracking, excellent at low volumes. N .......
127: NAD S300 or C372 (4.87)
Posted by relentless99 on 2004-01-24, 10:39:46 (203.94.221.139)
i would like to know if there is a hughe sonic difference between the nad s300 and the nad c372. speakers to be used is the monitor audio silver s6. was wondering if the extra money would be worth it. .......
128: Need integrate purchase help $1000 and under (4.86)
Posted by trip1 on 2003-03-01, 07:26:06 (63.150.90.102)
Need a integrated amp $1000 and under new or used to match w/ Monitor Audio Silver 5i speakers Cambridge 500se CD Player Looking to replace Odyssey Stratos 2 channel amp and ASL AQ2004 Preamp Downsizi .......
129: Quad cross-overs are generally very straightforward (4.85)
Posted by Frihed89 on 2007-03-14, 06:11:08 (130.226.56.2)
Nothing fancy, but very effective according to several reviewers. I agree. For the money, this speaker has the balance of Spendor's that cost twice as much and Proac's that cost even more. I have hear .......
130: Looking 4 cheapest tubed integrated amps (line level only)? (4.85)
Posted by 6 Meters DX on 2009-11-18, 15:04:17 (76.189.19.19)
Would like to connect my OPPO 'universal' CDP/DVDP (redbook, HDCD, SACD) to a TUBED integrated amp driving classic Polk Audio 'Monitor 10' speakers. Which integrateds should I look at? Are there any a .......
131: RE: Movies via 2-Channel Rig: Loss of LFE? Dynamic Range Issues? (4.85)
Posted by AJZepp on 2007-10-26, 00:41:39 (72.148.237.78)
I'm totally with ya. I've just become so frustrated with trying to get the sort of quality I'm looking for out of a pre/pro based system, it's refreshing to think about just getting back to a kick-ass .......
132: Quads (4.83)
Posted by nathan_klassen on 2004-05-26, 22:28:23 (64.110.211.50)
While B&W and Paradigms etc will work with the NAD... go for the Quad's vastly superior to either of those, and to the monitor audio's that have been suggested, and its just a preference between them .......
133: amps (4.83)
Posted by ken r horvatits on 2009-11-26, 11:06:39 (24.171.130.98)
I currently have Monitor Audio GS 60 speakers driven (bridged) by a Pioneer Elite VSX 49. Literature states the amp supplies 150 watts per channel. My question is this: will an investment is a Parasou .......
134: RE: Quad 606 Mk II vs Quad 303 w/ Harbeth Monitor 30....discuss/opinions? (4.80)
Posted by kenzo on 2013-10-21, 21:30:26 (69.181.241.142)
I have to say you described perfectly the way my QUAD 909 sounds to my ears. When I told my audio dealer my number one requirement for a new amp was no digital grain or harshness, he steered me to the .......
135: RE: Rega Mira 3 and Monitor Audio speakers (4.79)
Posted by samspadesix on 2016-05-29, 16:27:03 (174.96.55.83)
I've never found a speaker that the Mira wouldn't drive well in a small room, although I'm sure they exist. The Mira 3 has a very grown-up sound- no "wow" factor, but very competent and musical. I use .......
136: Anyone Compare Sim Audio Moon I-5 to Magnum MD-208 ? (4.79)
Posted by ARL on 2002-11-21, 10:42:49 (24.112.145.202)
I am looking for an integrated for my home-office and have read favourable stuff on the Sim Audio Moon I-5 ( latest version ) and the Magnum Dynalab MD-208. They have similar pricing at used buy & sel .......
137: RE: Forget them both (4.79)
Posted by morricab on 2014-04-03, 02:49:25 (160.62.7.250)
I have heard the B&W Matrix 801 whatever the last version was (they came out with the Nautilus 801 not long after that) and the 802. They weren't bad but at that time I heard as well the Monitor Audio .......
138: RE: Hmmm (4.79)
Posted by Bill the K on 2017-09-20, 20:46:03 (111.92.79.33)
Its Dragonfly Black. I am really surprised at the reviews of B&W 685. I find cheaper Wharfedale, Dali, Monitor Audio and the newer Elacs better than the 685. I am surprised though at my little Tivoli .......
139: BAT Amps compatibility with Harbeths (4.79)
Posted by ranyc on 2006-04-07, 16:07:22 (69.201.138.146)
I am actively shopping for amps and was highly recommended to BAT (Balanced Audio Technology) Amps and Preamps. Has anyone heard BAT electronics matched with Harbeths and if so, how would you describe .......
140: Re: New system - need help/advice - update (4.76)
Posted by Banzaii on 2002-11-25, 13:21:00 (207.194.198.106)
Thanks for sharing your experiences. I did some more listening tests on the weekend. Here's what I heard: Rotel CD 1070? Rotel RSX1055 B&W DM602 S3 Monitor Audio Silver S2 I have to say that I really .......
141: Re: PLINIUS SA 250 ANY OPINIONS (4.75)
Posted by macrog on 2003-01-24, 11:35:36 (210.86.101.101)
I have a Plinius SA250 MK4 and the thing that sold it to me was its delicacy and neutrality. Yes it has good Bass but its the beautifull top end that sold me on it. I thought it sounded more transpare .......
142: Re: Amp and Preamp advice for harbeth Monitor 30 (4.75)
Posted by nolitan777 on 2006-01-09, 14:58:46 (61.9.65.42)
i dont know if this applies but i have heard that Compact 7ES2 at a dealers showroom driven with amps that varied from PS audio hca2, plinius 9100, mccormack 125 watter amp, and various tube amps. The .......
143: RE: NAD C272 or Onkyo A-9555 or what? Please Help! (4.74)
Posted by paulg on 2008-11-02, 15:52:11 (71.227.83.151)
Thanks for the help. I’m now of the opinion that the NAD was simply revealing the shortcomings of the Infinity speakers. I went speaker shopping this weekend. I auditioned speakers from B&W, Monitor A .......
144: Outlaw 990 & 2 Channel (4.72)
Posted by KMD on 2006-09-19, 06:15:36 (71.77.17.47)
I am very tempted to purchase this pre/pro. I am looking for the best once I can find in the $1k - $3k range that does 2 channel well. I was hoping that owners of this unit can share their thoughts, i .......
145: I always see some Classe integrated for sale (4.69)
Posted by jedrider on 2016-06-04, 15:27:07 (76.126.254.2)
I suggest you look for one. They seem built like tanks and have very good ergonomics as well (for the most part, as I thought it was funny that it came with a solid aluminum remote that worked at too .......
146: RE: Let us know what the results are! (4.69)
Posted by badteacher on 2016-08-22, 17:14:34 (76.115.104.104)
Cary's prompt response to my email inquiry: "Most likely what is happening is your filament supply is failing. You'll have to measure and monitor the voltage for the 300B tubes over time to see if it .......
147: RE: Marantz PM-66Se Ki Amplifier VS. Monitor Audio a3.2 ??? (4.69)
Posted by KanedaK on 2019-10-29, 02:14:31 (94.111.40.237)
Haven't heard either but there was a time - when all I needed was an integrated amp- I was strongly considering the MF A3.2 based on reviews and previous experience with the brand. I then deviated int .......
148: Integrated amp with strong bass (4.68)
Posted by airtime on 2012-09-21, 08:26:54 (68.39.31.158)
I'm using a pair of RX2 Monitor Audio speakers that use an 8" woofer. I can get some really nice bass out of these things if the amp I use chooses to push them. An example was when I used my vintage M .......
149: Re: Yamaha RX-V550/750 + Monitor Audio Silver S1/S2 (4.68)
Posted by Monkey Man on 2004-06-22, 12:12:41 (67.174.51.146)
Are you shopping at the GOOD GUYS? I agree that those are Great speakers and amps. I would Reccomend that You will need a Subwoofer for either of those speakers. They are crystal clear but if you plan .......
150: Quad 99 Amp (4.67)
Posted by Johncan on 2002-10-10, 16:25:22 (66.56.69.105)
Has anyone had any experience with the Quad 99 power amplifier? I would like to know what people think of it. I am in need of a new amp and an acquaintance of mine recommended it. I will use to power .......
151: Power amp upgrade question (4.67)
Posted by spudso on 2004-08-11, 15:35:39 (69.192.205.158)
wondering whether an Anthem MCA 20 would be a worthwhile upgrade from a NAD c270 i.e. more detail, resolution, better bass.Does anyone have any thoughts or experiences to share? Current speakers are P .......
152: Re: Best Amp under $2000 for Monitor Audio GR60? (4.66)
Posted by Paul L on 2004-10-07, 07:41:10 (216.174.134.60)
Yes, take a look at your room acoustics. Do you have hardwood floor? The MA GR series (formally Studio series) are very revealling speakers. Your source seems to be OK with all the good press. I have .......
153: Look at the FT Audio LW-1..... (4.66)
Posted by Marc Bratton on 2006-03-18, 19:29:36 (71.33.49.223)
No, it ain't transformer coupled, but it's got some kind of buffering resistor network in it (called the 'X coupler') that greatly minimizes impedance matching difficulties, the bugaboo of a tradition .......
154: Can a NAD c340 handle 6 ohms? (4.66)
Posted by Logikreader on 2004-01-06, 01:07:20 (66.52.14.62)
I'm about to purchase a pair of Monitor Audio Bronze series speakers (B4s to be exact). These speakers operate at 6 ohms. Do you think my NAD c340 can handle these speakers without any trouble? If not .......
155: why so cheap? (4.62)
Posted by bayvillian516 on 2007-02-13, 14:54:35 (68.194.239.149)
right now I have the denon-587 (cheapest one). i am just renting it from circuit city until I find a good deal on a good reciever for my monitor audio rs1's. i found this deal on a marantz but it seem .......
156: Bi-amping problems! - please help (4.61)
Posted by paulj on 2004-03-06, 10:23:44 (202.161.99.1)
I have just hooked up my new Cambridge Audio P500 power amp with my existing Cambridge C500 integrated amp, bi-wired/bi-amped as per the instructions. (ie, one amp runs the tweeters, the other the bas .......
157: amp (4.60)
Posted by huzaifah on 2003-09-22, 03:54:14 (202.9.163.1)
I currently own a Monitor Audio Silver S6 speakers driving them with a Nad c370, i'm not satisfied with my combination way to much bass and it also sounds congested. can someone please recommend the p .......
158: Upgrade recommendations (4.60)
Posted by airtime on 2012-12-09, 10:54:03 (68.39.156.163)
I'm using both a Marantz PM8004 and NAD C326BEE. What models should I look at if I want to upgrade? I would like to keep it in the 2k range with either an integrated or separates being a possibility. .......
159: Re: DK VS-1 MkII (4.60)
Posted by GC on 2005-02-03, 19:39:01 (66.231.167.61)
Compatibility &/or good matching of components is a major player in the high-end audio game. Haven't heard the DK but for its price the BAT integrated should be in your short list(extremely well built .......
160: Oh my, why so harsh? (4.60)
Posted by erik on 2018-02-13, 03:51:59 (76.19.10.168)
It's a little integrated with a nice build quality and sound in its class. The retail in 2011 was $380. For that kind of money you usually won't get Gryphon. It i isn't meant to drive big low sensitiv .......
161: Re: Huhh..? (4.59)
Posted by chris.redmond2@bushinternet.com on 2004-08-14, 11:10:06 (80.41.75.40)
I use to have a pair of 15" Monitor Golds in new cabinets with upgraded crossovers and despite being advised that the 95dB sensitivity made them suitable for SETs, I found that the Tannoys loved 10 .......
162: Re: This is not a review (4.59)
Posted by Wayne White on 2004-09-20, 05:37:01 (12.145.117.66)
I have a 1980. I bought it off ebay as "needing work". There was no -35 volts from the power supply. I replaced a zener diode that acts as a voltage regulator and voila - it works. It will still blow .......
163: Summers Coming, I Need...... (4.59)
Posted by AudioSoul on 2016-02-27, 14:08:46 (184.98.243.236)
A SS integrated amp to replace my tube integrated during the summer months. I don't need a phono section just something to get me by for the summer months, which I don't listen that much so I don't .......
164: avr-587 vs avr-787 (4.58)
Posted by bayvillian516 on 2007-02-08, 13:13:51 (68.194.239.149)
avr-587-$299 avr-787-$499 so I just bought the avr-587 and am wondering if it would be worth the extra money to bring it back and get the 787. Do you guys think there would be any sound difference? th .......
165: RE: Onkyo Reference (4.57)
Posted by slippers... on 2012-04-16, 17:57:23 (99.174.75.125)
Well I thought your handle had a religious connotation...I see now I may have been wrong. I happen to be there that night and it seems the meters had a purpose...at least to the owner...he looked ever .......
166: RE: PWM/Direct Digital Amps/Power DACs (4.57)
Posted by airtime on 2013-07-15, 10:28:21 (68.39.31.158)
I'm using a NAD C275BEE with Marantz NA7004 DAC directly hooked up with excellent results. My speakers are Monitor Audio RX2's. LOTS of bass!!!! with directly hooked DAC to amp!!! The C275 has a varia .......
167: I would never buy anything direct from China..... (4.57)
Posted by AbeCollins on 2010-10-22, 08:09:33 (71.229.129.165)
I would never buy anything direct from China...... The only "made in China" audio gear that I would purchase would have an established and reputable US distributor or dealer. They take some of the ri .......
168: on a budget (4.56)
Posted by bayvillian516 on 2007-02-06, 18:35:06 (68.194.239.149)
so last week I grabbed a pair of monitor audio rs1 speakers. They sound great. Tonight I bought a new reciever the denon avr-587. It sounds better then my last reciever, but im not sure if I should re .......
169: Hah! I just picked up its slightly bigger brother, the GTP 500 ($150 IIRC) (4.56)
Posted by Road Warrior on 2015-09-04, 19:14:03 (108.71.181.131)
and a GFA 545 power amp. Very musical combo that works great with my Monitor Audio GS20s in the study. You did great for the boy! Every kid should be so lucky. I had a $200 (or so) JVC Pro Logic recei .......
170: RE: Yamaha integrated love? (4.56)
Posted by AudioSoul on 2017-03-28, 09:59:51 (67.128.15.155)
I owned the A-S701 for awhile. It was a nice sounding amp but was a little to crisp sounding for my Monitor Audio Bronze 6 speakers. Could have been a amp/speaker mis-match. I sold the Yamaha and ke .......
171: Should I go from a 120wpc to 300wpc Amp? (4.55)
Posted by SeeD on 2002-12-19, 19:37:12 (152.163.206.186)
I am considering upgrading the Amp for my main and center channel speakers (Monitor Audio Gold 20's) from the Bryston 9BST (120wpc) to a 6BST (300wpc). What kind of differences in sound will I expect .......
172: RE: 3B SST... (4.55)
Posted by rick_m on 2014-04-09, 07:35:26 (96.25.74.167)
"in the case of the transitor version remove the input filter if it has one , then feed it with a square wave set at the same level as a valve version , then monitor the output into a dummy load , I t .......
173: RE: Best Integrated Amp Recommendations (4.55)
Posted by zmwolf on 2009-09-23, 16:00:40 (96.246.62.228)
A friend of mine bought the unit as part of $2,000 system consisting of a rega p2/rega brio/monitor audio RS6. Heard it recently. Thought it sounded quite good. Should note, that the system took abou .......
174: I just looked at the owner's manual..... (4.54)
Posted by bwkendall on 2003-05-19, 16:57:59 (64.170.172.58)
I suggest you leave the coax cable connected between the SAT and your TV for regular playing. Now let's improve your video performance all the way around. Take the S-Video cable from your SAT and put .......
175: Parasound A23 or McIntosh MC7100. (4.53)
Posted by Mcmann57 on 2018-06-12, 11:56:39 (24.11.145.222)
I have an opportunity to purchase one of these amps locally and need to decide which one would be better for me. My Preamp is a McIntosh MX130 and speakers are Monitor Audio Silver 200. I don't wish t .......
176: RE: pre amp for under $1000 (4.53)
Posted by airtime on 2013-05-23, 12:42:58 (68.39.31.158)
I've been using the preamp section of my Marantz PM8004. Funny that it was a good integrated amp, but a great preamp!!!! Go figure that one out? You could try Crutchfield with there 30 free trial and .......
177: is this too much??? (4.53)
Posted by bayvillian516 on 2007-02-16, 19:13:42 (68.194.239.149)
so i have a pair of monitor audio rs1's with matching center. I also found a great deal on a refurbished denon avr-3805 ($500 shipped) Now my speakers rms is 80 watts at 6 ohms The denon is 110 watts .......
178: Electron Images DMP-1 dual chassis preamp (4.51)
Posted by bnt7777 on 2020-08-01, 13:48:40 (24.203.247.164)
A few years ago I bought a 2nd hand, Electron Images dual chassi DMP-1 preamp. I am running this preamp with a Threshold Stasis 2 amp (occassionally with a Classe Audio 15 amp), an Audio Research refe .......
179: Need help in choosing a tube preamp (4.51)
Posted by trip1 on 2003-01-06, 06:27:31 (63.150.90.102)
Which tube preamp would be the best choice for my system? $600.00 to spend. Looking to upgrade from ASL AQ2004. Looking at Jolida 3000B pre and any other choices would help. System: Odyseey 2 channel .......
180: Re: Digital Amp (4.51)
Posted by Tube_Dude on 2003-03-15, 01:57:59 (195.23.213.128)
Hi Chiang! "By the way, what is the speaker your XR10 is driving ?" Monitor Audio Studio 20 SE. "I could not believe my eye when I first played a song through the XR10. The sound is airy, spacous, and .......
181: Magnum Dynalab MD-208 and Vantas DPA-550 (4.50)
Posted by Wendell Narrod on 2005-04-02, 09:58:12 (69.3.16.160)
I want to integrate my MD-208 into my home theater with Vantas processor/amplifier. The MD-208 does not have a tape monitor which is required by the Vantas. I thought it might work by connecting the V .......
182: Integrateds that throw a huge soundstage? (4.50)
Posted by watermusic on 2006-02-21, 09:09:23 (209.240.205.63)
Greetings all, I recently changed speakers from some old NHTs to Monitor Audio Silver 6s and now find that because of the much higher sensitivity of the Monitors that using my MF A3.5 is like trying t .......
183: RE: Welcome to snob audio! Sorry, your, sniff sniff, Rotel, is just not "High End"... (4.49)
Posted by Disbeliever on 2015-02-09, 09:14:51 (92.14.147.224)
Most Sunday afternoons I visit a high end audio shop and after it closes at 4 pm I am able to listen to a lot of high end equip ment . Yesterday I was able to compare Audio Research 75 wpc integrated .......
184: Re: Interesting comments re Aleph (4.49)
Posted by hairydog on 2006-08-02, 19:56:30 (70.17.72.211)
Agree about the Aleph's they are an amp everyone should hear at least once. I noticed the transformer buzz mainly when I breifly tried a high efficiency pair of triangle speakers, where it could be he .......
185: Cambridge Audio 851a vs Simaudio Moon Neo 250i (4.49)
Posted by tierangreen on 2014-11-19, 22:49:41 (72.2.20.159)
I'm trying to help my father purchase a HiFi system. He's an old jazz guy who used value high-end gear, but unfortunately now since he's not a player anymore, is always looking for the deals. In the c .......
186: Review: Element Electronics ESTR200 Integrated Amp/Stereo Receiver From Circuit City (4.47)
Posted by boland7214 on 2008-04-11, 22:25:34 (207.200.116.66)
I like integrated amps that have jumper cables that allow the user to use either the pre-amp or the power amp separately with another pre or power amp. Some examples are the NAD's like the 325BEE. All .......
187: Re: Stick with HK or ???? (4.45)
Posted by mmajoril@mindspring.com on 2003-09-13, 21:12:28 (69.3.103.192)
I have a HK 525 also driving a pair of Monitor Audio Gold Ref 60 speakers. If I were you I would look for a really good integrated amp with a home theater bypass so you can use your 525 for home theat .......
188: Orlando is a bit thin... well, more than a bit (4.45)
Posted by author@escapeclause.net on 2008-03-13, 18:52:31 (68.214.115.49)
Connect Source is located in Longwood (a suburb) and represents Cary and Monitor, but not much else. 180 East SR 434 Longwood, FL 32750 407.325.2207 The nearest PS Audio dealers are in Tampa/St. Pete .......
189: You can respectively disagree all you want, but you're wrong... (4.45)
Posted by John Elison on 2017-04-27, 13:11:05 (74.130.29.193)
I just assembled a Vacuum Tube Audio SP14 line-stage preamplifier kit. My TASCAM DA-3000 DSD recorder is connected to its record-output. The signal to the record-output never enters any active compone .......
190: RE: That's a nice choice (4.44)
Posted by samac on 2016-11-28, 15:43:08 (24.140.88.103)
Well, with my speaker budget none of my options would be considered "worlds best". I only considered speakers I could easily demo. I listened to Golden Ear Triton Sevens, PSB X2T, Monitor Audio Silve .......
191: RE: Accuphase or chord electronics (4.43)
Posted by RGA on 2023-02-20, 01:57:42 (1.36.4.14)
You're probably better off taking a more holistic approach to system building. PMC is a professional studio monitor study that tends to lean to the analytical side of the spectrum - which is fine for .......
192: RE: Help from M. Samra (long) (4.42)
Posted by Michael Samra on 2016-08-09, 11:51:48 (97.95.43.235)
ith the phono through the tape op, am I truly bypassing the line stage of the SP8, except for the selector? Is this simpler circuit path the reason for the Mac's improved sound, and the SP8 really now .......
193: As usual, a + 1 for the Anthem, altho those MA's he has are quite efficient (4.42)
Posted by Road Warrior on 2015-05-08, 20:36:23 (108.71.181.131)
I'm using a 100wpc Adcom power amp to push my similarly efficient Monitor Audio GS20s and the volume knob never gets moved much past 9 o'clock. The Anthem might be a bit much for his easy to drive loa .......
194: Re: Reference Line passive question (4.41)
Posted by Dr. Al on 2003-05-16, 06:29:37 (68.68.102.148)
Solda, I have the Reference Line 1000. I got it on E-bay for $275 (a fair price). I'm quite delighted with it (it replaced a Dynaco Pas 3--which I still use for phono). $250 bucks would be a good star .......
195: Equalizer (4.40)
Posted by ageis700 on 2004-05-15, 17:24:32 (205.188.116.9)
I found an old equalizer I used to use about 15 years ago. It is a AUDIO LINEAR with ten bands for the left and right channels. I am curious to see if this still works or if it is even necessary these .......
196: RE: Pinging RGA. Audio Note Integrated's vs The Rest. (4.40)
Posted by el34eh@yahoo.com on 2017-10-05, 05:56:00 (99.137.6.87)
Hello Richard, Thanks again for sharing your insight into said matters as it relates to the various amps I've mentioned. I do understand why you've been so passionate about most things AN over the .......
197: RE: Audio Research Bias problem (4.39)
Posted by Door Nail on 2009-07-17, 05:13:13 (71.190.80.65)
Check the switches in the phone jacks. They may not be opening. I like ARC equipement and their build quality is usually very good but somehow the phone jacks they're using are not quite up to snuff. .......
198: RE: 5 channel amp - Emotiva XPA-5 vs Marantz MM7705? (4.39)
Posted by Mr Peabody on 2015-07-28, 09:01:23 (71.81.87.182)
I know you've bought something already. Both would be a decent choice, Emo possibly having an edge in power where I lean toward Marantz for sound. Although if just HT, sound may not be that important. .......
199: Recommend CD player and inte amp, please. (4.39)
Posted by atg237 on 2013-03-10, 18:33:09 (110.35.179.183)
I have the arcam CD17 CD player, the Arcam A18 inte amp and the Monitor Audio PL100 speaker. The CD 17 and the A18 are weak. So I want to get new CD player and inte amp. My budget is $7K. New and used .......
200: Krell 400xi vs Sim Moon i-5 (4.37)
Posted by RJdio on 2005-08-30, 05:15:12 (134.146.0.6)
Anybody compare these two side by side. I just sold my Bel Canto Evo2i, because the mids were too far back. Dont want to make the same mistake, but can't demo either one. WIll be paired with Monitor A .......
Found 200 records in Cable Asylum.
1: usb to rca for audio out of a mac mini? (9.29)
Posted by stan2 on 2006-03-10, 15:56:37 (205.225.207.163)
I did some searching here and at cable sites on line and can't seem to find a way to get the audio out of my mac mini to my lcd monitor/tv.. the mini looks to want audio out via usb, but the samsung l .......
2: Monitor Audio speaker cable (9.29)
Posted by Tourist on 2002-05-04, 02:33:48 (161.142.100.81)
Does anybody know about these German made Monitor Audio speaker cable? Esp. the one with black and white wiring. thanks .......
3: Re: NBS : Omega I vs. Monitor I (9.07)
Posted by Jay-Mac on 2004-04-11, 10:41:30 (68.155.177.76)
I've only used and own Monitor 0 and 1 not Omega. Why wouldn't you look to step up to Monitor O? I believe you can get them for about the price of the Omega 1. What I have read about the Omega's is th .......
4: Re: Power cable burn in idea. Any good? (8.80)
Posted by claud on 2002-08-30, 12:52:05 (199.90.240.134)
This is the way I have brokenin my last two powercords, a TG HSRa and a Powersnake Taipan. The best current draw is your monitor. You can also see an improvement in video quality so you know it's work .......
5: Re: NBS Monitor II - what other I/C cable ? (8.17)
Posted by ejlif on 2004-01-02, 14:15:56 (209.142.13.211)
I used to own a set of Monitor 2 interconnect. I think you might really like the Argent Audio cables. Pursang interconnect and speaker cables have been the best I have heard, very smooth yet detailed .......
6: Re: Valhalla vs. Epsilon vs. Pure Audio (7.91)
Posted by Hans on 2001-10-23, 02:56:40 (194.151.10.98)
Why don't you try the NBS Monitor cables. They are very neutral and let your hear what the components do. From this point you can upgrade your system with more neutral gear in the future, which is to .......
7: Biwire Cable for Monitor Audio GR-60 OK? (7.90)
Posted by Xenith on 2004-05-20, 05:48:45 (168.210.90.180)
Hi Huys, I just wanted to know from any guys here who have the Monitor Audio GR-60: is it ok to use a biwire cable (since the speakers are tri-wirable)? I have Zu Cable wax biwire cable and wanted to .......
8: Help a newbbie! Cable/Interconnect suggestion needed. (7.86)
Posted by rabmen on 2002-08-04, 17:08:34 (68.12.65.121)
Hello and thanks for your input. I am putting together a new stereo/HT system after being out of this loop for 15 yrs. My, how things have changed. The information that I have read so far has been hel .......
9: Cable Recommendation for Monitor Audio Gold Ref. 60's (7.80)
Posted by veeco5150@hotmail.com on 2004-04-27, 19:44:00 (66.214.131.102)
I need to upgrade my speaker cables to my Monitor Audio Gold Reference 60 floorstanders. Anyone with these speakers, or are familiar with their sound please chime in. They are wired internally with si .......
10: Best cables for VAC PA100/100 (7.80)
Posted by Tekman on 2003-12-07, 05:56:44 (209.91.155.13)
I'm looking for advice on cables for my VAC PA100/100 Monitor Audio Studio20se combo. The Studio 20se uses a metal dome tweeter that could tends to sound on the bright side so I think silver based cab .......
11: Re: JR digital cable and audio drop offs (7.58)
Posted by Waybad1 on 2003-06-30, 11:21:06 (24.69.255.202)
No audio drop offs when: Digital audio signal routed from dvd player to avr. S-video signal routed from dvd player to avr. Then from avr to monitor Audio drop off problem accurs when I: Route the vid .......
12: Re: JR digital cable and audio drop offs (7.54)
Posted by Waybad1 on 2003-06-29, 23:23:07 (24.69.255.202)
The auido is left unchanged from DVD player to AVR, not touched. The only thing I'm switching/changing is the S-video signal from the DVD player. When its routed through the avr (to the monitor)the di .......
13: JR digital cable and audio drop offs (7.44)
Posted by Waybad1 on 2003-06-28, 13:33:08 (24.69.255.237)
In my Ht system using the JR digital coax cable (1695a with cap)I've run in a strange problem. No audio drop offs if I run the video from the AVR to the monitor but if I attempt to run the video direc .......
14: Re: Could be your source is either over driving... (7.35)
Posted by Waybad1 on 2003-06-28, 15:07:16 (24.69.255.202)
Video signal is S-video. Image quality is not a problem though slightly better when going direct to monitor. Just confused why the digital audio signal would have drop offs when I route the video sign .......
15: Monitor Cable Black & White (7.32)
Posted by eduardoo on 2006-03-09, 07:25:04 (211.11.148.2)
Just ran into some bulk Monitor Cable Black & White LS 1200 speaker cable at supposedly deep discount in a Japanese audio shop (75% off at about US$20 per metre). Does anyone have any experience with .......
16: Re: Oyaide vs. PS Audio Power Port....... (7.13)
Posted by kenster on 2007-05-13, 18:17:47 (71.222.164.237)
"Now you tell me, kenster, did I call it the way it should have been w.r.t the PS Audio Power Ports?" For the most part, U did call it correct. I swapped the Video monitor PC over to the SWO-GX+ and t .......
17: Advice speaker cables for Monitor Audio 20sec (7.10)
Posted by bill on 2000-04-06, 16:37:29 (207.22.38.46)
Is it ok to buy used speaker cable ? Do they sound as good after 5 or 6 years ? Are there any good web sites to purchase new or used cables ? I auditioned a pair of transparent music wave plus bi-cabl .......
18: Computer Monitor (7.09)
Posted by Luminator on 2001-04-24, 01:56:19 (64.170.152.46)
Wow, I can't believe someone actually uses DIY or after market powercords on computer equipment. It's nice to know that I'm not the only loonie who does. I couldn't believe it, but sticking after mark .......
19: Re: KCAG problem? (6.92)
Posted by Awe-d-o-file on 2005-05-30, 17:11:57 (70.96.106.78)
Sounds like a ground loop that often occurs when audio and video are integrated. I suspect you have cable or SAT which is grounded at a different spot than your outlets that is plugged into the video .......
20: About $12 (6.87)
Posted by HD Audio on 2001-12-21, 20:27:20 (12.250.120.234)
Outlaw 1050 with Toshiba SD3205 and Monitor Audio Silver 3i using Radio Shack Digital Cable. .......
21: Mr-Cable Pure Power Cord (6.80)
Posted by GregC on 2002-04-25, 14:05:32 (198.3.8.1)
I just wanted to write a quick review and let everyone know how pleased I am with the Pure Power cord from Mr-Cable. I ordered a Pure Power cord and used it on my existing setup and I was shocked at h .......
22: Help needed with set-up of my whole system (6.73)
Posted by Neil on 2001-11-29, 14:36:56 (67.167.170.44)
Hi, Im a young guy (read: I only have a small 11'x 12' bedroom to work with right now), and need some good advice as to maximizing the placement of my components and wiring with regards to electrical .......
23: RE: Morrow Audio Cables (6.66)
Posted by RayBan on 2009-11-09, 14:10:14 (68.108.53.23)
I'm using Morrow SP-4's and had them cooked. The rest of the system now needs "burned in" a bit as I've just changed to Monitor Audio RS-8's and RSW12's. .......
24: Cabling dilemma--Arcam amp, Monitor Bronze 2 speakers (6.45)
Posted by Salby6 on 2002-07-11, 17:20:57 (209.109.229.227)
Have an Arcam Alpha 8R amp and am using a Denon DCM370 CD player. Have Acoutic Energy Aegis Ones which seem too laid back with this amp, even cabled with Nordost Flatline Gold, which are fast and brig .......
25: Re: Cable Recommendation for Monitor Audio Gold Ref. 60's (6.29)
Posted by manek on 2004-04-27, 21:41:53 (203.197.46.33)
VDH royal jade. .......
26: Audio Distributor -) Stereo Computer Speakers? (6.16)
Posted by LoganKriete on 2007-05-28, 07:58:15 (74.236.109.15)
This (seems like it) is a complex problem, so I hope someone can help me out! I got a new Dell LCD monitor that has an RCA video input; I attached that to my VCR (so I now I can watch TV on the Dell m .......
