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1: SET Asylum, RE: 845 SET Choices... (0.00)
Posted by arthurs on 2016-09-11, 15:02:55 (162.236.24.77)
Thoress 845 is sublime .......
2: Amp/Preamp Asylum, Not the founder, but still very sad... (0.00)
Posted by arthurs on 2009-06-18, 10:37:36 (207.141.105.2)
I am obviously a VAC client, but have also been fortunate enough to have come to consider Kevin a friend over the years. I would second the well-worded wishes for love and fond memories to fill the vo .......
3: Cable Asylum, RE: I am looking for a more "ripe" color sound (0.00)
Posted by arthurs on 2009-06-01, 09:03:30 (207.141.105.2)
I am listening to the Liveline SC and IC's right now and prefer my system setup with Liveline from source to pre and KCI Silkworm SE's from pre to amps. This added some body to the sound I felt was la .......
4: Digital Drive, RE: DAC repair in Ft. Collins/Boulder/Denver area? (0.00)
Posted by arthurs on 2009-05-15, 09:43:26 (207.141.105.2)
try Wayne at Bolder Cable.... .......
5: Critic's Corner, Interesting (0.00)
Posted by arthurs on 2009-01-02, 05:18:09 (70.244.160.130)
see last post in this thread http://forum.audiogon.com/cgi-bin/fr.pl?cspkr&1121011007&openflup&144&4#144 .......
6: Amp/Preamp Asylum, RE: Help - How do you keep a cat from laying on an amp? (0.00)
Posted by arthurs on 2008-06-20, 07:40:56 (207.141.105.2)
Cats and women will do as they please.....men and dogs should just get used to it.... .......
7: Amp/Preamp Asylum, RE: Moscode 401 (0.00)
Posted by arthurs on 2008-03-03, 12:21:04 (207.141.105.2)
I had one for about a year, very nice. A real velvet hammer. .......
8: Cable Asylum, Not sure why it took as long as it did..... (0.00)
Posted by arthurs on 2008-01-06, 14:19:34 (207.141.105.2)
nt .......
9: Amp/Preamp Asylum, RE: Are there great sounding amps that are great lookers (0.00)
Posted by arthurs on 2007-11-30, 11:02:57 (207.141.105.2)
How about this? .......
10: Speaker Asylum, RE: Shipping Speakers (0.00)
Posted by arthurs on 2007-11-15, 05:49:14 (207.141.105.2)
Whenever possible, simple plywood crates around speakers original packing will go a long way to safguarding against significant damage in transit. .......
11: Vinyl Asylum, RE: Help on setup of Zeta Arm (0.00)
Posted by arthurs on 2007-08-23, 11:32:27 (207.141.105.2)
Thanks for the quick feedback guys! I also have a local buddy who is a bit of a vinyl guru who has generously volunteered to help me out...I should be set by the end of this weekend... .......
12: Vinyl Asylum, Help on setup of Zeta Arm (0.00)
Posted by arthurs on 2007-08-23, 08:47:47 (207.141.105.2)
Anyone have settings and hints/tips for proper setup of Zeta Zeta on a Michell Gyro ? Thanks for any hep. .......
13: Digital Drive, Yes (0.00)
Posted by arthurs on 2007-01-20, 12:46:21 (207.141.105.2)
Head and shoulders better in every area, especially body and dynamics....give Steve at GNSC a call, he's very easy to deal with and a straight shooter .......
14: Digital Drive, Resolution Audio Opus 21 with Reference Mods from GNSC (0.00)
Posted by arthurs on 2007-01-16, 07:23:57 (207.141.105.2)
Gives you the details as well.... .......
15: Digital Drive, Re: Audio logic 24XML users ,6N1P ? (0.00)
Posted by arthurs on 2006-11-26, 07:02:43 (207.141.105.2)
Amperex pinch waisted are the best tubes in my system, with Creative Cable Concepts Green Hornet digital cable. You should seriously look into having Paul Weitzel at TRL mod your 24MXL, takes an alrea .......
16: Digital Drive, Re: I did talk to Steve... (0.00)
Posted by arthurs on 2006-11-17, 11:01:39 (207.141.105.2)
His reference mods address the very limited shortfalls of the Opus 21 and take it to a whole other level...IMO, YMMV of course .......
