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1: Amp/Preamp Asylum, Re: BAT VK-40 w/ Six-Pak (0.00)
Posted by emom on 2006-09-13, 11:21:21 (208.50.229.128)
Thanks Jeff .......
2: Amp/Preamp Asylum, Re: BAT vk-40SE and vk-42SE (0.00)
Posted by emom on 2006-09-10, 07:22:13 (24.14.246.36)
Thanks yyz. That's very helpful. I am fairly familiar with the Bryston sound. In addition, it helps to know about the break-in time. .......
3: Amp/Preamp Asylum, BAT vk-40SE and vk-42SE (0.00)
Posted by emom on 2006-09-07, 13:18:15 (208.50.229.123)
Can owners of either of these units describe each unit's sound in their system? .......
4: Cable Asylum, Re: Some questions. (0.00)
Posted by emom on 2005-10-17, 11:25:21 (208.50.229.147)
The Bybees are substantially more flexible than the Wattmasters, EXCEPT the last 6 inches of the female connector end, where there is a metal cylinder that houses the filters. Actually my Wattmasters .......
5: Cable Asylum, REVIEW: Bybee Power Cord Cable (0.00)
Posted by emom on 2005-10-14, 13:45:37 (208.50.229.86)
Model: Power Cord Category: Cable Suggested Retail Price: $none yet Description: Power cord with Bybee filters built in Manufacturer URL: Bybee Manufacturer URL: Bybee Review by e .......
6: Cable Asylum, Re: What happened to Z-Sleeves ??? (0.00)
Posted by emom on 2005-10-14, 11:33:13 (208.50.229.86)
I hope that he's not out of business. I use Z-sleeves and have tried several other products which I liked very much. The site was still operational a few weeks ago when I last visited it. .......
7: Inmate Systems, emom's Almost There!! (0.00)
Posted by emom on 2005-02-22, 14:43:24 (208.50.229.114)
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8: Cable Asylum, Shunyata vs Zcable Power cords (0.00)
Posted by emom on 2004-10-27, 14:16:11 (63.105.15.89)
Has someone compared these 2 brands directly? What is your take on their relative merits? .......
9: Cable Asylum, PC for Esoteric P-70/D-70 combo (0.00)
Posted by emom on 2004-09-29, 11:14:46 (63.105.15.89)
Any recommendations for power cords for Esoteric components? I have a P-70/D-70 combo that plugs into a PS Audio 300. My present PC's are Silver Audio Wattmasters, which are a great value, but I would .......
10: Amp/Preamp Asylum, BAT vs Ayre Preamps (0.00)
Posted by emom on 2004-09-08, 14:52:04 (63.105.15.101)
I'm looking for someone who has directly compared BAT to Ayre preamps: either 51SE to K-1x, 31SE to K-5x, or comparisons of older versions of each. thanks in advance for your help. .......
11: Digital Drive, Re: Esoteric P70/D70 vs Wadia 207/27ix (0.00)
Posted by emom on 2004-06-14, 11:52:35 (63.105.15.53)
Funny you should mention the GNS-modified 961. I spoke to them last week about a 961SE with mods they have in house and it sounded like that could be a good alternative to the 207/27ix combo at half t .......
12: Digital Drive, Re: Esoteric P70/D70 vs Wadia 207/27ix (0.00)
Posted by emom on 2004-06-14, 08:59:34 (63.105.15.53)
Thanks for the information and suggestion Larry. What speakers/amp do you use? A rich-sounding CDP could work well for me because I have a Levinson 336 driving B&W Nautilus 802's and that combo is on .......
13: Digital Drive, Re: Esoteric P70/D70 vs Wadia 207/27ix (0.00)
Posted by emom on 2004-06-11, 13:18:33 (63.105.15.53)
Thanks for the additional info. Your comments on the Esoteric separates are right on point - they provide more detail than I've ever heard anywhere else. I'm presently 2-channel but could easily do mu .......
14: Digital Drive, Re: Esoteric P70/D70 vs Wadia 207/27ix (0.00)
Posted by emom on 2004-06-11, 06:44:41 (24.14.246.36)
That's very helpful. Several people have mentioned that they thought the Metner ios more palpable, which is one of my major goals. Did you consider the DAC6/Switchman3/EMM transpor combo? .......