27: Fly in the ointment. (6.07)
Posted by Chr3is on 2002-01-12, 17:09:42 (130.63.75.220)
Aren't AZ Satori's (about $600US new) overkill with Monitor Audio Studio 6's? Just wondering, Chr3is .......
28: Re: Pulsar recommendation...agree as well (5.98)
Posted by kureboy99 on 2004-10-08, 17:36:29 (68.100.231.107)
...Since moving to my PC for my audio/video application, the Pulsars serve my system flawlessly and deliver the goods in combo with my M-Audio 96/24 Audiophile sound card, M-Audio 3 Piece studio monit .......
29: Help needed on Focus Audio 688 (5.84)
Posted by Santino on 2005-01-23, 21:14:43 (203.127.198.194)
Hi Guys, I have been playing around with my Focus Audio 688 monitor speaker for almost 4 months now. I have to say that I love the sound that this little speakers make. I am looking at biwire cable as .......
30: Re: Cable Recommendation for Monitor Audio Gold Ref. 60's (5.78)
Posted by Audionuts on 2004-04-27, 20:53:55 (203.131.145.137)
Try XLO Ultra its neutral cable he will reveal the true attitude of MA. .......
31: Re: monitor audio pureflow silver silver cable (5.76)
Posted by relentless99 on 2004-02-21, 12:00:08 (203.94.219.78)
never heard them but try the vdH d352 along with it, i get very good results with it.(MA silver s6) .......
32: AR Microflat wire? (5.73)
Posted by STEVE H on 2001-09-14, 11:17:55 (207.178.187.50)
Audio Advisor is selling Acoustic Research Micro Flat HT390 $39.99/30ft.Is this any good? Just using to drive Paradigm Monitor 3 for HT system. Thanks .......
33: Re: electrical interference / pc based audio systems (5.73)
Posted by Neil on 2001-11-28, 14:46:28 (67.167.170.44)
Chris (or anyone else), I have my pc with a 100' cat5 cable modem connection (from router) and a 17" monitor integrated into my audio system in a small room. What guidelines with regard to wire spacin .......
34: Speaker Cable Length (5.70)
Posted by MEC on 2008-11-22, 17:56:01 (76.19.155.24)
I have two sets of cables running to each of my speakers. One set is approx. 20 feet long the other is 8 feet. I have read a little on this subject and wanted to get some input from you guys. Any-one .......
35: monitor audio pureflow silver silver cable (5.61)
Posted by mr-malcontent on 2004-02-16, 11:26:21 (81.174.173.86)
Anyone heard this cable? Any comments? I have the MA silver S1. .......
36: Re: Valhalla vs NBS Statement 3 (5.61)
Posted by Mikenificent1 on 2001-05-27, 22:29:45 (24.168.108.32)
I had a set of 10' NBS Monitor 0's in my system, and they sounded worse (although slightly) than my cheap Audioquest Crystal's. I plan on trying Kharma Grand Reference or Purist Audio Dominus next. : .......
37: new speakers and receiver (5.58)
Posted by audiophyte on 2009-06-04, 21:07:24 (173.21.39.145)
I just bought a pair of Polk Audio Monitor 60s.. and a decent Yamaha receiver. I am new to this whole thing.. so I am just looking for some adequate speaker cables. Any suggestions on what I should be .......
38: NBS Monitor IV Interconnects (5.53)
Posted by gino on 2000-08-24, 05:31:04 (63.224.65.186)
Having heard good things on NBS from a number of sources, and having the chance to do so, I recently auditioned a full set of NBS Monitor IV ICs on loan from eAudionet. Our system is presently running .......
39: interconnects how important (5.53)
Posted by Bob R on 2000-11-04, 20:50:54 (24.4.255.92)
I am trying a set of Straightwire crescendos and against a set of Alpha Core Micro Purls I notice no difference except that I feel the Alphas sound brighter and better. Any comments am I crazy, what h .......
40: Re: Question for Jon Risch re: Audio IC's (5.49)
Posted by Jon Risch on 2001-08-03, 15:40:21 (209.215.72.231)
Yes, with a monitor that close, use the extra shield, and use a 0.01 uF cap at the load end. Jon Risch .......
41: RE: Agreed on replacing the outlets in the PS Audio... (5.47)
Posted by kenster on 2007-09-29, 00:08:11 (143.183.121.1)
Big thumbs up here as well! I replaced the outlets in a PS Audio PP600 with 2 Oyaide SWO-XXX's and 1 SWO-GX and it was a major step up in performance! The SWO-GX feeding the Sony Video monitor result .......
42: RE: Silver / silver coated I/C or Speaker Wire. (5.47)
Posted by MEC on 2008-11-24, 06:41:07 (66.210.117.195)
All I have to add is I have tried several different speaker cables and have settled on the Audio Art SC-5, which is a stranded copper cable, coated with silver. I do not find them overly bright even w .......
43: Re: Help needed with set-up of my whole system (5.46)
Posted by ChrisVH on 2001-11-30, 05:19:30 (169.207.115.114)
It is possible for RF to be modulated down into the audio band by your equipment, which is why RF may be a problem for you (AM radio test). I'm not sure what specific component of the computer is crea .......
44: Anyone know what spade size for MONITOR AUDIO Silver Series? (5.37)
Posted by jl789 on 2001-12-13, 00:11:22 (63.201.25.3)
Can anyone recommend the appropriate spade size for my MA Silver series? Thanks. .......
45: TG Audio HSR-A cord OK for phono preamp application? (5.35)
Posted by claud on 2001-08-16, 11:45:37 (199.90.240.66)
My TG Audio HSR-A is almost brokin since it has been on my puter monitor for several months. By the way, it made a noticable diffrence in video quality from the begining. I want to upgrade to a Black .......
46: Re: Taming bright speakers (5.33)
Posted by Dan G. on 2000-03-21, 08:22:52 (208.33.242.2)
I use Custom House Cables which tame my Monitor audio (metal domes) speakers. www.customhousecable.com I think Wireworld is also reputed to be a warm cable. Iwould advise you look to your digital sour .......
47: I would like to buy speaker cable ... (5.32)
Posted by YKERIC on 2000-09-02, 05:09:57 (202.67.238.253)
Now, I am using MF A3 amp. + MFA3 CD + Monitor Audio Silver 5i speaker, and I want to upgrade my speaker cable. Previously, I used AudioQuest Crystal and TaraLabs Prism Bi-Wire. The former is very "un .......
48: RE: Clear Day users...a question (5.32)
Posted by Mick Wolfe on 2013-12-14, 04:52:57 (68.104.215.10)
Using Double Shotguns with a LM 218IA. Nice combination. Speakers are either Ohm 1000's or Soundfield Audio Monitor 1's. Rest of the system listed in Inmate's Systems. I too like the Morrow IC/ ClearD .......
49: Re: Is a Panasonic 42-inch plasma and cable box enough juice for power cord break-in? (5.28)
Posted by astralpen on 2006-07-02, 05:16:14 (24.55.206.190)
300 watts should be fine. Check out the FAQ at VH Audio. He recommends using a computer and monitor combination, which draws 300 - 400 watts. So, you are right in there. .......
50: Re: Homegrown Audio Silver Lace Cable (5.25)
Posted by Tom V. on 2001-03-13, 18:16:49 (12.29.22.138)
Sorry, haven't tried the speaker wire. However, I live within an easy driving distance of Homegrown Audio, and have heard them with Kevin's set-up. Very nice -- warmer than you might expect, but very .......
51: Cable recommendation please (5.23)
Posted by Bill on 2000-08-14, 04:33:48 (207.22.38.19)
I have Monitor audio 20sec speakers , Monarchy se100 delux monoblocks and Denon 3520 cdp ( new sound chips ). I'm looking for a cable to go from the cdp to the monoblocks . Willing to spend up to $650 .......
52: Vahalla versus something good-FIM Gold (5.23)
Posted by Norm on 2001-06-03, 17:20:13 (205.140.147.152)
Yes, I saw the thread on Vahalla versus NBS. I never had recent NBS, such as the Monitor 0s, but I did have statement interconnects. I found various cables, such as Lewis Audio, Omega Mikro, Purist Do .......
53: Cables to heighten detail......... (5.22)
Posted by SeeD on 2003-11-09, 14:15:40 (64.12.96.9)
Hello, I would like to find some speaker wire and ICs that would provide me heigtened detail from my speaker and amp combo. I am using a Bryston 3BSST going to Monitor Audio GR 20's. The sounds is nic .......
54: NEW Power cable! Once a skeptic, but now.... (5.21)
Posted by rabmen on 2002-08-15, 13:59:15 (68.12.65.121)
First off, I am a neophite to the world of nicer stereo equipment after a 15 year coma, and was very skeptical about spending money on cables. Granted what I am running would be considered low fi for .......
55: Speaker Cables/Interconnects for Jolida 801 (5.16)
Posted by Brad on 1999-12-06, 10:29:57 (208.240.223.26)
I just purchased a Jolida 801 and want to upgrade my speaker cables and interconnects. My budget is around $300 for both. Any suggestions? My speakers are Monitor Audio MA 301. Thanks. .......
56: Use work computer to breakin powercord? (5.14)
Posted by claud on 2001-04-23, 13:24:47 (199.90.240.231)
I have had a TG Audio "A" cord for about a month. I'm sure it hasn't brokenin at all. Since the best use is lower wattage equipment such as tube amps , can't I just hook this sucker up to power my wor .......
57: RE: " fitting a damping resistor across the tweeter terminals " (5.14)
Posted by beppe61 on 2014-08-05, 05:47:57 (85.19.92.6)
Hi and thanks a lot again A very smart idea ... i will try it for sure The Monitor Audio have a metal dome even if it sounds quite clean for sure it is not a fabric tweeter I will try it with great c .......
58: Re: cardas cross vs. crosslink (5.10)
Posted by reddavin on 2000-10-05, 09:46:37 (198.62.209.10)
thanks for the input. actually, the dealer recommended the cardas quadlink in a bi-wire configuration as a 'compromise' between the cross & crosslink. he felt this would sound good with the Monitor Au .......
59: interconnect question - is amp to amp important? (5.07)
Posted by paulj on 2004-01-22, 13:02:31 (202.161.107.9)
I was amazed when I first made the leap from my freebie CD to amp connect to a good one. I could notice a huge difference immediately. Two questions: is it important to have a good interconnect betwee .......
60: interconnect question - is amp to amp important? (5.05)
Posted by paulj on 2004-01-22, 13:02:31 (202.161.107.9)
I was amazed when I first made the leap from my freebie CD to amp connect to a good one. I could notice a huge difference immediately. Two questions: is it important to have a good interconnect betwee .......
61: RE: " fitting a damping resistor across the tweeter terminals " (5.05)
Posted by Rob_Jones on 2014-08-05, 09:02:58 (90.216.29.184)
Yes I am very familiar with the Monitor Audio Silver Series and it's metal dome tweeter's characteristics, hence why I have steered you well away from the cable swapping route and towards paying atten .......
62: Van den Hul First Ultimate vs. Cardas Neutral Reference ICs (5.05)
Posted by BigSwede on 2003-02-07, 10:44:48 (199.199.15.1)
I think I may have narrowed it down to these two contenders, and would value opinions. By way of context, my system is: Denon 1650 CD Rotel 995 Pre Rotel 990 Amp Polk Audio Monitor 10B speakers I woul .......
63: Speaker Cable Recommondation (5.03)
Posted by Jeffrey on 2001-04-04, 11:48:42 (129.37.152.50)
I have a SimAudio Moon I-5 Integrated Amp, Arcam FMJ CD-23, and Monitor Audio Studio 6 speakers. I would like a cable that is a touch on the warm side with exceptional depth and soundstage, along with .......
64: good match speaker cables with Sugden amps? (5.01)
Posted by audioman on 2001-07-04, 11:44:14 (24.114.102.156)
Currently using MIT Terminator 2, which is OK, but tends to add some "bloominess", I find a little unwelcomed. Can anyone suggest a bi-wired speaker cable that might be a good, or at least a better ma .......
65: Re: JR digital cable and audio drop offs (5.01)
Posted by Waybad1 on 2003-06-29, 11:33:42 (24.69.255.202)
The cable is correctly made with the added shield terminated with the cap on the load end. The cable works perfectly and its performance is first rate under normal use. The audio drop offs only happen .......
66: Re: new viper better than the old king cobra-whoooo!!! (5.00)
Posted by Wally V on 2000-06-29, 11:18:46 (208.185.30.5)
Hello Mike, At the moment I'm using Transparent Audio power cords. I have a friend who has 5 Black Mambas and he let me use them when he went for vacation. I was bewildered like you. Even on a compute .......
67: Cat5 question for ChrisVH (4.96)
Posted by billt on 2000-05-01, 09:20:54 (207.22.38.32)
Chris I ordered Cat5 cable ( bi-wire ) for my speakers . Could you recommend an interconnect for my amps to the speakers . My speakers are Monitor Audio Studio20 sec with Monarchy se100 monoblocks and .......
68: Sigh!, I too cannot afford what I would like. (4.95)
Posted by Norm on 2002-01-30, 14:52:16 (208.21.197.36)
I have had Valhalla, FIM, Ensemble, Audio Note Vz and Spz, Omega Mikro, Jena Labs, NBS Monitor 0, Sahauro Supreme, Lewis, Mapleshade, Pure Note Reference, Siltech Gen. 3, and Stealth PGS. To date none .......
69: help with choosing right cables (4.94)
Posted by trip on 2001-06-02, 10:56:46 (64.210.248.135)
my sound is overly bright.i think my cables are the culprit. i have monster950i inners and monster biwire speakercables.need advice. looking for more of liquid sound. thanks trip/ my gear b&k7250 amp, .......
70: Re: 1875 watts? (4.92)
Posted by Jon Risch on 2002-01-10, 09:48:20 (209.215.72.227)
Very seldom does an entire single audio system not be able to run off of one breaker, which is 15amps. The 1875W comes from 125VAC tumes 15 amps. Once you start adding a video system,with a large moni .......
71: Another option (4.92)
Posted by jk@home on 2003-08-24, 07:38:40 (68.10.170.135)
you could do is place the DVD near the monitor, and run a 25' audio digital coax cable.... assuming that you will be using a surround sound decoder either now or later. The HT pre/pro or receiver co .......
72: Best Speaker Cables for my application? (4.89)
Posted by SeeD on 2003-01-01, 07:32:42 (205.188.208.104)
Hello, I am considering purchasing some new speaker cables for my front 3 speakers and wanted to get your opinions based upon my needs. I have a Bryston 9BST, which is on the warm side and Monitor Aud .......
73: 1/4" TRS to RCA (4.89)
Posted by Substance on 2002-12-28, 16:58:19 (64.12.96.10)
Hey..So i got a pair of monitors( M-Audio StudioPhile SP-5B) and I want to hook them to my comp. My audio card(M-Audio Audiophile 2496) has RCA connections and RCA is unbalanced, correct? The monitors .......
74: Neutral Cable Query (4.85)
Posted by Monroe on 2006-01-29, 10:29:01 (161.184.192.146)
Never having followed the cable/tweak upgrade route until lately so new to much of this. Recently purchased a Plinius 9200. Using with older Mission CD and LP12 feeding into fairly neutral Monitor Aud .......
75: Re: You should post this on the PS audio message board. nt (4.84)
Posted by et on 2000-05-03, 15:33:26 (207.94.90.23)
Oh, I wouldn't do that if I were you. They won't like it and you'll get tons of mail. PS makes a great product - the Power Plants, can you imagine if say, NBS thought of the PP idea first, made them a .......
76: geez.. sorry my original dumass question. brain not engaged. (4.83)
Posted by stan2 on 2006-03-11, 11:03:08 (66.205.138.21)
I just had a brainlapse jumping to the conclusion there would be a way to get the analog sound outa the mini to the monitor.. since the mini plays dvd's, eg.. I just was looking for the stupid cable t .......
77: Should i replace Straightwire Chorus with Kimber PBJ??? (4.83)
Posted by kclck on 2000-11-29, 23:48:39 (63.27.191.86)
Hi, I am thinking of upgrading my cable. I am now using Straightwire Chorus. I want to change the cable just to Kimber PBJ just to see if there is any improvement on the sound. My system consist of: N .......
78: Re: What is Everyone's Best Performing Power Cord Regardless Of Price? (nt) (4.83)
Posted by Roysen on 2001-03-05, 16:34:59 (148.122.66.52)
I can give a list of the powercords I think are very good. But which one is best for the price is a matter of personal tast. You have to audition them inorder to find out what suits your system and ta .......
79: Re: Are my cables 75 ohm? Radio shack doesn't know ... (4.81)
Posted by Duster on 2006-01-05, 18:16:48 (24.17.157.133)
I use that same cable to connect a Panasonic video monitor in my home recording studio. It does quite well as a very long composite video cable. It's designated as an A/V cable (audio and video). Whet .......
80: Plinius 9100/Arcam CD192 System Cable Suggestions (4.78)
Posted by Markhh2 on 2005-01-10, 19:22:55 (68.48.81.202)
Putting toghether a new system with the Plinius 9100 integrated and an Arcam CD192. Speakers are currently Joseph Audio RM7 but will replaced by either Harbeth Compact 7, Aerial 5b or someother monito .......
81: Re: Seeking opinions on NBS Statement Balanced IC (4.77)
Posted by a94510 on 2001-02-13, 23:51:39 (206.15.1.84)
I have Monitor I, II, master III interconnet cables in my system. They do sound dark until you have about 250 hours of playing time. After 250 hours they will open up. They are wonderful cables. Extre .......
82: What to Look For in a Component Video Cable? (4.76)
Posted by WaWaZat! on 2003-12-03, 15:55:40 (12.251.188.29)
I'm auditioning Purist Audio's Component w/Ferox & a Stereovox's Component HDXV video cables. So far, I'm having a hard time deciphering any differences. What should I be looking for??? My RPTV is bra .......
83: RE: Advice for a vintage guy. (4.72)
Posted by svisner on 2008-09-06, 20:56:38 (66.92.147.207)
I have several of these (for my Ideal Innovations Custom 70, Antique Audio Wave Monoblocs, and LCD monitor. Seem very well made, and I like them very much. Less than $30. Also, the seller is friendly .......
84: power cables for Vac pa-90c amps (4.70)
Posted by _bill_ on 2000-10-03, 09:26:51 (207.22.38.5)
I recently purchased a pair of VAC PA-90c tube amps . I want to buy or make some power cables . I have Monitor Audio Studio 20 SEC loudspeakers with Denon cdp connected to amps. Would like recommendat .......
85: Oyaide vs. PS Audio Power Port....... (4.69)
Posted by kenster on 2007-05-08, 18:58:09 (71.222.164.237)
........I completed the swap in my PS Audio P600 AC regenerator earlier today and even in this short of time, have to say that the Oyaides are FAR superior to the PP's :-) All the outlets have been cr .......
86: Re: Power Cable for ARC VT100 mkIII (4.68)
Posted by GeoM on 2001-07-23, 11:01:56 (128.209.13.207)
The King Cobra from Powersnakes worked wonders with the VT100 mkII in my system. It surpassed all other cables, by a substantial margin, that I have tried in my system. The Powersnakes Viper and NBS M .......
87: Re: Silversmith vs. Audio Tekne interconnects (4.63)
Posted by calloway on 2001-03-26, 20:39:41 (208.30.87.66)
john...i might be able to help you out. i currently am replacing my audio tekne interconnects with silversmiths,slowly.i have used the audio tekne system,except powercords,in my system ( aloia amps x .......
88: Is my system up to it?? (4.59)
Posted by MEC on 2008-01-05, 14:39:05 (70.20.8.116)
Here is my current and hopefully long-lasting system: McCormack DNA 0.5 amplifier McCormack TLC-1 preamp\Creek P43 (use both alternately) both are passive NAD 542 cd player Monitor Audio RS6 speakers .......
89: RE: Why not bare stranded wires of good quality copper ? (4.57)
Posted by watchdogsg on 2014-01-18, 23:09:26 (220.255.1.70)
Depends on the speaker. The local dealer here for Monitor Audio advises all his customers to connect single wire cables to the tweeter. I've heard a B&W 805D and 804D that sounded way better connected .......
90: RE: Is my system up to it?? (4.53)
Posted by MEC on 2008-01-05, 18:11:45 (70.20.8.116)
The Analog Two is a good cable, I thought it sounded better after I had it a couple of weeks....the problem for me was the bass. The low end was just too bloomy and too loose. (I have a passive preamp .......
91: Decor friendly surround speaker cables (4.53)
Posted by Q&A on 2005-05-27, 10:04:18 (24.148.19.94)
Hi guys, I just moved and I am looking for white speaker cables to run from my receiver to my Monitor Audio Bronze 1 surround speakers. Each cable will have to be about 35 feet long. I have wood floor .......
92: Excellent data... (4.53)
Posted by John Escallier on 2002-11-25, 11:43:04 (130.199.3.3)
What did you use to monitor the current? You had mentioned current probe before. What was the test frequency. Was it visible in the line current? Bridged...Hmmm. Is it possible the bridged configurati .......
93: Attitudes like yours do nothing for the Smaller Dealer (4.49)
Posted by Graeme Shiomi on 2002-05-12, 14:58:18 (24.141.208.14)
Jim, Considering the proliferation of the Online retailer and the Big Box Stores, the only way that the smaller dealers will survive is to provide good service, regardless of the item. The snobbish el .......
94: Re: Siltech vs. Kharma cables. (4.48)
Posted by iza on 2000-09-20, 08:59:02 (208.37.213.106)
I have friends who have had both of these cables. They are both very good. However, do not waste your money on these brands and sell your Kimber wire because a company by the name of First Impression .......
95: Re: Speaker Wire? (4.46)
Posted by Briang on 2002-02-13, 10:11:45 (206.230.0.251)
My system currently consists of: Cambridge Audio 500se cdp, NAD C370 integrated, Monitor Audio 8i speakers, JPS interconnect, Bolder power cable, and DH Labs T-14 speaker wire. The room is a good size .......
96: Burning in time of HMS cables (4.45)
Posted by Tekunda on 2002-04-14, 12:46:29 (209.86.169.40)
As importer of the HMS cables I would like to say a few words about the burning-in time of HMS cables and cables in general. DR. Strassner insists that every customer is told that although the cables .......
97: Re: NEWBIE NEEDS HELP!!! (4.45)
Posted by NEMICK on 2001-03-02, 10:55:09 (152.163.204.198)
Hi, I believe I am correct in stating that Composite Video interconnect would be when only one connector is used to carry all three colors.( Typically the connector and recepticle are yellow). For ins .......
98: Jon Risch, Steve Eddy, Audioengr, help me out..... (4.39)
Posted by Roger Hill on 2001-11-19, 13:53:31 (63.178.229.43)
I have been using LspLab (soundcard based) for measurements I am making for a 3-way speaker system I'm building. However, my audio lab (well, my computer desk) has an amplifier, cpu, monitor and mic p .......
99: Re: do i need to connect the video connection of dvd to amp when using optical or coax? (4.35)
Posted by Corndog71 on 2001-06-28, 00:16:55 (64.195.123.15)
The digital output from your DVD player is for AUDIO only. That goes to your receiver. Coaxial is better than optical but unless you're picky either will work. The VIDEO signal can either go to your r .......
100: Re: Transparent Audio Opus. (4.34)
Posted by Roysen on 2001-02-03, 13:07:24 (148.122.66.52)
Your system is in many ways like mine. therefor I really appreciate your opinion. I have a Wadia 861 w/Shunyata Research Powersnake King Cobra v2, a Mark Levinson No.32 Reference Preamplifier w/NBS Mo .......
101: Re: Power cord (4.32)
Posted by rlawry on 2006-05-31, 15:20:48 (24.50.74.192)
I have 2 Power Plants, one with MW and a fan that I run my Aesthetix Rhea phono stage and my CAT preamp, and an older one without MW and a fan that I use to power my Merrill Heirloom turntable. When I .......
102: Low-cost bi-wire recommendations (4.32)
Posted by Interlude on 2002-02-17, 14:30:02 (24.46.113.209)
Hey folks, I'm looking into bi-wiring my new Monitor Audio Bronze 2 speakers as I've heard they benefit greatly from the treatment. I'm trying to find a solution for under $200 that will cover a cable .......
103: Re: computer cables (4.31)
Posted by jbmcb on 2005-01-11, 13:09:03 (12.148.60.177)
The exception are cables for largish CRT monitors. They almost always are heavier gauge than regular computer cables and usually have an integrated ferrite clamp by the IEC connector. At high resoluti .......
104: For what it's worth. (4.31)
Posted by rabmen on 2002-09-09, 17:03:30 (68.12.65.121)
I am putting together a new HT system and am on a budget as well. My rig is: Integra 7.2 recevier, Sony SCD-CE 775 5 disc, and Monitor Audio Silver 5i's, Silver center, Monitor Audio in walls for the .......
105: Re: Burning in time of HMS cables (4.30)
Posted by pushpulltriode on 2002-04-14, 18:19:24 (64.12.103.38)
Hello, >>But since physical laws are involved, I would not go so far and call a given break in period a weakness. Every gas engine needs a couple of hundred hours to break in too. I completely agreed .......
106: OK folks, Kimber Monocle XL or Acoustic Zen Satori ? Advice Please. (4.27)
Posted by Jeffrey on 2002-01-12, 04:16:07 (205.233.28.38)
I need some new speaker cables (not biwired), and I narrowed it down between these two. I am looking for good quality, great detail & bass, and a touch on the warm side. Your advice is appreciated!!! .......
107: Re: Cardas power cable - I need a push ... (4.25)
Posted by blake on 2002-05-03, 06:42:33 (209.29.90.106)
If you can buy a Cardas Golden Power Cord for $150 U.S. new, absoloutely go for it. Assuming it is a 5 ft. cord, they are commonly selling on Audiogon used for around $200. I'm assuming you're getting .......
108: Speaker Cable to Match with MF A3 Amp. (4.22)
Posted by ykeric on 2000-08-14, 03:28:53 (168.70.216.129)
I would like to upgrade my speaker cable (currently using TaraLab prism bi-wire). Amp.: MF A3 CD: MF A3CD speaker: Monitor Audio Silver 5i (planning to upgrade to Sonus Faber Concerto later) Inter .......
109: Banana to spade adapter needed (4.20)
Posted by Xenith on 2004-05-24, 14:40:42 (168.210.90.180)
Hi There, I have a set of Zu Cable Wax biwire speaker cable which I absolutely love. This is one of the reasons I do not want any retermination done, another being the fact that it was a special impor .......
110: Measuring power cord effects (4.18)
Posted by gymwear5 on 2002-04-29, 06:44:39 (208.212.220.150)
A resubmit from below... I wish to measure the differences in audio performance of power cables by monitoring the rail voltages. I don't need to measure with a test tone - I can use anything, music, c .......
111: 2 or 4 conductor speaker cables? (4.16)
Posted by Q&A on 2005-09-15, 13:20:35 (140.192.119.73)
Hello all, I finally have some time to re-install my rear surround speakers (Monitor Audio B1) after some construction I had in my place. I am looking for white speaker wires that are cheap but still .......
112: Re: Siltech, Acoustic Zen, Audio Tekne... (4.15)
Posted by calloway on 2001-01-17, 18:52:32 (205.161.155.171)
mike.....i have used all of the cables you ask about in my system....but not a full compliment of all three,except the audio tekne...that i currently use. i have used the siltech digital cable and the .......
113: If you must... (4.14)
Posted by mwalsdor@cscc.edu on 2000-09-22, 04:58:41 (198.30.72.145)
ask. I really don't like ranking components, yes I think power cords are components, because (like all components) they are system/bias dependent. But IMS/IME/IMHO of the cords I've heard: 1. Shunyata .......
114: Black Orpheus speaker cables - Anyone using? (4.13)
Posted by radish on 2006-08-27, 10:05:14 (128.223.209.203)
I own a pair of Monitor Audio Silver RS6 speakers. I note that when Robert Reina reviewed these speakers in the March 2006 issue of Stereophile, he listed "Acarian Systems Black Orpheus" as the speake .......
115: Re: What interconnect (4.13)
Posted by GrandpaBobby on 2005-01-10, 22:28:15 (66.232.84.81)
The 89259 coax cable is a stable design well suited for audio or video, (you didn't say which). I just built some 10 meter cables for component video feed to my monitor. They work fine. I did not use .......
116: Nordost Blue Heaven Bi-Wire Versus XLO Ultra 12-BiWire (4.11)
Posted by veeco5150@hotmail.com on 2004-04-29, 13:12:40 (66.215.9.19)
Ive narrowed my speaker cable decision to the Nordost Blue Heaven Biwires and XLO Ultra 12 Biwire, for my Monitor Audio Gold Reference Surround Setup. Can anyone give me any input on these two speaker .......
117: Re: Power Cord Face Off and Question (4.11)
Posted by claud on 2001-04-24, 09:14:52 (199.90.240.231)
Although I am really happy with my Powersnakes, Sidewinder for Classe'CAP151 and Viper v2 on Arcam CDP, I would just haunt Audiogon until I found a used or demo BMI Eel after the responses you got on .......
118: Interested in the following cables...any comments? (4.05)
Posted by SeeD on 2003-01-22, 16:58:49 (64.12.96.10)
Hello, I am interested, as we all are, to get the best speaker cable for the money. I realize that there needs to be an "audition" on my part, but I want to narrow down the list of potentials. I have .......
119: Re: Power Cord break-in: How about using computer power supply? (4.04)
Posted by Duster on 2006-05-15, 14:56:54 (24.17.157.133)
The AirSine goes through a very effective burn-in process on a cable cooker before it's delivered. All it needs is a couple of days to settle-in. BTW, while I actually tend prefer to listen to the cab .......
120: Re: Did I shoot myself in the foot? (4.02)
Posted by Newsman on 2001-12-20, 11:55:24 (204.62.8.128)
I used expensive power cord on my top of the line Rotel cd player. I heard little if any improvement. I decided against buying one, interconnects on the other hand introduced a more substantial improv .......
121: Speaker cabling to replace AQ Slate (4.00)
Posted by jman66 on 2003-02-17, 07:13:42 (68.192.251.92)
I'm currently using a double run of AQ Slate on each channel, biwiring to Monitor Audio Silver 8i speakers. Had the wire for about 2 years and I just did a major overhaul with a new CDP (Cary CD308), .......
122: IC suggestion needed for newbie (3.99)
Posted by rabmen on 2003-02-08, 07:50:32 (68.12.65.121)
Hello and thanks in advance for your help. I am looking for some help on IC's to use between a B&K AVR 5000 5 channel amp and an Integra 7.2 receiver that I am going to use as a pre/pro for my HT se .......
123: Question for Jon Risch (3.96)
Posted by junaid5888@yahoo.com on 2009-05-26, 01:08:43 (122.174.66.84)
Hello Jon, I have Monitor Audio GS10 bookshelf speakers, with a Mark Levinson 331 power amp, Proceed Pre, & Arcam Alpha 9 Cdp. The performance of this set-up is quite forward, which i dont like. It .......
124: HD 14gs vs Kimber KWIK-12 vs anything else (3.95)
Posted by Q&A on 2005-06-02, 09:54:02 (24.148.19.94)
Hello all, I am researching new cables for my system (home theater) and due to the fact that I have to run the surround speaker cables accross the baseboard to the back of the room to connect to my Mo .......
125: RE: Pro Audio Speaker Cable Exploration (3.92)
Posted by Duster on 2019-12-01, 11:00:22 (73.97.205.225)
The Bryston 3B-SST is placed in my main audio system (home audio) whereas this project is for a different application, a pro audio system, which features a Lexicon NT 212 stereo power amplifier (OEM B .......
126: Re: What!!--us "ockers"---you Canadians always get us mixed up!! (3.90)
Posted by David Payes on 2001-05-28, 21:32:28 (144.132.12.50)
Hi Des My "pioneer" starter system has grown somewhat. If I recall the "pioneer" at the time consisted of Rockport syzgys , great speakers as you know too well and gryphon power amps, with a so so fro .......