17: Digital Drive, Re: Anyone compared a Wadia 850/860 with a Res. Opus 21? (nt) (0.00)
Posted by arthurs on 2006-11-17, 10:43:36 (207.141.105.2)
Call Steve at Great Northern Sound. He works extensively with both players and is one of the true good guys in the business. Sound advice and perspective. .......
18: Digital Drive, Re: RA Opus 21 CD spinning speed (0.00)
Posted by arthurs on 2006-10-29, 20:43:47 (207.141.105.2)
How do you slow it down? .......
19: Digital Drive, Re: BLUENOTE STIIBERT (0.00)
Posted by arthurs on 2006-09-24, 16:06:58 (207.141.105.2)
These stories basically pushed me away from seriously looking at this player. Honest dealers will tell you, all their version I players have this issue, whether it's shorted out yet or not, version II .......
20: Amp/Preamp Asylum, Re: worth the difference (0.00)
Posted by arthurs on 2006-09-21, 19:32:09 (207.141.105.2)
Not the same VAC you're looking at but I just got the Rennaisance Signature MKII and it is an absolute wonder. I heard the Hovland as part of my journey and the other advice you got here on the two di .......
21: Amp/Preamp Asylum, Re: Yet another preamp post - help me choose (0.00)
Posted by arthurs on 2006-05-12, 08:16:25 (207.141.105.2)
I'm trying furiously to audition the VTSP-2 from Herron but haven't been able to so far. Everything and everyone I've spoken to about Herron holds them in high regard. .......
22: Amp/Preamp Asylum, Serious agreement here (0.00)
Posted by arthurs on 2006-05-01, 19:34:48 (207.141.105.2)
How hard is it to power down for a few secs to do whatever changes you need to? File this under risk you don't need that is easily avoided... .......
23: Digital Drive, Re: Denon 2900 service manual (0.00)
Posted by arthurs on 2006-04-08, 22:17:45 (207.141.105.2)
Go here... http://usa.denon.com/ArchivedDVDPlayers.asp?archivedModelSearch=true&clearCurrent=true&archivedCategory=DVD&archivedModel=DVD-2900&imageField.x=14&imageField.y=11 .......
24: Digital Drive, Lite Dac 60 (0.00)
Posted by arthurs on 2006-03-13, 20:05:06 (207.141.105.2)
Check this one out at GR-Research.com You can get it for under $500 and for around $760 with some upgrades....very nice DAC for the money, for a lot more money in fact.... .......
25: Amp/Preamp Asylum, Re: DODD 120 Monoblocks (0.00)
Posted by arthurs on 2006-02-13, 06:15:15 (207.141.105.2)
Very very good amps, and very good value for your $$. Spacious sound, plenty of power, they do so many things right.... .......
26: Amp/Preamp Asylum, Re: Seeking advice: looking for warm sounding SS preamp (0.00)
Posted by arthurs on 2006-01-18, 10:39:54 (207.141.105.2)
Cary CAD500MB mono's. They do smooth as good as any SS amp I know of... .......
27: Amp/Preamp Asylum, Agreed (0.00)
Posted by arthurs on 2006-01-05, 04:51:25 (207.141.105.2)
I've been living with the 500MB's since May and love everything these beasts do. I've always been curious why I didn't hear more about them in the press or on the boards, they are truly special. Great .......
28: Digital Drive, Re: Cary A-306 (Class D) and the Cary 500-MB (0.00)
Posted by arthurs on 2006-01-01, 21:09:27 (207.141.105.2)
I've been running the 500MB's since May of 05' and am absoutely in love with these amps. Smooth, musical....really terrific work and great sounding amps IMO. .......
29: Amp/Preamp Asylum, Re: rec's needed: most dynamic SS amp w/ tube-like mids (0.00)
Posted by arthurs on 2005-12-23, 11:16:25 (207.141.105.2)
Cary CAD500MB....their SS effort is high powered, cool running, and excellent.... .......
30: Speaker Asylum, Re: Place speaker closer to rear wall and toe in speaker less (0.00)
Posted by arthurs on 2005-11-23, 17:16:26 (207.141.105.2)
Don't point them in at the listening position, face them straight out and then experiment with very small turns towards the listening position. .......
31: Speaker Asylum, Sound Anchors (0.00)
Posted by arthurs on 2005-11-08, 21:16:29 (207.141.105.2)
SoundAnchors makes stands custom for the N804's. The speakers bolt into them and you can fill them with lead shot to make them very heavy. That would make them harder to knock over. I'd call those guy .......
