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1: Classical Court, RE: Classical works you would pay to hear live but can't (0.00)
Posted by billeames on 2018-04-07, 18:54:34 (50.46.124.113)
I would want to hear the Berlioz La Damnation de Faust. Romeo Juliet. I had the opportunity but did not have the foresight to go a few years ago in Seattle. Darn it. .......
2: Digital Drive, RE: 10-15 years old top of line cd player vs current modern mid-range players (0.00)
Posted by billeames on 2018-03-02, 18:49:59 (50.46.124.113)
Yes they can. I have a Simaudio Eclipse bought in dec 2002, and had transport replaced in 2015. It plays fine. It sounds very good. Some of these older CD players have massive power supplies, and will .......
3: Digital Drive, RE: Repair or replace CD player (0.00)
Posted by billeames on 2018-01-27, 13:16:48 (50.46.124.113)
I bought a Esoteric k01x to replace the Sim Eclipse. Esoteric k01x Better than Simaudio Andromeda and Eclipse. At a cost. Retail 20k. Reason is that I wanted an upgrade since its been 10 years ago. .......
4: Digital Drive, DCS Vivaldi. DAC (0.00)
Posted by billeames on 2017-04-30, 15:38:51 (50.46.124.113)
Great is Vivaldi DAC but it is expensive, about 36000 I think. And you need a compatible transport with clock inputs, very few CD players have that. The best cost money. Good at lower cost is much eas .......
5: Digital Drive, oon Andromeda and Eclipse (0.00)
Posted by billeames on 2017-04-08, 16:26:05 (50.46.124.113)
Hello, Sorry this post is way late, but I feel a need to comment. I have both Simaudio Eclipse and Andromeda. Warranty 3 years transport, and 10 years electronics. The Eclipse (2002) still sounds ver .......
6: Digital Drive, Decision made (0.00)
Posted by billeames on 2015-06-11, 19:38:19 (50.46.119.3)
Hello, I decided to have it repaired. It is in pristine condition. It seems an iconic CD player, as it has a squat and unusual design with an external power supply that does not cost extra (Naim, etc) .......
7: Digital Drive, Lets Rethink this. Reworded question. (0.00)
Posted by billeames on 2015-06-04, 19:57:59 (50.46.119.3)
Hello Again, Maybe my question needs to be reworded. WHAT do people do when thy buy state of art item (military grade components) and it lasts a long time, over 10 years then breaks, and costs 20% of .......
8: Digital Drive, Broken Player is Eclipse (0.00)
Posted by billeames on 2015-06-03, 19:08:31 (50.46.119.3)
Sorry, I say the Simaudio Eclipse is broken. The Still wondering if its worth $1200 including shipping both ways to fix it. The unit did cost $5500 so that is about 20% of the price of the new player .......
9: Digital Drive, cost to repair (0.00)
Posted by billeames on 2015-06-02, 08:26:15 (130.76.33.40)
Follow up. cost to repair an Eclipse (transport) and shipping about $1200. I will think about that. Its a 12 1/2 year old player. I THINK the Eclipse CD sound will be better than Oppo BD105D. BUT Oppo .......
10: Digital Drive, Risk in fixing expensive old player v buying a cheaper new player. (0.00)
Posted by billeames on 2015-06-01, 19:20:07 (50.46.119.3)
Hello again. I think it breaks down I think a $5000-$6000 2002 CD player is still better for CD than a $1300. 2015 player (oppo bd105d). I think I may be taking a risk to replace the transport in a 13 .......
11: Digital Drive, RE: Backup CD player (0.00)
Posted by billeames on 2015-05-31, 20:13:20 (50.46.119.3)
Oops sorry, I needed to add more comments. I should likely just save up for the amp, as it is older and more likely to break. BUT if the Simaudio Andromeda breaks, I will have it fixed and be without .......
12: Digital Drive, Backup CD player (0.00)
Posted by billeames on 2015-05-31, 20:05:29 (50.46.119.3)
Hello, Sorry this is unusual. I have Sim Eclipse which just broke after 12 years of use. I also have the Andromeda which still works. I used the Eclipse when the Andromeda broke (2 times under Warran .......
13: Hi-Rez Highway, Several players seem good -- oppo BD105 and Primare BD32 (0.00)
Posted by billeames on 2014-02-25, 19:59:58 (50.46.119.3)
Thanks for all the inputs. The oppo BD105 ($1200) is good and Primare BD32 (over $5000) was recommended by a dealer my friend knows. I can use the player I get as the transport and use built in DAC or .......
14: Hi-Rez Highway, RE: "My fears are confirmed that the mainstream high end is ignoring blu ray." (0.00)
Posted by billeames on 2014-02-23, 19:30:01 (50.46.119.3)
Hello, I assume I would need to look for blu ray players that have HDMI outputs (all I assume), then DACS with HDMI inputs. Very few seem to have it (Classe, Krell, NAD seem to). I will look some more .......
15: Hi-Rez Highway, transports all the same. Processor important. (0.00)
Posted by billeames on 2014-02-23, 18:47:22 (50.46.119.3)
Hello, Excellent information. So would you say the best plan is to buy a Sony/Philips/Samsung etc Blu ray player at Costco, then a high end DAC? I wonder if the audio magazines made a comment on this .......
16: Hi-Rez Highway, Goldmund----Well, its the luxury ones only, I believe. (0.00)
Posted by billeames on 2014-02-23, 15:51:36 (50.46.119.3)
Hello, Thanks for your responses. My fears are confirmed that the mainstream high end is ignoring blu ray. I don't know why its not discussed more. It may be worth $135,000 for Reference Blue but its .......
17: Hi-Rez Highway, High End Blu Ray players? Do they Exist? (0.00)
Posted by billeames on 2014-02-22, 18:23:42 (50.46.119.3)
Hello, I looked on Esoteric website. They have CD/SACD players. Universal Classics is coming out with many many Blu Ray audio discs. Cursory listening deccaclassics.com revealed to me its better than .......
18: Music Lane, Haitink Haydn 96 99 (0.00)
Posted by billeames on 2013-05-11, 18:36:34 (50.46.119.3)
Hello, I have the Philips Festivo LP of 99 and 96 from 1983. Maybe that's all he did. Never on CD as far as I can recall. I also like Goodman, he only did some (Hyperion), they have lots of bubbly ene .......
19: Music Lane, I like these better (0.00)
Posted by billeames on 2013-05-05, 19:10:24 (50.46.119.3)
Hello, I prefer Fanfare and International Record Review (IRR). IRR, while expensive does concentrate on reviews, and has interesting coverage of the big box sets that come out. ARG (American Record Gu .......
20: Music Lane, Classical -- Wanted CD Releases (0.00)
Posted by billeames on 2013-05-03, 08:52:42 (130.76.32.212)
Hello, I have seen many repeat re-releases of familiar works on the major labels. But the below seems very logical to produce since they were very good performances. The following is wanted by me and .......
21: Speaker Asylum, Wilson Sophia 3 (0.00)
Posted by billeames on 2013-01-26, 13:53:51 (50.46.119.3)
I bought that 3 weeks ago. Love it. Comes to 20k including tax which is 9.5%. (17.9k*1.095=19.6k) Has the timbre I want. Lush string tone. I auditioned Guarneri's, too light in mid and lowbass, even w .......
22: Music Lane, Yes Karajan BPO on DG 2CD (0.00)
Posted by billeames on 2012-12-11, 18:12:04 (50.46.119.3)
The Karajan one on DG 2CD has a better performance quality than the Philharmonia one. Philharmonia is OK. Karajan goes for slow dramatic. His later remake on EMI BPO is not that great in my opinion. .......
23: Music Lane, No 1: Bernstein DG. Close 2nds: Klemperer EMI, Barenboim Warner, (0.00)
Posted by billeames on 2012-12-06, 13:46:04 (50.46.119.3)
Hello, This is my favorite piece. Performance ratings: Bernstein DG in a word. Close 2nds are Klemperer EMI, Barenboim Warner, Bohm Stereo DG, Karajan DG, 2CD version OIBP (import), Bernstein Sony. .......
24: Speaker Asylum, Thanks fo everyone who commented. (0.00)
Posted by billeames on 2012-12-05, 09:28:31 (130.76.32.208)
Hello, Thanks for all the comments. I appreciate them! I feel an obligation to give my local main dealer business, as I dont normally shop at the secondary dealers (Home Theater, home install dealers .......
25: Speaker Asylum, Why I am even asking the question. (0.00)
Posted by billeames on 2012-12-03, 13:23:49 (130.76.32.212)
Hi, Yes source is extremely important. I will fill in with further information. I tried a ARC Ref 5 SE in place of current ARC SP9 mk 3, and found difference to be minor. For the price difference I ex .......
26: Speaker Asylum, Speakers that can improve system (0.00)
Posted by billeames on 2012-12-03, 12:42:00 (130.76.32.212)
Hello, My setup: Simaudio Andromeda CD player (also Sim Eclipse and Linn LP12/Ittok/Shure V15 V), ARC SP9 mark 3, Levinson 27.5, Spendor SP1 speakers, Transparent Super speaker and interconnects 1994 .......