127: Re: Jon Risch, Steve Eddy, Audioengr, help me out..... (3.86)
Posted by Steve Eddy on 2001-11-19, 14:18:07 (205.162.100.130)
I have been using LspLab (soundcard based) for measurements I am making for a 3-way speaker system I'm building. However, my audio lab (well, my computer desk) has an amplifier, cpu, monitor and mic .......
128: Esoteric Audio Graphis RCA Interconnect (3.86)
Posted by MEC on 2007-12-23, 09:17:32 (70.20.8.116)
Need a little help here, I have a pair of Esoteric Audio Graphis RCA interconnect cables they are very short but sound incredible. I have Signal Cable Analog 2 and Monster M1000’s and I think the Grap .......
129: Re: What does your TV have? (3.84)
Posted by Charm on 2001-12-31, 13:39:08 (64.12.104.168)
Yes, the tv has only one S-Video input, sorry I said output but I meant input. Yes the Denon has multiple (5) s-video inputs (dvd, vdp, tv/dbs, vcr-1, vcr-2) and does have S-video out (3 of them which .......
130: REL sub connection questions. (3.81)
Posted by rabmen on 2003-02-22, 09:40:55 (68.12.144.247)
Hello and thanks in advance for all of your help. I am going to be adding to REL Q series subs to my system and seek advice on how to hook them up. I'll tell what I have fund so far. A vendor at audio .......
131: RMI/EFI and shields (3.77)
Posted by waybad1 on 2002-01-25, 09:00:03 (24.69.255.202)
Can someone please explain what EMI and RFI is and how it effects the signal in Video cable? What will it look like on a monitor? Does a shield need to be connected (at any end to be effective)? Can a .......
132: RE: Any experience of smooth sounding XLRs (3.76)
Posted by beppe61 on 2014-08-04, 10:14:10 (81.167.153.96)
Hi and thanks a lot for the very kind and valuable reply. Starting from the bottom my room is lightly furnished My system is: PC > Cambridge usb Dacmagic > Primare Pre30 line preamp > Abrahamsen V4.0 .......
133: Re: JR digital cable and audio drop offs (3.74)
Posted by Jon Risch on 2003-06-30, 15:22:54 (68.154.131.141)
This now has the ear-marks of an AC ground loop problem. Unfortunatley, the only way to find out is to invest in some expensive isolation devices. You can either try obtaining an isolation transformer .......
134: Re: How do you like the 1695a digital cable? (3.73)
Posted by jk@home on 2003-08-19, 05:00:43 (68.10.170.135)
I knew someone would ask that...I'm not yet. I just rewired all the video cable between my A/V closet and a new RPTV. Bought a big spool of Belden 1694a for all the composite, component, s-video with .......
135: RE: Powe wrap question (3.71)
Posted by WinthorpeIII on 2008-01-12, 05:49:56 (69.204.46.129)
The Power wraps clean things up -- somewhat similar to good line conditioning. There are no restrictions of dynamics, however. The result I get is one of a lowered noise floor, less grunge, smoother h .......
136: I replaced 2 pairs of 9K cables with Oritek (3.61)
Posted by bwhite on 2005-06-05, 06:45:13 (63.201.39.108)
You may be referring to my post on Audiogon. Yes.. I replaced Siltech Compass Lake and NBS Monitor 0 with the Oritek X1. I had originally intended to use the Oritek for a home theater application but .......
137: AQ Slate Wiring Map Help???? (3.60)
Posted by Eric in Chicago on 2001-12-22, 10:48:27 (32.101.120.126)
I just purchase some Audioquest Slate cable for my Monitor Audio Mains. I have never bi-wired and I thought it would be an easy hookup, but I see that the individual wires are of different gages (even .......
138: Re: Absolutely! (3.56)
Posted by gino on 2000-11-27, 19:57:00 (152.163.205.62)
Norm, they're definitely worth it, IMO. I've had Mapleshade, Acrotec, Goertz MicroPurl and now, NBS Monitor IV. Each has been an upgrade in sound over a period of 8 years (I'm not a subscriber to the .......
139: Re: Harmonic Technology Interconnects not delivering (3.54)
Posted by SoftwireEngineer on 2002-09-29, 19:45:52 (192.138.150.249)
Okay..let me give it a shot. Every piece of wire at audio frequencies is normally considered a purely resistive load. But this is not so in reality, I think. So each wire has a frequency response. So .......
140: RE: Should You Use The Same Brand Of Cables (3.54)
Posted by CBernardino on 2012-02-01, 20:37:09 (108.18.178.11)
In my experience, the best sound has come from finding the best cables for each component, not from using a full loom from any one manufacturer. I am currently using Vitus Andromeda interconnects, whi .......
141: Re: MIT cables -gimmick or the real deal (3.52)
Posted by B. P. Firlotte on 2000-01-05, 07:27:35 (207.164.26.35)
Bill, I'm running MITerminator 4's on my system, I run the Biwires for my Paradigm Monitor 9's, the standard 4's on my PW2500 subwoofer, and the matching 4 interconnects. While my system isn't exactly .......
142: Re: Cables & IC advice needed (3.51)
Posted by Ken Lyon on 1999-12-15, 23:49:15 (63.10.231.72)
Try Roksan's HDC-02A @$150(May Audio/Target stands) or Cabletalk Monitor 2 @$175(Music Hall/Creek). Both are very rhythmic and pacey interconnects.The Cabletalk is a bit forward but highly dynamic, mu .......
143: Recommendations for connecting a bass amplifier as a subwoofer (3.50)
Posted by Nestor on 2002-01-14, 11:54:56 (200.55.9.172)
Hi, I have the following on my setup: Sony STR-DE975 amplifier Monitor Audio Bronze 3 Series as front speakers. Im planning on upgrading my setup for future multichannel listening. Im also a bass play .......
144: REVIEW: Audio Note AN-Vz, AN-SPz Cable Review by AN at Audio Asylum (3.45)
Posted by AN on 2000-06-21, 15:49:31 (204.244.95.83)
After receiving many advises from numerous inmates, I finally decided to purchase these cables without auditioning them!! I knew that my sources(you know who you are) can be trusted and I had a chance .......
145: Awesome!... (3.43)
Posted by Audionuts on 2004-04-27, 18:18:31 (203.131.145.137)
Men! who's the men behind this Shorted rca plugs Tweaks, it's very effetive the noise floor drop, low level detail, soundstage float in air its very clean, and without robbing the dynamics, My setup w .......
146: RE: Why you want to parallel run? (3.42)
Posted by terra3 on 2009-01-20, 12:29:53 (72.172.97.218)
I'm using a Plinius 9200 integrated driving Monitor Audio MA4's (Note: soon to be driving Tyler D3M's - Linbrook Sig replacement, and DS12 sub). The reason why I'm looking at (essentially) larger gaug .......
147: Silverline+HGA Super Silver (3.42)
Posted by mwalsdor@cscc.edu on 2001-08-15, 07:00:27 (131.187.116.131)
A - I've been enjoying my Silverline Sonatinas for a year and a half, and in the last 6 weeks or so I've sampled some 10 different interconnects, perferring (overall) the HGA Super Silver's which I've .......
148: Re: Speaker Wire? (3.38)
Posted by chiggy on 2002-02-13, 10:32:47 (172.168.66.200)
hello, what i'm about to tell you may seem a bit off at first, but welcome to the asylum and here we go - change your electronics first before you "tune" your system with cables. $2K can buy you much, .......
149: Re: Power cords????? (3.37)
Posted by rhumdoodle on 2002-10-22, 22:32:09 (24.98.8.29)
I likewise suspected the claims that power cords made any difference. Being skeptical though also needing some long power cords I threw together some braided 11' power cords. These used the TNT-TTS po .......
150: Re: Yes. There are many avenues to go down with PLC.... (3.37)
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 .......
151: Periodic recharging (3.35)
Posted by Luminator on 2019-08-12, 17:17:09 (162.205.183.92)
When we originally acquired the audiodharma Cable Cooker in 2003, the first commercially available product we treated was the Kimber PBJ. We started with 6 identical 1-meter single-ended (RCA) pairs. .......
152: Ah Ha ! A little power blink this morning and,.. (3.31)
Posted by Bambi B on 2007-09-26, 08:29:42 (70.237.103.7)
Mates, This morning in NW L.A. we had a power blink- off for an instant and back on. This one was enough to cause the computer to restart, a tv monitor to turn off, and a digital clock to go to perman .......
153: RE: Shunyata Venom 3 burn in (3.31)
Posted by magiccarpetride on 2012-01-17, 09:52:33 (207.219.52.100)
One interesting thing i've noticed while I was burning this cable in at my office -- I plugged it into the PC, and thought i've noticed how the colors became much more crystal clear. I've unplugged Ve .......
154: You are entirely correct. (3.26)
Posted by Bob Neill on 2002-07-18, 16:51:25 (24.60.190.81)
I should stick to describing what speakers sound like, which I am reasonably competent at, and stop trying to explain why they sound they way they do, about which I know...well less than I should. An .......
155: No DtoA (3.26)
Posted by gusser on 2018-12-07, 11:51:59 (104.129.198.54)
The conversion is done deep inside the display panel. There is no DAC on a board so to speak. Unlike digital audio the analog voltages in the display panel are far remove from influences of the outsid .......
156: VH Audio Airsine w/ Oyaide Rhodiums (3.24)
Posted by recstar24 on 2006-02-21, 15:41:38 (209.7.38.6)
I ordered a VH Audio Airsine custom fitted with Oyaide Rhodium's and it is finally settled in. It sounds awesome wherever I put it but I found the most benefit on my source meridian G07 connected to m .......
157: RE: Any experience of smooth sounding XLRs (3.23)
Posted by Rob_Jones on 2014-08-04, 11:57:02 (90.216.29.184)
A lightly furnished room isn't going to help with your problem, so add some damping in the form of rugs if you have a bare floor, a couple of indoor pot plants can work wonders too, as some heavy line .......
158: Any suggestions for running interconnects under carpets? And, the Home Depot "HD-14" revisited (3.22)
Posted by Bambi B on 2008-10-12, 15:11:01 (75.84.203.1)
PHOTO: My 5'X 8' discount Home recording studio, Oktava microphone and MIDI recording to (Pentium 750) HD using Cakewalk Home Studio2XL. Yamaha S90, Peavey VMP-2 tube mic pre, and the monitor ampli .......
159: RE: Huh yourself. (3.16)
Posted by gusser on 2018-01-03, 18:28:25 (104.129.198.56)
You said NTSC video bandwidth is two octaves. And as we know an octave is a doubling in frequency. So if the top end of average NTSC consumer grade video is 4mhz, 2 octaves down would be 1mhz. Now are .......
160: speaker cables: Retailer terminated VS. Factory Terminated (3.16)
Posted by torr on 2003-06-20, 21:53:23 (162.83.141.17)
Hi all, I'm a mainly Home theater type on a limited budget, and I'm thinking of getting a relatively decent pair of speaker cables for a mid-fi system. My equipment is currently a Rotel RSX-1065 Recei .......
161: RE: Question about Gotham Speaker for Tri-amping and Triwiring (3.14)
Posted by el34eh@yahoo.com on 2024-03-06, 05:54:26 (98.224.201.27)
As someone whom used to sell Linn | Naim gear from 1984-92, and was accustomed to the sound of tri-amped ( Naim 6 pack ) Linn Isobariks or Naim DBLs as shown below: https://m.youtube.com/watch?v=u .......
162: REVIEW: Kimber Kable KS-1030 Cable (3.13)
Posted by badman on 2001-10-25, 12:15:04 (207.172.121.27)
Model: KS-1030
Category: Cable
Suggested Retail Price: $1200
Description: silver braided around a core-IC Manufacturer URL: Kimber Kable Model Picture: View
Review by badman on .......
163: Re: Basic Speaker Cable Question - from a cable skeptic (3.11)
Posted by Jon Risch on 2005-07-29, 21:26:41 (70.152.107.254)
You do not say what KIND of CAT5 cable you used. If it is the recommended plenum part numbers that use FEP teflon insulation, then despite not removing the jackets, it may perform well and sound prett .......
164: New to the world of cables -- seeking suggestions. (3.09)
Posted by WH on 2003-06-26, 14:04:13 (67.31.168.169)
I am currently using basic 12 gauge Monster Cable speaker cable in a bi-wire configuration. However, I have been thinking of trying out some better quality cables with the hopes of realizing some sort .......
165: Re: silver versus copper for video (3.05)
Posted by rp on 2002-02-10, 17:30:41 (165.121.119.130)
I'm still of two minds about this. I think it boils down to taste, and how well the cable is constructed. I wanted to stay with copper for composite, s-, and component, so started with the tried and t .......
166: I am still using mine DC-200KHz, made in Japan ! (3.01)
Posted by cheap-Jack on 2008-11-26, 06:49:28 (69.156.196.162)
Hi. I'd not declare my 60W+60W direct current amplifier (built in 70s) as another "most linear" SS device. But it was definitely one of a kind pure DC amplifier ever invented. Amazingly fast, transpar .......
167: Re: RMI/EFI and shields (2.97)
Posted by audioengr on 2002-01-25, 10:45:35 (134.134.248.27)
Can someone please explain what EMI and RFI is and how it effects the signal in Video cable? What will it look like on a monitor? There are two types of EMI problems, emissions and susceptability. Uns .......
168: Yes I Have (2.93)
Posted by Luminator on 2003-12-28, 23:20:55 (66.122.55.49)
The Diamondback is a decent entry-level PC. If you find the Wireworld Aurora too wide-eyed, the Audio Magic Xstream too congested, the Kimber PowerKord too hollow in the middle, the API too much like .......
169: Electra Glide Epiphany PC (2.87)
Posted by Jay-Mac on 2004-09-04, 05:59:57 (65.6.201.193)
I know they are insanely pricey, but I shopped around and got a great price on the best PC I have ever owned or heard for that matter. The new Electra Glide Epiphany. This damn thing is so smooth, yet .......
170: Maybe the Eupen? (2.87)
Posted by Japesgalore on 2009-01-26, 13:36:41 (77.236.0.201)
I'm using a Eupen cord, with ferrite impregnated insulation on the H and N wires, on my 40" Samsung. I use the it as a PC monitor, connected with a DVI to HDMI cable. At the time I changed it I though .......
171: RE: RF coax (2.83)
Posted by Jon Risch on 2012-08-05, 21:49:20 (68.19.143.137)
FWIW, I did a stint as a video design engineer some years back. I was responsible for the design of an HDTV distribution amp, back when HDTV first was happening, and I also did a few other designs, am .......
172: Help please: interconnect choice for bright system (2.75)
Posted by Xenithon on 2004-06-09, 08:35:33 (168.210.90.180)
Hi All, I have just altered the system quite dramatically due to a change in location. My current system consists of: - Shanling CD-T100 CD Player - Electrocompaniet ECI-3 Integrated Amplifier - Monit .......
173: A sensible discovery (2.74)
Posted by Dr Dwaddle on 2014-10-25, 17:23:27 (24.17.33.189)
I wanted to share a surprising discovery. I am a veteran technician and system designer with over 25 years of industry affiliation both in the residential and studio markets. I have experience with al .......
174: ... Wen-Li of eAudioNet.com (2.73)
Posted by Mart on 2001-02-05, 00:45:59 (155.218.88.2)
Yes, it was him. I was just leary of implicating him if something was considered faux pas about the arrangement, at least not in writing. I live in Schenectady & he lives in Latham. In fact, we live o .......
175: RE: Have you used Fadel Arts with your Naim? (2.69)
Posted by el34eh@yahoo.com on 2012-04-04, 11:04:51 (99.137.6.111)
Hi Sigmund, The only Fadel Arts cables I've listened to over the years thanks to the guys at The Cable Company as I was able to audition these along with cables from both Siltech ( The Explorer Series .......
176: I can see (hear) why... (2.65)
Posted by LowPhreak on 2002-01-08, 01:45:06 (208.20.95.107)
...you would like The One's, because they do many things well, as you described. I agree with you there. However, this argument: "But I regularly go to other people's homes who have systems tha .......
177: Re: What type of wire are the solid core wires? What system... (2.63)
Posted by Morgan on 2002-05-19, 07:22:29 (67.83.218.231)
Thanks for your response. The speaker cables I am using are "Soli-Core Super" which I purchased from www.originlive.com in England. The "Soli-Core Super" is a bi-wire arrangement. I am running twelve .......
178: I have a pair of the DIY Quattro Fil here right now & the real QF too. (2.61)
Posted by blazter on 2002-07-11, 17:08:37 (152.163.188.5)
Thanks for letting me know what I always heard was true about internal conductors being THE SAME! Nice to know now how to build a set of the ICs myself if I ever get that third system up and running ( .......
179: Comparison of Audioquest Jaguar, MAS Gray, and HomeGrown's SC-4/LOK silvers (2.54)
Posted by jeffreybehr on 2005-09-08, 00:30:12 (68.230.67.50)
First my standard disclaimer--I'm not now nor have I ever been a Golden-Eared Audiofile. Altho I can hear some differences among pieces of equipment, probably I'm closer to a tin-eared audiofool. I've .......
180: Speaker cable - silver on top, copper on the bottom / (2.51)
Posted by Gilas on 2004-05-17, 07:05:32 (220.255.110.72)
Have tried numerous cables. Am looking for the magic with spirit and body 9sounds familiar ?). Found in general, silver cables give more extended high, greater transparency, even delicacy (if well exe .......
181: XLO Reference Type 10, Part 3 (2.48)
Posted by Luminator on 2021-11-12, 23:22:28 (162.205.183.92)
An Inmate read the XLO Pro PL-1500 post below, and asked, "Why did Scylla get a Mazda CX-3?" He knew she could afford something bigger and/or more expensive. In the 80s and 90s, Scylla's family had a .......
182: Shunyata Viper powercord review (2.41)
Posted by mwalsor@cscc.edu on 2000-07-16, 12:06:39 (198.30.72.234)
AA community- Paul at The Cable Co. was kind enough to ask if I would be interested in burning in one (1) of the new Shunyata Viper power cords they took delivery on. Having heard rumors, from industr .......
183: I'll take a stab at it (2.38)
Posted by Roscoe East on 2005-06-21, 06:56:10 (209.21.98.216)
Firstly, I don't consider myself a "cable skeptic" per se. Yes, in general I'm a skeptical, questioning kinda guy, but it's a curiosity motivated by a search for Objective Truth (as if such a thing ac .......
184: I believe it's more like this (long) (2.36)
Posted by BlackPlasticSound on 2003-05-09, 01:31:36 (67.163.107.37)
The choice or construction of audio cables can make a difference in the sound of my hi-fi. If that is somehow antithetical to the purpose here, I'm not sure there is much to talk about. There's nothin .......
185: I've recently tried the MC2=Zen against 6 other cables... (2.28)
Posted by LowPhreak on 2001-12-24, 07:56:47 (208.20.85.104)
...which were the NBS Monitor's II (AES) and IV (RCA), Silver Audio Silver Stream (RCA), XLO Signature 4.1 (RCA), HAVE/Canare Digiflex Gold (RCA), and finally a 3 meter run of ST (AT&T-type) fiber opt .......
186: Re: Same old stuff, huh? (2.26)
Posted by Jon Risch on 2002-07-09, 17:16:29 (209.215.72.183)
[ I have a 3 foot digial coax cable run from a DVD player to a receiver. If you think all the problems associated with jitter in professional digital audio recording studio apply to my 3 foot cable r .......
187: REVIEW: DIY2 by Chris VenHaus Cat5 Speaker Cable Cable Review by coltrane at Audio Asylum (2.26)
Posted by Coltrane on 2000-05-20, 12:28:41 (209.53.80.120)
Ok, I have to add my .02 cents worth. I've been seeing the posts for this cable, I've gone to Chris' site to see how they look and are built and I've costed out the cable at home depot. I finally jump .......
188: RE: KanedaK Thank You. (2.25)
Posted by el34eh@yahoo.com on 2022-07-31, 21:09:06 (68.43.115.11)
Kev, As I tired to respond to your cabling post several weeks ago..., know that I've actually owned a total of 4 WTL Tables, starting in 1993 with the original square motor cut out version simply c .......
189: Inverting phase in an rca-xlr cable (2.24)
Posted by ted_b on 2006-09-16, 10:29:38 (67.38.247.220)
I have an inverting source (Modwright Denon 3910 tubed universal) that connects rca into my non-inverting Modwright tubed pre. The pre is single-ended output. My new (used) ATC SCM150ASL active speake .......
190: Re: Measuring power cord effects (2.22)
Posted by Jon Risch on 2002-04-30, 19:40:12 (209.215.72.229)
This is a very simplistic and narrow view of what is going on. Anyone who has ever fought with keeping RFI out of a system, has found out that just a single capacitor will not keep the RF out. Transfo .......
191: To "chris.redmond2...", concerning digital links (2.21)
Posted by LowPhreak on 2001-12-24, 08:07:06 (208.20.85.104)
This is a copy of my reply to your thread below on the Acoustic Zen MC2=Zen digital cable: I've tried the MC2=Zen against 6 other cables, which were the NBS Monitor's II (AES) and IV (RCA), Silver Au .......
192: Stolen hi-end audio demo equipments (2.20)
Posted by david_f18hornet on 2002-03-11, 11:45:41 (80.95.70.65)
Dear List Readers! Practically all the demo units from Penna&Poor Audio were stolen from its showroom in Budapest. These equipments are not very common in Hungary so there is a chance that some parts .......
193: RE: Accuphase Chinese Power Cord - Does This Look Familiar? (2.17)
Posted by el34eh@yahoo.com on 2023-02-11, 13:25:47 (98.224.201.27)
M, I don't see this as being off topic at all. As it relates to our fondness of said Chinese knockoff power cords is quite relevant to the cause. And while I personally don't like Jay's attitude to .......
194: Praise And A Couple Of Concerns (2.11)
Posted by pctower on 2002-02-01, 10:11:25 (64.105.65.155)
I, for one, think you have done an admirable job. I know of no one, even a professional reviewer, who has devoted the amount of time and energy you have to this fascinating undertaking. My comments be .......
195: REVIEW: Running Springs Audio Haley Power Conditioner/Surge Protector (2.11)
Posted by jaybar on 2006-10-23, 17:49:32 (207.38.181.45)
Model: Haley Category: Power Conditioner/Surge Protector Suggested Retail Price: $1695 Description: 6 Outlet 15 Amp Power Conditioner. Includes Mongoose Power Cord. Manufacturer URL: No .......
196: Cardas Precision Video Cable Review (2.09)
Posted by RP on 2003-04-10, 13:40:59 (12.29.112.14)
This is Cardas’ new dedicated video cable, a thin (most like an RG59, or thinner), flexible, shielded copper cable used for all video applications: RF, composite, component. There is no S-video cable .......
197: Audibility of IC cable and other ramblings. Long but I hope worth your time. (2.03)
Posted by jeffreybehr on 2005-05-11, 11:02:59 (68.230.67.50)
Last summer, after buying a universal-disc player that, of course, requires a sixpack of analog interconnect to output its signals, my Golden-Eared Audiofile friend and I decided to audition interconn .......
198: REVIEW: Acoustic Zen MC2=Zen (Digital) Cable (2.03)
Posted by chris.redmond2@bushinternet.com on 2002-03-24, 07:18:18 (212.159.148.56)
Model: MC2=Zen (Digital)
Category: Cable
Suggested Retail Price: $298.00/ $328.00
Description: Zero Crystal Silver 110 Ohm Digital, 1.0 meter w/RCA / XLRplug Manufacturer URL: Acoustic .......
199: Stealth Audio MLT hybrid speaker cables (2.00)
Posted by thomasj on 2005-04-10, 11:12:26 (68.47.93.236)
Last month I posted a review of the Stealth Audio PGS interconnects that had, literally, redefined for me what was possible in sound reproduction. I later purchased a set of Stealth's top-of-the-line .......
200: Stealth Audio MLT hybrid speaker cables (1.99)
Posted by thomasj on 2005-04-10, 11:12:26 (68.47.93.236)
Last month I posted a review of the Stealth Audio PGS interconnects that had, literally, redefined for me what was possible in sound reproduction. I later purchased a set of Stealth's top-of-the-line .......
Found 200 records in Computer Audio Asylum.
1: monitors for audio computer; standard vs. lcd (8.19)
Posted by wolfy on 2007-09-16, 11:48:49 (70.135.64.8)
Is there any consensus regarding the type of monitor which is best to use for a computer based audio system. I'm wondering if an LCD monitor has any advantages over the standard crt monitor which of c .......
2: Re: audio cable (8.19)
Posted by karm drefner on 2006-01-02, 14:26:10 (81.157.2.142)
yeah ther is a left and right speaker on the monitor with one port for the audio cable going from the monitor to the back of the cpu which has a speaker built in too.the monitor is an olivetti but the .......
3: RE: Please explain.... (7.87)
Posted by E-Stat on 2013-05-07, 18:37:58 (206.255.212.225)
Powering a CRT monitor is a different application from that of powering an audio device where we hear dynamic content with various noise components. As far as I can discern, the current requirements f .......
4: RE: listening in the dark (7.15)
Posted by Dawnrazor on 2010-07-18, 16:00:49 (99.39.1.49)
JM, When I had a more normal computer audio setup, I would set the monitor to automatically turn off after a minute. Basic windows settings...certainly macs can do that too. Cics added the ability to .......
5: Why does monitor plugged into same outlet as computer cause noise through headphones? (6.87)
Posted by AudioDwebe on 2019-05-07, 21:53:35 (24.113.229.22)
I upgraded my dac from a hrt music steamer ii to a ps audio digital link and now I hear intermittent noises that I couldn't hear before through my headphone rig. I contacted ps audio and was told the .......
6: Re: building dedicated music server/pc.... (6.84)
Posted by Ron on 2006-09-23, 16:35:32 (68.42.95.24)
Thanks for the help guys. Got another question or two.. 1. What would be a good bare-bones motherboard? I obviously don't need video or audio so just a basic motherboard should do me fine right? 2. So .......
7: Audiophile 2496 "Wave Out" and "Monitor Mixer" (6.74)
Posted by ketchup on 2004-10-21, 19:18:46 (141.158.28.135)
i am outputing s/pdif from this card to a dac. under the "H/W out s/pdif tab" in the patchbay/router section of m-audio's control panel, i must chose "monitor mixer" if i want asio output to work in f .......
8: RE: DIY Audio Linux - MPD...here ya go (6.73)
Posted by Battles on 2009-10-14, 20:25:35 (24.235.176.54)
I guess, from my reading, that it can't be done in an easy way. I can boot into a text mode and can ssh to the machine, and use nomachine windows client to run a session. It looks like the problem com .......
9: Currently............................. (6.71)
Posted by Kal Rubinson on 2018-10-13, 13:07:31 (24.151.111.8)
NYC room has 3 B&W 802D3 for L/C/R, 2 B&W 804D3 for SL/SR and 1 JLAudio f113v2 as the rarely used sub. CT room has 3 Monitor Audio Silver8 for L/C/R, 2 Monitor Audio Silver2 for SL/SR and 2 JLAudio e1 .......
10: RE: I thought PC users prefer XP for Audio. Change of heart? (6.56)
Posted by Dawnrazor on 2012-04-14, 10:16:24 (24.6.239.64)
Yet you unplug the monitor?? Talk about useless. Unplugging the monitor is a better example IMHO of "a point where there is no point". And cmp/cplay looks great on 8bit. It was designed for that. :: .......
11: Re: update (6.49)
Posted by ketchup on 2005-08-29, 13:49:32 (141.158.3.133)
i found a way that i can play 24/96 files without any snaps, crackles, or pops, but i'm not yet convinced that it is bit perfect all the way to the s/pdif output. perhaps someone here can help. in the .......
12: Setting up the new Mac Mini (6.43)
Posted by AbeCollins on 2019-07-12, 23:58:15 (73.78.200.105)
I physically set up the Mac Mini in my desk drawer tonight and neatly routed the few cables to power, monitor, ext speaker, Ethernet, and the 1TB Samsung backup SSD. Still installing software includin .......
13: Re: PC Speakers, honestly! (6.30)
Posted by Mike Rubin on 2007-03-22, 18:17:10 (17.193.14.219)
Monitor Audio iDeck. It's designed for use with an iPod, but I don't bother using one. I just run directly from the soundcard into the AUX input on the iDeck (although I admit it looks less than spiff .......
14: Re: update (6.26)
Posted by CPL_42 on 2005-08-30, 01:04:35 (69.235.6.76)
i had this same question a few years ago when (then Midiman) put out their catalog and advertised there "36-Bit Mixer", all this means is that the mixer on the Envy chip that's on the card is just tha .......
15: Re: USB audio interface - advice (6.17)
Posted by Ken Perkins on 2004-12-21, 19:25:27 (12.153.202.108)
Thanks for the suggestion but I'm going to have to run this off the tape monitor out on my preamp and won't have that kind of adjustability (is that a word?). I've decided to go with the Edirol based .......
16: Questions about EAC and a touch screen monitor (6.14)
Posted by Nikola on 2009-08-02, 13:14:38 (77.76.40.26)
Hi guys, I have two questions that probably have been answered already, I did my best to search the forum but I am not very computer hardware literate and might have missed them... Apologies please, w .......
17: TOSlink cable length on digital music server (6.00)
Posted by xu-xu on 2005-06-14, 13:08:30 (24.225.250.164)
my setup is similar to ken's recommendations, i.e. USB to M-Audio Transit to TOSlink to my dcs dac. question is, am i better off with my minimac close to my dac using a shorter TOSlink cable or distan .......
18: Re: Mac to... Airport Express or DAC w/optical or USB DAC? Also... (5.85)
Posted by Budrew on 2006-03-19, 10:56:41 (66.245.5.28)
Thanks for the detailed info. So, it sounds like you are trying to use your Powerbook to control the Mini which is used as a server (sans monitor)? That's an interesting idea beause though I think I w .......
19: RE: Speaker recommendations? (5.80)
Posted by telackey on 2012-07-19, 09:09:32 (174.79.144.6)
Try the Polk Audio Monitor 50's. A pair will run about $190 delivered to your door: http://www.newegg.com/Product/Product.aspx?Item=N82E16882290205 (The listed price on that link is per-speaker, not p .......
20: RE: It doesn't work-please help (5.76)
Posted by Doublej on 2009-10-29, 17:44:53 (76.118.35.40)
Can you give us the brand of computer, make/model of the monitor make/model of the sound card and the audio drivers that you have installed? How old is the machine? Are you using drivers from Microsof .......
21: Musiland Monitor 02 analog output quality (5.75)
Posted by weggy on 2009-10-21, 21:18:00 (72.72.225.242)
Hi all, I am try to build a pc based audio system. I am very interested in Musiland monitor 02. I heard it has good digital converting performance, but I want to use it for analog output directly hook .......
22: You're wrong (5.70)
Posted by Goober58 on 2012-12-14, 09:57:08 (68.3.91.159)
I hear the differences too - but it's like everything else audio, the fact that one can hear differences is as likely because of system compatibility issues (even more likely as quality improves) than .......
23: It doesn't work-please help (5.68)
Posted by ScoutR on 2009-10-29, 06:57:31 (69.63.62.137)
OK, I have tape 2 input on the NAD hooked up to the Green "Line Out" on the computer. What I expected was to be able to listen to .wav files that I have stored on my computer through the speakers hook .......
24: Best value for a small format audio computer? (5.64)
Posted by Doublej on 2006-04-23, 09:41:08 (65.96.236.120)
It seems like the Mini Mac but it's still $600. For that price you can get a full-sized Dell that's loaded up and comes with a 19" monitor. Are there any reasonably priced small format windows XP mach .......
25: RE: Looking for Recs on the best Portable Bluetooth speaker....... (5.64)
Posted by HD Audio on 2013-10-07, 20:15:32 (107.202.190.127)
One other model to consider are the ones from Monitor Audio. .......
26: RE: Exactly the results I would expect - and there are valid technical reasons. (5.58)
Posted by rick_m on 2009-11-11, 08:16:16 (64.13.14.96)
"What I am certain about is that by switching off a monitor 1 ft away from the PC and 4 ft away from the dac after Power Management has switched off video, the sound improves slightly." Bummer, I had .......