32: Cable Asylum, More information (0.00)
Posted by arthurs on 2005-11-06, 12:05:43 (207.141.105.2)
Thanks for all the replies, the improved sound continues through this weekend. The gear involved is as follows... Speakers - Dunlavy SCIV-A Amps - Cary CAD500MB (500w SS Monoblock's) Speaker cables we .......
33: Cable Asylum, Can biwire sound worse in some applications? (0.00)
Posted by arthurs on 2005-11-05, 08:17:31 (207.141.105.2)
I removed one run of cables from my speakers this week and find them sounding better in several respects with just a single run. Anyone else have this experience or any thoughts on what I'm hearing? : .......
34: Amp/Preamp Asylum, Re: Quiet preamp needed for hi-efficiency speakers. (0.00)
Posted by arthurs on 2005-09-18, 20:18:22 (128.143.104.168)
took the requirement off my profile .......
35: Amp/Preamp Asylum, Drop me an e-mail edta (0.00)
Posted by arthurs on 2005-09-17, 06:16:24 (207.141.105.2)
nt .......
36: Amp/Preamp Asylum, Re: Quiet preamp needed for hi-efficiency speakers. (0.00)
Posted by arthurs on 2005-09-16, 06:53:42 (207.141.105.2)
edta, drop me an e-mail if you have the chance. .......
37: Amp/Preamp Asylum, Re: Quiet preamp needed for hi-efficiency speakers. (0.00)
Posted by arthurs on 2005-09-15, 20:19:21 (207.141.105.2)
Cary SLP98. I've found mine very quiet with SS amps and high sensitivity speakers. .......
38: Amp/Preamp Asylum, Re: Does anyone own the new Cary SS amp the CAD 200? (0.00)
Posted by arthurs on 2005-09-07, 20:27:08 (207.141.105.2)
Not the digital. These are good old fashioned SS,,,, .......
39: Amp/Preamp Asylum, Re: Does anyone own the new Cary SS amp the CAD 200? (0.00)
Posted by arthurs on 2005-09-03, 21:43:19 (207.141.105.2)
I haven't heard the 200, but have the 500 Mono's and these are some really good SS amps. Strong but with finesse and a nice smooth presentation top to bottom. They seem to do everything really solidly .......
40: Amp/Preamp Asylum, Re: Any good integrated for Gallo Reference III speakers? (0.00)
Posted by arthurs on 2005-09-01, 06:27:39 (207.141.105.2)
I happened to hear the Gallo's with a Blue Circle NSCS integrated last weekend and it was pretty darn nice. No remote, but very nice sound. .......
41: Speaker Asylum, Re: Dunlavy SC-V's Haaaaaaaarsh! (0.00)
Posted by arthurs on 2005-07-27, 08:49:01 (207.141.105.2)
Very different from my experience with the SCIV/A's. As suggested I would look at amplification and copper cabling. Kind of hard to understand, mine aren't harsh at all. .......
42: Speaker Asylum, Anyone help me out with a copy of Dunlavy SCIV/A Owners Manual? (0.00)
Posted by arthurs on 2005-07-22, 20:45:34 (207.141.105.2)
I bought these and the original owber couldn't locate it. Just looking for a photo copy. Thanks! .......
43: Amp/Preamp Asylum, Love the quote Sordid (0.00)
Posted by arthurs on 2005-07-14, 14:10:08 (207.141.105.2)
Here Comes The Flood is such a great song.... .......
44: Amp/Preamp Asylum, Re: multi chan amp suggestions to power my b&w 703's (0.00)
Posted by arthurs on 2005-07-05, 22:00:09 (207.141.105.2)
Find a used Sunfire Signature....400x5 and all you'll ever need with the 703's .......
45: Amp/Preamp Asylum, Absolutely incredible amps (0.00)
Posted by arthurs on 2005-06-30, 13:51:24 (207.141.105.2)
Had mine 2 months now and can't understand how it could get any better than these, simply beautiful at making music.... .......
46: Speaker Asylum, Need help on tweeter repair on Dunlavy SCIV/A in Dallas/Ft. Worth (0.00)
Posted by arthurs on 2005-06-25, 21:04:01 (207.141.105.2)
I just got a pair this week and think I torched a tweeter tonight, I'm just not getting anything out of it. Any ideas on who repairs them near me? Or where to get parts. Thanks .......