27: Amp/Preamp Asylum, RE: List Price for Premium items? (0.00)
Posted by billeames on 2012-11-30, 20:58:25 (50.46.119.3)
Hello, Thanks very much for your answers. Valuable information. I have not yet done anything, but will remember what was said here. In the 1980's things were easier. Not so today. Thanks! Bill ::: .......
28: Amp/Preamp Asylum, List Price for Premium items? (0.00)
Posted by billeames on 2012-11-29, 18:18:56 (50.46.119.3)
Hello, I looked at a premium Audio Research preamp lately and it lists for about $13K. Max discount avail is 5%. Is that normal? Also for other premium manufacturers is list price expected by dealers .......
29: Music Lane, 2012 versus 1997 release (0.00)
Posted by billeames on 2012-10-05, 14:13:08 (130.76.32.212)
Russell or anyone, I know very few have the 2012 one so far. And chances of anyone having 1997 mastering and 2012 issues are small. But I will ask anyway. Is there a positive difference between the CD .......
30: Music Lane, Overbuying Solti Ring on CD? Two going on Three. (0.00)
Posted by billeames on 2012-10-04, 12:47:53 (130.76.32.216)
Hello Russell and anyone, The real crux is I think it was said that the 2012 transfers on the 14 CD's is better than 1997. If that is true, to me the new set may be worth it. So if I buy the new set .......
31: Music Lane, Improved remaster over 1997? (0.00)
Posted by billeames on 2012-10-03, 11:20:24 (130.76.32.199)
Hello thanks for that bit on the Blu ray! Audio only, did not know they had that. I guess hi end blu ray players are in the future.. The following may be an unfair question, due to it presupposed you .......
32: Music Lane, New Solti Ring -- blu ray disc and 1997 remaster (0.00)
Posted by billeames on 2012-10-03, 09:04:01 (130.76.32.78)
Hello, Is the blu ray disc the video of the whole Solti ring? If I heard you right, its the audio of Entire ring, in that case its blu ray as an audio format. (I thought blu ray is a video format) I d .......
33: Music Lane, New remastered (claimed), Solti Ring would anyone buy it at the new high price? (0.00)
Posted by billeames on 2012-10-02, 13:31:13 (50.46.119.3)
The new Solti ring, supposedly newly remastered is being released. In Europe it is available now, and USA available Oct 31, 2012. Does anyone have one, and is it the same mastering as the 1997 Release .......
34: Digital Drive, Nice comparisons (0.00)
Posted by billeames on 2011-11-22, 06:36:47 (130.76.32.212)
Hello, As usual, a great review. I especially like the comparisons you do. Even magazine reviewers do not have the equipment on hand (or memory of how others sounded) to do comparisons. I would say C .......
35: Digital Drive, Thanks and good perspective on things. (0.00)
Posted by billeames on 2011-07-14, 12:43:35 (130.76.32.208)
Yes liked it, lots of associated comments! Loved your comment on other CD players as well as 840C. It seems that people are touting vinyl now and CD taking a back seat. People are making stories abou .......
36: Music Lane, Levine, Ozawa, Beinum, Jochum, Walter (0.00)
Posted by billeames on 2011-06-07, 12:37:37 (130.76.32.197)
I feel Ozawa BSO, Levine CSO, Beinum Concertgebouw, Jochum BPO 1954, Walter NYPO are best. Slightly worse, but still very good are Karajan BPO 1986, 1963, Abbado BPO 1991, Kertesz VPO, Solti CSO, Levi .......
37: Music Lane, Giulini in America Vol 2 -- Chicago -- (0.00)
Posted by billeames on 2011-04-21, 14:18:13 (50.46.126.128)
Hello, I saw on hmv.co.jp website that there will be a 2nd volume of "Giulini in America" Vol 2. May or June 2011 in Japan. Can you check my understanding of what MAY or MAY NOT be included in it? Dvo .......
38: Music Lane, RE: missa solemnis recommendations? (0.00)
Posted by billeames on 2010-12-10, 18:00:15 (98.111.76.191)
Hello, Bernstein DG is my favorite. I also like Klemperer. A little below those are Karajan 1966, Jochum Philips, Barenboim Chicago. I have not heard Arte Nova. Bill .......
39: Digital Drive, owned for almost 3 years (0.00)
Posted by billeames on 2010-12-01, 06:44:24 (130.76.32.211)
JA, Yes thanks. I have owned it for 3 years Jan 23. So really 2.9 years. I have insterted over a thousand discs into it. More likely 2000. So it has had a lot of use. A unit of this price should be ab .......
40: Digital Drive, Simaudio Andromeda Repair UPDATE (0.00)
Posted by billeames on 2010-11-30, 06:59:18 (130.76.32.209)
Hello, This is a followup to a post about a month ago regarding CD player repair. My unit arrived yesterday. I picked it up, installed, and played it. Works fine now. In addition there was rubbing on .......
41: Digital Drive, Diff between 12k and 6k player. Same brand. (0.00)
Posted by billeames on 2010-11-19, 12:24:28 (130.76.32.213)
I think the differences may not be huge, but they are significant enough to affect my enjoyment of the system. Even diff between 6K and 12K player is significant enough for me to to much rather hear t .......
42: Digital Drive, Yes I agree...Good CD player is very good decision (0.00)
Posted by billeames on 2010-11-05, 11:59:22 (130.76.32.213)
I agree that yes a very expensive CD player can sound very good. Sometimes there is a technology timeline difference that plays into it. Sim Eclipse was state of art for Simaudio in 2000. Five/six yea .......
43: Digital Drive, CD most important...comment on $12000 player? (0.00)
Posted by billeames on 2010-11-01, 20:43:37 (98.111.76.191)
Sorry if this comment sounds obtuse. I think the expensive players sound better than cheap ones. Even the Marantz SA-11s1 sounded in a way better than my 5000 Sim Eclipse. Going to $12000 (in 2007) Si .......
44: Hi-Rez Highway, Marantz 11s1 Sim Eclipse and andromeda (0.00)
Posted by billeames on 2010-10-25, 18:57:13 (98.111.76.191)
hello, My recommendation is try Andromeda if you can. Characteristics are most dynamic I have heard, rich, maybe warm, does vocals well. Eclipse not as good, less refined, and not as dynamic, but stil .......
45: Digital Drive, Simaudio Andromeda (0.00)
Posted by billeames on 2010-10-23, 17:34:45 (98.111.76.191)
Hello, I have Sim Andromeda. One of the best in my opinion. I have heard the Esoteric X03SE in another system, but that falls at a lower price point. Simaudio is right when they say its paramount to l .......
46: Digital Drive, Next Steps Update 10/19/2010 (0.00)
Posted by billeames on 2010-10-20, 06:49:26 (130.76.32.144)
I talked to dealer yesterday. He will talk to Simaudio to see if unit should be sent for repair. After it was unplugged for several days and disconnected everywhere incl umbilicul cords, it played! L .......
47: Digital Drive, RE: CD Player Issue -- will not load Simaudio Andromeda (0.00)
Posted by billeames on 2010-10-13, 15:05:33 (130.76.32.14)
Hello, The reason I had it off for 5 days is that it would not work for one day. So I arbritrarily did it for 5 because I was busy 4 days. My dealer recommends something like 8 hours to 48 hours. I wi .......
48: Digital Drive, RE: REVIEW: Classé Audio CDP-102 CD Player/Recorder (0.00)
Posted by billeames on 2010-07-25, 19:58:04 (98.111.70.222)
Thanks for reviewing it. I also like to hear comments on Simaudio Andromeda as it is rarely ever mentioned. My local hi fi store has the CDP 102 but since I have Andromeda I don't need it. I am enjoyi .......
49: General Asylum, Simaudio Andromeda; Running Springs Audio Dimitri (0.00)
Posted by billeames on 2010-07-22, 18:34:26 (98.111.70.222)
Not cheap but these are them in my opinion. Brings music out clarity and dynamics (Andromeda), purity (Dimitri). I'm sure there are others, but these are the ones I know about. .......
50: General Asylum, What equipment helped. (0.00)
Posted by billeames on 2010-06-16, 20:23:09 (98.111.70.222)
As far as enjoyment of my system with CD's. following equipment really improved system. The Simaudio Eclipse (somewhat) and Andromeda (more fully). Running Springs Audio Dimitri (evern more fully mate .......
51: General Asylum, C (0.00)
Posted by billeames on 2010-03-30, 11:36:11 (130.76.32.16)
Source is all important, followed by amp, then speaker with good cabling. Power conditioning if needed. (I need it, what a difference it makes) Thanks. Bill .......