27: LatencyMon in place of DPC Latency Checker... (5.54)
Posted by Bibo01 on 2010-12-28, 15:05:52 (87.20.68.135)
...but only for Vista/Seven system. XP is not supported. LatencyMon checks if a system running Windows is suitable for processing real time audio by measuring DPC and ISR excecution times as well as h .......
28: RE: What wirelss Mouse can control a PC In (5.53)
Posted by Thorsten on 2010-02-27, 23:34:29 (125.93.97.28)
Hi, If your home has Cat5 cabling on wall-plates as well, you now can get so-called "KVM" systems allow monitor, keyboard and mouse all wired (no RF needed) to run across Cat5 network cable (but not t .......
29: RE: Ethernet Filtering (5.52)
Posted by Maxxwire1 on 2018-01-03, 16:58:12 (73.240.104.48)
First off I would like to acknowledge that I am very very far from being anywhere close to being any kind of an expert on streaming audio and video over Ethernet. Nevertheless after I installed thi .......
30: Done all of that with a video monitor (5.45)
Posted by Batman on 2017-08-15, 17:44:05 (108.39.252.9)
Configure it wired directly to my router. Set all the right switches on PCP browser screen. Who knew SSID was case-sensitive :-( Boot it up with HDMI link to a monitor so I can see error messages. Boo .......
31: RE: Monitor/ Controller for Mac Mini? (5.45)
Posted by AbeCollins on 2012-06-02, 10:11:46 (174.51.211.143)
He mentioned that his audio rack isn't set up for a monitor and keyboard so he will definitely need more than just the Remote App. There will be times when he may need to rip CDs or tag his files alo .......
32: Re: Audiophile 2496 "Wave Out" and "Monitor Mixer" (5.43)
Posted by ketchup on 2004-10-22, 15:15:12 (141.158.1.11)
you are a genius. it works now using wavout spdif. if i now select monitor mixer, just for the hell of it, i only get sound out of the right channel. i dont need to do this, but i am curious as to why .......
33: PC close to Audio rack or Lap Top + long USB cord? (5.42)
Posted by chopper87@aol.com on 2009-01-28, 09:56:15 (64.12.116.141)
I am so greatful for this forum and for the many very helpful members. I am wondering if there would be a sonic advantage to having a PC right next to my DAC and the rest of my audio equipment? This a .......
34: RE: Class Audio USB 2.0 drivers. (5.40)
Posted by scruffy_ on 2016-02-23, 15:57:05 (76.206.10.165)
It happens mainly when I awake the computer from sleep or hibernation, but I think it happened from a reboot or startup a couple of times. Latency Monitor has implicate that a system file called "wdf .......
35: Re: update (5.37)
Posted by ThomasPf on 2005-09-01, 21:03:26 (67.170.9.203)
your comment about the monitor mixer sparked my interest and I played one of my DTS encoded PCM stream on my m-audio 24/96 tonight. In my default standard setting with H/W OUT S/PDIF -> WaveOut S/PDIF .......
36: RE: Help us understand what you expect from a 'Sonos' like solution? (5.30)
Posted by cawson@onetel.com on 2011-01-22, 11:00:40 (86.149.114.144)
What I want is a much improved sound from my system. I've just explained to "msa" the limitations of Sonos and why it needs upgrading. I have considered the PS Audio offering but it's expensive, partl .......
37: Re: Is it possible to use M-Audio Audiophile USB as a DAC ? (5.26)
Posted by barrymac on 2005-08-03, 22:05:35 (69.194.39.221)
What you could do is use recording software like Steinberg Cubase. You would set up a track with the M-Audio Spdif as stereo inputs, and monitor via the M-Audio Analog outputs. Using M-Audio's Asio dr .......
38: Re: Which Mac to Buy? (5.25)
Posted by Mutato on 2006-06-21, 13:14:32 (216.195.221.2)
Yeah, go Mac! I'd say go with the 20" iMac. It's save on desktop space. Though, you'd be losing your existing monitor. So if you want lower price, go with the Mini and save your existing monitor. The .......
39: RE: Where have you been ? You need to get out more ;-) (5.24)
Posted by Bambi_B on 2021-09-23, 02:46:51 (154.16.192.25)
Abe Collins , Good to see a familiar name! Your comments are exactly what I looking for. I do need to get out more. I did attend a live concert in D.C. last Sunday, but that's the first in almost tw .......
40: Monitor/ Controller for Mac Mini? (5.23)
Posted by dvb on 2012-06-01, 14:42:35 (24.82.143.237)
I'm a newbie in PC audio - just taking my first baby steps by connecting my MacBook Pro (2011) to a DacMagic by Toslink. It sounds very good. So, I'm thinking of a dedicated music server, and the Mac .......
41: M Audio Delta Control Panel question (5.16)
Posted by ketchup on 2005-06-27, 19:55:01 (151.197.190.221)
I'm using an M Audio Audiophile 24/96 card to output s/pdif to my dac. In the Hardware Settings tab there is an ASIO Option to disable audio app use of Monitor Mixer and Patchbay/Router. What exactly .......
42: RE: 192/32 is not a significant improvement over 192/24 (5.16)
Posted by Ryelands on 2011-01-27, 12:19:26 (85.211.128.175)
'set your monitor to 16 bits and see if you like it'. I set my monitor to 16 bits and like it just fine. I'll happily leave comments on esoteric bit depths for audio to others but, on the issue of c .......
43: RE: PC audio and high resolution? (5.13)
Posted by Don Till on 2011-04-06, 21:37:35 (70.190.151.59)
I mostly disagree. First you are putting a digital device the emits all kinds of noise and interference into your audio system. I can feel static when a computer monitor starts up and there's all kind .......
44: RE: Want to make sure I understand your setup. (5.09)
Posted by wheezer on 2007-12-20, 19:22:12 (74.245.249.246)
So, you have a Mac Mini that is going to feed a USB DAC, and they both are going to be on your stereo rack, and you want to control your Mac Mini remotely and not have to put in a monitor, keyboard a .......
45: Re: "Price no object" computer audio system (5.07)
Posted by Frank25 on 2006-04-18, 09:02:34 (69.123.4.32)
These are really cool they are so tiny even smaller than the mac mini. All you need to do is plug in your the hard drive with the music files, plug in your dac and monitor and your all set. If you don .......
46: Re: building dedicated music server/pc.... (5.03)
Posted by J.Mac on 2006-09-23, 17:29:04 (67.177.205.130)
1. What would be a good bare-bones motherboard? I obviously don't need video or audio so just a basic motherboard should do me fine right? Right. If you opt for an older processor like a PIII I don' .......
47: RE: Musiland Monitor 01 US - more mods-$750???? (5.01)
Posted by Old Listener on 2009-12-28, 14:12:11 (66.234.193.96)
I wasn't in any way disputing what you said. > all I'm saying is that the idea that USB doesn't work properly for audio > is misleading. I don't think that USB audio is inherently flawed either. Bill .......
48: RE: Audio transient suppressor (5.00)
Posted by rick_m on 2008-09-12, 12:15:34 (64.13.14.96)
You really shouldn't be having this problem, what a bummer! How do you know that the connection is root of the problem? If you want to eliminate it as a possibility spring for a pair of line transform .......
49: RE: Windows 7 Optimizations for Audio ? (4.98)
Posted by ItemAudio on 2011-09-05, 14:47:06 (82.8.26.59)
The idea of 'subjective' optimisation of a computer transport seems a little skewed. You optimise by improving performance: in this context, that simply means reducing non-audio activity and component .......
50: RE: 192/32 is not a significant improvement over 192/24 (4.96)
Posted by Ryelands on 2011-01-28, 03:17:45 (85.211.146.115)
Perhaps your satisfaction with a 16 bit display reflects your satifaction with a 14 bit dac. Perhaps it would at that - but I don't have a 14-bit DAC. The difference between 16 bit and 24 bit colou .......
51: RE: DIY Audio Linux - MPD...here ya go (4.90)
Posted by Battles on 2009-10-14, 17:07:41 (24.235.176.54)
awesome. Thanks. Something new i've discovered...I enabled auto login on my debian machine so i could vnc into it without attaching a monitor or anything...or so i thought. It works fine when a monito .......
52: RE: DIY Audio server build? (4.89)
Posted by joetech on 2008-03-29, 16:29:42 (71.31.132.74)
Thanks Doug and Oldlistener for the advice. The My old PC's are very much like the your Dell. They were running XPproSP2. If I recall they were kind of loud but a new PSU would quite things down. Not .......
53: RE: Hey - Questions for you AudioA1... (4.86)
Posted by audioAl on 2008-08-19, 02:49:42 (69.148.233.127)
Morning Presto: As to your questions and input, I run Line in from my onboard audio Realtek ALC 888 to HT Amp Infinity 500 watt Receiver. It is Dolby 5.1 and DTS, my Amp is also connected to SACD S .......
54: Re: M-Audio Audiophile USB - analog input mixer control (4.84)
Posted by Bambi B on 2005-02-08, 06:21:10 (66.74.72.231)
mrfixit, I'm using an Audiophile 2496, but an internal PCI one, so I don't know about control differnces with a USB one. I'm using Win98SE. When installing the PCI 2496, there is the option of placing .......
55: RE: "uRendu/LPS-1" (4.82)
Posted by Ivan303 on 2017-05-13, 09:28:10 (198.27.242.3)
If I ever decide to go with a NAS drive for audio storage, that's would likely be my path as well. Likely should have done that earlier though, before I blew $2K on a Retina iMac for the wife, as I co .......
56: RE: HRT Linestreamer+ works great - pics (4.73)
Posted by AbeCollins on 2014-07-22, 09:33:14 (73.34.22.109)
A couple things.... If your phono pre has variable output the setup will do a great job w/o another analog piece in the chain (the linestage). I used a Y-Cable splitter on the back of the PS Audio G .......
57: RE: Dealing with the monitor (4.71)
Posted by Ryelands on 2009-07-08, 04:14:43 (88.110.28.86)
Alan wrote: "I don't know if you are going down the CMP2 route or not. If you are, this won't apply." Er, it does apply - and to any PC setup, not just to cMP2. See link. Like Alan's, the PC in my .......
58: RE: wireless connection (4.71)
Posted by bassbinotoko on 2010-08-14, 23:32:18 (24.108.107.113)
Something like a WDTV Live in the living room, getting internet via WiFi. It needs a display, but that could be a smallish composite video LCD (some portable DVDs have video in, as do some digital pic .......
59: RE: Audio Hijack Pro inserts VST/AU plugins into audio stream (4.70)
Posted by cfmsp on 2009-01-09, 19:21:03 (66.108.117.131)
I checked this myself, and yes, Audio Hijack Pro (on Mac OS X only) will allow insertion of any Mac OS X compatible VST or AU plugin into the audio stream. It works with any audio app (as player), an .......
60: Car Audio (4.69)
Posted by Caucasian Blackplate on 2007-07-23, 16:50:13 (71.227.194.79)
I too am very familiar with car audio. Tell me what you're running in your car, or the car stuff you like. I think you could probably get ahold of some Castle monitor speakers, and maybe a Conrad John .......
61: RE: Beginner PC Audio Help (4.68)
Posted by Skye on 2007-05-25, 09:03:39 (140.88.68.101)
Do speakers need to have identical wear and tear to sound the same? For example, could I buy one studio monitor now and the second three months later? Would they sound the same? .......
62: RE: Decibel STOPS sometimes... (4.62)
Posted by Audio Pharaoh on 2011-03-07, 17:09:43 (196.205.148.206)
Thanks Russell. Tracks were all same SR. To be honest it doesn't happen often but I was a bit worried why it did. I could have been using up other resources when it happened. I will monitor it again c .......
63: RE: Screen res and Bit Perfect (4.61)
Posted by Dawnrazor on 2010-05-23, 13:32:24 (24.7.103.234)
I guess I dont see what the issue is. Sure, on my normal pc, cplay doesnt fill the full screen, and before I bought my 22" monitor, I had a 17" one and had to often move the taskbar down and cplay up .......
64: Using the Squeezebox (4.61)
Posted by johnvb on 2006-02-01, 07:27:16 (70.161.13.161)
Would a 40' Ethernet cable run between the Squeezebox and audio PC be ok? If that's the case, I'll just sit the audio CPU next to my other computer, which is in an adjacent room, and use a KVM switch .......
65: Re: audio cable (4.60)
Posted by Dawnrazor on 2005-12-24, 11:51:57 (66.245.41.223)
K, Can you clarify what you are trying to connect? It is confusing because it seems like you are going to an active monitor with rca inputs, but then you mention 3 speakers, and that is confusing. Pi .......
66: RE: Audio over the USB without USB audio (4.59)
Posted by glt on 2012-02-10, 09:43:03 (63.110.106.2)
Interesting. Musiland devices also use bulk mode: http://hifiduino.wordpress.com/2011/02/05/bulk-transfer-mode-in-musiland-monitor-devices/ .......
67: RE: To USB 2 or not to USB 2 (4.58)
Posted by cawson@onetel.com on 2009-06-25, 12:15:26 (78.149.238.107)
You could go the sensible way. Get rid of your computer - it has no place in an audio system with all its audio contaminants such as audio and video cards, monitor, etc and get a RipNAS. This single d .......
68: RE: How to Get Started with PC Audio? (4.58)
Posted by bernay18@yahoo.com on 2012-11-21, 06:31:33 (75.189.245.86)
All comments much appreciated. I was hoping that I could replace my desktop down the line with a laptop that could also optimize computer audio. You are recommending a dedicated unit like the Mac-Mini .......
69: Don't think there's a consistent way... RE: Confirming bit-depth & sample rate in Windows ? (4.56)
Posted by Archimago on 2017-07-02, 09:53:07 (208.47.205.181)
I think because of the various driver models used in the Windows world - ASIO, WASAPI, KS the OS doesn't have a central mechanism to monitor the communication between computer DAC. Unlike the Mac's C .......
70: Re: Tiny PC's for PC Audio ? (4.56)
Posted by Dawnrazor on 2006-03-26, 10:06:53 (66.245.156.51)
I think the answer is yes. I have a wireless touch screen monitor, and it runs it with no problem. A wired one should be any different should it? ANy ideas wha the remote does? .......
71: RE: SHOOT ME NOW: I'm fed up with studder, glitches (4.55)
Posted by Old Listener on 2009-02-15, 21:21:27 (66.234.193.96)
When you first encounter a problem, it is reasonable to guess the cause and made a change based on your guess. However, after you try one or two obvious things, you need a different approach. First tr .......
72: Audio & Video Capability Question (4.54)
Posted by Charlie8521 on 2016-12-23, 05:48:02 (50.36.235.215)
So I utilize a dedicated Mac Mini with my home audio systems and TV (Schitt Bifrost DAC, AR Preamp, HK Citation II amp). I either stream Free audio (Spotify) or Free TV programs. I do not store audio .......
73: Can I Get Audiophile Quality Audio From My PC? (4.54)
Posted by Curmudgeon1 on 2014-11-19, 22:02:18 (76.111.102.190)
I have a Sony STR-DH830 home theater stereo receiver and an older Macintosh 1700 45 watt per channel amplifier/tuner, both of which provide audiophile quality sound. Recently, I have been using my com .......
74: RE: Musiland Monitor 02 US Problems (4.53)
Posted by fmak on 2010-03-26, 22:50:36 (87.228.210.244)
Uninstall and install 1.0.8.4 from link in Tam's Audio site. Do not revert to anything below or you loose your license info (I don't know why). See if this works. .......
75: Pricey toy (4.52)
Posted by 4season on 2012-03-08, 15:38:53 (204.131.179.187)
Ugh it looks like a toy but priced like a real test instrument: I picked up a secondhand Fluke Scopemeter for not much more than that. Dual channels, 200 mhz bandwidth and more. And secondhand analog .......
76: RE: M-Audio Sound Card Line In (4.52)
Posted by Wawatum on 2008-07-07, 13:49:55 (67.72.98.45)
The levels on the monitor mixer are maxed, so I guess I get what I get. As long as I know that I am not missing something, I think I can live with the record level. It just will be a little lower than .......
77: RE: RipNAS -is- a computer! (4.49)
Posted by cawson@onetel.com on 2009-06-26, 07:54:30 (78.149.166.21)
It's no more "a computer" than my DVD recorder. You may well say that's also just a computer, but to me and like-thinking people it's not. To most of civilisation "a computer" is a box with a monitor, .......
78: Re: Internet radio, Live Music Archive (4.45)
Posted by scarebus on 2005-09-01, 19:49:44 (199.82.243.73)
Guys, I listen to shoutcast, but what do I need to hook up to my DAC, pwr amp and listen through my monitor speakers. Would M-audio's CO2 or 3 do the trick?? .......
79: RE: Were you running your monitor via USB, or was there (4.45)
Posted by AbeCollins on 2013-08-09, 12:38:57 (76.25.70.1)
Which operating system and which audio player are you running on yours? Which USB DAC if any are you running connected to your Pi? Thanks. .......
80: RE: PC audio and high resolution? (4.43)
Posted by Dawnrazor on 2011-04-06, 21:57:24 (71.202.210.204)
Second you say it's just a transport. Well sure it's just a transport some of the time, at other times it's monitoring or updating or communicating based on whatever task or process that happens to b .......
81: Monitoring MacBook recordings with optical (4.43)
Posted by JerryS on 2008-12-28, 10:12:45 (75.70.49.103)
I am copying/archiving my LPs to digital. Here's the rig: Manley Steelhead phono pre into Apogee Duet into a MacBook with 1.5TB of external USB storage. I find that the 24/96 WAV files sound best if I .......
82: Just some house cleaning... (4.42)
Posted by Chris Garrett on 2015-03-05, 19:52:25 (104.33.193.71)
Unlike G.D., we need to monitor things here, somewhat and grease the friction points. There's some interesting work being done in the PC Audio field, but I'm using a Gen. 4 iPod, although I can hook i .......
83: RE: Need help on upgrade path (4.41)
Posted by Thorsten on 2010-02-19, 19:15:43 (116.18.161.174)
Hi, 1) You are correct on the Hi-Face and the Musiland Monitor 01 USD. Musiland also offer the 01 US which is slightly more expensive but has normal audio outputs. There are some design flaws (I disc .......
84: RE: Does the cable matter? - Yes - Here is another option (4.39)
Posted by Presto on 2008-03-19, 16:21:09 (207.216.246.51)
Yep. Low voltage electrical signals all have length limitations, and really don't like noisey environments. Glass toslink is probably ok for 30 feet depending how you feel about those extra electrical .......
85: Mac Mini with PDA Question (4.36)
Posted by cawson@onetel.com on 2008-04-11, 17:03:08 (84.13.168.251)
Apologies in advance if this has been asked recently, but I want to know if anyone uses a Mac Mini with no connected monitor, mouse or keyboard, but uses a PDA instead to control it wirelessly. I have .......
86: listening in the dark (4.35)
Posted by Joe Murphy Jr on 2010-07-18, 10:27:13 (72.147.217.45)
For those of you with dedicated computer audio setups, how do you do it re: the monitor? Are there any monitors out there which mimic the iPod/iPod Touch screens (bright while you're using them, Kindl .......
87: RE: RMAF Computer Audio discussion...many presumptuous statements. (4.34)
Posted by Regor Ladan on 2011-02-22, 06:30:37 (192.251.226.205)
If you are asking about a typical Rankin type suggested set up it would be the laptop or computer itself, mouse/monitor, hard drive, and back up, and USB DAC. .......
88: Off the top of my head, some options: (4.34)
Posted by carcass93 on 2013-03-06, 11:46:13 (129.33.19.254)
- universal player with USB input. Marantz CD6004 is $500 in US, may be there's something that fits under $400 - not sure. If he's buying in Moscow, prices are most certainly higher; - a laptop, which .......
89: RE: Checkout WD TV Live, mentioned below... (4.34)
Posted by AbeCollins on 2014-01-10, 16:26:21 (50.183.79.35)
Since you have a big honking monitor in your music system, I gather you also watch video on that same system. That never is the case with me. I listen to music on the music systems and watch video on .......
90: RE: The Search For Good Powered Monitors Under 300.00 (4.34)
Posted by ka7niq on 2012-05-23, 13:55:43 (24.26.79.130)
I was very aware of the Equator Audio D 5's, and they are truly an excellent MONITOR. I own Tannoy dual concentric stereo speakers, well aware of the advantages of a co axial driver, as far as image g .......
91: RE: The "STATE" of Computer Audio/Digital Playback (4.34)
Posted by Jaundiced Ear on 2015-07-27, 21:47:06 (71.146.0.173)
I haven't used Win 10 in an audio playback system, but I have used the preview builds on a generic PC plugged into a TV as a monitor. The TV is a flat panel which means a sharp picture and poor sound. .......
92: RE: I don't understand why this would make any difference... (4.34)
Posted by Windows X on 2016-01-22, 02:00:07 (171.100.96.104)
Like I said, UAC checking incoming software and monitor the application whether it can read/write the specific files all the time, ALL THE TIME. Even if you run as Administrator account to bypass UAC, .......
93: Audio Click from Win 2000 Explorer (4.33)
Posted by Inmate51 on 2005-07-15, 14:36:13 (4.225.190.159)
Windows Explorer in Win 2000 generates a sharp spike "click" through my soundcard when opening or closing folders. It comes through the Monitor Out and the Main Out, where I have my headphones and my .......
94: RE: Beware of firmware "upgrade" (4.33)
Posted by jumpsturdy on 2014-03-30, 10:01:03 (50.137.120.38)
Sorry to hear that. I think the firmware update instructions said to set the Hilo at 44.1 before updating. If it is connected by USB that would be done by setting it at the computer. All I can suggest .......
95: Re: Recording (4.29)
Posted by jensw on 2006-02-24, 21:40:59 (71.125.72.233)
Sorry: M-Audio (Delta Series) Audiophile 24/96, latest driver. I have Selected all possible Patchbay / Router, all Monitor Mixer settings, and nothing gets to the EAC recording mode, from coax .......
96: Are you two using USB or soundcards? (4.28)
Posted by rickmcinnis@dogwoodfabrics.com on 2011-09-17, 08:12:44 (98.66.215.70)
Looked at the article, which I of course remember, but dismissed it at the time because I am not using an USB dac and likely never will. I am confused though about the elimination of the monitor, mous .......
97: RE: Here is what I want.... (4.27)
Posted by Thorsten on 2010-01-01, 21:11:08 (121.13.164.200)
Hi, Get a MSI Neton Wind 22" Touchscreen "Nettop" as PC, use Win XP and remove all unneccesary programs etc. Cost USD 700 Has E-Sata for a big external drive without dragging down performance. You m .......
98: RE: My personal list of things to avoid when setting up a PC audio server... (4.26)
Posted by maabx on 2008-03-20, 18:30:19 (76.122.136.193)
Well, actually I don't have a CDP. If I want to play a CD on my audio system, I use the PC CDROM and let J. River do the playback. And my audio is on a separate circuit. Actually, my PC is connected .......
99: optimization (4.25)
Posted by Roseval on 2024-04-03, 11:00:03 (5.253.158.244)
Wonder if you have ever looked at a PC. If not, boot it and start the Resource Monitor at the first occasion. You will see all kind of processes doing all kind of things. Updaters of course. After a w .......
100: RE: Why do we multitask with audio computers? (4.24)
Posted by Goober58 on 2012-12-18, 06:56:40 (68.3.91.159)
"Computer technology is still computer technology. Just as with analog, equipment can be better or worse, but a degree of what is chased in the home audio market is, and always has been, marketing BS .......
101: One or the other depending on available remote apps (4.23)
Posted by Goober58 on 2014-11-11, 12:38:37 (70.166.121.142)
I'm thinking the UI should be on my cell phone - rarely will I want to go to the system to make adjustments. Currently I'm using desktop on one system and an iPod on the other. Ideally I would like a .......
102: RE: Questions for Mr. Gordon Rankin on Asynchronous USB reception (4.23)
Posted by nycparamedic on 2010-04-29, 17:33:43 (141.157.252.31)
If I recall correctly, that DAC requires drivers from the manufacturer. There are Windows drivers but *no* Mac or Linux drivers. From the website: "You will need to run the Monitor 01US driver and co .......
103: RE: Musiland Monitor 01 US - more mods-$750???? (4.22)
Posted by Mercman on 2009-12-28, 13:19:28 (70.181.200.118)
I sometimes think we place too much emphasis on the computer interface used. I have been playing with some different Firewire DACs and believe me, the differences I hear in these DACs is not due to th .......
104: RE: Dealing with the monitor (4.22)
Posted by MRMB on 2009-07-08, 03:35:14 (166.137.135.164)
Alan: I'm intrigued by your "headless pc" comment. It would be great if you would elaborate about the configuration of your hardware & software. I'm looking to control my audio room pc with an iPhone .......
105: Newbie needs help getting rid of CDP... (4.21)
Posted by wheezer on 2007-02-27, 10:49:40 (74.245.249.246)
I want to use my PC via wireless connection to my A/V room for audio playback to my external DAC(Coax/USB). Perhaps HTPC, in the future. Also, I'd like to have a touchscreen as there's no place for a .......
106: My Tivo-HD does most of that already (4.20)
Posted by Tweekeng on 2011-07-07, 16:14:23 (71.227.220.13)
No web browser yet but, replaces the Comcast box, does Netflix, Amazon "Un-Box", Pandora, a couple other steaming audio services. Plays audio files off my computer, but only MP3's. I can stream movies .......
107: FWIW - my new Dell 4700 is noisy... (4.20)
Posted by marc g. on 2005-07-14, 17:45:21 (68.209.148.163)
Just got my Dimension 4700 today. It's a bit noisy when doing nothing. Activate the hard drive and it gets worse. An audio machine it can never be. Audio aside, I just don't want to near the damn thin .......
108: Re: Burwen Bobcat (K-mixer passthrough?) (4.19)
Posted by Jim F. on 2006-11-30, 09:49:28 (157.150.192.237)
If you can't bypass kmixer when playing back audio files using Bobcat RE in real time, there may still be a way to bypass it if you're willing to waste some time and disk storage (and if you're willin .......
109: RE: Laptop with Digital Out? (4.19)
Posted by Thorsten on 2010-09-12, 20:37:49 (95.154.215.2)
Hi, > A quick glance at TweekGeek shows M2Tech will start shipping > a new DAC/USB-SPDIF converter EVO on 9/27, list $479.00, pricey > for my experimentation/intro to computer audio. I think I'll try .......
110: Again, You are missing my point (4.17)
Posted by Jaundiced Ear on 2015-07-17, 03:58:53 (71.146.0.173)
"If you can't hear the difference, save your money but don't think that doing so logically entitles you to belittle those who say they can." My point is that when playing Blu-Ray I see spectacular im .......
111: Squeezebox/SoftSqueeze question (long) (4.17)
Posted by johnvb on 2007-10-07, 14:01:52 (24.254.205.128)
This is a question pertaining to upgrading my present Squeezebox setup, a little long winded, so please bear with me. Originally I had two audio systems using Squeezebox devices. A downstairs "main" H .......
112: RE: building an audio-only pc -- hardware selection help please... (4.17)
Posted by mschneider on 2008-11-20, 12:19:32 (12.54.176.242)
i rebuilt my big-box-store hp computer into an antec 182-- what an amazing product!! if i use a mini-180, e.g., would i use a keyboard, monitor, and mouse? do these add noise to the system, relative t .......
113: Can it withstand the noisy computer environment? (4.16)
Posted by E on 2005-06-20, 04:52:03 (220.237.193.16)
Congratulations! Just one question, does it stand well against the noise of the computer electronics ? I have been quite apprehensive about the computer noise (my motherboard's audio has noises that y .......
114: cable question (4.16)
Posted by stan2 on 2006-03-11, 07:48:29 (66.205.138.21)
I tried this on the cable asylum. no takers there, but sorry for the double post. question is - I have a mac mini. audio out seems to be either headphones or usb. meanwhile, the monitor wants audio in .......
115: I thought PC users prefer XP for Audio. Change of heart? (4.15)
Posted by AbeCollins on 2012-04-14, 07:45:13 (174.51.211.143)
It's been well reported in many computer rags for about two years now that Windows 7 is less bloated with faster response than Windows XP. Asyslum Inmates have been discussing it here for a couple yea .......
116: Re: Apogee Mini Dac (4.13)
Posted by ThomasPf on 2006-04-18, 12:59:17 (131.107.0.75)
The way I got to my DA10 is somewhat of a strange story. I never was of the believe that different DACs make that big of a difference and after testing some internal sound cards RME Digi96 and and som .......
117: Make sure you want to go that way (4.13)
Posted by bullethead on 2020-08-28, 14:44:04 (71.105.223.62)
It comes preloaded with Windows and a music player. If you are already comfortable with that you are good to go. Seems an honest way to get into PC Audio. In terms of your NAS questions, that is an en .......
118: RE: Does Linux use 'drivers'? (4.12)
Posted by bullethead on 2015-07-03, 08:56:55 (173.56.36.60)
I don't use third party drivers except for my Nvidia video card, I need that to work with Display port and my 4K resolution monitor. audio in MAC and Linux if the hardware is working properly it doesn .......
119: They claim "eliminating electromagnetic waves from your computer and monitor" which = ridiculous /nt (4.12)
Posted by hermanesque on 2008-08-02, 18:22:26 (68.179.167.19)
nt (iTunes) or (Wilson Benesch ACT2/analog cart - M-Audio Fastrack pro 24/96) - iMac core audio 24/96 -- Toslink - Monarchy DIP - modified Behringer DCX2496 - MSB multichannel volume control - SET tri .......
120: Me too (4.11)
Posted by johnvb on 2008-10-11, 19:29:39 (70.161.11.63)
I have my dedicated audio PC/hardrive in a downstairs A/V equipment closet, connects to three Squeezeboxes throughout the house. But the monitor, keyboard and mouse of that unit are upstairs in my off .......
121: Dealing with the monitor (4.11)
Posted by barondla on 2009-07-05, 12:38:06 (4.244.150.68)
When playing Pioneer cd player there is a mode that turns display off. When a remote button is pressed the display will come on for a few seconds and then turn off again. Like to listen in the dark. .......
122: Re: What is the BEST way to get the digital data out of the box? (4.11)
Posted by bobp on 2005-01-31, 12:10:42 (66.241.132.98)
10m (30ft) is way too long for SPIDIF. USB can be used with one repeater/booster at 5m. Firewire 400 allows max. 4.5m cable. New Firewire 800 allows 100m but I do not know of any Firewire 800 Audio c .......
123: RE: New Digital Setup (4.10)
Posted by Newbie32 on 2013-02-12, 14:56:44 (99.53.250.82)
Awesome, that's helpful. In my case, I will not have a TV or monitor in my main listening area where I have my Thiels and Vincent amp. I'd rather not run the music off of my macbook because I don't al .......
124: RE: Advice on hifi soundcard choice (4.10)
Posted by realrift on 2007-12-11, 16:18:56 (203.213.7.133)
Hi, I have dabbled with KS streaming in the past as well as Asio. The KS does actually sound more natural. I havent tested it for bit perfect output though. I changed the : "On The M-Audio control pan .......
125: RE: Is this bunk and would it help for audio? (4.09)
Posted by Tuckers on 2008-06-26, 13:29:14 (98.210.169.208)
Since it plugs into the PCI-Express slot, it might not have as much effect on a PCI sound card. It might have some, you never know. Theres a review of this here that does show some measurable differen .......
126: Re: How do you know its Asyncronous (Audigy NX) ? (4.09)
Posted by ThomasPf on 2007-03-19, 16:03:32 (131.107.0.102)
Hooking up a USB monitor you can see that in addition to the isochronous channel from the PC to the sound card you have a backchannel that transmits the flow control messages. However, I have only loo .......
127: There should be no such electrical connection (Pin 1 Problem) (4.08)
Posted by hfavandepas on 2014-10-08, 07:33:42 (80.56.15.115)
* Why did I do it? I wanted to see if there is an electrical connection between the internal MoBo/PC system and the PC casing. In my audio PC there is (somehow) such electrical connection between the .......