47: Speaker Asylum, Give it a rest..... (0.00)
Posted by arthurs on 2005-05-23, 09:33:54 (207.141.105.2)
How on earth can you possibly purport to understand what will or will not sound good to someone else in their system....? .......
48: Speaker Asylum, Good info (0.00)
Posted by arthurs on 2005-05-22, 20:13:45 (207.141.105.2)
Glad I read this thread, I'm dragging my N802's out to the curb tonight, thank god you set straight what my hearing was clearly distorting.... .......
49: Cable Asylum, Re: Is this a Revelation Audio Labs Reference Cryo-Silver Umbilical Cord??? (0.00)
Posted by arthurs on 2005-05-22, 10:25:14 (207.141.105.2)
My guess is also that it is not, check with Brad at Revelation, he's one of the best. .......
50: Digital Drive, My comment was on the original post (0.00)
Posted by arthurs on 2005-05-20, 10:56:38 (207.141.105.2)
NT .......
51: Digital Drive, Agreed (0.00)
Posted by arthurs on 2005-05-20, 09:08:22 (207.141.105.2)
Life in general....it's not enough for me to be happy and feel like I've won...someone else must be unhappy or have lost to complete my satisfaction.... .......
52: Digital Drive, Kind of my problem with this whole thread (0.00)
Posted by arthurs on 2005-05-20, 08:39:06 (207.141.105.2)
I'm with you, and that prompted my smart aleck response to the original post. You should be happy with your player if you like it, and not need to denegrate any other. Sing your units praises from the .......
53: Digital Drive, Congratulations! (0.00)
Posted by arthurs on 2005-05-18, 07:06:56 (207.141.105.2)
What's the point of your post......? .......
54: Digital Drive, Congratulations!! (0.00)
Posted by arthurs on 2005-05-18, 07:03:45 (207.141.105.2)
Your validation is eomplete! .......
55: Amp/Preamp Asylum, New Cary SS Mono's (0.00)
Posted by arthurs on 2005-04-26, 20:07:57 (207.141.105.2)
Has anyone heard these 500W monsters? .......
56: Amp/Preamp Asylum, Thanks, that's pretty good advice (0.00)
Posted by arthurs on 2005-04-24, 08:25:35 (207.141.105.2)
nt .......
57: Digital Drive, Re: Anyone compare a rev. 1 Ack dAck to the Jolida jd100 or EE Minimax cd players. (0.00)
Posted by arthurs on 2005-04-22, 21:46:57 (207.141.105.2)
I haven't heard the EE or the Ack but the Jolida is a terrific player at that price point, and some upgrade tubes can make it pretty special. .......
58: Amp/Preamp Asylum, Any recommendations? (0.00)
Posted by arthurs on 2005-04-22, 19:49:33 (207.141.105.2)
I've heard very few. Was seriously considering Odyssey Extreme Mono's, I've heard good things. Any others I should listen to? .......
59: Amp/Preamp Asylum, Bi-amp or better amp? (0.00)
Posted by arthurs on 2005-04-22, 12:13:10 (207.141.105.2)
Posted this on AudiogoN as well. Currently running a Sunfire Signature Series II into Nautilus 802's and there's really no pronounced shortfall, just know there's probably better amps to be had out th .......
60: Digital Drive, Re: Same here as well.... (0.00)
Posted by arthurs on 2005-04-19, 19:08:49 (207.141.105.2)
nt .......
61: Digital Drive, Siemens (0.00)
Posted by arthurs on 2005-04-17, 20:09:39 (207.141.105.2)
How would I identify the Siemens tubes you're referring to? Thanks. .......
62: Cable Asylum, Re: One more I know of.... (0.00)
Posted by arthurs on 2005-04-10, 19:16:24 (207.141.105.2)
I'm also proud to call Ernest a friend and to have experienced firsthand the top notch style with which he conducts himself and his business. .......
63: Cable Asylum, Is there a more class act than Ray Kimber? (0.00)
Posted by arthurs on 2005-04-09, 21:49:13 (207.141.105.2)
I admire the way you handle yourself on the boards and in your business in general. Kudos. .......