52: General Asylum, Update on Power Conditioner 3/15/2010 (0.00)
Posted by billeames on 2010-03-15, 19:30:47 (173.64.169.239)
I did the ABCD test yesterday (4 recordings I love Sat compared to Sunday). A Beethoven 9th intro (Isserstedt VPO DECCA avail Japan), B Beethoven Missa Solemnis Bernstein DG, C Bruckner 8 coda Haitink .......
53: General Asylum, Truth Versus Beauty or what Someone Likes (0.00)
Posted by billeames on 2010-03-11, 18:58:00 (173.64.169.239)
Hello, This is a general comment on Stereo System sound. Well, satisfaction can come from several sources. Music is where I get mine. I started my first stereo in 1971 and loved it until 1985 and it .......
54: Digital Drive, Let us know what happens. (0.00)
Posted by billeames on 2010-03-11, 18:31:34 (173.64.169.239)
Thanks for posting. We are very interested to hear what the dealer says. The dealer I go to has 7 day refund policy. 30 day exchange policy. I ordered a very expensive CD player from another dealer, w .......
55: Music Lane, Yes there are.. I was looking for a sub category of choir and orchestra. (0.00)
Posted by billeames on 2009-11-08, 17:38:21 (96.253.132.122)
Yes, thanks for your list! I put it on my wesite for future reference. I will also sample some or all of them on amazon.com I get excited about CD's that may not excite the reviewers as much. Its such .......
56: Music Lane, Guilini Brahms -- Sells at high price on ebay... (0.00)
Posted by billeames on 2009-11-06, 19:10:27 (96.253.132.122)
Guilini Brahms sometimes available in Japan, high shipping (LAPO and VPO). The LAPO versions were available in early 1980's (DG), and VPO versions early 1990's (all full price). I was looking for Guil .......
57: Music Lane, Yes John Rutter's series with the Cambridge Singers good (0.00)
Posted by billeames on 2009-11-06, 06:33:20 (130.76.32.182)
I agree, I got one of these for my wife, maybe it was cassette. I forgot about these series when I made my original post. Thanks for reminding me. I should get one for myself. My shelf space is quite .......
58: Music Lane, Nice Album. Overpriced CD's? (0.00)
Posted by billeames on 2009-11-05, 16:48:03 (96.253.132.122)
Thanks for recommendation. I am listening to it. If I should choose to buy, I will not pay $20 to $125 for a used CD. These are the real numbers. Do these Amazon resellers think they can charge that a .......
59: Music Lane, Very Few Acceptable Classical Choir and Orchestra Christmas Albums (0.00)
Posted by billeames on 2009-11-05, 13:28:54 (96.253.132.122)
Hello, Sorry about the specialized nature of this post. It is regarding classical style Christmas albums. Between now and Christmas people will buy christmas albums, if they are not careful they wil .......
60: Hi-Rez Highway, Disposition (0.00)
Posted by billeames on 2009-10-30, 21:28:32 (96.253.132.122)
I like this player. I am returning it to Crutchfield due its not sonically anywhere near the Simaudio Eclipse and Andromeda in palpability, dynamics, life, etc. The 5400 lushness is compelling, but no .......
61: Hi-Rez Highway, On for 2 weeks, stock power cords all, Transparent RCA interconnects (0.00)
Posted by billeames on 2009-10-20, 09:03:01 (130.76.32.145)
Hello, I had it on for 2 weeks, other players (Eclipse and Andromeda on standby until use). I was using single ended Transparent super cables (1994) for Andromeda and Eclipse. However, the Link (2009) .......
62: Music Lane, Good in Classical period choral works. Also Beethoven, Strauss, Bruckner, etc (0.00)
Posted by billeames on 2009-10-17, 17:04:55 (98.111.69.234)
Hello, He was good in many things. Sibelius yes, Bruckner, Classical period Mozart/Haydn choral works, Shosty. Some Verdi (Requiem in 1985, not sure about the 1976 one). Some Mahler (1982 9th especial .......
63: Hi-Rez Highway, Sony 5400 Report.. Simaudio Andromeda Eclipse compared. (0.00)
Posted by billeames on 2009-10-17, 16:27:49 (98.111.69.234)
Hello, I listened to the 5400 last night along with Sim Andromeda, and Eclipse. Music was solely classical. In summary, 5400 although good, does not compete with the above Simaudio products. Dave, a f .......
64: Hi-Rez Highway, Will post more later... (0.00)
Posted by billeames on 2009-10-16, 14:00:05 (130.76.32.144)
Thank you for your opinions. I will post my impressions of 5400 again on a new thread soon, either on digital, or on Hi rez (I will comment on Andromeda plus Sim Eclipse also), and most of my comments .......
65: Hi-Rez Highway, I just got SACD player and put disc on my wish list (0.00)
Posted by billeames on 2009-10-16, 12:16:11 (130.76.32.23)
Hello Doctor Brahms, A very good name, I love Brahms, and am forever debating the best Brahms 1. Thats a whole other discussion, previously done under Music-General topic. That is such a fantasic piec .......
66: Hi-Rez Highway, 5400 Warranty, price, sound (0.00)
Posted by billeames on 2009-10-16, 06:52:40 (130.76.32.144)
I have not bought any major Sony products until now. My alternative is to get the Marantz 11s2 at $2100 more. I would need to save more. I just get in mood for a differing sound once in a while. I can .......
67: Hi-Rez Highway, I do remember the high points (0.00)
Posted by billeames on 2009-10-14, 09:47:45 (130.76.32.144)
I agree 7 yr memory not appropriate in most instances, but there were points I do remember well -- Bruckner 5 Haitink VPO excellent on SCD1 But most other CD's were too forward in my system. I had/hav .......
68: Hi-Rez Highway, Sony 5400 (0.00)
Posted by billeames on 2009-10-13, 12:08:02 (130.76.32.16)
I borrowed the SCD1 back 7 years ago. It was forward in my system, but with good recording (Bruckner 5 Haitink VPO Philips) it sounded great. But with other CD's it was too forward. I now temporarily .......
69: Music Lane, Only in my Dreams (0.00)
Posted by billeames on 2009-07-12, 10:55:22 (98.111.69.234)
I would love on CD: 1) Mozart Overtures, Haitink, London Philharmonic (Philips) maybe was on CD, out of print. 2) Brahms Symphonies, Giulini, Philharmonia Orchestra (EMI) was on CD out of print. 3) Br .......
70: Critic's Corner, Small but Important (0.00)
Posted by billeames on 2009-07-06, 06:30:00 (130.76.32.16)
I am not saying the differences are large. BUT they are important enough to improve my enjoyment of the music. I have OK speakers (Spendor SP1), my CD players are of reference quality (According to th .......
71: Critic's Corner, Source reviews - CD Player Reviews and Think Pieces (0.00)
Posted by billeames on 2009-07-04, 19:44:57 (98.111.69.234)
I would prefer source component revviews, as that is critical to good sound. I also want to see some think pieces that TAS (Absolute Sound) used to have, in the 1980's, for example importance of the s .......
72: Music Lane, The Music Mostly (0.00)
Posted by billeames on 2009-06-15, 12:31:11 (130.76.32.145)
Hi, I like Opera, but not all. Its the music which is found nowhere else. Also choral singing, and most vocals. Admittadly, some operas I do not like. I like the heoric music in Otello, music in Carme .......
73: Digital Drive, Stability and getting disc out in case power outage (0.00)
Posted by billeames on 2009-01-02, 10:50:50 (130.76.32.16)
I have had Simaudio ones (Eclipse and Andromeda). We get a lot of power outages in the northwest, but not yet while playing a CD. More money can be spent on damping, and less chance of drawer mechanis .......
74: Music Lane, Kaplan not a Professional but he has his strengths (0.00)
Posted by billeames on 2008-12-19, 07:36:59 (98.111.75.127)
I heard both recordings (MCA / LSO and DG/VPO) and think they are good with exception of orchestral balance on earlier one, I cannot comment on tempi as I am ignorant of the markings. His balance is n .......
75: Video Asylum, Blu Ray Recorder update? (0.00)
Posted by billeames on 2008-12-15, 16:47:35 (98.111.75.127)
I have not found any on internet at this point (USA). I wonder if they will come out? (I am thinking the industry will permit recording TV shows in HiDef?) I simply want to record HD programming off H .......
76: Digital Drive, RE: Simaudio Andromeda vs. Wadia 581i SE (0.00)
Posted by billeames on 2008-12-04, 09:33:54 (98.111.75.127)
Lummy, Very nice comparison. Thank you VERY much for giving thest high end players some press. My tasts run in the classical vein. And I feel Andromeda is very dynamic, has emotions, like you said. Vo .......
77: Music Lane, Saul and Samson (0.00)
Posted by billeames on 2008-11-11, 06:41:14 (130.76.32.182)
I love Saul, have it with Mackerras, Archiv. Samson not quite as much (Erato Leppard). I don't have Theodora, perhaps I should get it. Thanks for the info. Bill .......
78: Music Lane, Note on Richter (0.00)
Posted by billeames on 2008-11-10, 13:57:46 (98.111.75.127)
Sorry, I did not realize that Richter was so popular, its just not my preference, I only heard the excerpts on my home system, then lately on the internet. It was available on DG at full price in the .......