128: RE: Audacity with EMU 0404 (4.08)
Posted by jsblock on 2007-07-06, 06:44:56 (69.219.228.224)
Not sure if this will help as I have an Audiophile 24/96 and windows 2K, but I think the panel is the same as yours. Anyway, in my system Audacity will only receive a signal if the "record" part of th .......
129: RE: I would look for an Audio Aero Prima used (4.07)
Posted by Sordidman on 2014-04-29, 09:22:34 (108.169.2.66)
well may be that's a bit of an exaggeration, - considering I've only dumped $1700 into my MAC mini, - which includes an Ayre HDMI switch box instead of a separate monitor. I don't see where JPLAY, a .......
130: RE: Another try at Roon downstairs (4.06)
Posted by AbeCollins on 2022-04-02, 09:33:54 (73.229.163.4)
"But is connecting the Mini via Ethernet to the ultraRendu the wrong thing to do?" It's a weird thing to do. The Mini and ultraRendu should be connected to a network switch. Connecting the ultraRend .......
131: LOTS! (4.05)
Posted by Ivan303 on 2017-12-18, 16:20:40 (198.27.242.3)
Great idea! A headless Mac Mini hooked to the ethernet with nothing else running, wifi and BluTooth disabled, maybe a external hard drive with all of your tunes on it, but no monitor (control from you .......
132: External DAC (4.05)
Posted by Charlie8521 on 2015-11-28, 07:21:30 (99.8.80.50)
I only stream music from Spotfy, iTunes Radio, etc..., so I'm going to be useless for information when using the MacMini as a storage and playback device. Absolutely an external DAC, but you have to d .......
133: RE: Need Advice - Best Option For New Primary Source Capable Of High End Sound (4.04)
Posted by Goober58 on 2014-04-28, 08:35:13 (70.166.121.142)
"In a perfect world, being able to store all of my cd's on external drives and using a good quality interfacing device, with a solid DAC would be optimum," The OPPO fits this bill. I have a 2TB hard .......
134: Problem using Audacity to record with M-Audio Firewire Audiophile (4.03)
Posted by CBT on 2008-05-07, 13:29:53 (204.50.2.194)
Help! Anyone using this combo to digitize vinyl tracks? I'm not able to get my Firewire Audiophile to lock on any sampling rate other than 44100 no matter which sample rate I set in Audacity for recor .......
135: Thunderbolt (4.03)
Posted by AbeCollins on 2012-09-10, 00:59:06 (66.27.146.71)
The problem is with USB audio through the Thunderbolt display monitor. It is not a defect with the Thunderbolt I/O technology. Of course, Apple is always ranked #1 in customer service so if it hasn't .......
136: DIY Remote Cabled Front Panel Computer Audio Device (4.01)
Posted by linyanti on 2011-11-19, 16:46:33 (69.138.102.124)
My computer is in a ventilated cabinet and the front panel audio is not convenient. In the past I would run a 3.5 mm stereo cable extension to the front panel motherboard sound or soundcard and the .......
137: RE: Specfic questions about FireWire: (3.99)
Posted by b.l.zeebub on 2012-09-10, 07:04:07 (94.168.219.0)
I did record and monitor simultaneously using my AD-DA in full duplex mode so yes it did do exactly what you are saying. That was the whole reason I bought the one I did. Since FW is essentially hardw .......
138: RE: Improving my PC Audio setup. (3.99)
Posted by aljordan on 2009-06-11, 17:36:11 (74.69.242.210)
Hi DR, I think that the idea of improvements through shutting off the network is debatable. With networking, you can eliminate all the power supplies and noise of local drives, you can eliminate video .......
139: RE: Ok, I'll take a stab...... (3.99)
Posted by johnvb on 2007-10-07, 16:37:29 (24.254.205.128)
"If I read all that correctly, you're looking for a way to use Softsqueeze in addition to an SB3 on various computers in the household but use those PCs to drive different systems, right?" Yes. There .......
140: Re: Oops, I forgo to mention ... (3.99)
Posted by FastEddy on 2006-07-27, 17:23:56 (206.176.231.190)
Oops ... I'm an electronic equipment professional and I work for an online / mail order company that specializes in computer parts and accessories ... like M-Audio products. I stand by what I said abo .......
141: Re: 24/96 problems (3.99)
Posted by ketchup on 2005-08-28, 15:12:15 (151.197.211.236)
scruffy, you may have slightly different software than me. if i go into control panel there is an "m-audio delta audio" icon. clicking it brings up the m-audio delta control panel, the window with mon .......
142: RE: stand-alone hard drive jukebox? (3.99)
Posted by cawson@onetel.com on 2007-07-06, 18:46:40 (81.1.89.9)
Hi Dave You've had some pretty daft comments here. What I think you are looking for is an audio only version of a DVD player with hard drive. Why the hell arn't there dozens to choose from? The Cambr .......
143: One day special... Dell B110 with 19" LCD monitor just $350! (3.98)
Posted by krikor on 2006-05-01, 11:32:56 (207.148.215.182)
Thanks to all that have commented on this topic. As my signature says, "Initiative comes to those who wait." And two options just fell in my lap that have pushed me to a final decision. Dell sweetened .......
144: RE: Dealing with the monitor (3.98)
Posted by Dawnrazor on 2009-07-08, 11:08:47 (24.7.103.234)
Ryelands, I should stress that (IMHO) cMP makes as much of a difference to the quality of reproduction as cPlay on its own (if not more) and that the modest effort required to set it up is well worth .......
145: How was it Controlled? (3.96)
Posted by cawson@onetel.com on 2007-08-03, 15:45:06 (81.1.78.139)
Tell me, David, how was this kit controlled? Was a keyboard, mouse and monitor needed, or was there a nice wireless remote control device with inbuilt display? Until PC Audio gets its act together and .......
146: Re: some more possibly helpful details (3.96)
Posted by John Swenson on 2005-07-10, 14:54:13 (24.6.199.104)
This is almost certainly a ground loop issue. The likely reason why it has to do with the computer is because the computer has a three prong plug. If any of the stero components also have a three pron .......
147: Forgot to add the Audioengine Speakers (3.95)
Posted by ka7niq on 2012-05-19, 12:31:48 (24.26.79.130)
The Audioengine powered speakers are also getting good reviews, but the Audioengine 5 is more them I want to spend, and the Audioengine 2 has a tiny 2.75 inch woofer, LOL I don't expect sub woofer per .......
148: RE: Must use two hard drives? (3.94)
Posted by Roseval on 2009-07-20, 04:26:25 (194.171.80.34)
Vista default is to defragment once a week. Maybe your box has been doing this from day one. Speed: spread you I/O over multiple disks and speed improves. Add a RAID controller and do striping and it .......
149: RE: I would look for an Audio Aero Prima used (3.94)
Posted by Sordidman on 2014-04-28, 17:23:50 (108.169.2.66)
keyboard, mouse, power supply, tweaks, USB interface, or USB cable.. monitor, playback software, SSD HD burning software..... it goes on and on..... Just the PC or MAC as transport will cost north .......
150: MAC mini for the OS and lack of pain in my A$$ (3.93)
Posted by Gordon Rankin on 2005-01-31, 09:03:26 (216.68.190.59)
Vik, Do this... get the mini with airport and bluetooth. Setup the mini for remote terminal and all your options. Then telnet into the mini with another laptop. Remove the kbd, mouse and monitor. Ther .......
151: new to pc audio - remote question (3.93)
Posted by brianwalsh583@yahoo.com on 2014-05-15, 12:46:38 (65.175.49.98)
I am new to pc audio -I am using a gateway desktop computer running windows media player - the computer is connected to my hdtv as a monitor, and I also use it for movies. My question is this: I need .......
152: RE: The NAS Route (3.92)
Posted by cawson@onetel.com on 2009-11-01, 05:33:45 (78.146.200.165)
Sorry, I know virtually nothing about standard NASs. I bought one with a drive because I simply don't want a stand-alone computer with all it's audio-polutants (sound and video cards, fan, etc) and as .......
153: RE: The saga of my netbook power supply (3.92)
Posted by Eunegis on 2011-12-17, 14:19:20 (84.46.28.99)
Hi KC, nice hints! I've ordered an ADuM4160 USB-isolator in the meantime after having read your post. I've even found out through cics' hint that it is availible right here at home in Europe. What a s .......
154: Re: Apple Mini - I've been meaning to ask ... (3.91)
Posted by hifi heretic on 2007-04-25, 13:33:13 (72.94.11.9)
I'll take a stab answering your questions. 1. The Musiland MD10 DAC works great and at $295, it's a steal. It has both Toslink AND USB inputs. For the first few weeks I used the Toslink input and it w .......
155: RE: Just be patient (3.91)
Posted by Sprezza Tura on 2015-06-19, 11:05:20 (66.85.148.53)
thanks very much for the information. I will def. monitor that forum. LOTS of good info..but mixed in with a tons of self serving propaganda as well. UPnP is far from a foul experience. I appreciate .......
156: RE: Update v0.3: The Art of building Computer Transports (3.90)
Posted by f.step@comcast.net on 2007-09-23, 12:26:11 (66.41.19.10)
Hi, thank you so much for the detailed instructions on ripping as well as building an audio only pc. Because of your paper, I finally felt comfortable getting this process started: 30 CD's ripped, 270 .......
157: Got Bobcat DX working in WaveLab 5 (3.89)
Posted by Jim F. on 2006-12-27, 08:07:23 (157.150.192.237)
I tried four scenarios: 1. Starting WaveLab, opening a 16-bit/44.1kHz 2-channel WAV file, starting Bobcat as an effect (the only one), and **finally** starting playback of the WAV file. Bobcat wor .......
158: RE: It doesn't work-please help (3.89)
Posted by rick_m on 2009-10-29, 08:14:35 (64.13.14.96)
Unplug your monitor speakers. If they have a separate jack it probably cuts off the line-out. The machine I have that has all of those holes uses XP and came with powered speakers that you just plug i .......
159: Need help optimizing pc audio (3.89)
Posted by AnnaLee123 on 2024-02-15, 22:26:48 (116.96.44.45)
So currently my PC is hooked up in my living room to my Marantz Receiver via HDMI. I use my OLED tv as a pc monitor and television. I almost exclusively listen to music via MPC-HC on my pc. All of my .......
160: "does not have to be installed or can be removed" - not for EMU. (3.89)
Posted by carcass93 on 2009-10-16, 14:27:13 (129.33.19.254)
PatchMix application (~13 Mb in memory) is required to be running for audio playback to be possible. Besides, it installs about 15 different devices that can be found under "Hidden" in Hardware monito .......
161: RE: Mr. Wong has cited that before (3.88)
Posted by Ryelands on 2012-02-06, 11:34:35 (85.211.139.230)
I am skeptical about the black monitor thing . . . As I understand it, monitors typically draw more power to display black than white. Before I stopped using the wretched things in an audio PC, I di .......
162: RE: No known (to me) computers have native S/PDIF (3.88)
Posted by rick_m on 2009-10-01, 14:08:46 (64.13.14.96)
Hi Clay, No, it's a bog standard $600 model (with printer and monitor) that I got around five years ago. It uses the Realtek ALC880 series audio codec for it's on-board audio which provides bi-directi .......
163: RE: Improving my PC Audio setup. (3.88)
Posted by laznos on 2009-06-11, 11:28:03 (69.138.186.189)
Let's see. I've got it set on 32-bit color. I can change that to 16, and it wouldn't make a difference in my movie-watching, since I mostly watch old B/W films noir now. My monitor is already at 60 Hz .......
164: RE: Lossless legs is Mostly Dead JGB but (3.88)
Posted by Tony Lauck on 2011-07-18, 10:37:37 (65.19.76.104)
"But there is an annoying hum prevalent throughout from the monitor system that is very audible..the band complains about it througout..so it is lipstick on a pig " Sometimes hum and other noise can .......
165: RE: Turned my ChromeCast into a SqueexeLite Player ................ (3.87)
Posted by AbeCollins on 2018-08-13, 13:21:56 (73.78.200.105)
Good info. Thanks. Also, I didn't realize that the Chromecast with HDMI has optical Toslink out. Very cool if you have a TV / monitor nearby for album art as you described AND the ability to drive a 2 .......
166: Re: Shortlist me some solid computer speaker monitors... (3.87)
Posted by xmasparty@mac.com on 2006-01-12, 23:57:12 (206.251.71.43)
Just bought a couple of pairs you might be interested in. NSM focuses on small sizes and makes some seriously good speakers - I got a pair of their NSM10s. They need a decent amp to get them going, an .......
167: RE: not quite a fair comparison, you are comparing a VW to a Porsche (3.86)
Posted by ??? on 2009-03-04, 07:22:13 (24.63.237.226)
Who cares about fast if you you're using it for audio? If doing double duty, perhaps, but most people don't even need an iMac's speed for what they do. Also, the 20" iMac had a mediocre screen (don't .......
168: RE: Checkout WD TV Live, mentioned below... (3.86)
Posted by E-Stat on 2014-01-10, 15:04:41 (206.255.206.205)
I downloaded the manual and find this device, like ATV and Roku is more of a video centric device intended for use with a TV. What I seek is an another audio-centric device optimized for audio use. Vi .......
169: RE: Because well delivered power wont care.... (3.84)
Posted by rick_m on 2014-02-02, 19:08:53 (96.25.74.167)
"I think the most useful thing manufacturers of the gear could do is give users a switch for establishing isolation or not between channels." That seems reasonable... Probably the magic place to do it .......
170: RE: Actually....... (3.84)
Posted by E-Stat on 2017-05-16, 15:09:35 (206.255.206.246)
It is more about aesthetics. Well, my office is more about functionality as it isn't a living space. Having said that, the tower is completely hidden within the desk. What you see is the large monit .......
171: RE: listening in the dark (3.84)
Posted by Ryelands on 2010-07-22, 01:01:16 (85.211.157.212)
In a cMP audio pc it is not a good idea to have the NIC and the Windows networking software running in the background. If you run cMP^2 with networking enabled, one benefit is that you can run it he .......
172: What's so hard about making computer speakers? (3.84)
Posted by Doublej on 2009-04-26, 17:13:21 (24.34.222.25)
Why is it that "mainstream" audiophile speaker companies are not making computer speakers? Is there not an opportunity for companies like PSB, Paradigm, Monitor Audio, etc. to provide the market with .......
173: We were talking about memory in general.... (3.84)
Posted by AbeCollins on 2011-03-14, 01:00:31 (71.229.129.165)
...and not necessarily as it applies to audio for a dedicated music server. Certainly one can minimize processes in Mac OS X. Just run ps or top in a terminal window then kill the unwanted or unneede .......
174: RE: OCZ Vertex 3 Installed (3.83)
Posted by Bob_C on 2011-04-11, 13:37:20 (74.72.103.126)
>My audio pc has no keyboard, display, mouse etc when playing a playlist. Rather strange since when you recently went about passing judgment on the PC Player software you stressed the importance of s .......
175: RE: A very good question you ask here... (3.83)
Posted by P-Bass_Forever on 2011-05-04, 16:32:23 (99.241.15.193)
Everyone talks about the noise floor between 16 and 24 bit but not many people talk about the quantization errors (or resolution) which are much higher with 16bit audio. At 0dB 16 bit audio has a reso .......
176: I want to try this: (3.83)
Posted by Deaf Ear on 2005-01-12, 15:12:35 (12.214.25.81)
1. Keep the MiniMac away from your hifi rack to avoid digital nastiness. I’d have it next to my existing computer so that I could share my existing monitor and keyboard via a USB/KVM Switch (like this .......
177: RE: TEAC UD 501 vs. NAD M51 (3.83)
Posted by musicstudiopl@gmail.com on 2013-12-22, 09:11:27 (91.14.34.235)
I agree with soundchekk(A), I tested teac 3 weeks and I am very dissapoitend of this dac, I tried to use 3 usb cables, 2 amps (NAD C352, Rotel RA-02) and 2 pair of speakers (Paradigm Studio 20.5, Moni .......
178: really? (3.82)
Posted by Don Till on 2011-04-06, 21:48:47 (70.190.151.59)
"What noise and interference is caused by a PC as a source? I can feel the static electricity when I start a computer monitor, any number of power supplies, fans, and other devices on a computer can .......
179: RE: The whole question of cables is fraught (3.82)
Posted by zacster on 2023-12-13, 07:47:21 (100.38.89.205)
They make a lot of claims but then also have a few disclaimers with that cable. And this is where it all gets so confusing. What exactly does it support? It says Thunderbolt 3, but TB3 has to be certi .......
180: WIndows Experts long (3.80)
Posted by Dawnrazor on 2008-04-01, 22:44:02 (139.68.134.1)
My audio PC is not cooperating and I am having a terrible time trying to resolve a USB issue. I was using a wireless USB remote for basic remote control. It was basically what a presenter would use wh .......
181: RE: Musiland Monitor 01 US - more mods-$750???? (3.80)
Posted by Ryelands on 2009-12-28, 13:24:00 (88.109.124.219)
Products like these require new skills and expertise to get a really high quality result at present. What I said "the interface needs to be properly configured," I was not talking of designing produ .......
182: RE: Cplay & usb users (3.79)
Posted by AstroD on 2010-05-20, 09:56:24 (66.74.198.230)
I had the on-board audio enabled and after disabling that, it worked. Thanks. With my current ever-evolving system, the differences between Foobar w/ASIO4ALL and CPlay are actually very minor to my ea .......
183: question about the headless Mac Mini (3.79)
Posted by troporobo on 2009-03-26, 18:05:46 (202.4.4.26)
I am really attracted to this setup but I don't want a full computer setup in my audio rack. It would be great if I could have just the Mini and a couple of large capacity drives. I also don't want to .......
184: ?? (3.77)
Posted by E-Stat on 2023-05-06, 08:07:27 (206.255.214.187)
Stay away from NAS systems. These are difficult to control (black boxes). Difficult to control? You press the on button. Get periodic emails concerning automated processes and data integrity checks. .......
185: Re: How do I check? (3.77)
Posted by ChrisOH on 2006-05-18, 10:53:53 (195.112.20.125)
Ok, this is how I understand things so far. I have got the laters Otachan ASIO plugins via Hydrogen audio from this thread http://www.hydrogenaudio.org/forums/index.php?showtopic=29879&st=75 Extractin .......
186: RE: Followup pt2 (3.76)
Posted by bboroski on 2018-05-27, 10:45:17 (65.190.20.90)
I disabled the hifi berry digi board altogether in the osmc hardware settings. And I selected my dac as the output device. Osmc was able to detect my dac without having to make any changes to the conf .......
187: RE: Another try at Roon downstairs (3.76)
Posted by dbphd on 2022-04-02, 04:12:39 (72.205.95.70)
I've yet to to reset the ultraRendu and QB-9 DAC. They would have been powered up simultaneously when power was restored, and I know that doesn't work. But is connecting the Mini via Ethernet to the u .......
188: Great thread (3.76)
Posted by Charlie8521 on 2017-01-03, 10:56:24 (50.37.53.233)
Cut-Throat, enjoyed reading the thread you referenced. I'm in no hurry so I'm still hoping Apple will upgrade the Mac Mini in 2017. The only thing that catches my interest is the Raspberry pi3, which .......
189: RE: LAN? (3.76)
Posted by cawson@onetel.com on 2009-11-01, 17:04:53 (78.146.200.165)
"One thing is sure, to connect to the LAN, you need a computer, they are the only ones who understand Ethernet and wifi." Let's define a "computer" as a stand-alone device with keyboard, monitor and ( .......
190: RE: What has anyone here said that is not factual ? (3.75)
Posted by AbeCollins on 2015-10-19, 18:24:11 (73.229.29.71)
Your comments -as usual- make little sense Fred. And the link you attempted to provide in your post makes about as much sense as you do. Try again please. You don't do OS slimming or hardware improvem .......
191: How cheap? (3.75)
Posted by soldermizer on 2011-07-10, 16:17:30 (72.184.244.113)
I know cheap! You can get very cheap external usb dac's -- under $50 on Ebay and no doubt elsewhere. For a little better quality (I think!) my "good" system is a Musiland Monitor 01 USD (a usb to spd .......
192: RipNAS -is- a computer! (3.75)
Posted by AbeCollins on 2009-06-26, 06:35:35 (70.192.60.72)
"You could go the sensible way. Get rid of your computer - it has no place in an audio system with all its audio contaminants such as audio and video cards, monitor, etc and get a RipNAS." What do y .......
193: Q on speakers for nearfield/PC audio (3.74)
Posted by shriramosu on 2009-01-12, 23:17:50 (76.200.171.210)
Hi I used to listen to a regular system (Vandersteen w/ Arcam amps, and then Acoustat with Belles amps) and since I spend most of my time in front of the computer and have downsized, want to switch to .......
194: Questions for Mr. Gordon Rankin on Asynchronous USB reception (3.73)
Posted by CKKeung on 2010-04-29, 16:12:52 (116.48.207.11)
Hi Gordon, Some audiophiles friends of mine think that HiFace & Musiland Monitor 01 USD are using 24/192-capable asynchronous USB reception. I doubt about that. What's your comment? Will Wavelength Au .......
195: RE: Hard drive for my music server? (3.72)
Posted by fmak on 2009-06-19, 22:19:21 (79.72.186.221)
We don't disagree. What I disagree with is that software solutions confined to a range of hardware is the answer to getting audio nirvana. Total power is important and that is why I monitor and reduce .......
196: RE: Using iMac to control Mac Mini music server (3.72)
Posted by dbphd on 2016-11-16, 19:09:57 (68.6.88.115)
Thanks, Bill. I should have reread your post before I began to try the actual setup. I was unable to get the Mini to see the Oppo DAC using screen sharing. But when I connected a monitor to the Mini, .......
197: RE: USB Overview (3.71)
Posted by sixty9@gmail.com on 2009-05-22, 06:01:25 (66.59.156.141)
Hi Charles, So since you say your solution is isolated from the dirtiness of the PC, does the USB cable make a difference? If so, why? Going on a tangent, i also don't believe a notebook is the prope .......
198: Audacity with EMU 0404 (3.71)
Posted by rekordboy on 2007-07-03, 00:37:56 (64.180.28.36)
Has anyone using Windows XP successfully interfaced an EMU 0404 soundcard input to Audacity? I can select E-DSP in the options for wave in and wave out but I can't see the signal on the input monitor, .......
199: Will the audio be improved in Win 10? (3.70)
Posted by scruffy_ on 2015-04-14, 17:40:22 (99.60.177.130)
I'm especially concerned with low latency. My Win 7 comes up with pops and clicks when I awake my computer from sleep. I used a latency monitor but there was no single driver causing the problems. Aft .......
200: building an audio-only pc -- hardware selection help please... (3.70)
Posted by mschneider on 2008-11-20, 09:54:39 (12.54.176.242)
i've determined enough about the potential of computer audio to undertake to build an xp box just for audio. i will use the builk of the cics recipe in terms of ram, cpu, mobo, and general build consi .......
Found 137 records in Critic's Corner.
1: RE: And the winner in terms of 'most stars' in that shoot-out is..... (9.62)
Posted by bjh on 2014-06-06, 18:29:04 (184.146.160.196)
Hmmm...? the basic character of any ATC I ever heard is more in the Dynaudio camp (ballsy/gutsy, dynamic) than the Monitor Audio camp (tilted toward high detail, thin sounding). You can likely tell my .......
2: And the winner in terms of 'most stars' in that shoot-out is..... (9.62)
Posted by mbnx01 on 2014-06-06, 10:24:35 (76.178.31.161)
Monitor Audio Silver 2. Five stars on all categories except for 'ease of drive' where it got 4.5 stars. I'd love to hear a pair. I always liked Monitor Audio. .......
3: RE: No no no! ONLY the Maharishi! (8.84)
Posted by Sprezza Tura on 2013-10-05, 18:51:45 (198.7.58.99)
Excellent John! Let's not forget this very illuminating mini monitor...! .......
4: RE: From my perspective, it's much less about style, and much more about the 'old boy' reviewer stream (8.51)
Posted by Spendor Harbeth on 2009-07-25, 10:18:26 (70.95.249.62)
Truth be told, John, Im happy to have both reviews to compare and contrast. Even though I gave you a hard time, dont think for a minute that your review didnt give me food for thought. WOULD some hobb .......
5: RE: Measurements vs. Reviewers (7.26)
Posted by Doug Schneider on 2015-08-19, 05:05:41 (70.26.29.245)
I find the arguments that are so strongly against measurements a little odd. Likewise, I also find those who think there are companies/designers out there that measure, but don't listen, just as odd. .......
6: Re: What's the point of the current Stereophile "As We See It" by Jim Austin? (7.18)
Posted by Jim Austin on 2004-08-21, 13:39:00 (65.246.226.193)
>>(after 10 years with my "beloved" Polk Monitor 10s) I've still got a pair of Polk Audio Monitor 7Bs in my office, with corners dinged-up from shipping them around the country to my various places of .......
7: I can see why JA is so frustrated... (6.84)
Posted by jamesgarvin on 2010-04-20, 09:51:57 (74.215.224.21)
when people misrepresent what is actually written as the foundation for their critism. What RJR really wrote was that the Monitor Audio's midrange was NEARLY identical to the Dynaudio, that the Monito .......
8: RE: Measurements vs. Reviewers (6.76)
Posted by Doug Schneider on 2015-08-20, 04:52:44 (69.158.174.220)
Hi, You have to really see good designers at work to understand, but in a nutshell it's like this: -- A lot is understood about how measurements correlate to sound -- Modeling and measurements can get .......
9: RE: You should Ping Ralph... (6.43)
Posted by horn kid on 2016-08-05, 18:22:04 (68.112.255.106)
Ralph says: "Still others use 'pro audio speakers' without a good idea of what this really means. Quite often pro audio speakers are designed to handle high power/high volume levels while not necessar .......
10: Someday in Stereophile...... (6.43)
Posted by Bill the K on 2007-10-28, 14:03:32 (24.90.177.214)
I would like to see AD reviewing an Onkyo stereo integrated amp playing an Audio Note and a Quad 57. Also RR comparing the Monitor Audio RS6 with either GMA Europa or DCM 200. It would be very reveali .......
11: RE: "Monitor Audio ... thin sounding" (6.05)
Posted by mbnx01 on 2014-06-21, 14:43:20 (76.178.31.161)
Yup, me neither. .......
12: "Monitor Audio ... thin sounding" (5.95)
Posted by Stale on 2014-06-14, 06:53:05 (108.239.61.166)
You are not describing MA that I know. .......
13: A note about Wilson Audio's "House Sound" (5.91)
Posted by John Marks on 2013-10-22, 08:11:19 (100.40.104.66)
I agree with nearly everything you wrote here; I just have a minor quibble about today's Wilson Audio designs versus those of decades ago. Wilson Audio's breakthrough product was the WATT, their two-w .......
14: They have so many buttons. (5.84)
Posted by Pat D on 2010-04-18, 15:06:08 (99.251.236.4)
I don't even have to try to push them! Nice system, there. The Joseph Audio RM-7si Signature is a first class monitor speaker. .......
15: Open Question To All Reviewers & Members (5.84)
Posted by thetubeguy1954 on 2004-09-10, 17:55:59 (209.247.222.107)
I'd like to discuss/debate the REPLICATING of music accurately, by replicating accurately I mean, and I believe JA describes it best, "The sound of REAL acoustic music being made in REAL acoustic spac .......
16: Sam Tellig, Import specialist: (5.81)
Posted by regmac on 2004-07-18, 16:04:21 (205.188.116.9)
Dear Mr. Tellig: Why not cast your audio net a bit closer to home by throwing the boys at Vonschweikert Audio a bone, and reviewing their VR-1 monitor, with matching sub? Rumor has it you were quite s .......
17: RE: .Have you heard any of these lately? (5.79)
Posted by STEVE H on 2015-07-27, 12:01:00 (71.165.4.50)
I currently own MA and Von Schweikert. Previously owned B&W (older CDM7NT) and Totem Model 1. I do like the Monitor Audio sound. So that is what I am leaning toward. .......
18: RE: JA and measurements (5.78)
Posted by Bill the K on 2019-04-11, 15:52:58 (207.38.145.48)
51, I have observed the engineering remark for speakers Technics SB C700, Wilson Audio Duette, Monitor Audio Silver 300. The affordable for Golden Ear Triton 5 ,Elac Debut 6, Wharfedale D11.2, Dayton .......
19: RE: Question for Kal regarding MA Silver 8 (5.76)
Posted by STEVE H on 2015-08-06, 07:12:33 (71.165.4.50)
Yep, always. Went to Monitor Audio dealer and compared the Silver 6 to Silver 8. Sliver 8... hands down!!! .......
20: RE: KLH Model 3 comparison (5.62)
Posted by Bill the K on 2022-12-21, 22:44:48 (171.49.164.67)
I wish there was a comparison between KLH3 and Monitor Audio silver 100. Both cost the same. Bill .......
21: Inmates attending HE 2007 please post reports.... (5.60)
Posted by Bill the K on 2007-05-05, 07:52:58 (61.17.21.194)
Since I wont be going and do not have the patience to wait for reports to come in the mags,please post reports here with photographs if possible.I am specially interested in speakers,especially Green .......
22: RE: Audio Note lies (5.54)
Posted by Spendor Harbeth on 2009-10-11, 19:38:12 (203.93.110.98)
Harbeth Monitor 40.1s. 12K. Just put in my order. No stupid measurements to worry about, no corner placement, no marketing mystique, and no bullshit. Just music. .......
23: RE: Have you looked at what's available used around the $2K price? (5.39)
Posted by STEVE H on 2015-07-27, 11:51:25 (71.165.4.50)
Great idea. I haven't shopped for speakers in years. I am really only familiar with Monitor Audio, Von Schweikert, B&W and Totem. Guess it's time to start doing some research on used speakers. ::: TOP .......
24: Two possible answers (5.39)
Posted by E-Stat on 2006-04-28, 11:50:01 (24.99.71.139)
Set for unity gain and with all filters out and the equalizer in bypass, I couldn't hear any difference when the signal went through the preamp and when it bypasses it. 1. My guess is that your test .......
25: RE: When you... (5.34)
Posted by Bill the K on 2012-06-05, 04:16:29 (111.92.72.224)
You are right, mk. But I had a suggestion to compare the MA RX6 with the Tekton Design Lore. With not too many retailers for it, the Tekton may not get the nodd from JA because of Sphile's strict rule .......
26: RE: Are you broken? (5.19)
Posted by RGA on 2012-08-30, 01:08:22 (1.64.149.117)
Martin Colloms formed Monitor Audio and he was the technical measure guru for Stereophile. I think Martin is kind of interesting in that he seems to like the sound of a lot of different approaches - T .......
27: I enjoy TAS and read the USB articles in the August issue. (5.03)
Posted by AbeCollins on 2009-07-01, 09:48:10 (71.229.164.121)
To summarize, of the USB DACs Allan Taffel tried (and Wavelength chose not to participate for whatever reason), he didn't care much for any of them and preferred computer I/O to DAC via Firewire. "In .......
28: Here's some critical thinking for you... (5.02)
Posted by mkuller on 2005-01-20, 16:18:53 (198.81.26.7)
...Based on your John McEnroe example, the best audio equipment reviewer would not be a musician or a Ph.D., but another audio equipment manufacturer. Remember when David Wilson used to write reviews .......
29: How about contacting AES? (5.01)
Posted by AlphaGeek on 2004-11-14, 08:22:44 (67.168.247.236)
How about contacting the Audio Engineering Society to see if they would supervise the test? If it were me, I would negotiate the terms of the test in a public setting, have an independant third party .......
30: However... (4.89)
Posted by John Marks on 2009-07-21, 18:20:06 (72.82.6.243)
However, And, I have done mic tests in Bob's room, including having Arturo Delmoni play Bach into a Schoeps Sphere, my favorite Ludwigism of all comes from his report of a format test I did not attend .......
31: How come we all know who is behind psb speakers... (4.87)
Posted by Bill the K on 2008-10-28, 10:19:52 (61.17.222.119)
but no mention of the people behind Athena,Energy, Paradigm,Sound Dynamics when these speakers are reviewed? or is it because these names are not the initials of the designers? How many of us know who .......