64: Speaker Asylum, Look into sound anchors also (0.00)
Posted by arthurs on 2005-03-31, 19:09:40 (207.141.105.2)
I have them under my N802's, they build them specifically for the speaker, and they cleaned up my bass exceedingly well. The list on their site for $500, but if you watch for them used, you can find t .......
65: Digital Drive, Re: Am I asking for too much? (0.00)
Posted by arthurs on 2005-03-31, 14:14:16 (207.141.105.2)
Would love to hear where others are locating good NOS as well. .......
66: Digital Drive, Nope, no differences (0.00)
Posted by arthurs on 2005-03-28, 20:03:53 (207.141.105.2)
nt .......
67: Digital Drive, Frank, drop me a note (0.00)
Posted by arthurs on 2005-03-28, 09:15:11 (207.141.105.2)
nt .......
68: Digital Drive, Re: CARY 303/300 Initial Thoughts (0.00)
Posted by arthurs on 2005-03-27, 16:31:14 (207.141.105.2)
I'm kind of stuck on 192 as well, but can't really give you any coherent thought on it at this point, it just sounds better to me there....or is that the most coherent audio thought I've had in awhile .......
69: Digital Drive, HA! Thanks a ton for this info! (0.00)
Posted by arthurs on 2005-03-21, 20:27:37 (207.141.105.2)
I just ordered the RT's from Kevin today, glad to here you think so highly of them, raises my anticipation level even higher. Did you get Platinum level? .......
70: Digital Drive, Anyone done any tube rolling on the Cary 303/300? (0.00)
Posted by arthurs on 2005-03-17, 20:44:53 (207.141.105.2)
Curious what others have tried so far. Mine is coming up on 150hrs and I'm thinking about some new tubes in the next few weeks. Thanks! .......
71: Inmate Systems, arthurs's Mine (0.00)
Posted by arthurs on 2005-03-14, 20:39:42 (207.141.105.2)
To add your system, you must register .">
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72: Cable Asylum, Re: Anti-Cable by Paul Speltz...... (0.00)
Posted by arthurs on 2005-03-11, 22:21:37 (207.141.105.2)
As said by others, good sounding, not terribly attractive , and very stiff. I ended up putting mine in the closet, where they sit today. I just couldn't deal with the stiffness. I was also naturally b .......
73: Digital Drive, Noy a priority for me anyway.... (0.00)
Posted by arthurs on 2005-03-04, 06:05:32 (207.141.105.2)
NT .......
74: Digital Drive, Cary 303/300 owners speak up!! (0.00)
Posted by arthurs on 2005-03-02, 17:44:12 (207.141.105.2)
I have one coming for audition, what can I expect over my Jolida JD100? Thanks for any impressions you can share. .......
75: Digital Drive, How good is the EVS Millennium DACII? (0.00)
Posted by arthurs on 2005-02-27, 13:18:50 (207.141.105.2)
Compared to current DAC's? Is it transport dependent? Any thoughts or experience? .......
76: Digital Drive, The Cary 303/300 solves this dilemma (0.00)
Posted by arthurs on 2005-02-25, 20:45:35 (207.141.105.2)
Quite a jump up in price, but has both tube and ss outputs and upsamples to boot. Hmmmm, maybe a solution....? .......
77: Digital Drive, pretty good logic KCK... (0.00)
Posted by arthurs on 2005-02-24, 08:18:20 (207.141.105.2)
I've stared long and hard at the CX-7, and as you said, wondered if I'm driving myself nuts with a problem that may ultimately not be solved easily. Maybe I should hold and make a bigger move like tha .......
78: Digital Drive, well at least I'm not alone in this feeling (0.00)
Posted by arthurs on 2005-02-23, 20:20:48 (207.141.105.2)
I've been looking at the Trichord clock with seperate power supply installed and V-Caps. Just don't want to drop 8 bills and not get that nth degree as you said. Also afraid to screw up what I really .......
79: Digital Drive, Re: Looking for thoughts on dilemma (0.00)
Posted by arthurs on 2005-02-23, 19:33:01 (207.141.105.2)
EH 12AX7A's. Not sure tubes are the cure, could tube change really give a significant change in detail and top end air? .......
80: Digital Drive, Looking for thoughts on dilemma (0.00)
Posted by arthurs on 2005-02-23, 16:47:35 (207.141.105.2)
Let me start by saying I love my Jolida JD100A. I can listen to it all night and without fail it brings a smile to my face. That said, there are moments where I miss the detail and extended highs of o .......