79: Music Lane, Butt (0.00)
Posted by billeames on 2008-11-10, 08:45:44 (98.111.75.127)
Thanks, I will get that one too. I may get rid of one of my not-top-knotch ones. Heard the Butt version on Linn site, yes wonderful. I did not take time to listen to it before, well I am glad I did. B .......
80: Music Lane, Messiah Time again.. (0.00)
Posted by billeames on 2008-11-09, 15:52:28 (98.111.75.127)
Its early November, and people start thinking of Christmas. So many tripe Christmas albums are sold, but Messiah, is truly a sturdy masterpiece. You can't go wrong if you love oratorios. Most of my fr .......
81: Digital Drive, I had similar experience but with differing CD players (0.00)
Posted by billeames on 2008-11-03, 15:51:42 (98.111.75.127)
This is the kind of posts I like!! Ones that give information on sound quality of units tried out, very useful. I had Simaudio Eclipse, about 5.3 K in year 2002. I wanted to see if I could do better, .......
82: Critic's Corner, Agree..Preferences, .System matching seems to be hard even for experienced people (0.00)
Posted by billeames on 2008-10-20, 20:01:36 (98.111.75.127)
Perhaps the Burmester 069? If what was previously said that all bits are recovered, its a matter how it is processed into music. A wonderful transport is mandatory unless doing digital streaming. For .......
83: Hi-Rez Highway, Maxed out on CD player.. You are right.. (0.00)
Posted by billeames on 2008-10-14, 20:45:10 (98.111.75.127)
Hello Tbone, Thanks for mentioning CD player in a good light (Elipse and Andromeda). What was I thinking? Buying yet ANOTHER CD player when I have two already, thats insane. When I was listening to fa .......
84: Digital Drive, How do you copy CD's onto hard drive while you sleep (0.00)
Posted by billeames on 2008-10-14, 20:05:03 (98.111.75.127)
I am curious as to how that is done? I would keep my CD's. I could spend the rest of my life putting 3K CD's onto computer. I am very new to this concept. I have a computer and a stereo, they are sepa .......
85: Music Lane, Sinopoli, Bernstein Sony, and maybe Solti (0.00)
Posted by billeames on 2008-10-14, 12:25:36 (130.76.32.19)
Hello, Sinopoli DG because of great energy, good pacing, fairly good sound. avail in UK or Japan, USA as part of 15 CD set or expensive import price. Bernstein Sony because of wise rubatos, good sound .......
86: Hi-Rez Highway, Perhaps this should be a new thread--CD v. LP (0.00)
Posted by billeames on 2008-10-14, 12:00:21 (130.76.32.19)
TBone, I have read you an AA for years, good to hear from you. Thanks for responding. The truth is I put up my LP12 last night for use after months on non-use, as some space on my rack opened up (sol .......
87: Hi-Rez Highway, Its really a question am I getting all the music off the disc (0.00)
Posted by billeames on 2008-10-13, 20:21:26 (98.111.75.127)
Hello Charles and other AA readers, Thank you for above comments. Comments below are general, and I think perhaps a little too global. I could go broke trying every CD player out there. Its a fascinai .......
88: Hi-Rez Highway, Japanese Products -- Marantz (0.00)
Posted by billeames on 2008-10-11, 17:23:50 (98.111.75.127)
Hello Charles and other readers, Below are some comments on my experience comparing Japanese (Marantz) player and Canadian players (Simaudio). Reason for me writing is that this is first time I heard .......
89: Digital Drive, Simaudio CD players Eclipse AND Andromeda use 1704 uk (0.00)
Posted by billeames on 2008-10-06, 20:23:46 (98.111.75.127)
This may not help, all I am doing is commenting how 2 CD players sound different with the same chip. Its the execution, Andromeda more detailed and dynamic than Eclipse. These differences obviously in .......
90: Critic's Corner, OK I get it. Every component is great. (0.00)
Posted by billeames on 2008-10-06, 20:04:00 (98.111.75.127)
I noticed no negative reviews are published anymore. I wonder why. Its all a grab for the money. But I do there are some honest manufacturers out there that believe in what they are doing. Magazines s .......
91: Critic's Corner, Cold milk? (0.00)
Posted by billeames on 2008-10-06, 19:59:31 (98.111.75.127)
Hello, Can you explain that? I notice some dealers don't even lend out equipment so the buyer can try it out. Huh? A $8200 CD player was not allowed to leave dealer. Sounded great there though. In my .......
92: Music Lane, Not another Messiaen Edition. (0.00)
Posted by billeames on 2008-10-03, 18:38:21 (98.111.75.127)
I can't seem to absorb the one I have very well, although Cinq Rechants seems to be pretty good; human voice lends a nice tone. I will stick with the Edition I have (Warner Classics Edition). Buying .......
93: Critic's Corner, Many Reviews do not do comprisons of Like-priced items (0.00)
Posted by billeames on 2008-10-01, 20:16:24 (98.111.75.127)
I am new to this Heading under AA. What I have noticed that Absolute Sound and Stereophile many times review an expensive component, but do not provide comparisons of like priced units. Simaudio Andro .......
94: Music Lane, I have One Messiaen Edition -- Wonder if I should buy another. (0.00)
Posted by billeames on 2008-10-01, 19:56:40 (98.111.75.127)
The Works I am curious about are the Organ works and some others below. DG is coming out with the Messiaen Edition, 32 CD's, about $100 or more. It has the complete Organ works (Latry), and Illuminati .......
95: Music Lane, RE: Mahler's 8th (0.00)
Posted by billeames on 2008-10-01, 19:37:31 (98.111.75.127)
I come back for more, and I like the bombastic parts; I am learning to like the quiet parts. Its actually a good work in my opinion. When I have my fill, I listen to Mahler's 5th. I heard it live in S .......
96: Music Lane, Dissonance is the main problem. (0.00)
Posted by billeames on 2008-09-30, 12:57:50 (130.76.32.19)
I don't know what to say, I will try Quartet for End of Time soon and see what happens. I have the Warner Classics Messiaen Edition, perhaps take a dip into it sometimes. I like some of the eiriness o .......
97: Music Lane, Messiaen (0.00)
Posted by billeames on 2008-09-30, 06:32:26 (130.76.32.23)
Except for Turangalîla-symphonie and some organ works and maybe Transfiguration of Jesus Christ. He is dissonant most of the time which I do not like. But I can feel his greatness perhaps future gene .......
98: Inmate Systems, billeames's Prime (0.00)
Posted by billeames on 2008-09-19, 19:45:58 (98.111.75.127)
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99: Music Lane, Add Bohm VPO, and Gardiner (Orig Instruments) to the list (0.00)
Posted by billeames on 2008-09-06, 20:31:23 (98.111.75.127)
Bohm VPO on DG is reverent, the more transparent your system sounds the better it will come through. A bit slow, but serious, and the choir seems to mean every word. Karajan, I like the 1976 DG bette .......
100: Music Lane, Bernstein Mozart Requiem (0.00)
Posted by billeames on 2008-09-06, 20:16:18 (98.111.75.127)
I can see how that may be an issue (digital glare), I had to reject many CD players until selecting Simaudio. I stand by recommendation Bernstein is real good (others too). Bohm failed to mention is r .......
101: Music Lane, Try Bernstein VPO, Isserstedt VPO, Fricsay BPO.... (0.00)
Posted by billeames on 2008-09-04, 08:17:28 (98.111.75.127)
Hello, I will cast a wide net here as everybody responds differently. Above plus Giulini BPO (Out of print maybe), Dohnanyi Cleveland,;Stokowski LSO; Szell Cleveland; Muti, Philadelphia. Karajan DG so .......
102: Music Lane, Because he is dramatic with these (0.00)
Posted by billeames on 2008-09-04, 08:03:23 (98.111.75.127)
Yes I can see how you feel. Mozart Requiem: Karajan 1976 and 1984 versions are good. 1963 is bad (mushy). He is dramatic, and has a feel for this music in my opinion. Mass in c Minore is also good wi .......
103: Digital Drive, NAD M5 or Simaudio CD1? (0.00)
Posted by billeames on 2008-09-04, 07:38:17 (98.111.75.127)
I feel strongly that the front end is critical in producing good sound. I have heard the M5 at a dealer and was impressed, I should have brought it home for audition but did not. I have the Sim Ecli .......
104: Digital Drive, Marantz, Simaudio? (0.00)
Posted by billeames on 2008-09-04, 07:13:40 (98.111.75.127)
I have had the same trouble, and rejected many CD players. Exceptions are Marantz 11s1 (replaced by SA-11s2 or upscale SA-7s1), Simaudio Eclipse, and Andromeda; they make a complete range. I find the .......