32: High end audio = musical accuracy, you must be kidding! (4.87)
Posted by KlausR. on 2008-01-28, 07:32:03 (83.84.178.82)
If there is a term which should NOT be used when talking high end audio, it's accuracy. Show me the high end loudspeaker that is as accurate as a top notch studio monitor. >Have YOU ever done a compar .......
33: Studio monitors... (4.81)
Posted by mkuller on 2008-01-29, 10:48:55 (207.200.116.66)
...in my experience, are small without any low bass extension and are used for nearfield listening in a particularly designed acousticly-treated environment. Not exactly what audiophiles want for home .......
34: Re: That's correct... (4.73)
Posted by RGA on 2006-05-30, 02:30:33 (59.7.74.206)
If you get the opportunity to hear the Bryston powerpacks with the PMC monitor set-ups you might be impressed. It is weird because that set-up is so opposite in soooo many ways to an all Audio Note sy .......
35: Question for Kal regarding MA Silver 8 (4.70)
Posted by STEVE H on 2015-07-26, 10:47:12 (173.51.89.127)
Kal - Excellent review on the Monitor Audio Silver 8. Question: Currently have the older RS-6 in a 13x16 room with 11' cathedral ceiling. Do you think the Silver 8's would be too large for the room? I .......
36: RE: KEF Versus KEF - Product of the year to a non-existent product? (4.70)
Posted by Bill the K on 2013-11-27, 18:48:11 (111.92.107.31)
May be not KEF but I have heard speakers made in China in New York and in India. Totally different. I have a B&W 685 which is junk compared to the one I heard in Manhattan. Same with Monitor Audio. Th .......
37: In good faith,John (4.68)
Posted by Bill the K on 2008-06-08, 18:53:33 (61.17.219.229)
What I meant was an interview by the editor,not the reviewer.It should be fine if JA does a one or two page interview.It would be very interesting.I read so much about the Infinity,Epos,Nola,NHT,Monit .......
38: RE: It's not just an amplifier, it's an amplifier with THX technology inside (nt) (4.64)
Posted by E-Stat on 2015-11-14, 06:23:10 (206.255.200.146)
it's an amplifier with THX technology inside Others, like Henry Wolcott have used a feed forward approach before and gotten similarly *wonderful* metrics. As have those using multi-rail power suppli .......
39: RE: Might this be the genesis of the "Brat-w/o-Prat"'s Dudley obsession... (4.60)
Posted by Spendor Harbeth on 2009-10-19, 16:05:04 (219.79.198.146)
For what unfavorable reviews??? Ive only ever heard three products Artie reviewed, and I own them all. Interestingly, I read those reviews after purchasing, except for the Monitor 40.1, which I had au .......
40: RE: Might this be the genesis of the "Brat-w/o-Prat"'s Dudley obsession... (4.57)
Posted by Spendor Harbeth on 2009-10-19, 16:22:02 (219.79.198.146)
For what unfavorable reviews??? Ive only ever heard three products Artie reviewed, and I own them all. Interestingly, I read those reviews after purchasing, except for the Monitor 40.1, which I had au .......
41: "twice-as-good-as-the-(always unnamed)-competition" (4.57)
Posted by DAP on 2011-01-31, 02:39:38 (76.67.8.183)
That's false. On Aug 27, 1995, Sam Tellig wrote "If this [the Thiel CS1.5] were a pair of imported British speakers, you might easily pay twice as much for this level of sound and quality of construct .......
42: RE: Audio reviewers aren't supposed to be investigative journalists - but this is annoying. (4.56)
Posted by Spendor Harbeth on 2009-07-23, 13:04:44 (70.95.249.62)
I believe JA DID say the PSB was a perfectly good alternative. It was clear as day. As far as the problems with Chinese products which I stated before, I did not want to even get into the parts swappi .......
43: RE: Yes, please do. (NT) (4.53)
Posted by jtgarrison on 2017-10-06, 14:47:39 (135.26.196.187)
Hey Kal, I have always enjoyed your reviews in Stereophile. As a matter of fact, I bought my current speakers, Monitor Audio Silver 8's based on your review. I know you are currently reviewing the Sil .......
44: Just read JM's review of PSB Imagine speaker... (4.47)
Posted by Bill the K on 2009-05-20, 00:09:20 (61.11.125.42)
in Stereophile.He seems to like the 1k speaker a lot.RJR praises Monitor Audio RS6, of the same price, a lot in his review.I would expect better bass in the latter as it is a floorstander and has mult .......
45: Zinio (4.43)
Posted by fmak on 2012-07-27, 13:46:46 (87.112.48.130)
I am fed up with at least 10 reminders over several weeks to renew audio magazines. Zinio 4 was introduced before it was ready to be a successor to Zinio 3. It has been improved over the last 12 month .......
46: RE: Well said. (4.43)
Posted by Bill the K on 2010-03-31, 20:48:44 (61.11.125.6)
I dont consider the reviews in What HiFi in the same league as S'phile.What HiFi guys dont do any lab tests, only hearing tests.Cant blame them,they are listening to so many.They are kind and generous .......
47: An audio writer doing his job very well. (4.39)
Posted by bjh on 2011-09-01, 16:44:13 (174.115.134.176)
" In my book Audioplan’s Kantata is a speaker for critical connoisseurs . While certain speakers will exceed this box in specific attributes, the Kantata weighs in heavily with truly brilliant holisti .......
48: His point is completely invalid (4.38)
Posted by Charles Hansen on 2008-03-02, 19:36:41 (209.97.232.186)
Andy_c only looked at the last 12 months. As JA pointed out, Stereophile has embarked on a project of looking at reference grade floorstanders. Try going back one more year and find these models liste .......
49: RE: "So what if KR liked it?"... (4.35)
Posted by morricab on 2015-11-14, 12:55:02 (178.82.66.174)
I am saying that you are putting forward this amp as a good sound/measuring amp and you haven't personally heard it. On top of that, KR found that the amp wasn't good in all situations (the Monitor Au .......
50: RE: Cover (4.35)
Posted by mark.korda@myfairpoint.net on 2016-06-12, 14:47:16 (76.179.14.9)
Hi, I just got my July/August Absolute Sound. There is a speaker review: Monitor Audio Gold 300 Loudspeaker -Style Meets Substance by Julie Mullins. She must have read this subject I posted because if .......
51: RJR's review of Linn Majik in Stereophile (4.33)
Posted by Bill the K on 2009-08-23, 08:24:09 (61.17.219.203)
I have always enjoyed RJR's comparisons at the end of his reviews.When he was comparing the Monitor Audio RS6,one of his favorite speakers,with the Linn,he forgot to compare the 'foot tappingness' of .......
52: What kind of conclusion is this? (4.28)
Posted by Bill the K on 2010-04-20, 09:31:00 (61.17.32.156)
I was reading Stereophile's RJR's review of Dynaudio X12 bookshelf speaker.He compares it with Monitor Audio Silver RS6 and finds that the RS6 has more extended upper frequencies and much better exten .......
53: Three speakers (4.28)
Posted by Bill the K on 2013-04-05, 09:36:08 (111.92.67.229)
I get the April issue of Sphile in April, being so far away. Going thru the speakers recommendation, I find three speakers that are great buys for those not interested in 40k, 20k or even 2k. They are .......
54: RE: Missing lines (4.28)
Posted by hifitommy on 2019-01-08, 19:42:24 (76.175.97.70)
aaaah, ratshack wires. i had a pair of the red/black interconnects that i was trying from my Dahlquist electronic xover with my audio-technica litz (remember those?). first i put the litz in the botto .......
55: RE: Audio Note lies (4.22)
Posted by Spendor Harbeth on 2009-10-11, 22:02:59 (203.93.110.98)
No doubt, it a matter of taste and priorities. And yes, the 6k difference is something to consider. I gave up on sub woofers long ago. They are for the well medicated. lol. And I plan on buying a fle .......
56: I would like to know more.... (4.20)
Posted by Bill the K on 2010-10-23, 06:53:11 (61.17.222.163)
about the designers of the speakers that we like.I am surprised there is nt much mention of these great guys who undergo trials and tribulations to get the voicing right in a constant fight against th .......
57: Definitive Audio, Bellevue Wa, best high end audio store? (4.10)
Posted by audio1959@hotmail.com on 2006-02-25, 18:14:11 (24.16.18.9)
The other day I walked into Definitive Audio in Bellevue, Washington aware of their reputation for quality products, service and installation. I walked over to one of their sales consultants, Kelly Wa .......
58: A good thing.. (4.09)
Posted by Bill the K on 2012-05-23, 21:29:24 (111.92.74.75)
that JA had RJR review the Monitor Audio RX6 speaker since RJR had raved about the RS6 previously and had stated in no uncertain terms that it was a wonderful speaker. Good to read that the new RX6 is .......
59: RE: How about telling us about... (4.07)
Posted by DAP on 2011-01-30, 18:44:05 (76.67.8.183)
I did a search on the Stereophile site for "twice as much", but didn't find too many candidates. Sam Tellig used it with the Thiel CS1.5, but then named the more expensive speaker that he had in mind. .......
60: Back off Klaus... (4.07)
Posted by mkuller on 2008-01-28, 09:29:53 (207.200.116.66)
...take your fingers off the keyboard and take a deep breath. >If there is a term which should NOT be used when talking high end audio, it's accuracy. Show me the high end loudspeaker that is as accur .......
61: RE: Here's a critic not impressed with some audiophile speakers! (4.07)
Posted by Pat D on 2010-09-29, 21:31:10 (99.251.236.4)
Soundstage showed additional "Near Wall" measurement which doesn't look all that different, for some reason. http://www.soundstagenetwork.com/measurements/speakers/wilson_duette/ With the lower level .......
62: RE: Okay, a serious, non-obtuse, Stereophile (the clue) review thread (4.07)
Posted by zendada@w-link.net on 2014-12-20, 16:22:43 (97.113.30.26)
Many thanks for your cogent comments! As expressed elsewhere in this thread, I think that the counsel of The Buddha obtains here: "Put no head above your own." We have received a number of emails and .......
63: AD said it (3.97)
Posted by Bill the K on 2012-09-03, 20:32:53 (111.92.68.84)
in his review of Line Magnetics speaker in the Sept. 2012 issue of S'phile, page 43, Col 2 that 'As with certain other very good loudspeakers, this is a case where levels of overall musical involvemen .......
64: Re: Michael Fremer over the top? (3.96)
Posted by robert young on 2005-02-21, 11:12:34 (69.200.85.47)
measurements are not necessarily "objective," as we either don't know how to interpret them, or we simply aren't using the right ones. the measurements of the verity sarastro, sonus faber stradivarius .......
65: Re: quitcher bitchin (3.93)
Posted by tcain on 2005-08-15, 08:32:20 (216.178.56.69)
I sympathise with edta's dissapointment. You invest a certain portion of your hobby's educational capacity looking for inspiration and information from a supposed -leader-, only to be bludgeoned stupi .......
66: RE: Very well (3.81)
Posted by Doug Schneider on 2017-01-27, 11:29:53 (70.31.73.111)
Yes. To understand the complexity of the issue, please watch the video below. Monitor Audio acoustic designer Michael Hedges talks about the development of an AMT for their new Platinum II series, whi .......
67: We don't monitor you, Gregg Deering, 1421 LaCasta Blvd., Phoenix, AZ 80516 (3.79)
Posted by Bambi B on 2006-01-09, 20:40:21 (71.137.229.210)
Like you, I: "Bambi B" enjoy audio aubjects and the related specialized paraphenalia. And politics are interesting especially since everything has been going so well. I am "Bambi B" and love President .......
68: you are what you read..... (3.78)
Posted by tcain on 2005-10-18, 08:50:14 (216.178.55.147)
>>Are just pretty pictures enough to garner interest in high end home furnishings and possibly more? Hmmmmm. ==European mags squash domestic in every way. The Italin interior mag DOMUS is the leader o .......
69: I wish I could say you were positing a false dichotomy... (3.76)
Posted by John Marks on 2007-05-08, 16:51:45 (71.161.225.253)
but I can't say that. Yes, over the past 30 years, many hi-fi salesmen claimed that tone controls were the Antichrist, etc. However, if you screen out the self-serving noise and focus on some true-bel .......
70: I liked the digital subscription price (3.76)
Posted by DAP on 2014-11-04, 17:37:38 (50.101.35.228)
$10.95 for 10 digital issues of TAS, I subscribed when I saw that. Agree that it's much easier to read the TAS pdf download than the Stereophile digital edition. Less sure about the content, TAS revie .......
71: RE: Naming names (3.76)
Posted by RGA on 2009-02-14, 05:02:17 (125.110.11.233)
As a reviewer for an online outfit I do not believe the reviewers are any better or worse for print magazines or online magazines. Everyone makes mistakes, the writing quality is generally a taste iss .......
72: Entrepreneurs and branding... (3.68)
Posted by mkuller on 2008-10-28, 11:10:47 (207.200.116.66)
>How come we all know who is behind psb speakers but no mention of the people behind Athena,Energy, Paradigm,Sound Dynamics when these speakers are reviewed? or is it because these names are not the i .......
73: Reviewer bias active control (3.64)
Posted by Peter Earnshaw on 2004-11-12, 09:27:17 (141.228.156.225)
Question for audio magazine or website editors: how do you (do you?) actively control reviewer bias? Both positive (product promotion) and negative (refusal to review product and/or actual attempts to .......
74: If you don't have the best speakers you can get your hands on (3.60)
Posted by Ralph on 2016-06-28, 14:52:09 (64.122.72.31)
then you don't really know what you are hearing in the recording studio! That's the long and short of it. Mark Waldrep has his opinions and is welcome to them, but his position is a good example of wh .......
75: Cure worse than disease (3.60)
Posted by Gag Halfrunt on 2013-08-30, 02:28:51 (80.2.121.65)
I don't like listening to older loudspeakers, with their rolled-off treble and a general tonal balance as if you are playing through a wall of balled-up socks. This is why I don't get the whole Golden .......
76: Re: What is the Musical Reference Used for Today' Electronics (3.57)
Posted by J-PMatt@Comcast.Net on 2006-01-02, 17:19:44 (68.45.82.11)
I would have to imagine that most if not all of my fave "Live" recordings have been altered well after the fact...............and so it is with studio recordings. There is no standard really at all, s .......
77: RE: The real scoop on speakers. (3.57)
Posted by kentaja on 2010-12-26, 09:02:00 (64.12.116.16)
Thanks Charles. None of these observations confirms that there is a 'resonance' at 5kHz or anywhere else. Some have speculated that there is some sort of resonance going on, but no one to my knowledg .......
78: Michael Hedges? (3.55)
Posted by E-Stat on 2017-01-27, 12:23:56 (206.255.198.169)
Love his guitar work and had the opportunity to experience him live on several occasions! Oops, wrong Michael. :) Perhaps as JA seems to find, there is apparently difficulty associating an increase in .......
79: RE: So -- lack of distortion (3.52)
Posted by das@soundstage.com on 2010-12-28, 11:27:06 (174.92.84.126)
We've actually measured distortion for 10 years -- see www.speakermeasurements.com The jury is still out on correlating distortion with sound quality. On the surface it seems "the lower the better." M .......
80: "It's quite easy to conduct blind tests on everything but speakers" (3.52)
Posted by Rob Doorack on 2011-04-12, 19:56:18 (71.234.55.217)
OK, please explain exactly how you think a blind test of, for example, a tonearm will work. You're constrained by the real world fact that, with a handful of exceptions, audio writers in the US are pa .......
81: Educating? (3.50)
Posted by John Marks on 2005-11-25, 12:05:40 (64.223.48.117)
Hi- I do think that we mostly agree, except that my big problem is that you can't educate people who think that they don't need educating. Too many audiophiles seem convinced that they already know it .......
82: Re: funny story (3.49)
Posted by tubesforever on 2005-06-09, 19:23:40 (24.182.48.25)
I just completed building the ultimate DIY near field monitor. Passion, expression, audio truth like real music coming alive. I was voicing the speaker with my test equipment trying to get the frequen .......
83: Stereophile - Some Data (3.44)
Posted by John Atkinson on 2006-01-24, 07:05:01 (216.193.12.6)
There has been some grumbling on the Asylum in the past week that Stereophile's review coverage is biased toward advertisers. I have pointed out that that is not the case, but inmates seem unconvinced .......
84: RE: TAS on computer audio? (3.42)
Posted by MaggieLover on 2011-12-24, 07:58:59 (24.185.17.130)
Your saying the same exact thing. I still read magazines. Additionally my 22 year old son who is even more liberal than I am and uses technology constantly, including a 23" hi def monitor, an androi .......
85: When it comes to gossip and petty bickering, audio writers are worse than a sewing circle. (3.40)
Posted by regmac on 2010-05-14, 09:58:04 (64.12.116.16)
These two publications (TAS & Stereophile) should bury the hatchet (deep) if for no other reason than someday they will be forced to merge in order to survive. Concerning the writer's observations re .......
86: RE: Do you actually disagree with what Kal wrote? (3.39)
Posted by FSonicSmith on 2017-08-31, 10:41:26 (66.192.198.114)
"If a loudspeaker has an audible resonance or other coloration that gets added to everything you play through it, that's a bad thing" Yes, I do disagree. The statement is deliberately "loaded" much l .......
87: RE: Great Falcon LS3/5a Review by Paul Seydor (3.38)
Posted by pseydor@mac.com on 2016-04-14, 21:42:53 (108.203.57.185)
Isaac, I answer this question with great trepidation, as I do not wish to give offense and I have no interest in arguing about this kind of thing, but here goes. First, I do not and never have believe .......
88: What's wrong with EQ & Tone Controls? Don't you read REG in TAS? (3.34)
Posted by joerosen1 on 2012-09-07, 13:55:00 (184.151.61.2)
Robert E. Greene never met a DSP he didn't like, unless it was unplugged or broken... And he's been writing for the Absolute Joke since the '70s. Do you know what that means? Clearly Harry Pearson mus .......
89: RE: How this came about (3.34)
Posted by John Atkinson on 2008-03-01, 14:34:51 (96.224.182.99)
>It didn't take long to realize that something strange was going on. That >was when I decided to look at the data over a one-year span. That pretty >much told the story. Four relevant points: 1) We .......
90: I have a cd player... (3.34)
Posted by rwiley on 2015-04-18, 17:18:39 (71.229.16.175)
with the same kind of happy history. But I think the op was asking about the AI M3 which has a different history. Evidently there are exceptions but my experience with this preamp is that tube life is .......
91: RE: Arthur Salvatore (3.29)
Posted by Charles Hansen on 2017-09-18, 09:08:44 (71.218.1.79)
In my opinion, Arthur Salvatore is one of those guys who would talk out of both sides of this mouth at the same time. While he would make valid criticisms of the audio press, at the very same time he .......
92: RE: Refreshing Candor From One of Stereophile's Finest. (3.27)
Posted by josh358 on 2010-10-22, 15:40:01 (64.252.143.248)
Yah, but the Quad was introduced 53 years ago! It owes its classic status to its role in audio history, hence the "classic." Which being said, it's pretty amazing that, after all these years, its midr .......
93: RE: Audio reviewers aren't supposed to be investigative journalists - but this is annoying. (3.24)
Posted by RGA on 2009-07-23, 19:09:59 (207.216.57.82)
Depends which ones - I never auditioned any of the other V3 products. I liked the 100V2, 40V2 and Monitor 3 from the same year. I also like the Atom and Titan and the PSW1000 (not sure of exact model .......
94: RE: Some Fall Reading (3.19)
Posted by jamestavegia@gmail.com on 2013-12-14, 06:53:57 (99.57.81.188)
Very interesting and there is much information to digest so it will be reread a few times. Most in the mp3 crowd who do have the chances to hear music on great playback systems are often not necessari .......
95: I'll give it a shot. (3.09)
Posted by Bruce Kendall on 2008-03-18, 14:40:37 (64.60.68.6)
I don't think Art's intended audience is those who aren't interested in audio. Let's face it, if one isn't interested in audio they probably won't be buying Stereophile. But let's say they did. If the .......
96: "Caps sound different" or how an audio myth is born (3.05)
Posted by KlausR. on 2007-03-06, 01:29:36 (83.84.181.88)
From a recent review in positive feedback (Ecosse cables reviewed by Max Dudious) : "Twenty-five years ago I designed a rather simple crossover network for a pair of "monitor" sized loudspeakers, the .......
97: RE: That review is kind of a joke (3.03)
Posted by RGA on 2015-12-16, 14:12:32 (42.3.113.143)
He's essentially compared to all other digital that he has ever heard including what he owns. I think he made that fairly clear. And his regular readers will know what he has auditioned in the past. H .......
98: 'all but ignore' is not the same as 'completely ignore' (3.02)
Posted by Tom Schuman on 2010-09-10, 05:11:32 (188.192.220.17)
'all but ignore' is not the same as 'completely ignore'. 13 reviews against some 1000 or so of components. It's unbalanced! And the actual question posed should have been something like: why are the h .......
99: RE: Thanks. Very nice. I haven't heard any Devore's.......yet. nt (2.99)
Posted by FSonicSmith on 2017-09-07, 07:05:35 (66.192.198.114)
Well, go ahead but don't forget that they are by definition flawed per the gurus John Atkinson and Kal Rubinson due to having a resonant cabinet that adds coloration to all of the pure unadultered mus .......
100: Re: Unoptimized, I don't think so! (2.99)
Posted by Hiroyuki on 2007-02-09, 10:03:30 (24.189.110.105)
Klaus, I frequent REG's forum and I'm familiar with his audio philosophy. He basically go for the elements with the maximum returns such as speaker selection, speaker positioning, nearfield listening, .......
101: Some facts (2.95)
Posted by John Atkinson on 2004-06-30, 09:54:31 (198.31.57.6)
> I'm never going to purchase the outrageously expensive components > they review. It is true Stereophile reviews some very expensive components. But it also reviews affordable products. I just went .......
102: RE: JA on music waveform (2.94)
Posted by CG on 2019-10-23, 03:09:53 (32.210.164.98)
Typical multi-tone testing is performed by feeding some number of tones, like 30 or so, across the audio band at just the right frequencies, and then looking at the distortion products that fall betwe .......
103: Re: "the politics of envy" (2.93)
Posted by regmac on 2006-01-10, 07:12:30 (205.188.116.7)
"Normal behavior has people complaining about prices - of everything, of cars, of milk, of bread, etc." We would disagree. Such people strike me as abnormal and I for one don't enjoy their company. Th .......
104: In my opinion... (2.90)
Posted by Charles Hansen on 2013-02-22, 00:49:09 (97.118.178.162)
...the first concrete example of this approach was almost 20 years ago when Wilson introduced the Grand SLAMM (Super Linear Audio Modular Monitor). I believe it came out at $70,000 per pair, which was .......
105: If I had to invest in a high power SS amp... (2.89)
Posted by Ivan303 on 2018-08-25, 19:22:23 (76.26.102.219)
I'd buy one designed by either John Curl or the late Charles Hansen. I know John and had the pleasure to meet Charles on a number of occasions at RMAF which I have attended every year since the first, .......
106: RE: Great Falcon LS3/5a Review by Paul Seydor (2.88)
Posted by pseydor@mac.com on 2016-04-14, 16:56:51 (108.203.57.185)
Please feel free to call me Pau, Isaak. The reason I don't include my reference system is that it varies to some extent, and I do enough reviewing that there are not hours in the day left to listen to .......
107: Actually I'm not sure... (2.86)
Posted by RGA on 2006-03-30, 04:30:50 (59.7.195.229)
That Stereophile or TAS are holding the power -- the magazines will eventually go the way of the dinosaur. It's simply a matter of time because the magazines are not going to get any cheaper to purcha .......
108: RE: Totally agree re: 2L of course. (2.84)
Posted by morricab on 2009-09-30, 14:57:00 (84.74.99.124)
"I am not arguing, I am trying to clarify. When we say, saving the high end industry, I think we have to define what that means--and the inability to define what that means was a major cause of the de .......
109: RE: There you go. (2.81)
Posted by FSonicSmith on 2017-08-28, 20:28:06 (99.34.125.203)
"All those wooden instruments do, indeed, sound woody but no one would criticize them for that because that is an inherent portion of their character. However, they are producing sound. OTOH, a speake .......
110: RE: Critics being critical: 10 Audio pans the Krell S-275 (2.78)
Posted by RGA on 2012-06-19, 19:36:23 (218.188.39.57)
..."Seriously? For the most part, he is a billboard for one manufacturer"... Two of my latest purchases: Line Magnetic and Audio Space (PS bought with no review attached - I may review them down the .......
111: equipment reports (2.74)
Posted by Irishaudioboy on 2010-03-19, 19:13:08 (76.224.10.19)
This has driven me nuts for years. When a reviewer starts to report on a piece of equipment and suddenly realizes he does not have the proper ancillary equipment to run the test, they invariably end .......
112: Thanks for the answer (2.70)
Posted by Enophile on 2007-05-14, 21:31:09 (24.253.53.141)
Hi, I mentioned his own demo discs because then he could get an idea about what was going on. As you know, absolute polarity "properness" can vary from recording to recording, so a personal selection .......
113: "3rd world bass" (2.69)
Posted by tcain on 2005-10-24, 11:29:27 (216.178.56.100)
>>"Perhaps there's also a cultural aspect to this - frugality vs. an open delight in conspicious consumption, restraint (and the lack of open space to go wild) vs. the "the wild west" and "bigger is b .......
114: OK, MQA, JA, RH - Here is the review I promised (long) (2.60)
Posted by TeddiJackEddie on 2018-03-13, 06:44:11 (24.3.88.71)
Yesterday, I said I'd post a review of MQA from a listening session on Sunday. First of all, I'm not listing the equipment used, because someone always writes back and says, 'that review can't be cred .......
115: Not Me! (2.56)
Posted by thetubeguy1954 on 2008-12-27, 16:49:21 (68.210.31.132)
Hello My Friend! Kerr if someone owns a single full range speaker and needs to qualify it's existance in their system with a statement anything near like this one; "of course it does not cover the .......
116: RE: But there are still a number of small firms (2.54)
Posted by Alan Sircom on 2014-01-15, 11:23:53 (80.2.121.65)
We review all kinds of products at all kinds of prices, irrespective of whether the companies that make or distribute those products advertise. However, we do go where the interest goes. Remember that .......
117: RE: Here's a critic not impressed with some audiophile speakers! (2.53)
Posted by Pat D on 2010-09-30, 09:04:43 (99.251.236.4)
Andrew Marshall (AIG) has his own suite of measurements and the results tend to differ somewhat from what Soundstage and Stereophile get (and they are not identical, either). One thing to watch is tha .......
118: IMHO, the 25Hz number does not add up (2.49)
Posted by John Marks on 2024-01-21, 06:36:02 (108.34.228.120)
If we are talking about an off-the-shelf driver, it is likely the Scan-Speak Illuminator 15WU/8741T-00 5.5" Woofer. The 8-Ohm version of that 5.5-inch driver has a claimed resonant frequency (Fs) .......
119: RE: Alan Taffel's response below, in case you missed it... (2.38)
Posted by Mannacio on 2009-09-14, 02:39:12 (70.132.3.213)
This open letter response predates my posting at http://www.avguide.com/article/tas-194-the-state-usb-audio#comment-17726 but I think the points mentioned there should be restated and Mr. Taffel shoul .......
120: The Dog Ate My Review Sample? (2.31)
Posted by John Marks on 2006-02-04, 07:18:10 (71.161.231.78)
That's priceless. A distributor claims to have bought back a customer unit, and then sent this second-hand unit out for review in the largest audio publication in North America, without checking it ou .......
121: RE: Are Audiophiles Warming Up to Active Speakers? (2.30)
Posted by RGA on 2020-06-05, 04:50:28 (1.36.24.122)
It's still going to come down to taste and what you are going for. I have heard active speakers from ATC, PMC, Genelec, Dynaudio and Wharfedale off the top of my head and I haven't cared for any of th .......
122: RE: Let me go out on a limb here... (2.29)
Posted by josh358 on 2010-07-03, 21:05:43 (64.252.182.20)
Well, on some level I agree, but -- JGH never championed purely subjective reviewing, and Stereophile has for many years (though not at its shoestring beginning) printed measurements alongside its sub .......
123: I don't much care what speakers dealers own, either. (2.28)
Posted by Pat D on 2011-05-29, 19:31:48 (99.251.236.4)
Why should I? I'm the one who will have to listen through the speakers that I buy, not them. Most dealers try to sell what they carry, anyway. I have been looking at speaker measurements in various pu .......
124: John Atkinson... (2.19)
Posted by RGA on 2012-05-31, 23:23:27 (218.188.39.33)
Well if true that JA is using a lesser measuring speaker over a better measuring speaker then there is hope for JA yet :-) Measurements only mean something as the sound goes into yourear canal - doesn .......
125: RE: One of the problems with ezines... (2.17)
Posted by josh358 on 2012-02-27, 17:55:27 (64.252.2.149)
When I audition a speaker, I'm focused on the big picture as well. Namely, does it sound like real live music. Comparing it to my auditory memory of real live music. However, it doesn't take long befo .......
126: Michael Fremer over the top? (2.07)
Posted by Rufipennis on 2005-02-21, 07:51:10 (4.228.249.118)
I am puzzled by Mr. Fremer’s assessment of the measured performance of the series of mega-buck speakers he has reviewed recently: “Read John Atkinson’s measurements of these speakers and you’ll see th .......
127: This hobby is so cool.... (2.06)
Posted by RGA on 2009-06-12, 05:09:23 (125.110.0.113)
After looking around various review sites and magazines it is really quite fascinating the diversity of what the reviewers own and just how far removed some of what they own I would wish to own. I hav .......
128: RE: The real scoop on speakers. (2.02)
Posted by kentaja on 2010-12-27, 09:02:33 (64.12.116.16)
Contrary to Quad marketing, audio press, etc., I find no substantial difference in terms of construction or performance of the 98 versus the 63, etc. The differences are largely confined to cosmetics. .......
129: RE: Correct, the idea that Stereophile has received numerous.. (2.01)
Posted by Dave_K on 2021-10-22, 14:14:35 (71.232.142.235)
his point on QC for gear that's sent out for review rings true you just don't dress to go out knowing your pants are ripped down the butt Yes, you would think manufacturers would pay more attention .......
130: RE: Exactly Joe, "neutrality" is a fiction that the insecure use to justify their buying decisions. nt (1.99)
Posted by Joe Roberts on 2012-08-19, 16:13:12 (70.160.245.99)
It no longer measures neutral and it no longer sounds neutral. It is what we call colored. OK, you are in the "system" as regards the terminology. Do you think that the translation from One realm of .......
131: Long post... (1.97)
Posted by RGA on 2009-10-11, 22:16:12 (207.216.57.82)
First why judge the Audio Note E because they make a $125k version? They also make a $2k kit version. I will not justify a $125k speaker - the fact that a speaker using 12 woofers that cost $50 may a .......
132: Re: Elac (1.87)
Posted by morricab on 2004-09-15, 02:06:40 (196.3.50.254)
Nice Elacs. Actually I heard them about a year ago and was pretty impressed. They can be a bit analytic but I think they are just revealing the nature of the electronics behind them. I have also heard .......
133: The Role of the Customer Conduct in all of this... (1.82)
Posted by Thomas Martens on 2006-09-06, 14:50:53 (68.108.208.165)
Upon reading some of the replies/rebuttals in this thread, I see that a few commentors are leaning in the direction of placing the onus of the mentioned problems on the client's shoulders. To a limite .......
134: Reviewer's systems...A call for "varied" reference systems (1.76)
Posted by RGA on 2013-05-16, 07:15:39 (119.237.26.227)
I believe Jim Austin (sorry if it wasn't you Jim) suggested that it would be a good idea for a reviewer to have a "few" systems at various price points to effectively review a given piece of gear in t .......
135: This has been done to death. (1.56)
Posted by John Marks on 2009-12-16, 17:26:44 (72.82.8.114)
Audio equipment is not the Nixon White House or the killing of Jimmy Hoffa, for Pete's sake. Why not worry about something that really makes a difference, like the report I link to below from Rolling .......