81: General Asylum, My wife has does.... (0.00)
Posted by arthurs on 2005-02-22, 14:06:42 (207.141.105.2)
She has over 40% loss in her hearing and really only enjoys music anymore when listening on our system. Volume control is key so you don't aggravate whatever the individuals sensitivities may be. ::: .......
82: Digital Drive, Tube suggestions for Jolida JD100 (0.00)
Posted by arthurs on 2005-02-22, 07:15:12 (207.141.105.2)
Currently using EH 12AX7A's and looking for something that will maintain the full bodied sound, but give me better extension on the highs. Any suggestions on this or any other impressions of tubes use .......
83: Digital Drive, Ayre CX-7 versus Jolida JD100A (0.00)
Posted by arthurs on 2005-01-21, 14:26:58 (207.141.105.2)
Anyone have experience with both of these and how big a step up would the Ayre be over a Level 1 Mod Jolida? Thanks for any input. .......
84: Amp/Preamp Asylum, Looking for feedback on HCPS for PS Audio PCA-2 (0.00)
Posted by arthurs on 2005-01-17, 05:36:56 (207.141.105.2)
Looking for anyone who has added the external HCPS upgrade to their PCA-2 to describe sonic benefits and level of benefits they experienced so I can reference in my own decision making process. Is the .......
85: Power Forum, HCPS for PS Audio PCA-2 -- Experiences? (0.00)
Posted by arthurs on 2005-01-13, 13:24:25 (207.141.105.2)
Can any who have added the HCPS upgrade to their PCA-2 share about what it added and the level of difference? Thanks! .......
86: Power Forum, where to get the power supply????? (0.00)
Posted by arthurs on 2004-12-30, 14:10:45 (207.141.105.2)
can't seem to find a black HCPS anywhere.... .......
87: Amp/Preamp Asylum, Re: I third the Sunfire! (0.00)
Posted by arthurs on 2004-12-22, 17:53:22 (207.141.105.2)
There, I also said it... .......
88: Digital Drive, Re: Jolida's new website (0.00)
Posted by arthurs on 2004-11-22, 19:05:53 (207.141.105.2)
It's available now. I read somewhere, maybe on AC from a dealer, that they do not expect redbook to equal that of the JD100 FWIW. .......
89: Digital Drive, Apologies John (0.00)
Posted by arthurs on 2004-11-22, 18:37:20 (207.141.105.2)
After reading my post again John, you are spot on. It was rude and I could have easily found a better way to express my feedback, and make it a more constructive dialogue. Bad day, and for a moment I .......
90: Digital Drive, Re: Just heard that Stereophile has voted the Benchmark DAC1 as "Product of the Year" (0.00)
Posted by arthurs on 2004-11-22, 14:30:37 (207.141.105.2)
John, I think it's terrific the Benchmark was voted product of the year by Sphile. Your endzone dance bothers me a bit though. Does it help you personally in some way to feel "right" about this produc .......
91: Cable Asylum, Low Capacitance IC's (0.00)
Posted by arthurs on 2004-11-17, 06:48:32 (207.141.105.2)
Any reccomendations on this? Trying to bring a little more sparkle to the highs from my Jolida JD100. Budget is not a huge issue, but would prefer not to break the bank. I have a friend sending me som .......
92: Digital Drive, Re: Interesting response (0.00)
Posted by arthurs on 2004-11-08, 20:08:18 (207.141.105.2)
Okay.....thanks John....not real sure what all that means except that I agree the DAC1 is not a flash in the pan product, hopefully I didn't lead to the impression I thought it was....as you said, the .......
93: Digital Drive, Re: I'm not sure that that is a different point of view... just a different result (0.00)
Posted by arthurs on 2004-11-08, 16:57:43 (207.141.105.2)
I chose my words carefully John, but maybe could have been more clear, and I agree with what you're saying. In my situation, to my ears, the DAC1 did not create the result I ended up wanting, but not .......
94: Digital Drive, Re: Benchmark DAC1 30-day *try before you buy* (0.00)
Posted by arthurs on 2004-11-08, 15:20:16 (207.141.105.2)
Had it for about 3 weeks and despite numerous adjustments by myself and others, couldn't get it to sound "right" with my system. It sounded too forward, and may have made an already pretty bright syst .......