105: Music Lane, Mozart: Bernstein, Davis, Karajan: Verdi: Giulini, Karajan, Bernstein (0.00)
Posted by billeames on 2008-08-31, 21:09:26 (98.111.75.127)
Hello, Mozart: Bernstein (DG Entree); Davis, (Philips), Karajan (DG 1976). Verdi: Giulini (EMI), Muti (1970's EMI), a minority opinion is Karajan (DG 1985 or 1972), another minority opinion is Bernste .......
106: Digital Drive, depends what CD player used and your system.. (0.00)
Posted by billeames on 2008-06-13, 19:57:14 (71.121.222.62)
Hello, I'll take a stab at this. In my opinion it depends on disc engineering. I have seen good LP mastering and bad CD mastering (Beet 7th Casals, Sony. LP was Great Performances (CBS) what a shame a .......
107: Digital Drive, Simaudio CD1? (0.00)
Posted by billeames on 2008-06-05, 19:30:39 (71.121.222.62)
I had no trouble with that brand, and they sound good. Never a glitch, but the ones I had were top loaders. I have not heard Marantz SA-15s1, another contender? Thanks Bill .......
108: Digital Drive, Yes viewpoints are needed to have a variety of CD players (0.00)
Posted by billeames on 2008-05-29, 19:45:06 (71.121.222.62)
Lummy, If everyone thought the same, there would only be one CD player. Luckily we all have our contributing viewpoints. For the remote, yes, its a weak point, I agree. Even so, Simaudio does not hav .......
109: Digital Drive, There is something odd about high end audio..expectations change. (0.00)
Posted by billeames on 2008-05-29, 13:20:12 (71.121.222.62)
Thanks very much for all the inputs. Wow, a CD555, impressive. Naim is great/good, I heard a CDX2 in 2002, great sound, just did not 'fit' in my system (too forward). I thought Simaudio Eclipse was go .......
110: Digital Drive, Reference CD Players today better than Linn CD12....if possible (0.00)
Posted by billeames on 2008-05-27, 06:51:52 (130.76.32.23)
Hello, This is out of curiousity, not real need. I am wondering how the CD12 fares today against the best of the CD players today? A reference player should let the music speak for itself without undu .......
111: Digital Drive, Are they a lot better now than 2002? (0.00)
Posted by billeames on 2008-05-27, 06:30:29 (130.76.32.23)
I listened to the CX7 in 2002, while good, I liked the Linn CD12 a lot better more detail, but at almost 7 times the cost! Is the CX7e a big jump from the CX7? I take it that it is. Thanks Bill ::: TO .......
112: Digital Drive, Thanks for posting.. I will have to look at your xanga site too. (0.00)
Posted by billeames on 2008-05-21, 12:44:04 (130.76.32.144)
Lummy, Thanks for the comments. I will look forward to your ideas. Also I do want to know how you thought Supernova was compared to Andromeda! I talked to Simaudio person in November 2007, and he said .......
113: Digital Drive, Timeline? Posts get archived eventually. (0.00)
Posted by billeames on 2008-05-21, 06:53:56 (130.76.32.145)
Hello Lummy or Luminator, Is there a timeline, and can you share it with us? When you will be complete? You are commenting on features a little at a time, I was wondering when the "meat" of comments w .......
114: Digital Drive, Not too many comments about Andromeda (0.00)
Posted by billeames on 2008-05-15, 06:39:26 (130.76.32.16)
Hello Luminator or Lummy, Thank you for posting. I appreciate it. I have one, it was bought with some consideration as it is not cheap. I don't know if yours is a loaner or if you own it. I like mine, .......
115: Digital Drive, Simaudio CD1 or Marantz SA-8001 (0.00)
Posted by billeames on 2008-05-14, 12:18:03 (130.76.32.23)
Hello, OK its $1500, but maybe you can get if for less. I own several Simaudio CD players, reliable, good sound, fair value, in my opinion. Review: http://www.soundstage.com/revequip/simaudio_cd1.ht .......
116: Hi-Rez Highway, on Telarc website (0.00)
Posted by billeames on 2008-05-08, 07:59:59 (71.121.222.62)
Doktor Brahms, 5/20/08 for both SACD and CD. Try this http://www.telarc.com/Classical/title.asp?sku=CD%2D80701&mscssid=3B7M8FVQ9T5J9MS6J4VVL2PAH6X535L5 Thanks bill .......
117: Digital Drive, Simaudio Eclipse (0.00)
Posted by billeames on 2008-04-15, 12:27:14 (130.76.32.182)
Eclipse from 2003-2007. Linn Karik Numerik (1992-2002) Denon DCD 1500 1986-1990. I have Simaudio Andromeda now. No issues with any of those named here. Bill .......
118: Digital Drive, MP3 files to Zoom H2 (0.00)
Posted by billeames on 2008-03-28, 12:27:27 (130.76.32.19)
I read in zoom website I can transfer MP3 files to the zoom recorder and use it as playbck. Sounds like IPOD better for commercial playback, and one of the other machines listed for recording. Thanks .......
119: Digital Drive, Portable CD or hard drive player that can record live events too? (0.00)
Posted by billeames on 2008-03-27, 13:31:35 (130.76.32.144)
Hello, I am dissatisfied just using a Panasonic portable CD player $40. I thought about an iPOD. But I want to record voices and my choir (choir I am a member of) sometimes too. Is there a unit that w .......
120: Digital Drive, Depends on kind of sound you want. Single CD players (0.00)
Posted by billeames on 2008-03-27, 06:33:17 (130.76.32.23)
Hello, I have given up on DACS and transports back in 1994 (1 bad experience, my fault for not having more money to try differing transports), relied on a single CD player package. That's just me thou .......
121: Digital Drive, Marantz CD94 and old experiences (0.00)
Posted by billeames on 2008-03-26, 07:16:13 (130.76.32.19)
Thanks, next time I am in market, I will consider it. I did buy a DAC and transport in 1990. But it was not a good sonic "fit". I thought it was after auditioning it for 2 days. But after a week, well .......
122: Digital Drive, CD Player cost and Audio Stream players (0.00)
Posted by billeames on 2008-03-25, 13:09:00 (71.121.222.62)
Thanks for the comments. As far as CD player cost, that was a difficult issue to overcome. I had to sacrifice another purchase I already planned. I have to limit the choice to CD players that I can bo .......
123: Digital Drive, Expensive CD Players $7000-$15000 followup (0.00)
Posted by billeames on 2008-03-21, 12:38:36 (130.76.32.144)
Hello, I had a previous post on this forum and this is a followup. I wanted dynamic range, and good detail, and not forward. Reading the HI FI+ account, it was decided yes this is a good fit, even tho .......
124: Hi-Rez Highway, In Seattle? (0.00)
Posted by billeames on 2008-03-10, 06:34:42 (130.76.32.19)
Hello, Experience Audio carries both lines. Both brands certainly excellent. www.experienceaudio.com Thanks Bill .......
125: Digital Drive, Simaudio CD1? (0.00)
Posted by billeames on 2008-03-07, 20:14:49 (71.164.18.243)
Musicdirect says bargain at twice the price. also review in www.soundstage.com. Not as good as supernova. http://www.musicdirect.com/product/73964 $1500 USD Maybe I should have bought this instead, b .......
126: Digital Drive, This may not be useful -- regarding dynamic range (0.00)
Posted by billeames on 2008-03-06, 20:48:35 (71.164.18.243)
I have reccently acquired a simaudio andromeda but at a (very) high cost, hoo boy. Dynamics is important to me and smooth analog sound. I think other ones (CD1 for 1500 has dyn range over 110 db for C .......
127: Digital Drive, Yes..try a few CD players (0.00)
Posted by billeames on 2008-02-01, 06:34:12 (130.76.32.144)
I have made a number of upgrades starting with Linn Karik Numerik up to Simaudio Eclipse. Find a dealer, or dealers who allows home demos. A LOT depends on system interaction/synergy, best way is to t .......
128: Digital Drive, RE: Expensive CD players $7000-$15000 (0.00)
Posted by billeames on 2008-01-24, 06:28:01 (130.76.32.182)
Thanks to everyone for comments! I did not list out of production CD players like Reimyo CDP777. For my CD player, I have to limit my choices to ones I can audition prior to purchase. I admit there ar .......
129: Digital Drive, Comments on ARC Simaudio Capitole? (0.00)
Posted by billeames on 2008-01-20, 18:07:12 (71.164.18.243)
In another system: I did love the ARC CD7 for vocals very immmediate. Capitole had detail but not as dynamic as CD7 it seems from a cursury listen. My system: Andromeda dynamic, detail (loaner). Liked .......
130: Digital Drive, Overrated expensive CD players (0.00)
Posted by billeames on 2008-01-20, 14:16:42 (71.164.18.243)
You mentioned that some are overrated, and some are world class. Can you name them? Thanks! I also believe its a matter of system compatibility, etc. .......
131: Digital Drive, Expensive CD players $7000-$15000 (0.00)
Posted by billeames on 2008-01-18, 12:40:16 (130.76.32.19)
What are the best (or among the best) of the expensive CD players? ARC CD7, Simaudio Andromeda, Esoteric X03, Marantz 7S1, MBL 1531, Oracle, AMR CD77, emm CDSA, AA Capitole, Cary, Krell, Naim, Linn Kl .......