136: My Response to Hansen and Atkinson's Personal Attacks (1.52)
Posted by Arthur Salvatore on 2017-10-06, 11:22:39 (98.249.198.118)
First, to answer the original poster's query, which I appreciate: I have been absent for almost two months due to a family emergency and then immediately later by Hurricane Irma. I have recently poste .......
137: great time at FSI show in Montreal (1.42)
Posted by Pjay on 2008-04-05, 20:36:08 (69.70.66.243)
Nice city, lots of good food. I drove up from DC, picked a friend (Bob) up in NJ. It is now 10pm sat and we just returned from a really nice French meal over in some older enclave west of downtown. We .......
Found 200 records in Digital Drive.
1: I've owned a lot of gear (8.12)
Posted by mbnx01 on 2010-01-09, 11:47:48 (68.2.231.233)
I have multiple systems in my house (doesn't everyone?). One of them has an Onkyo C-S5vl cd player and Monitor Audio RX1 speakers. I highly recommend both as a 'best buy'. I'm particularly impressed .......
2: RE: Oppo 105 Not sending DSD or Hybrid SACD to dac (8.12)
Posted by HiOnFi on 2019-03-19, 05:12:03 (73.56.18.214)
Thanks Kal, the problem is my 105 is used for audio only, and is not connected to a monitor. There is no way to change formats without one While be ability to change formats should be manually availab .......
3: RE: This might work (7.90)
Posted by Todd Krieger on 2023-03-01, 08:50:15 (193.37.254.73)
It would likely work for a home theater setup, but not a two channel audio-only setup...... Because it appears to need a video monitor in order to operate the unit, I don't use (or intend to use) a vi .......
4: RE: Oppo 105 Connections to the Internet & an External Monitor Options (7.89)
Posted by howgeif on 2013-08-26, 11:32:04 (69.42.4.140)
Oppo Digital confirms, unfortunately, that the Oppo 105 player is not able to access additional Internet streaming services which are not included with the player. It seems the Oppo software does not .......
5: RE: but it does address several issues (7.36)
Posted by Charles Hansen on 2009-03-28, 15:08:01 (209.97.232.111)
>> #1 no computer necessary I'll bet you a dollar that there is an ATX motherboard inside that box. >> #2 no need to bring a display into an audio-only room It has a multiplexed VFD tube that genera .......
6: Re: Pro vs Consumer Audio and DACs (6.83)
Posted by Frihed89 on 2005-11-18, 05:39:17 (130.226.56.2)
For many years one of the best standard recording studio monitor was the Rogers LS3/5a, which has been "re-incarnated" by several UK mfrs It is/was about 12" high 2-way mini-monitor with a frequency r .......
7: Help: Recommendation for Universal Player with no Monitor needed (6.60)
Posted by DSG on 2006-05-19, 12:31:56 (65.103.198.52)
Fellow members: I am seeking recommendations for a universal player which does not need to be connected to a TV or monitor to set it up to play excusively in two channels mode SACD, DVDs for the audio .......
8: Help in choosing a av receiver (6.58)
Posted by mrmeowie on 2005-10-28, 11:12:58 (172.199.236.8)
Hi. I am currently upgrading my audio system. I have just purchased 2 Monitor Audio floor silver- S6's, 1-RS LCR, and a Velodyne DLS-R 3750 sub. I don't have any rear channel speakers. I may add thos .......
9: Re: Luminous Audio Allegro Digital Interconnects (6.53)
Posted by Todd Krieger on 2001-02-27, 22:47:41 (208.176.169.119)
I knew I should have given the NBS Monitor 0 some break-in time. Today I preferred it outright to the Luminous. I now have doubts that the Luminous AES/EBU might dethrone the Monitor 0. After my long .......
10: Project Abandoned (6.48)
Posted by John C. - Aussie on 2011-01-18, 19:14:34 (124.179.252.85)
Abandoned because: 1. The notebook screen is not 16:9 so video would be distorted + the picture quality, although good, is not HD 2. The US company I was purchasing the item from (thanks again for the .......
11: RE: Digital noise on Tascam US1200 audio interface (or any usb audio) (6.33)
Posted by Old Listener on 2016-09-12, 12:08:02 (66.234.202.9)
Your case is extreme. I haven't heard such noise from a USB connection since about 2002. You are assuming that Tascam DAC is being affected by noisy on the USB cable. That might be the cause or it mig .......
12: Pioneer DV333 problems (6.21)
Posted by musthavemusic on 2001-04-17, 12:43:46 (24.108.87.8)
I have a Pioneer DV333 which I use as a transport into a Bel Canto DAC 1 which has worked well enought until yesterday. When I hit play on the DVD, the front display flashes the track information and .......
13: Re: Help: Recommendation for Universal Player with no Monitor needed (6.16)
Posted by Webnick on 2006-05-20, 09:06:50 (64.203.38.166)
OTOH, I don't think I ever had to use a monitor to output a 2 channel signal from my Pioneer 563A into my preamp. For video purposes, yes, but for only the 2 channel signal - no. Now a research of thi .......
14: Re: my experience with the Nova ... (6.04)
Posted by rkmca on 2003-01-28, 15:49:18 (198.62.10.11)
Tbone, I'm using Nova with HCA-2 and speakers are Monitor Audio Silver 8i's, thinking about getting Joseph Audio 22si's, will be a good match or should I think about other speakers ? Thanks. ::: TOPIC .......
15: cdp for novice to audio world... rcd971 or xa20es (6.02)
Posted by imntcrzy on 2002-03-21, 23:36:28 (64.175.184.131)
i am currently looking for a new cd player for my system.... some background on my system... i am currently running rotel amp and pre-amp.... monitor audio silver 5i's... taralabs bi-wire cables.... a .......
16: RE: A to D conversion (6.01)
Posted by AbeCollins on 2022-06-02, 09:22:39 (73.229.163.4)
Simplify: It's a bit confusing to me because the Alpha Design Labs ADL FURUTECH GT40a will operate as a phono preamp, DAC, or ADC over its USB port but I'm not sure how that is configured. SETUP 1: - .......
17: RFI/EMI (5.97)
Posted by Scrith on 2009-03-28, 12:47:45 (67.151.201.82)
"putting a microwave transmitter in your living room causes any stereo to sound worse (even ignoring the potential health hazards)." You've made mention of this before. Some of us (including many futu .......
18: Re: Wavelength Audio has a USB DAC as well (5.84)
Posted by gme109 on 2004-01-16, 12:44:31 (24.8.240.75)
I really like the idea of being able to use an Apple product instead of a PC. Mac OS X is much more stable than windows. The other plus is, the computer stays away from your audio equipment. And you h .......
19: Re: The cool thing about computer audio... (5.82)
Posted by Dawnrazor on 2006-08-18, 18:22:57 (139.68.134.1)
Wireless Touch screen monitor is what I have. Click on the "A" by my moniker, and you will see a picture of everything I have, including the Airpanel. .......
20: RE: Music Player (5.81)
Posted by Cut-Throat on 2024-01-07, 06:27:37 (90.15.50.119)
Not sure why you have eliminated the Raspberry Pi, as it will do everything that you want and better than most, for a price of under $100. I've been running Raspberry Pies for 10 years now, and have .......
21: not as flashy, but I'll take my system anyday (5.80)
Posted by audioengr on 2019-06-06, 10:40:21 (67.204.183.157)
It's too bad that television audio on cable is such poor quality. I like to watch movies on the TV monitor. Whenever I can, I play the youtube version of the audio track while I watch the video on the .......
22: Monitor Audio neutral??? (5.70)
Posted by hoxuanduc on 2002-11-01, 09:10:47 (208.32.174.66)
To my ears they're way bright and loose in the bass. I guess each set of ears is different...Viva la difference!!! .......
23: Rega Apollo or Sim Audio CD-1 ? (5.67)
Posted by trip1 on 2010-04-03, 06:00:47 (76.16.13.230)
I'm trying to decide which player to buy. They are both wonderful players with excellent pedigrees. Suggestions would be helpful, going to mate it with, Odyssey Audio Stratos Amplifier, McCormack RLD .......
24: Mix Mic Input with HDMI Audio (5.62)
Posted by richip@richip.dhs.org on 2010-12-13, 10:09:01 (207.229.11.154)
Hi, I and my family enjoy karaoke, but we now how all our karaoke / videoke sources in digital. This means that all the devices use HDMI as output. I'm looking for solutions that would allow me to mix .......
25: Cambridge 500se or Nad C 421i (5.51)
Posted by trip1 on 2003-02-10, 13:05:48 (63.150.90.102)
Help me choose between the two. Budget allows for one of these. Using them w/ Monitor Audio Silver 5i speakers. I would like for great vocal presentation. I don't listen to head baggin' music anymore. .......
26: I should have mentioned... (5.46)
Posted by slope on 2003-02-28, 21:27:18 (24.71.223.142)
that the all players excluding the Creek were auditioned with McIntosh C42 pre and a MC602 power amp, driving Verity Audio Parsifal Monitor and Woofer Modules. slope .......
27: Re: Musical Fidelity Nu-Vista 3DCD - All gone? (5.41)
Posted by bhvf on 2002-01-28, 07:18:02 (216.52.181.31)
You can get one at Krystal Clear Audio in Dallas. Website is kcaudio.com. Don is the owner. He's a very nice and reliable guy. He's been in the business for twenty years. I have heard the player with .......
28: Warm sound??? (5.39)
Posted by Fasterthangas on 2002-10-31, 20:13:27 (63.184.64.22)
The B&K is anything but warm. Try listening to it through a nuetral set of speakers like Monitor Audio GR10's. The B&K has been reviewed many times and the majority of reviewers find the 305's amps ve .......
29: So.... (5.38)
Posted by G Squared on 2008-07-24, 08:36:37 (129.6.105.211)
It seems that my approach will be: Max audio quality, more $$, need keyboard, monitor, mouse and space - Desktop with aftermarket soundcard either with high quality DAC or with coax digital output to .......
30: Luminous Audio Allegro Digital Interconnects (5.35)
Posted by Todd Krieger on 2001-02-23, 22:14:51 (208.176.168.77)
A short while back, I posted an article stating that the digital interconnect was probably the most-important part of a two-box digital rig. I talked about the three main parameters in digital cables- .......
31: RE: Raspberry pi update (5.30)
Posted by Goober58 on 2020-02-24, 20:44:45 (70.166.120.102)
Thank you but no I was never interested in dedicating a computer as a music server. I'm trying to use a small box, like the Raspberry PI, with no mouse, no keyboard and no monitor to deliver music fil .......
32: trouble is, many of those little (5.29)
Posted by stan2 on 2005-08-26, 15:23:47 (205.225.207.163)
shits downloading, copying, making mp3, loading up their ipods, etc, are the same undecerning crowd content to watch a pirated movie on their monitor that came from some other 16 yr old with a dvcam i .......
33: I own Monitor Audio, Audiolab and Rega (5.27)
Posted by jedrider on 2023-11-16, 09:17:38 (148.87.23.9)
and I have no Brit in me and cannot stand their colloquial 'English.' I also own Castle loudspeakers when they were made in Britain. The rest of my gear is Canadian, American wire and a Japanese CD pl .......
34: perhaps but.... (5.23)
Posted by KT88 on 2005-12-16, 16:53:22 (209.170.179.76)
it is worth noting that the Cambridge Audio 640H has twice the storage capacity and a video monitor output which is a huge advantage. Disclaimer being that we are a dealer for them, but facts are stil .......
35: hello, im a new member and need advice on speakers (5.20)
Posted by adobo on 2006-01-06, 09:32:53 (64.162.143.1)
looking for a set speakers to replace my Monitor Audio S2 (will be moving to the bedroom) in the sub $1K range. My type of music are Jazz, blues and rock and my system is consisted of Arcam A65+ and C .......
36: what is the state of the art in cd playback new/used for $750? (5.12)
Posted by amp74 on 2010-04-28, 18:26:01 (96.226.189.79)
20x20 movie room. blues, jazz, rock, vocals, the usual. monitor audio silver rx out to sony 5400es receiver and emotiva power amp. please weigh in with your choices at this price point and thanks for .......
37: not for $1,500 (5.10)
Posted by BB on 2004-03-22, 14:55:40 (66.238.104.52)
I just built my first digital audio server. Cost was $3k not including monitor, keyboard, mouse, digital cable, dac, power conditioning, powercords. I spent about $7k less the dac that I already had. .......
38: Arcam DAC (5.09)
Posted by Bill the K on 2012-03-25, 08:59:59 (111.92.68.167)
My bro in law says his Arcam DAC has changed the sound of his systems so drastically for the better that no other upgrades are warranted. He has good systems with Audio Analogue and Monitor Audio and .......
39: No, I added to it.... (5.06)
Posted by Thorsten on 2001-06-05, 10:23:08 (195.99.125.204)
Hi, Now my system is about to be re-rigged again. Just got the first set of PCB's for my DAC. Currently envisaged solution: Digital: Teak P500 Transport -> Digital switcher -> Behringer -> Non oversam .......
40: RE: iTouch/Computer better than most transports (5.01)
Posted by cawson@onetel.com on 2009-04-27, 03:52:55 (78.149.163.248)
Not as simple as you suggest, I think. I have a Mac Mini with iTunes (plus keyboard, mouse and monitor) but I've not been able to rip my CDs to the hard drive and get the metadata and artwork, then to .......
41: Or Linn DS (5.00)
Posted by cawson@onetel.com on 2011-10-11, 04:02:43 (86.163.228.105)
I wonder if the Linn DS range (eg Linn Majik DS) isn't better than the PS Audio offering. The latter is more costly because of its extravagent and unnecessary front panel controls and that impossible- .......
42: RE: Its only propaganda if it isnt true!! (4.97)
Posted by Dawnrazor on 2011-05-16, 11:57:55 (99.39.1.49)
Sure Regor. I think we have just had different experiences and that obviously affects our conclusions. Like those pictures at the mall that change after you look at them long enough. Once you see the .......
43: I sure wish S'hile and Absolute Sound would start reviewing higher priced items (4.93)
Posted by Ned on 2010-08-13, 05:58:37 (167.202.201.4)
What do I read these mags for - to see $300 monitor speakers? I'm getting sick and tired of their not reviewing real high end stuff, equivalent to the Ferraris and Lambos of the audio mags. Plus, the .......
44: RE: Volumio, PiCorePlayer & HiFiBerry OS (4.91)
Posted by LtMandella on 2020-09-25, 08:08:59 (70.173.239.44)
Hmm, sounds like you have a lot of knowledge about raspberry and audio. Somewhat tangential question but not really. Can piCorePlayer support browser based AV streaming, such as Medici.TV? I have an e .......
45: PC power supply-how to cut RFI or electrical interference when using for high end audio system (4.91)
Posted by Carl G on 2004-04-18, 20:13:55 (68.225.255.181)
Evidently a number of folks are starting to use computers to store music and use them as a source for high end audio along with special audio cards. Some have gone with silent lower capacity computers .......
46: Or NAD C542 if are willing to stretch out a little more.......... (4.89)
Posted by Hit on 2003-12-30, 09:37:55 (66.81.181.17)
The new C542 can be had for $420 or even less. AudioEnz has come out with a very positive review on the C542 which I think you may want to check out at www.audioenz.co.nz. By the way, I have been usin .......
47: RE: Ok, Ok...I get it now...Will I take the USB plunge? (4.86)
Posted by rmilewsk on 2011-01-24, 14:06:07 (198.176.189.201)
Not to derail your quest. But why not just keep the squeezebox or get the logitech touch to an external DAC? I've never understood why there is a push to use a computer attached via USB, when a dedica .......
48: Has anyone here purchase a Toshiba HD-A1? (4.82)
Posted by Iron Knee on 2011-07-06, 14:24:42 (74.163.24.18)
I bought one when the 'getting was good,' immediately after the demise of HD DVD due to the blowout pricing. It is basically a P-IV Intel based computer, nice remote and can be operated as a CD player .......
49: Both! (4.82)
Posted by Todd Krieger on 2004-07-22, 20:20:08 (68.106.53.191)
I do have some files where I've burned CD copies, and I just play them from the hard drive because it's convenient. But if I don't, I play the CD on the CD-ROM. I have not done a comparison, but eithe .......
50: Help with Sammy 841 repeat (4.80)
Posted by jdarby on 2005-03-22, 07:31:18 (64.45.236.154)
I can't get the thing to repeat play continuously. I did read the instructions: repeat, enter a, enter b, but it never works. And, of course, I have no monitor hooked up since it's in my audio room. A .......
51: Then you are screwed (4.80)
Posted by Charles Hansen on 2007-04-06, 18:39:23 (209.97.232.148)
99.9% of the time, connecting a video monitor to a high-quality audio system will degrade the quality of both the audio and the video. The reason is that all modern video display use switching power s .......
52: I'll spare you the adolescent jokes (4.79)
Posted by E-Stat on 2022-02-24, 17:55:19 (206.255.200.176)
It won't be cheap given the quality of your gear. Like voolston, I'll relate what I have and say that both are similar. You can reference my system by clicking my monitor and viewing systems. Sonore u .......
53: RE: Will There Be More DACs with an HDMI input in '14? (4.74)
Posted by Steve. on 2014-01-06, 21:35:43 (24.34.229.59)
If you have a 2.1 system like I do that's geared toward music but you enjoy movies, concert BluRay and DVDs, streaming audio and TV this is the PERFECT dac. The great thing about the M51 is it switche .......
54: Agree on the DAC (4.74)
Posted by Zozo on 2004-02-04, 09:49:36 (210.253.202.209)
Yes, the external DAC would be a good way to go. I thought of it myself after replying to the post. As for the B&W, it should be discussed in the speakers forum, so only a few words. I had the CDM1-SE .......
55: innerconnect and speakercable help (4.74)
Posted by trip1 on 2001-06-02, 09:58:14 (64.210.241.103)
my system souunds overly bright.im looking to replace my cables which are monster 950i innerconnects and monster biwire cables. i think they are the problem. need advice with replacement cables.lookin .......
56: RE: Oppo 105 Connections to the Internet & an External Monitor Options (4.73)
Posted by pbarach on 2013-08-24, 14:47:01 (66.61.114.57)
You don't NEED to connect it to the internet for any reason unless you want the features that it brings. Firmware updates can be downloaded from the internet and installed from a CD or a flash drive. .......
57: Re: Jolida tube CDP beat Rotel/Theta separates?? (4.72)
Posted by lanT5 on 2004-02-09, 17:53:27 (63.118.230.7)
One failing I found with the Philips unit is that it has all these 'enhanced' audio and psuedo surround modes that are easily engaged via the remote. I have had to hook up a monitor to mine a couple o .......
58: Re: Arcam CDP with NAD Integrated? (4.71)
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 .......
59: Computer as transport? (4.69)
Posted by dharty on 2004-10-26, 10:40:04 (68.172.182.16)
Sorry if this message is slightly off topic, but I would respect opinions on an audiophiles forum more than a computer forum to help me make the best choice. I have a nonlinear editing system in my st .......
60: Re: Rotel vs NAD (4.65)
Posted by wgb113 on 2001-11-07, 14:32:35 (63.65.1.72)
The Mozarts are absolutely gorgeous. I auditioned B&W's, Paradigm, Totem, Monitor Audio, Mirage, Sonus Faber, NHT, and Energy but the Mozarts just sounded "right". They've only gotten better in the tw .......
61: RE: Solved by FLAC + broadband (4.65)
Posted by E-Stat on 2017-02-18, 17:20:54 (206.255.198.169)
AT&T wants my mobile plan, by default, to begin using their "streamsaver" feature - which dumbs down hi-res video to a lesser resolution. I'm also an AT&T mobile customer, but choose to watch hi-res .......
62: Toshiba/NAD (4.65)
Posted by RES on 2004-07-12, 15:30:26 (165.121.128.179)
Since there's been an explosion of chat about the Toshiba SD-3950, I'd just like to say that it's no different than the line that preceded it. I'm not sure why the 3950 was the one that got pegged as .......
63: RE: Uhhh... (4.64)
Posted by cawson@onetel.com on 2009-08-18, 09:34:12 (92.29.20.192)
I don't follow your arguement at all. I use the RipNAS as my hard drive music store, for which it is excellent. It is one of my digital sources, in the same way my CD player was one of the sources for .......
64: DAC help!!! (4.64)
Posted by mentorship on 2003-05-30, 12:05:37 (24.64.223.203)
I am new to this....and am interested in getting a dac to enhance me current system (Arcam AVR100, old Sony CDP77es, Monitor Audio S9i, Mordaunt Short 200 series (rear and center), and a Toshiba DVD p .......
65: Re: Anyone know anything about this fanless Voodoo PC (4.60)
Posted by vikvilkhu on 2004-02-20, 19:47:24 (68.232.167.163)
I saw that PC but feel its overkill for an audio server. You don't even need a Pentium 3 to run Media Player and load al your cd's. Get a nice sound card like RME etc and spend your money on a great D .......
66: Maybe not (4.59)
Posted by John C. - Aussie on 2007-04-06, 19:13:39 (124.177.34.225)
Thanks for your response. First viewing I did not read it carefully enough and see you were referring to the video monitor causing problems, not the player. In the system here, if I am listening to CD .......
67: new CD player / speakers (4.58)
Posted by saxxml@comcast.net on 2010-01-08, 16:18:25 (98.225.248.30)
I'm looking to replace my 20 year old CD player and ACI 3 way speakers. I need to keep the cost around 2k or 2.5k. I've read good things about the Onkyo 7555, NAD C545BEE, NHT 4 and Monitor Audio RS6. .......
68: I am in complete agreement (4.57)
Posted by Jazz Inmate on 2000-09-11, 11:42:31 (209.24.168.37)
i think there is a real danger that we on this board are afraid to look at: that the format will not survive. Just this morning I received an email from Michael Hobson of Classic records in response t .......
69: Re: So has the Audio Mirror Dac replaced the Dack v1 as best value ? (4.55)
Posted by tomek-z on 2005-07-25, 07:31:20 (71.241.118.215)
I don't want to prejudice the Houston Society, but these three DACs are the one's I've been most familiar with in the past year+. See my comparison at http://forum.audiogon.com/cgi-bin/frr.pl?rdgtl&11 .......
70: Re: Great...but what about us MAC users? Itunes (even with error correction tab) kills highs, presence! (4.55)
Posted by odd on 2004-03-03, 08:06:45 (151.203.92.93)
please don't take this as a PC vs. MAC slam. I have used both extensively, and like both. However, I think PCs prove their worth in the abundance of well designed freeware like Exact Audio Copy / Monk .......
71: dac or cdp (4.54)
Posted by bill on 2000-12-20, 06:38:49 (207.22.38.19)
I want to upgrade my Denon cdp it's 8 years old . I have a pair of VAC-PA90c mono block amps , with Monitor Audio Studio 20sec speakers. I want the cdp connected directly to the amps . Which is better .......
72: RE: Cal Audio Labs DX-1--compared to newer CD players? (4.54)
Posted by Belgarchi on 2008-06-21, 21:14:48 (216.80.144.198)
In my experience, the price category is more important than the millesime. I am still using a NAD 5100 ('monitor' serie) made in 1989. I bought it for 30.000 FB (~$1,000). 20 years later, it is still .......
73: Cards and software (4.53)
Posted by zelig on 2017-01-07, 05:12:17 (67.80.9.247)
1) If you have a phono pre, it usually already has the RIAA EQ. If not, find a vinyl ripping software package that has the RIAA feature. I use VinylStudio by AlpineSoft and it has the RIAA EQ availabl .......
74: Dirt cheap transport pioneer dvd-v4700 (4.52)
Posted by amp74 on 2015-12-20, 12:25:09 (98.239.52.171)
Found a few posts about this commercial DVD player while looking for a new transport. Picked one up on the bay for 40bucks. It arrived yesterday and sounded like poop. In fact it wouldn't even play th .......
75: RE: good luck on your quest (4.52)
Posted by kathrynatrand@hotmail.com on 2014-04-03, 16:41:37 (24.94.231.26)
I am not sure this makes much sense, I know one man who has invested about 100 grand in his audio. His system is before HDMI. He has a few players, which need HDMI, so, he purchased a new reveiver, An .......
76: I don't get it... this is so easy a caveman could do it :) (4.49)
Posted by Gordon Rankin on 2009-02-23, 09:43:16 (216.196.214.225)
Guys, Ounce you have all this stuff ripped it is so much easier to use. Not to mention the shuffle concept and hearing music you didn't even know what you had. I have like 1000 cd's ripped now. I am s .......
77: Hi-end USB (4.48)
Posted by marc g. on 2004-10-08, 08:59:14 (68.16.128.187)
There's guy on Agon selling various cords with Bybee filters as options. He claims to have one client who asked for a custom USB cord with said filters in them. If I were into computer audio in a big .......
78: Marantz CD-67SE and Pioneer DV-525 (4.48)
Posted by wharfedalemfm on 2003-06-23, 18:42:01 (67.30.5.247)
I A/B compared my 67SE to my Pioneer DVD player using NAD C320BEE amp and Monitor Audio S2 bookshelf. What I heared was that they are almost bit-to-bit identical!!! I was using Audioquest diamondback .......
79: I make sure that (4.47)
Posted by E-Stat on 2023-07-23, 10:04:20 (206.255.214.187)
I'm not drinking coffee when I read your posts - otherwise I'd spray it all over the monitor! We're all familiar with your passion over BACCH signal processing. Their website is where you find all m .......
80: Re: Pro vs Consumer Audio and DACs (4.46)
Posted by audioengr on 2005-11-18, 11:08:03 (66.220.126.9)
First of all, you must inderstand that the Benchmark has gone through a series of improvements over the last year. The Benchmark guys have listened to our complaints and done something about it. The l .......
81: A bit paranoid? (4.45)
Posted by E-Stat on 2012-10-02, 09:30:05 (206.255.212.225)
The way one cannot just drag songs onto their flash That's 99% of what I do. File-->Add folder to library. Sync. must use their SW on each computer, which it slows down Actually, the couple of re .......
82: Small PC/Mac would be perfect but... (4.43)
Posted by AbeCollins on 2024-01-05, 09:23:28 (73.229.163.4)
Unfortunately it appears that you prefer being constrained and fenced in by a commercial 'turnkey' system limited to what the manufacturer hands you. A $500 Mac Mini, similar compact PC, or the tiny $ .......
83: Digital Audio Servers? How in are you? (4.42)
Posted by anevsky on 2003-12-30, 21:40:21 (66.125.183.51)
Hi all, As some of you may know, I've been building digital audio servers (i.e. silent or near-silent pc's) for some time. Having spent the last decade as a software engineer, I find the most crucial .......
84: New CD player or DAC (4.42)
Posted by polar boy on 2005-05-09, 16:27:57 (205.234.35.58)
I have a very midfi system: Sony DVP500s SACD/DVD Player Cambridge Audio a300 v2 intergrated Paradigm Monitor 7se Sota Sapphire w RB250 & Shure V15 Musical Surroundings Pheonomena I am looking at doin .......
85: Musical Fidelity X10v3 tube buffer (4.39)
Posted by newsman on 2004-10-22, 08:13:52 (204.62.9.157)
Anyone tried this? They claim a big improvement over the original X10 - I wanted to add some tube magic to already good sounding Rotel 991 cd player and put buffer in between it and my Marantz receive .......
86: dac recommendations (4.39)
Posted by jasonz29 on 2001-02-20, 11:58:58 (207.103.71.67)
so i think i am ready to get serious about audio equipment and get an outboard dac. i currently have a home theater setup that i bought specifically because it performed well in 2 channel listening (n .......
87: RE: a different context (4.38)
Posted by John V on 2011-10-01, 16:37:22 (122.57.156.29)
DR thanks for your reply. You raise interesting, and maybe major issues that I cann't answer (but need to). I called my computer audio friend yesterady to confirm what was heard. It (the test) was by .......
88: Re: DAC's w/ volume control & multiple inputs, $6k max (4.37)
Posted by can on 2005-03-06, 17:09:06 (82.125.50.111)
Audio Aero Prima, also has optional analog inputs Grace Design M904 (not their headphone amp, but a "monitor system" some players with digital inputs and volume control: Mark Levinson 390S (slightly a .......
89: Re: Which to mod?? Tosh 3980 or 4960?? (4.36)
Posted by Arni on 2005-10-09, 21:20:35 (71.38.61.229)
Acutally, the tosh 4960 is a re-badged Samsung HD 841, and a totally different machine than 3980. The Samsung also has DVI out, looks nicer, and has a simpler user interface where you can do DVD-Audio .......
90: Arcam 62 CD Player (4.35)
Posted by trip1 on 2002-05-02, 05:44:28 (63.150.90.99)
Any reviews or comments on the Arcam 62 cd player? Considering this player. Also looking at the Cambridge 500se and Music Hall 25 players. My budget is $400 to $600. Looking to replace Denon 3700 cd/d .......
91: Recommendation for 2 Channel Digital Player (4.34)
Posted by admin on 2011-08-21, 08:37:59 (76.105.32.153)
Hi, new to this forum. I've got a traditional, 1980's stereo system: 150wpc Hafler amp, Polk monitor 10's, etc. Digital is a Denon DVD-5000 with a Sony 300 cd as transport. I'd like to upgrade the De .......
92: Suggestions on moderate priced DVD player for video & audio? (more)... (4.34)
Posted by emc on 2001-05-21, 19:14:32 (209.43.48.2)
Ideally, I would like to find a reasonably priced DVD player to handle both video and audio CD playback. What is reasonably priced? I would say less than US$1,000. Video: I have a good monitor, but it .......
93: RE: Because it is always nice to have the freedom to choose... (4.33)
Posted by Charles Hansen on 2009-11-03, 14:45:08 (209.97.232.27)
>> the class-D amplifier in the Martin Logan Sub's That would be my prime suspect. In that situation I would just use one of our filters, but that is a fairly expensive proposition. I have just made .......
94: Interesting question (4.29)
Posted by Budrew on 2004-01-31, 18:03:02 (216.175.108.198)
I go back and forth on whether a small laptop with an external hard drive or a hard drive based audio transport with an interface would be best. I first thought that the latter would be the best optio .......
95: RE: SACD to HDMI to ??? to external DAC? (4.24)
Posted by Jeff Starr on 2016-11-02, 23:06:26 (24.167.222.192)
I was at a friend's today and he had a Cambridge Blu-ray player just sitting on a shelf. I asked him what he knew about the transport. He said he has heard good things about it. I think he might be wi .......
96: Sony R300 DAT Problem (4.23)
Posted by mrterry on 2006-05-18, 10:22:10 (12.153.11.202)
I have a Sony R300 DAT recoder. I've been using it as a headphne amp by simply hitting the record button and leaving it in the pause mode. Now I can't record in the analog mode. I get no meter activit .......
97: RE: Neither ................ (4.20)
Posted by clancy5@llnl.gov on 2020-10-05, 12:47:35 (98.234.133.225)
I may upgrade the speakers, but right now I have Polk Audio Monitor 60 Series II, and a sub. I was thinking of streaming directly from my iphone, and I don't see the need to spend cash on streaming ha .......
98: Thoughts on Sub-$600 CDPs (4.18)
Posted by Dan Yull on 2006-02-27, 11:24:14 (207.200.116.196)
I'm looking for a sub-$600.00 CDP ( read: $300-$599 ) that would match with my bedroom system consisting of a NAD C350 integrated and Monitor Audio Bronze B2s. I'm currently using a NAD C521i player w .......
99: Yep (4.13)
Posted by KT88 on 2005-12-16, 16:45:34 (209.170.179.76)
The Cambridge Audio unit will do all of that but you don't need a transport to do it, nor will it help. You simply put CDs into its drive and burn them to its hard disc. It has a display and can be us .......
100: Re: DAC, Uni Player, Dedicated CDP (4.13)
Posted by deanchat on 2005-06-18, 16:33:05 (68.232.97.45)
The outboard DAC is really a separate decision, but it means that the uni player does not need to be super great at RedBook. I really like my Yamaha CDR-HD1300 which stores music in WAV format (its on .......
101: Re: DAC, Uni Player, Dedicated CDP (4.05)
Posted by deanchat on 2005-06-18, 20:10:38 (68.232.97.45)
The outboard DAC is really a separate decision, but it means that the uni player does not need to be super great at RedBook. I really like my Yamaha CDR-HD1300 which stores music in WAV format (its on .......