95: Digital Drive, Re: Benchmark DAC1 30-day *try before you buy* (0.00)
Posted by arthurs on 2004-11-08, 07:42:33 (207.141.105.2)
I got the Benchmark from Sweetwater, ended up not to be for me and the 30 day policy worked flawlessly, quick refund. great people to deal with. .......
96: Digital Drive, Mccormack UDP1 - How big a step up over Denon2900? (0.00)
Posted by arthurs on 2004-09-19, 07:16:03 (207.141.105.2)
Anyone heard or have any thoughts on these two? Denon is stock. .......
97: General Asylum, Re: Scams (0.00)
Posted by arthurs on 2004-09-12, 21:42:50 (207.141.105.2)
same here, got 2 today alone....what a pain... .......
98: Hi-Rez Highway, Re: The Who Tommy SACD (0.00)
Posted by arthurs on 2004-09-11, 19:38:58 (207.141.105.2)
I have no problem playing it on my un-modded 2900.....weird. .......
99: Cable Asylum, Re: Your tagline GEEZ...RELAX (0.00)
Posted by arthurs on 2004-09-07, 13:44:26 (207.141.105.2)
as I said....if you feel better, more power to you....enjoy! .......
100: Cable Asylum, Re: Your tagline GEEZ...RELAX (0.00)
Posted by arthurs on 2004-09-07, 13:20:52 (207.141.105.2)
I referred to the spirit of the rules in my post, not the literal interpretation, but if you feel better, more power to you....you'll really create customer curiosity about your company and doing busi .......
101: Cable Asylum, Re: Your tagline GEEZ...RELAX (0.00)
Posted by arthurs on 2004-09-07, 11:04:59 (207.141.105.2)
I'm not sure what your beef is. Ernest didn't try to push his product, and in fact mentioned the products of 5 other companies, not his own. Reviewing the rules link posted by Jon R, I don't see where .......
102: Digital Drive, Denon 2900 Schematic (0.00)
Posted by arthurs on 2004-08-18, 13:02:49 (207.141.105.2)
Anyone have one of these to share? Thanks. .......
103: Speaker Asylum, Re: B&W is to high-end what Bose is to mid--fi nt (0.00)
Posted by arthurs on 2004-08-16, 06:56:06 (207.141.105.2)
I guess I'll never understand why, in a subjective realm such as what sounds good to each of us individually, it's not enough for people to like what they like and be done with it. This is like arguin .......
104: Speaker Asylum, Re: Does anyone here like B&W speakers? (0.00)
Posted by arthurs on 2004-08-13, 07:47:40 (207.141.105.2)
I own the Nautilus 802's for about a year now and love them. They sound good to my ears, and I did quite a bit of comparative listening before going with them. I also use N804's and an HTM1 for HT lis .......
105: Cable Asylum, Re: Signal cable silver resolution speaker cable (0.00)
Posted by arthurs on 2004-08-10, 04:16:41 (207.141.105.2)
Frank at Signal makes good products. You may also drop a note to Ernest Farley at ELF Custom Cable (he's on this board and others as audiophile36) He makes some terrific silver cables in the same pric .......
106: Digital Drive, Re: CDP or DAC? (0.00)
Posted by arthurs on 2004-08-01, 16:15:45 (207.141.105.2)
can anyone quantify for me the differences and magnitude of the differences I'll hear on redbook by adding an external dac to the 2900? wondering if it's marginal or significant. .......
107: Digital Drive, Re: How do you like your Denon 2900 (0.00)
Posted by arthurs on 2004-07-31, 20:32:15 (207.141.105.2)
I like it alot, but am always looking for ways to squeeze some more out of redbook playback.... .......
108: Cable Asylum, Re: Verify (0.00)
Posted by arthurs on 2004-07-29, 20:22:52 (207.141.105.2)
I don't know if the Z Sleeves work or not, but I will be able to tell you soon as I plan on ordering a couple. Mark took the time to call me today in response to an e-mail I had sent requesting more i .......
109: Digital Drive, CDP or DAC? (0.00)
Posted by arthurs on 2004-07-29, 08:36:10 (207.141.105.2)
I have around $500 free and wondering if bigger bang from adding a used cdp or putting a used dac on my denon2900. Goal is improved redbook playback. Thanks for any thoughts. .......
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