132: Hi-Rez Highway, 7s1 11s2 small difference or big (0.00)
Posted by billeames on 2007-11-17, 16:52:44 (71.164.18.243)
Mark, One reason I bring up the idea of a small difference is that they look the same inside, with some exceptions, I think power supply bigger on 7s1, and other items I can't seem to identify. So I w .......
133: Hi-Rez Highway, Better than Cary 306 SACD (0.00)
Posted by billeames on 2007-11-17, 13:55:18 (71.164.18.243)
Mark, Thanks for the update. I have little subjective listening opinions on this player also. I did hear the 306 and it was more detailed than my Eclipse, but there were disc reading issues, and syste .......
134: Hi-Rez Highway, Mattkimb96 any comments on SA-7S1 versus 11s12? (0.00)
Posted by billeames on 2007-11-16, 20:50:04 (71.164.18.243)
Hello Matt, or anyone, From what I gather the 11s2 is excellent. But is the 7s1 even more excellent? Perhaps a big difference, no difference, or small difference. No Marantz dealers in my area that ca .......
135: Hi-Rez Highway, Any Reports on Marantz SA-11s2 versus 7S1 or Esoteric X-03SE? (0.00)
Posted by billeames on 2007-11-14, 11:39:38 (130.76.32.15)
Hello, I was wondering if anyone has had the chance to compare any of those? I see that the Dynamic range is the same for the 11s2 and the 7s1. There is about a $3300 USD price difference between the .......
136: Hi-Rez Highway, Thinking of 11s2, 7s1, Esoteric X03SE, or Accuphase DP500 (0.00)
Posted by billeames on 2007-10-27, 20:29:28 (71.164.18.243)
Hello Dr S., I am very interested in your findings comparing 7s1 to 11s2. I think a previous post by you mentioned that you were not impressed with Esoteric X03 I think. Currently have Eclipse (Simaud .......
137: Hi-Rez Highway, Let Us know as soon as possible on sa-7s1 versus 11s2 (0.00)
Posted by billeames on 2007-10-27, 20:16:27 (71.164.18.243)
I am also thinking of the 7s1 or 11s2 (or esoteric X03SE, or perhaps Accuphase DP 500). Can you report your findings as soon as practial? I have not seen it available anywhere yet. Thanks! Bill ::: TO .......
138: Hi-Rez Highway, Thinking about SA-7S1, 11s1, AA Capitole or Esoteric X03SE (0.00)
Posted by billeames on 2007-08-03, 06:41:17 (130.76.32.144)
Dr S. I have an Eclipse (Simaudio), thinking about an upgrade. I did try an 11s1 in 2006, but not the 7s1. Seems like that I may sacrifice bass if I buy an 11s1, but gain some inner detail. I was exci .......
139: Hi-Rez Highway, Comparison with 11s1 and other players if feasible (0.00)
Posted by billeames on 2007-07-22, 16:03:43 (71.164.18.243)
Hello Dr S. Let us know of any comparisons esp 11s1 if you get a chance. I heard 11s1, very nice, would consider 7s1 if difference is significant. Thanks Bill .......
140: Digital Drive, CD Player to match your system (0.00)
Posted by billeames on 2006-11-17, 10:56:30 (130.76.32.23)
System synergy is a strong influence on how your CD player will sound. If you live near dealers nice enough to loan equipment, try selected ones until you find the CD player that will make the bad CD .......
141: Digital Drive, Reason could have been system mismatchinig? (0.00)
Posted by billeames on 2006-09-29, 12:42:34 (130.76.32.16)
I did find the theta to be great initially first week or two, like I said. I think a major part of the reason that I have irriation is that perhaps it was not a good match to my system. I had ARC SP9 .......
142: Digital Drive, M55 Comment (0.00)
Posted by billeames on 2006-09-26, 07:19:58 (130.76.32.16)
I heard the M55 last summer. I liked it except for one little thing, it may be minor to most people. But I have not figured out how to rewind into previous track, not start of previous track, but back .......
143: Digital Drive, Price of Theta pro Basic (0.00)
Posted by billeames on 2006-09-25, 10:30:05 (130.76.32.167)
It was about $1500. Sold it for $600 4 yrs later in 1994. A lesson in life, don't let a great strength of a product (in this case detail dynamics) blind you to possible problems (earitations, ear pain .......
144: Digital Drive, Theta pro basic in 1990 (0.00)
Posted by billeames on 2006-09-25, 07:39:41 (130.76.32.16)
I demo'd at home and bought a Theta Pro Basic in 1990 (also demo'd a 1990 Proceed D/A at home). I did demo it for 2 days. Glowing reviews. Regarding review: I had to look REAL hard to to see any menti .......
145: Music Lane, Preceptions change with time (0.00)
Posted by billeames on 2006-09-18, 11:36:17 (130.76.32.145)
I don't know if this will help, but my allocated space for CD's is out, and I need to get rid of recordings when buying new ones. I re-listen to some of the old ones and try to detect is is good enoug .......
146: Hi-Rez Highway, Comparisons Marantz 11s1 Simaudio Eclipse (0.00)
Posted by billeames on 2006-09-18, 08:26:34 (130.76.32.16)
Hello Thanks for posting the comparison. Very useful to me. I also have listened to 306 SACD, 11s1, and Eclipse. I bought the Eclipse in 2002 (as un upgrade from Karik Numerik) as it seemed to 'fit' m .......
147: Music Lane, opinion of Giulini symph 3 is good (0.00)
Posted by billeames on 2006-09-06, 09:11:11 (130.76.32.16)
Hello, I like the Giulini performance. Giulini is not fast but he knows how to pace a piece of music to get a certain effect, in this case it is a pulsating quality that is slower than Kubelik and oth .......
148: Digital Drive, CD Players -- Marantz 11s1, NAD M55 -- longish (0.00)
Posted by billeames on 2006-08-22, 15:20:21 (130.76.32.16)
I tried the 11s1 at home and it was very detailed and smooth. In your experience, is the 11s1 greatly superior to the more inexpensive units (cheaper Marantz unit)? I tried the M55 at the store but I .......
149: Digital Drive, Good CD player could help - Eclipse (0.00)
Posted by billeames on 2006-08-01, 09:40:45 (130.76.32.145)
I can only speak from my experience. Yes, I second the Simaudio Eclipse. It is dynamic. There are others too, but I don't know which ones they are. It seems the CARY 306 SACD was too, but its more mon .......
150: Music Lane, Re: "Fanfare praised the Muti Philadelphia quite highly" (0.00)
Posted by billeames on 2006-07-25, 16:47:31 (130.76.32.145)
Hello Doktor, Thanks for the comparisons. Yes I bought the TRIO Muti set in 2002 off of great praise from Bernard Jacobsen specifically, not the other reviewers. I am still hoping Mr. Jacobsen would .......
151: Music Lane, Muti OK, others better (0.00)
Posted by billeames on 2006-07-23, 20:31:34 (71.112.109.141)
Hello, The following applies to all 4 symphonies unless noted. Unfortunately I have listened to many versions. I bought these thinking they would be satisfactory: Karajan, Muti, Walter Columbia SO (st .......
152: Digital Drive, Favorite Post of 2006 (0.00)
Posted by billeames on 2006-07-22, 13:16:55 (71.112.109.141)
883dave, This has been my favorite post/thread this year because I am looking to update (more likely augment) my Eclipse with another CD player, but have been wondering whether I should, as it is alre .......
153: Digital Drive, Eclipse Excellent (0.00)
Posted by billeames on 2006-07-20, 12:08:07 (130.76.32.145)
I like your choices. I have the Simaudio Eclipse (late 2002). It is powerful, lets all the instruments come through, dynamic, a little raucus. But I am in a choir and that sounds raucus too sometimes. .......
154: Inmate Systems, billeames's Sirius (0.00)
Posted by billeames on 2006-05-04, 15:14:06 (130.76.32.144)
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155: Digital Drive, Lector dealers (0.00)
Posted by billeames on 2006-03-22, 09:42:08 (130.76.32.167)
I cannot find Lector dealers in USA. Are there any? I emailed Lector yesterday, no response yet. Along with good sound I need good support in case of failure of a player (has not happened yet in any p .......
156: Digital Drive, Marantz, Eclipse, Supernova, Cary, Esoteric? (0.00)
Posted by billeames on 2006-03-07, 11:41:36 (130.76.32.23)
I had good results with Marantz 11s1, Simaudio Eclipse and Esoteric DV-50 (technology is not state of art now, same thing with Esoteric DV-50), Cary 306 (but that is $6K). I heard (Not firsthand) that .......
157: Digital Drive, CD Players (0.00)
Posted by billeames on 2006-02-23, 15:36:22 (130.76.32.145)
This may not be the cheap option. But I have found different CD players have more body than others. The only way is to experiment, if you have audio dealer around who can work with you. Some sacrifice .......