102: Raspberry pi update (4.05)
Posted by Goober58 on 2020-02-23, 17:03:51 (70.166.120.102)
Objective - Get better sound from my stereo with lossless music library housed on external harddrive. All systems are connected to the internet via ethernet cable, and to a NAD 1050 DAC and an exteren .......
103: Don'r rush out to buy a Mac! (4.01)
Posted by cawson@onetel.com on 2009-08-17, 12:51:45 (92.29.20.192)
Avoid the "other half" problem, by having a nice simple attractive and almost wire-free (but emphatically not wireless) setup. You ask about "Ethernet over power". If you want to avoid long runs of Et .......
104: Mark is fine. (4.01)
Posted by Rdc on 2005-10-11, 08:51:34 (24.189.165.215)
First and foremost Mark is a talented musician on several instruments and thus his continued interest in the limitations of the recording and hardware industries. It's really evolution. He no longer w .......
105: Channel Islands or Audio Mirror DAC?? (4.01)
Posted by deanchat on 2005-06-21, 21:48:00 (68.232.97.45)
Okay, I think I am down to choosing between either a Channel Islands DAC (with upgraded power supply) or the Audio Mirror DAC that has gotten some good buzz recently. Can't really audition either of t .......
106: Cheap Used DAC Recommendations to Hold Me Until SACD? (3.99)
Posted by jb on 2000-09-09, 18:51:31 (207.172.175.139)
It seems that the MSB Link DAC is the "budget" DAC right now but I'm looking to spend even less to hold me until SACD comes down in price. I'm looking for a DAC that is better than the one inside my P .......
107: RE: Yes... (3.98)
Posted by mlsstl on 2020-03-01, 07:04:26 (65.128.154.61)
While your refrigerator may have a computer to monitor certain functions (mine doesn't) it has lots of other part that are not computerish. Without those other parts -- a compressor, for example -- it .......
108: Been out of the loop.......... (3.97)
Posted by DsrtJeeper on 2004-09-08, 13:18:11 (209.86.19.123)
Hello everyone, A while back I decided to step back and rethink my audio illness. I just learned to start listening to the music again and it's been nice. I basically fell off the SACD bandwagon and o .......
109: CD for Bel Canto/Harbeth System? (3.96)
Posted by Peter Parker on 2002-06-12, 09:32:46 (138.220.85.35)
Appreciate recommendations on a CD transport/player to complement my Bel Canto Pre with built in DAC1, Bel Canto eVo200.4, and Harbeth Monitor 40 speakers, i.e. something that's a good tonal match, co .......
110: RE: So you've used the Quad 99 CDP-2? (3.95)
Posted by tinos on 2008-02-11, 20:58:01 (71.199.126.32)
Parsifal Encore (now replaced by a new version, Parsifal Ovation) is usually sold as a two-piece system: a bass module and a mid-high monitor sitting on top of it. It was originally developed as a sma .......
111: How to best get digital 2CH audio for headphones use (via a DAC) using HDMI out of a receiver (3.94)
Posted by John C. - Aussie on 2013-09-08, 16:39:53 (58.169.143.138)
Up to now I've had a coaxial digital port out of a receiver to use. So I've set up a digital line from the gear to where I sit -> DAC -> headphones. Works well as I have an independent volume control .......
112: RE: Oppo 105 Connections to the Internet & an External Monitor Options (3.93)
Posted by Mel on 2013-08-25, 07:42:34 (98.113.186.138)
I would simply add that I am getting a great deal of unanticipated pleasure from watching youtube videos with my 105. Many are in HD video formats and excellent (if not the very best) sound. The Oppo .......
113: Musical Fidelity MX DAC. (3.92)
Posted by Mcmann57 on 2019-11-30, 18:36:11 (24.11.145.222)
I am considering switching out my Cambridge Audio DacMagic Plus for something with less 'bite' to the treble. I have some tinnitus and hearing loss, and although I like the DM+ I find it sometimes dif .......
114: new cd player versus upgrade with outboard dac (3.91)
Posted by bhoward on 2009-06-23, 22:42:37 (209.233.17.224)
I've been upgrading my bedroom system, which now consists of a Unison Research Unico integrated amp, rega planet cd player, Totem's 20th anniversary monitor The One, Yamamoto Soundcraft HA-02 headphon .......
115: Re: Help in choosing a av receiver (3.89)
Posted by The Sound Guy on 2005-10-29, 06:56:23 (202.156.6.68)
If a manufacturer says minimum 8 ohm, I would not use a 6 ohm speaker. Something to be careful is the power output. Very often the maximum power output multiplied by the number of channels is way belo .......
116: Re: Music Hall mods (3.89)
Posted by mauimusicman on 2005-05-10, 03:23:11 (70.93.50.91)
Aloha Fred, You can save a couple hundred bucks on the CD-25 by buying the Onix XCD=88 at AV123 for $299.00 Same parts as the CD-25. Check it out. Also, look into the Green Mountain Audio line of spea .......
117: Re: USB Audio D/A Converters with Analogue Out??? (long) made up my mind (3.87)
Posted by bullethead on 2004-09-06, 16:37:29 (68.174.20.225)
Thanks for all of the replies. I am seriously considering this device (Review at Stereophile here http://www.stereophile.com/digitalsourcereviews/731/index.html ) It's the Sutherland Engineering 12dAX .......
118: RE: Music Streamer - One with Good Remote Control App (3.83)
Posted by Dawnrazor on 2011-11-07, 19:24:19 (98.248.250.107)
Hey Cawson, You can call me negative. And I suppose on some levels I am. But I recall trying to help you years ago but you were wrapped up on "proper" audio which gasp couldnt include any kind of moni .......
119: Re: I am in complete agreement (3.83)
Posted by Victor Khomenko on 2000-09-11, 11:51:43 (216.158.42.31)
***i think there is a real danger that we on this board are afraid to look at: that the format will not survive. Just this morning I received an email from Michael Hobson of Classic records in respons .......
120: Re: Need advise on Assemblage DAC 3.1 (3.83)
Posted by Jay S on 2001-06-11, 08:36:13 (12.33.174.11)
They also told me that the 2.7 Plat was better than the 3.1 Sig, and I hadn't bought a DAC yet, so I guess that they were being objective. By the way, I have a P3a that now has about 150 hours of burn .......
121: Re: Impressions on Cairn Fog CDP. (3.82)
Posted by olpot on 2002-09-18, 01:03:46 (202.2.56.50)
I use my Rotel on 3 aluminium cones instead of standard feet. The rack is a sturdy Lovan thing. The power cord I use is also not quite a stock-standard computer variety - it's a shielded Pirelly cord. .......
122: RE: Music Streamer - One with Good Remote Control App (3.82)
Posted by Dawnrazor on 2011-11-04, 22:36:31 (139.68.134.1)
Hi Cawson, You crack me up. You have been dismissing that PS Audio dac for a while now due to the tiny screen, and now you are in love with the Naim piece that has a tiny screen. Looking at the manual .......
123: Please recommend a CDP in the $400-600 range which makes a good transport... (3.81)
Posted by Thermionic Dude on 2006-12-27, 13:19:57 (204.62.18.227)
for a Bel Canto DAC2. I know several of you get great results by using a DVD player, but this is not an option for me because this system is audio only (TV/video purposefully and expressly banished) a .......
124: Consider NAS+ Audiotron (3.79)
Posted by bobp on 2004-09-29, 07:55:31 (66.241.132.98)
Another option worth cosidering until new technology appears: 1. Buy Network Attached Storage (NAS)device or built your own (PC with beefed up power supply and HD). 2. Put all files there and keep NAS .......
125: RE: Sony DVP-9000es Audio Attenuation setting (3.76)
Posted by mjcmt on 2010-01-06, 07:12:36 (24.148.234.43)
I had the same source and recently sold mine. Unlike you, "in my system" the attenuation made the sound flat and uninvolving for me. Another feature to consider trying in your system is the slow/fast .......
126: RE: Ripping LPs - volume control? (3.74)
Posted by AbeCollins on 2016-01-29, 06:54:58 (73.229.29.71)
In a word, flexibility. It depends on the output level of the phonostage. Some are low enough that the phonostage output won't overload the input of the Linestreamer+ ADC, others will overdrive it int .......
127: RE: RFI/EMI (3.73)
Posted by Charles Hansen on 2009-03-28, 14:58:37 (209.97.232.111)
Computers generate RFI. That's just a fact of life. There are three important issues to address when integrating a computer with your music system: a) Wi-Fi -- just don't use it. You can have your hou .......
128: RE: Core Audio Server Ryan Mintz (3.73)
Posted by AbeCollins on 2013-02-11, 07:28:25 (76.25.70.1)
"it has displayed no real sound quality difference compared to a stock Mac mini. " I kinda figured that much. There's not a lot to do on the Mac from an OS or hardware perspective to noticeably impr .......
129: Where is Rube Goldberg, when you really need him? (3.73)
Posted by dvb on 2002-12-15, 06:43:45 (207.6.224.168)
Thanks for the reply. My transport is an old Arcam Alpha, and the analogue signal from it is not very good by today's standards. "Warming" it, I think, would just make it more muddy. I fed its digital .......
130: Thorsten would have to explain it...but (3.73)
Posted by RGA on 2014-03-16, 20:00:22 (115.160.152.66)
frankly who cares. Listen and decide. Plenty of people really like Audio Note CD players and find them to be "musically correct" and their jitter - well they don't even attempt to reduce jitter. UHF m .......
131: Re: Cool Cambridge Audio music server/cd-burner on Audiogon... (3.71)
Posted by MDavis on 2005-12-15, 03:15:44 (64.136.26.226)
I agree, pretty cool. The Cambridge Azur 640H is fanless, has a 160GB hard drive and has instant start-up and shut-down. It can burn (CD-R/RW), rip, stream and transfer to/from external drives or a PC .......
132: A few commnets from Amazon users warning about buying a two channel DAC: (3.71)
Posted by Elizabeth on 2011-04-12, 23:44:11 (65.31.175.252)
So the reason why I bought this product was because my TV only has one audio out connection, an optical digital audio out. I have a 2.1 Shelf stereo system that I mistakingly thought I could connect v .......
133: RE: Another take... (3.69)
Posted by Regor Ladan on 2011-02-04, 08:20:50 (173.193.221.28)
Interesting. I am wondering how that Grace piece will fare against the Benchmark HDR, to which it will directly compete. But then the Benchmark has become the most passed around whore in digital audio .......
134: Wadia 861 (3.68)
Posted by David on 2001-06-30, 12:05:00 (24.69.255.204)
Hi all, After considerable thoughts, I am considering purchasing a high end integrated cd player. I am considering purchasing a used Wadia 861 for a decent price to go with my Monitor Audio Studio 60 .......
135: RE: (strong)REVIEW: Neko Audio D100 DAC Processors(/strong) (3.68)
Posted by DBB on 2009-12-30, 21:51:43 (207.237.250.142)
Good review. I pretty much agree with you. I have owned the D100 since July of this year. All I would add is that the Mark II has, as I heard it, a little more dynamic energy and bass. Half way throug .......
136: Re: Need advice on connecting DVD player to Receiver (3.67)
Posted by FF on 2005-09-07, 06:43:56 (209.240.205.63)
I have a Marantz HT receiver with 7 channel analog input designated to the 5.1 outs of my DV-47Ai since SACD multi-channel must use analog inputs(except for megabuck digital firewire HT amps/sacd play .......
137: no, but there is a paradigm shift with DACs made in China from Chinese Companies (3.67)
Posted by bullethead on 2016-01-03, 23:57:03 (108.14.40.252)
I own Yaqin DAC K-9 Aune Audio S16 the thing is just as the ipads and phones are fantastic at a low price, with much computing power you couldn't imagine that you can dock your phone into a computer m .......
138: RE: Quick comparison (3.66)
Posted by tketcham on 2017-12-17, 10:47:07 (70.109.175.4)
I just did a quick comparison between the CDR copy and the FLAC 96/24 files through the BDP-103; the down-sampled 44.1/16 CDR through the Rega CDP/DAC sounded less etched, with better bass response an .......
139: Re: Bel Canto CD1 vs. Meridian G08 and Moon SuperNova/Andromeda (3.65)
Posted by freddytheeagle on 2007-05-17, 11:01:56 (212.139.58.135)
I take on board what you say in relation to selling on if it doesn't work out. It's a bit of a pain to do this but with this as an option it cetainly relieves the trepidation at parting with so much c .......
140: Re: Anyone own an Arcam 8SE cdp??? (3.65)
Posted by Pete Fleming on 2000-08-08, 17:14:19 (203.101.17.56)
G'day Ron, I had the pleasure of auditioning the Musical Fidelity A3, and Arcam Alpha 7SE, 8SE, and 9 in London a few months ago. Used as source for Arcam Alpha 10 amp, and Monitor Audio 20SE speakers .......
141: Re: Strip HD-audio from HDMI 1.3 and pass through USB or Ethernet or Firewire.... (3.64)
Posted by Charles Hansen on 2007-04-08, 10:27:35 (209.97.232.148)
A CRT front projector has a wonderful advantage in that it has no shadow mask. Didn't you ever make it to the demos that DTS used to put on at CES? Talk about film-like! The problem is that this techn .......
142: My Son-In-Law's Jaw Hit The Floor !!!! (3.64)
Posted by Vinylly on 2009-10-26, 11:00:58 (67.72.98.96)
It was the first time I shook him up, but I'm not sure what he said was a compliment. I invited him up to my studio the hear my new Arcam FMJ CD 36. After listening to a while, he commented on how str .......
143: Re: Any more on the Apollo? (3.62)
Posted by Tel on 2005-12-23, 07:30:56 (213.105.224.12)
I am in the UK and took delivery of an Apollo last week. I have noticed that Rega have now updated their website to show the Apollo and a lot of questions are probably answered there. The method of in .......
144: Looking for new CD player... (3.61)
Posted by Invader3K on 2003-12-17, 13:57:38 (140.146.208.30)
Hi all. I'm looking to purchase a new CD player in the next month or so, and need some suggestions. Currently my 2-channel stereo is rather meager, consisting of a vintage Pioneer stereo receiver, Pio .......
145: RE: Need Single CD Transport with USB output (3.61)
Posted by cawson@onetel.com on 2009-08-17, 04:46:17 (92.29.20.192)
I'm not sure there are any - there really shouldn't be. USB is a computer industry protocol – somewhat alien to Audio. S/PDIF is the most commonly used and accepted Audio connection between transport .......
146: RE: PS Audio Perfectwave DAC (3.59)
Posted by cawson@onetel.com on 2009-07-29, 05:04:04 (92.29.20.192)
The Hi Fi News review was pretty complimentary, with provisos. They didn't have the Network Bridge in the DAC - in my opinion the feature that makes this product special, so they couldn't consider its .......
147: Technics DVD A10 DVD Audio at NAB (3.57)
Posted by Philip O'Hanlon on 2000-04-14, 10:51:13 (24.4.254.50)
Heard the new Technics DVD Audio player at NAB in Vegas yesterday. Pretty hard to make a conclusive state as to its quality as they had a tiny room (approx 12 x 10x 8'), 5 x $250 Technics speakers, tw .......
148: Please help me plan another upgrade... (3.56)
Posted by AlexD on 2004-08-05, 07:33:02 (141.154.207.55)
Hi, Thanks for all the suggestions in the other thread about DACs. I am starting another thread just to get a more genral answer. Just to sum up, I have Kenwood DV-5700 DVD/DVD-Audio hooked up thorugh .......
149: a serious question (3.53)
Posted by Joe Murphy Jr on 2009-12-20, 12:17:07 (74.251.26.97)
Very off topic, but what the hell. :-) Why do you think we haven't seen more non-traditional computer based playback components like the ones offered in Blacknote's DSS/DSSi line? My thinking is the .......
150: Re: MUSICAL FIDELITY CD PRE 24 - Any good ? (3.52)
Posted by David L on 2006-04-15, 13:21:35 (62.253.96.42)
Some comments from a long-time owner; I bought the CDPre primarily because of its digital monitoring capabilities (although I obviously wanted a good CD transport and DAC as well). In addition to CD I .......
151: Re: Go for neither because both CDPs are harsh sounding. nt (3.52)
Posted by Hit on 2003-12-31, 00:12:57 (66.81.197.98)
It's not easy to recommend a suitable CDP to you since I have not heard the Image speakers.....Anyway, I heard the RA02 once and did not think it was any better than the CD6000OSE which I had owned fo .......
152: Unlike some pro audio companies, final design choices at Grace Design are made by... LISTENING (3.50)
Posted by John Marks on 2015-08-31, 15:49:46 (100.40.104.113)
The company was founded by musicians. Grace Design gear is in use by the jam band Phish (64 channels of mic pres); The Metropolitan Opera; Skywalker Sound, and, Steinway & Sons. Here's a quote from th .......
153: Re: The Olive takes a full footprint, but... (3.49)
Posted by Mike Rubin on 2007-03-23, 08:16:44 (63.198.219.225)
Well, not to be contentious, but just to respond so I don't look like a crazy person or something... I DO put stuff on top of the Olive. That is where the current M-Audio Audiophile USB and the Musica .......
154: External DAC or CDplayer/receiver? (3.46)
Posted by AlexD on 2004-08-02, 19:19:41 (141.154.249.233)
I am trying to figure out the best set up for the redbook CDs. I currently have Kenwood DV5700 DVD/DVD-Audio player hooked up through toslink to Marantz SR8300, which I use to power Monitor Silver spe .......
155: RE: Cambridge 840C - Why all the flips? (3.41)
Posted by audio39 on 2009-02-02, 15:45:37 (99.224.102.95)
I purchased an 840C as a hold point while we were relocating to another city and attempting to find a home. We were in fact leasing for the first 8 months, so the idea of getting heavy into a search s .......
156: Re: MSB DAC link III / half-nelson /powerbase 1000 , Monarchy DIP or Camelot ??? (3.40)
Posted by audioman on 2001-05-21, 16:41:41 (24.114.102.156)
Well, using a Musical Fidelity ACD3 as a transport, the increase in musicality becomes much better, more air, smoother etc. I am not sure what the MF player employs as a transport, Sony modified?, Pio .......
157: RE: Incoming everSOLO DMP-A8 (3.39)
Posted by el34eh@yahoo.com on 2023-11-13, 12:00:32 (98.224.201.27)
You're more than welcome. I've always been caught up in the whole Linn | Naim concepts of P.R.A.T. as well as an emphasis on synergy since 1984, and said teachings or mindset has allowed me to get .......
158: Nad 542 and CA 640C (3.38)
Posted by "billo "s_odom@sbcglobal.net on 2006-01-04, 19:36:21 (69.226.168.22)
While I have spent hrs. reading post here about the Nad and CA CD players,I'm still abit confussed.Nad 542 reads HDCD's while the CA 640C makes no such claim.Will the CA 640C still perform with HDCD' .......
159: None of my new DACS improve the sound...need advice (3.34)
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 .......
160: Awesome!... (3.32)
Posted by Audionuts on 2004-04-27, 18:17:51 (203.131.145.137)
Men! who's the men behind this Shorted rca plugs Tweaks, it's very effetive the noise floor drop, low level detail, soundstage float in air its very clean, and without robbing the dynamics, My setup w .......
161: The Tale of Two Cables (Long) (3.32)
Posted by Todd Krieger on 2001-02-06, 22:56:34 (208.176.168.196)
I have long believed that in audio, price of a product has hardly ever correlated with performance, especially when the technology and materials amongst like-components were similar. But I have never .......
162: Hardness & harshness (3.30)
Posted by John C. - Aussie on 2006-03-26, 14:55:04 (203.123.104.54)
That said I would not expect any cable could make a dramatic difference if the timing is flabbily controlled in the source. Reclocking, improved power supply are generally far more effective at minimi .......
163: A QB-9 Question (3.29)
Posted by cawson@onetel.com on 2009-03-26, 09:37:09 (89.240.54.197)
Will the QB-9 take the datastream from a home network via Ethernet cable and process it as per your informative white paper description? I'm presently investing in a RipNAS NAS to rip and store my CDs .......
164: How to compare Azur 640C V2 and Benchmark DAC 1? (3.27)
Posted by schugh@shaw.ca on 2006-07-21, 22:28:03 (68.149.225.99)
Last week I purchased the Azur 640C V2 to replace my dead D500. But then I thought maybe I should look into the Benchmark DAC 1 and use it with my Phillips 963SA which I am using only for 2 Channel SA .......
165: Do DJ CD players make good transports? (3.26)
Posted by IanS on 2006-09-10, 20:03:16 (24.81.23.226)
Hi all: I am a believer that decent sources, wire and amps that are indistinguishable sonically from big $$$ gear, don't have to cost much (http://www.matrix-hifi.com/contenedor_ppec_eng.htm). I have .......
166: Re: CD players with volume control -- better with pre amps? (3.25)
Posted by jbufka2 on 2003-03-02, 21:03:32 (68.60.49.121)
I have an older, but higher end Yamaha CD player that has a 32 bit digital volume control. In the past I've used it directly to feed my Adcom amp direct with excellant results. It drove the amp very w .......
167: Solving the DAP Small Display Problem......... (3.25)
Posted by AbeCollins on 2022-12-16, 09:39:23 (73.229.163.4)
"The limitation for digital playback on the DA-3000 is its small display. It would be great for playback if it had a large display like the FiiO players." 6-inches is a large display for a portable .......
168: Re: Hmmm, I'll bite.... (3.24)
Posted by leva on 2000-03-11, 18:21:34 (209.246.85.68)
The music is mostly classical but also sinatra,cole,dinah,maybe a little jazz and dylana System:VAC pa90c, Audible Illusions 3a,Monitor Audio studio 10mag.dynalab 101a, vpi 19 mk111.Also HSU sub.My di .......
169: A3 CD player vs A3.24 DAC & Sony SACD/DVD player (3.23)
Posted by polar boy on 2005-06-08, 16:11:10 (216.126.103.254)
As I posted in an earlier thread (see link below) I am looking upgrade my midfi CD system. I have the opportunity to get either a MF A3 CD player or an A324 DAC for about the same cost (+/- $100) Am I .......
170: Re: Using Digital X-Over to Bi or Tri Amp Speakers (3.23)
Posted by sanjaysahani on 2001-01-15, 04:24:27 (210.214.55.3)
Hello Nemo. Thanks for your positive resoponse. Can you give me chain of components and also please suggest a suitable speaker with it and also suggest 1. Please also recommend me the names of brand .......
171: NAD C540 skipped out of box (3.23)
Posted by craig in SD on 2000-07-06, 22:44:34 (24.25.203.41)
I am currently in the market for a Rotel RCD-971 as Mr. Gridlock suggested, but haven't gotten to audition yet. Used, they go for around $500, and all my research suggests that this is the solid state .......
172: Easy Ripping (3.22)
Posted by cawson@onetel.com on 2010-04-09, 04:28:31 (86.160.174.251)
"Computers" are not the only, and certainly not the best way to get your music onto hard drive. They are full of "audio pollutants" such as fan noise, non-audio components, etc - basically they are no .......
173: RE: Audio Note DAC vs. EAR Acute: any experience? (3.21)
Posted by RGA on 2013-02-22, 17:57:51 (119.237.2.151)
You have the choice of getting something that sounds the best or something you can brag about on forums as measuring the best. AN CD replay probably measures the worst - worse than any other CD player .......
174: Need recommendations for digital music player/server (3.17)
Posted by bboroski on 2013-05-25, 05:57:48 (98.26.44.234)
I am trying to help a friend who want to setup a music server configuration. He has been ripping his CDs to WAV files and storing them on his PC HD. He bought one of the AudioEngine DACs and has been .......
175: Welcome to the hobby and....... (3.17)
Posted by Jose Garcia on 2001-01-02, 09:47:02 (206.99.218.240)
you need more experience, in fact, all the time you can afford auditionning what ever came in front. First, set your budget. Make a list of the audio stores near you. See what brands they carry and us .......
176: Oh what fun it is (3.17)
Posted by deke on 2003-12-16, 07:28:21 (209.217.103.226)
Bob, Your experience sounds eerily familiar, especially the part about setting up the computer in the basement… First, the easy stuff. NT means "no text", as in "don't bother clicking through to the m .......
177: Oh what fun it is... (3.16)
Posted by deke on 2003-12-16, 07:16:16 (209.217.103.226)
Bob, Your experience sounds eerily familiar, especially the part about setting up the computer in the basement… First, the easy stuff. NT means "no text", as in "don't bother clicking through to the m .......
178: Re: The REAL future of audio... (3.16)
Posted by timothywas1@comcast.net on 2006-03-25, 06:03:59 (67.173.100.201)
I agree Longtimequadowner as I purchased a Dell media computer and upon booting up it asks you about your media selections in regards to burning cds and what type of screen or monitor you have ect...T .......
179: Help No Sound (3.15)
Posted by larrysonic on 2003-09-16, 10:42:35 (216.196.237.36)
I'm reconnecting my home theatre set-up and cannot obtain any sound.My set-up is a Marantz SR 7000 & Sony 670 5-disc DVD player & a Panasonic VCR. After the initial hard wire hook-up(of which Im sure .......
180: Re: Can I use Audionote Japan DAC to use with Digital X-Over to Bi or Tri Amp Speaker and also help to choose Speaker and Digital X-Over. (3.15)
Posted by Rodney Gold on 2001-01-15, 08:32:01 (196.2.56.16)
Try do a search on DSP or DSP processors for brands and capabilities etc. You can use a motorola chip or the like which can be programmed to do what you want , you could also wait for a few months as .......
181: Forthcoming NAD D3020 (3.13)
Posted by Craig in SD on 2013-06-04, 10:13:29 (70.63.158.34)
Is anyone else amped (pun intended) for the forthcoming D3020 digital amplifier? I'm in the process of opportunistically assembling a system in our guest house specifically for my listening pleasure ( .......
182: Re: Samplitude on Lynx (3.12)
Posted by anevsky on 2003-06-27, 11:50:33 (65.115.95.253)
No, a soundcard is just a soundcard. Although I can understand why someone might think it would come with a "high-quality" sound program - it is a bit like buying a high-end monitor and wondering why .......
183: I received the following email from a vendor that I had emailed asking about the mini itx system, I would appreciate (3.12)
Posted by JellyRoll Mozart on 2003-10-08, 09:42:15 (165.121.32.2)
any and all comments. "I have a config for a unit that could be the basis for your computer: http://www.cavaliericomputing.com/PC's/Desktop Thin Client Silent Mini ITX.htm The CPU listed is incorrec .......
184: RE: Oppo BDP-95 wireless question (3.12)
Posted by digilog5 on 2012-07-23, 10:15:55 (65.200.165.104)
Correct. You need to connect a TV or a small monitor so that you actually do two things: a) go to oppo network menu and select the auto-detected DLNA server b) from within the server, browse thru the .......
185: Sorry to Hear That... (3.11)
Posted by Todd Krieger on 2001-06-08, 21:34:23 (208.176.169.20)
Who makes your DAC by the way? I don't recognize the model number... As far as the analog portion of the DA-1 is concerned, I do have to agree it may be the weak part of the DAC, but to be honest with .......
186: Looks like a mini version of mine.... (3.09)
Posted by Dynobot on 2012-07-13, 05:58:34 (75.131.20.113)
Linux Music Server with Music Player Daemon and built in M2Tech HiFace2. Mini iTX - Music Server features 1) Fanless 25watt PiCo power supply. 2) Solid State hard drive. 3) cMP2 bios optimizations to .......
187: DAC (3.09)
Posted by mose on 2007-10-19, 05:28:47 (64.181.55.115)
I have been auditioning CD players recently and have had a Marantz SA11-S1, SA7-S1, cheap Panasonic DVD player, Benchmark DAC1 USB and Lavry DA10 in my system (over both speakers -- Harbeth Monitor 40 .......
188: Re: Clarification .... (3.09)
Posted by Rdc on 2005-10-10, 16:45:03 (24.189.165.215)
I play MP3 recorded to the HD through the Windows Media Player library and use the computer tray to directly play discs. You just can't use anything recorded in the Apple format. I bought a small 80 G .......
189: HDMI/HDCP/DVI . . . ? (3.08)
Posted by sturob on 2005-03-25, 17:44:56 (69.151.154.26)
Where would be an appopriate place to ask a question about HDMI/HDCP connections? This is more an audio forum, but if anyone knows a good forum for video discussions, please let me know. Briefly, I ha .......
190: LClock upgrade for RCD-971? CDP recommendations? (3.06)
Posted by Craig in SD on 2000-05-08, 00:09:34 (24.25.204.109)
My next upgrade is going to be a dedicated CD player (currently using a Sony DVP-C600D DVD changer for CDs), and in my price range all the positive buzz seems to go to the Rotel RCD-971. I'm planning .......
191: Improving audio from computer hard drive (3.06)
Posted by Johncan on 2003-01-14, 18:40:00 (66.56.69.105)
I am looking for inexpensive tips on improving my PAMS rig. Here are the specs on my computer: AMD K2 533 MHz CPU 256 MB SDRAM Generic video (4 MB) PCI card Hercules Gamesurround Fortissimo II soundca .......
192: RE: PC Audio or CDP - FaceOff (3.06)
Posted by Dawnrazor on 2010-04-27, 22:11:15 (24.7.103.234)
Hey Dynaudio, That is a good one. I havent heard the Cambridge, and frankly I am a bit out of touch with todays dac offerings. But If I had to put together a system for the pc guy in your example, Her .......
193: DAC's, Digital Cables, and RFI Bleedthrough... (Long) (3.05)
Posted by Todd Krieger on 2001-02-03, 03:32:16 (208.176.168.37)
I was just recently trying some "old friends" in digital cables, slapped them into my main system digital rig, and what I suspected all along has now become obvious. And for the reasons below, I hones .......
194: Audio gurus your help is kindly requested (3.04)
Posted by Cured on 2003-01-05, 07:44:03 (141.152.178.33)
OK, I have decided to get off the audiophile rollercoaster and just spend more time doing other things I have neglected, like excercise, more time with my children, a greater focus on work etc. I s .......
195: The trouble with Linn ... (3.03)
Posted by cawson@onetel.com on 2010-04-10, 10:22:00 (86.147.174.139)
Well, there's probably no trouble with Linn, but perhaps you could clarify: Linn offers 5 "Digital Streamers" Can they all be simply connected to a NAS using an Ethernet network cable and have they su .......
196: Are CD Players Even Relevant Anymore? (3.02)
Posted by jaydacus on 2016-09-10, 07:42:35 (69.54.140.123)
There are so many better ways to get 1s and 0s through a DAC now, what is the point of using Plexiglas discs? A few advantages of DAC: -Space savings. There are storage devices smaller than even one .......
197: Just generally, what does an upgraded power supply do to a DAC's treble? (3.02)
Posted by audiohound on 2008-01-28, 14:54:57 (71.146.156.61)
I'm auditioning the Channel Islands Audio VDA2 DAC and I like it a lot. Some say it's like the Benchmark (which I haven't heard) in that it is highly revealing of what's on the disc, good or bad. I l .......
198: RE: CD Player or DAC recommendations (3.01)
Posted by John Elison on 2015-08-31, 11:54:31 (74.130.29.193)
I bought an Oppo BDP-105D and I really like it. Of course, I have an audio/video system so I need a universal digital player. The Oppo has balanced stereo outputs, which was a requirement for me since .......
199: Re: Best CD Player under $6000? (3.00)
Posted by GrahamN on 2002-06-30, 01:09:05 (62.252.0.6)
I'd definitely recommend putting the Wadia 301 on your list. I've compared it in my system (NuVista M3 amp, Monitor Audio R352 speakers - OK they're a bit criminal now, but I'm part way through a big .......
200: HK DVD-31 not too shabby as a CDP (2.96)
Posted by The Rube on 2005-02-27, 10:06:16 (65.23.172.140)
Inmates, Just thought I'd file this preliminary report on using the HK-DVD 31 as a CDP. I've been on a bit of a low-budget upgrade frenzy, but I haven't been willing to concede the convenience of my S .......
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