158: Digital Drive, DV50s good (0.00)
Posted by billeames on 2006-02-16, 15:44:11 (130.76.32.145)
I tried the DV-50 at home, yes it is very good. It has detail, and is very nice. System depentdent like all CD players are. Suffix 's' has no effect on sound, it is a video enhancement. Thanks Bill :: .......
159: Digital Drive, CD Players, yes do sound different. (0.00)
Posted by billeames on 2006-02-15, 07:01:22 (130.76.32.15)
In my system, the CD player is the source of the information that is transmitted to the pre-amp. I have noticed that different CD players have differing character. If my system has inadequacies, I wan .......
160: Digital Drive, 3 Suggestions (0.00)
Posted by billeames on 2006-02-10, 12:29:54 (130.76.32.144)
Hello These are what I would recommend. Marantz 11s1 (may be more than 3K). Not as dynamic as some, and lacks great bass. Otherwise good. I have not heard the 15S1, but its about 1K cheaper. Esoteric .......
161: Digital Drive, DV-50s, Eclipse, others (0.00)
Posted by billeames on 2006-02-06, 09:10:02 (130.76.32.15)
Hello, I have heard the DV-50 (audio same as DV-50s) and it is excellent, but a lot of players are. I like the Marantz 11s1, and Cary 306 SACD as well. Its really a system matching issue (amp, wires, .......
162: Digital Drive, Re: Sim Audio Moon Supernova CD Player/Recorder (0.00)
Posted by billeames on 2006-01-11, 15:45:06 (130.76.32.16)
Thanks very much. I thought about getting a CD player with more resolution than an Eclipse but it seems the Eclipse is pretty good at that. I don't know if I should keep looking. Yes the remote lacks .......
163: Digital Drive, Sim Audio Moon Supernova CD Player/Recorder (0.00)
Posted by billeames on 2006-01-06, 08:52:20 (130.76.32.23)
Hello, Has anyone compared this Supernova to the older generation of CD players of similar price i.e. Simaudio Eclipse? I find Eclipse to be dynamic, detailed but not too forward. Thanks Bill ::: TOPI .......
164: Music Lane, Re: Bernard Haitink (0.00)
Posted by billeames on 2005-12-08, 08:33:24 (130.76.32.144)
List can't live without: Bruckner 8 VPO Bruckner 8 RCG 1981 recording Bruckner 9 RCG 1981 recording Bruckner 3 VPO Scherezade LPO Philips Mozart Overtures RCG Philips ((NLA) Mozart Don Giovanni EMI (N .......
165: Digital Drive, 11s1 not bad (0.00)
Posted by billeames on 2005-11-28, 11:20:51 (130.76.32.16)
My experience: This is all my opinion only: 11s1 is smooth, thin sound when cold, but improved greatly after a day or so, it is system dependent. It is as detailed as a CARY 306 SACD but not as much p .......
166: Music Lane, Ordering CD's from Holland - Brilliant Classics (0.00)
Posted by billeames on 2005-11-15, 12:13:47 (130.76.32.15)
Hello Certain CD's seeme to be avail. in Holland only (at least Holland and Japan in this case). Bach Cantatas Brilliant Classics cat no 92136 URL follows (wrapped): http://www.joanrecords.com/epages/ .......
167: Hi-Rez Highway, Importing SACD player from UK -- Denon DCD SA1 (0.00)
Posted by billeames on 2005-10-07, 11:13:41 (130.76.32.145)
Has anyone had a good experience importing a CD or SACD player from UK to USA and using it? Plus your experience using the step up transformer to go from the 220 V to 110 V? This is in regard to the D .......
168: Hi-Rez Highway, Re: Denon DCD SA1 versus Marantz SA-11S1 (0.00)
Posted by billeames on 2005-10-06, 08:54:38 (130.76.32.145)
Hello AAA Sorry I cannot find the word decoding in my Internet Explorer browser. Thanks for trying to help anyway. Bill .......
169: Hi-Rez Highway, Re: Denon DCD SA1 versus Marantz SA-11S1 (0.00)
Posted by billeames on 2005-10-06, 06:59:58 (130.76.32.15)
Hello AAA I could not find the location on the web that has the comparison you are talking about. I clicked on the link and it was in a foreign language which I do not speak. Is there a pointer you ca .......
170: Hi-Rez Highway, Re: Denon DCD SA1 versus Marantz SA-11S1 (0.00)
Posted by billeames on 2005-10-04, 20:51:19 (146.129.249.146)
Hello I could not find it in Hi Fi world. There is a downloadable article for $6.30 for Hi Fi News but I do not know if it is compared against the Marantz SA-11S1. Seems like the DCD SA1 is avail in R .......
171: Hi-Rez Highway, Denon DCD SA1 versus Marantz SA-11S1 (0.00)
Posted by billeames on 2005-10-04, 11:22:45 (130.76.32.16)
Has anybody compared the two? The Denon is not avail in USA, perhaps a European person has listened to both? 11S1 very nice, detailed. Thanks Bill .......
172: Amp/Preamp Asylum, Thanks (0.00)
Posted by billeames on 2005-05-02, 11:43:17 (130.76.32.16)
Thanks for responses. It also is a matter of what is avail in marketplace, and how much am I willing to pay in upkeep of tubes. Hybrid Preamp upkeep is relatively cheap, but tubed power amp is much mo .......
173: Amp/Preamp Asylum, Tube versus Solid (0.00)
Posted by billeames on 2005-04-29, 12:04:10 (130.76.32.16)
Hello I have tried the ARC Classic 30 and Levinson 27.5 with Spendor SP1 speakers. Both amps seem good. ARC is more palpable presence, ambience, timbre, lacking bass. Levinson is better defined bass, .......
174: Digital Drive, 390s v Marantz SA 11S1? (0.00)
Posted by billeames on 2005-04-27, 06:54:27 (130.76.32.15)
Have you by chance compared the Levinson 390S v Marantz SA11S1? At my local store the salesman said a customer, who is a musician, bought a Marantz 11S1 to replace his Levinson 37. A $3500 machine rep .......
175: Music Lane, Re: Best Brahms Symphonies set on CD? (0.00)
Posted by billeames on 2005-04-18, 12:13:11 (130.76.32.145)
Sorry these two are MONO but best in my opinion for overall sets. Jochum, BPO DG (DG Originals, avail USA, and elsewhere, cheaper in UK than USA) 2 CD's Walter NYPO Sony UK and USA. In UK, 2CD's for p .......
176: Digital Drive, I can Speak for $5000 ones. (0.00)
Posted by billeames on 2005-04-13, 12:29:34 (130.76.32.145)
Hello, In a word, yes in my experience. My definition: forward: music that seems to be in front of the speakers (row A). Can be confused with digital glare, which is harsh sound. Below are soley my op .......
177: Digital Drive, Re: What is your favorite CD player EVER? (0.00)
Posted by billeames on 2004-03-24, 11:21:28 (130.76.32.145)
Simaudio Eclipse. Reason: Fits best in my system of the ones I have tried. I did try several others (Gamut Cd1 I think, Naim CDX2, Linn Ikemi, can't afford CD12). I did audtion Ayre CX7 and ARC CD3 in .......
178: Music Lane, Reason for re-visiting this (0.00)
Posted by billeames on 2004-03-19, 11:56:00 (130.76.32.15)
Thanks for your inputs. The reason I re-visit this is that I find that this seems to me a very hard symphony to perform well, but it is a favorite of mine. Plus my opinion changes sometimes, and I lik .......
179: Music Lane, Satisfactory Brahms First (0.00)
Posted by billeames on 2004-03-15, 12:09:03 (130.76.32.144)
I have revised my feelings as thus: Ones I like the most, and are satisfactory at least to me: Ozawa/BSO (good balance, taut, Japan DG avail now with high shipping costs to USA), Levine/Chicago (very .......
180: Music Lane, Re: Jochum on EMI (0.00)
Posted by billeames on 2003-09-16, 13:04:43 (130.76.32.20)
Tyson Thank you. I will buy it when I do my next order. I do like the Jochum/DG one very much. I listened to the Solti recently, and while it has incisive energy, virtuosity, and good dynamics, it lac .......
181: Music Lane, Satisfactory Brahms First - Sequel (0.00)
Posted by billeames on 2003-09-11, 15:52:00 (130.76.32.20)
Hello In May of this year I listed some recordings that I listened to that I liked, and some of them I did not like a lot. I received the highly desired (by me) Brahms first, Ozawa/Boston SO on DG Ja .......
182: Music Lane, Bernstein (DG, Sony), Klemperer EMI, Levine DG, Karajan 1960's DG (0.00)
Posted by billeames on 2003-08-20, 12:12:49 (130.76.32.20)
Hello, I have the Bernstein (Sony and DG), Levine DG, Karajan DG, Klemperer EMI (Famous one), Toscanini (BMG 1999 remaster of 1950's, and ASDI SC 1940), Giulini, Bohm 1975, Jochum Philips, Harnoncourt .......
183: Music Lane, Which CD has lack of bass 4000332 or 4455652? (0.00)
Posted by billeames on 2003-05-27, 11:23:44 (130.76.32.15)
I don't know if you are referring to the original CD issue (4000332 - out of print). There is a remastered one 4455652 that has more clarity than the original. Its not a big difference, but it is noti .......
184: Music Lane, Re: You gotta try Jochum on EMI w/the LPO (0.00)
Posted by billeames on 2003-05-20, 06:40:46 (130.76.32.21)
Tyson, Thanks very much. I have enough Brahms firsts to choke a horse. I am open to try Jochum/EMI, but I will try to preview it prior to buying. .......
185: Music Lane, Brahms First, Satisfactory Recordings - Follow-up (0.00)
Posted by billeames on 2003-05-19, 12:22:15 (130.76.32.21)
Hello, I thought I'd follow up on the status of me listening to more recordings of this. The Cantelli/Philharmonia just arrived in the mail. It is great, as many are, sound is not bad, not as taut as .......
186: Music Lane, Re: Mahler 1 Abbado/CSO (0.00)
Posted by billeames on 2003-05-19, 12:08:48 (130.76.32.21)
Jeff, Abbado (CSO) is among my favorites. Tempos, balance, ardour, seem to be right. I feel that 4th movement is fine. Other favorties are Sinopoli, Boulez/CSO (not sentemental at all). I have not hea .......
187: Music Lane, Solti (0.00)
Posted by billeames on 2003-05-08, 08:45:46 (130.76.32.21)
Hello Solti, is pretty good. And I could live with only him as my sole recording if I had to. (His was my only Brahms 1 CD for about 4 years). But there is some slowing and acceleration that did not q .......
188: Music Lane, Horenstein - yes (0.00)
Posted by billeames on 2003-05-07, 11:39:55 (130.76.32.21)
Hello, I have the Horenstein on record. I like it. So I ordered it on Chesky a few days ago; yet another satisfactory first. Thanks for mentioning it. Although the brass does not blare out as much as .......
189: Music Lane, Score Reading and my roundup (0.00)
Posted by billeames on 2003-05-05, 11:54:55 (130.76.32.16)
Hello Severius Just to let you know, I am not a strong score reader. I struggled to follow it for several times, some places is easy to follow; others, very hard. It took a great renewed interest in B .......
190: Music Lane, Toscanini in context (0.00)
Posted by billeames on 2003-05-02, 18:56:09 (67.75.204.213)
Hello When I say 'not bad' I really mean very good in my opinion. Sorry, but everything I say is filtered through my personal preferences. I like my brass playing loud and pronounced. It is so in Joch .......
191: Music Lane, Satisfactory Brahms First? Some Results (0.00)
Posted by billeames on 2003-05-02, 14:43:30 (130.76.32.16)
Hello, Several weeks ago I asked people about this. I listened to all my CD's and they either sound too aniemic, bad sound, or not incisive (too much legato). I bought the Jochum/DG set recently, and .......
192: Music Lane, Internet Catalog of Canadian Classical CD's (0.00)
Posted by billeames on 2003-04-29, 09:09:40 (130.76.32.21)
Hello, As you may know, hmv.com is now amazon.ca. I looked at the amazon.ca site, and to appears to my eyes, that it is a USA catalog, not Canadian. Does anyone know of a site giving catalog/availabil .......
193: Music Lane, Hard to find Satsfactory First!! (0.00)
Posted by billeames on 2003-04-08, 12:10:33 (130.76.32.21)
I listened to Muti, Solti, Giulini (LAPO good actually, VPO too slow), Sanderling (too strident), Furtwangler (NDRSO great but I want a little more modern sound), Wand, Solti, Bernstein, Dohnanyi, Bou .......
194: Digital Drive, Eclipse (0.00)
Posted by billeames on 2003-01-30, 06:43:15 (130.76.32.16)
Andre, Of the CD players you mentioned, my only experience is with the Eclipse which I have. I have tried Naim CDX2, and others. The Naim was too lush and too upfront though never artificial sounding. .......
195: Digital Drive, Same Story (0.00)
Posted by billeames on 2003-01-20, 15:35:24 (130.76.32.21)
I had a similar experience. After 300 hours, it sounded much better. Initially (like 0 - 100 hours) I wondered if I made an error in buying it (Eclipse). Would be a BIG error as they are big money. It .......
196: Digital Drive, Try Eclipse too. CDX2 (0.00)
Posted by billeames on 2003-01-19, 21:07:54 (209.245.171.105)
Try the Eclipse too and see how that sounds, everyone's system is different. In my opinion it has detail, imaging, and bass; dependent on the rest of your system too, obviously. Perhaps Naim CDX2; it .......
197: Digital Drive, Try Eclipse, ARC CD3, Cary 306/300 (0.00)
Posted by billeames on 2003-01-19, 20:59:02 (209.245.171.105)
Hello, I would try those. Some say the Resolution Audio Opus 21 is a competitor even though it is cheaper. I find the Eclipse to have great detail, not too forward, good dynamics, able to distinguish .......
198: Digital Drive, Re: AAC mk.II vs. ML 390S (0.00)
Posted by billeames on 2003-01-09, 14:42:53 (130.76.32.21)
Timis, I found the Naim CDX2 to be inviting, solid, and yet smooth, excellent player. A little upfront in my system in a few cases. But is a must-audtion in the range in my opinion. Sony SCD1 to be gr .......
199: Digital Drive, Like You, I have tried several. (0.00)
Posted by billeames on 2002-12-28, 15:54:48 (63.214.12.113)
Andre, I have tried Gamut CD1 (a little fatiguing in my system), Sony SCD1 (fatiguing also, but not with SACD), CDX2 (a real contender and analogue sounding, pricey), Ikemi (Eclipse and CDX2 had more .......
200: Digital Drive, Re: RE: SCD-1 or Moon Eclipse (0.00)
Posted by billeames on 2002-12-20, 18:22:05 (63.214.13.46)
I found the Eclipse to be smoother than the SCD1. Able to handle individual instrument lines. Sony was more Hi Fi sounding than Eclipse, it was great with SACD's but not with CD's. Eclipse gives great .......
201: Digital Drive, Me too. ARC CD3, Opus 21 (0.00)
Posted by billeames on 2002-12-02, 08:07:36 (12.13.226.18)
I too, am struggeling with buying my (I hope) my last CD player. I also have a max 5k limit including tax. I listened to the ARC CD3 Sat. (Experience Audio in Seattle, WA, (On Univ Ave just N of 52nd) .......
202: Digital Drive, Dealer Loan Policies (0.00)
Posted by billeames on 2002-11-27, 13:08:02 (130.76.32.15)
Hello, I have borrowed about 4 expensive CD players in the last month (3K-5.3K). Local dealers were kind enough to let me do that. I want to get a player that would match my system the best. The proce .......
203: Digital Drive, Re: Ayre CX7 details (0.00)
Posted by billeames on 2002-11-22, 10:01:18 (12.13.226.98)
Hello, Yes I have access to the site also. What the specs do not indicate is what DAC's are used and what digital filters. I want to go see and listen to an Ayre tonight! Maybe home audition, Thanks. .......
204: Digital Drive, Ayre CX7 details (0.00)
Posted by billeames on 2002-11-19, 13:21:12 (12.13.226.98)
Hello, I am thinking of auditioning the Ayre CX7. Does anyone know what D to A converters and how many are in the CX7? (For example 2 Burr-Brown PCM1704's per channel)., What digital filter is used (f .......
205: Hi-Rez Highway, Clarification of CD versus SACD desires (0.00)
Posted by billeames on 2002-11-07, 11:33:33 (12.13.226.98)
I thought I would clarify what I said earlier. My listing of all the CD players I want to listen to does not imply that I like CD better than SACD. At this point I am trying to ascertain whether it ma .......
206: Hi-Rez Highway, Re: SACD strikes again (0.00)
Posted by billeames on 2002-11-07, 06:57:44 (12.13.226.18)
Robert, I have a somwwhat similar experience. I have a lot of CD's, and manytimes, I feel I am not satisfied with many of them. Its the hardware. I know a CD player can get more info from the disc. I .......
207: Digital Drive, Percieved Frequency REsponse (0.00)
Posted by billeames on 2002-11-05, 13:47:33 (12.13.226.12)
This is an area where I have to rely on my knowledge of what a live concert sounds like. I notice on the Gamut, the bass could use a little more oomph in the mid and lower range. TAS said that the Gam .......
208: Digital Drive, Listening Impressions of Gamut CD1 (0.00)
Posted by billeames on 2002-11-05, 10:04:25 (130.76.32.14)
Hello, I did get a listen to the Gamut CD1. In my system it is very detailed, dynamic, and has certain characteristics which I will describe. I have Spendor SP1 speakers, Transparent super cable all a .......
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