15: Digital Drive, Re: Esoteric P70/D70 vs Wadia 207/27ix (0.00)
Posted by emom on 2004-06-11, 05:35:34 (24.14.246.36)
I don't know racerguy - your "Downstairs 2 channel" system doesn't look too "cheap-plastic" to me. .......
16: Digital Drive, Re: Esoteric P70/D70 vs Wadia 207/27ix (0.00)
Posted by emom on 2004-06-11, 05:31:38 (24.14.246.36)
Thanks for the suggestion on the Combak. Looks interesting, though I prefer a unit with volume control so I can run direct into the amps. .......
17: Digital Drive, Esoteric P70/D70 vs Wadia 207/27ix (0.00)
Posted by emom on 2004-06-10, 11:50:34 (63.105.15.53)
I am narrowing my search for a new digital front end to a small number of high-end separates. I have heard the Esoteric, but have not heard the Wadia combo. Can anyone compare the 2 for me? ::: TOPIC: .......
18: Amp/Preamp Asylum, MSB Balanced MVC-1 Volume Control/Preamp (0.00)
Posted by emom on 2004-04-23, 12:56:58 (63.105.15.64)
Anyone tried this volume control? I cannot find any reviews. It has features that would be very useful for my particular setup, but I'd like to get an idea how it sounds relative to other high-quality .......
19: Amp/Preamp Asylum, Re: Volume dial position at listening levels (0.00)
Posted by emom on 2003-12-18, 12:54:37 (63.105.15.132)
The main problem you will have is difficulty in setting the exact listening level you prefer, because tiny changes in the dial setting result in large volume swings. I have this exact problem with a m .......
20: Amp/Preamp Asylum, McCormack dna-500 opinions (0.00)
Posted by emom on 2003-11-18, 08:38:07 (63.105.15.48)
Over the past 3 months several people have posted requests for feedback on this amp, but no one has responded, so I'm trying again. I've read the IAR and OSAM reviews, but want a user's input. I have .......
21: Amp/Preamp Asylum, EAD Powermaster 2000 vs. Levinson 336 ? (2 Ch only) (0.00)
Posted by emom on 2003-07-24, 10:31:24 (12.45.76.149)
I presently run a Levinson 336 (350 watts @8 ohms, 700 watts@ 4 ohms) driving B&W Nautilus 802's. The 802's can use even more/better power (they sound even better with several 600 watt/channel amps I' .......
22: Amp/Preamp Asylum, Re: Anyone hear the new McCormack DNA-500 amp???? (0.00)
Posted by emom on 2003-07-14, 14:16:39 (63.105.15.95)
I haven't been able to set up a listening session, but see also the review in onsoundandmusic.com. .......
23: Amp/Preamp Asylum, Re: Levinson vs Krell vs Bryston (0.00)
Posted by emom on 2003-07-14, 14:11:15 (63.105.15.95)
What speakers? Hard to give any suggestions without knowing that. .......
24: Amp/Preamp Asylum, Re: Don't do it (0.00)
Posted by emom on 2003-05-01, 14:42:33 (12.250.152.104)
Thanks for the input. I suspected that it would be a bad idea...oh,well... on to more expensive alternatives. .......
25: Amp/Preamp Asylum, Amp to Biamp Nautilus 802 mid and tweeter (0.00)
Posted by emom on 2003-05-01, 09:13:50 (12.45.76.149)
I presently drive ny B&W Nautilus 802's with a Levinson 336. I'm considering the plunge into a tube amp. I'm wondering about horizontally biamping using he 336 for the bass and a tube amp for the mid .......
26: Amp/Preamp Asylum, Re: Help with Cary slp 2002 preamp problem (0.00)
Posted by emom on 2003-02-04, 13:46:24 (12.45.76.149)
Thank you all for the comments. I received a direct (non-posted) email from a very helpfull dealer who had dir4ect experience with the slp 2002/Nemo combo. He confirmed that the \Cary needs adjustment .......
27: Amp/Preamp Asylum, Help with Cary slp 2002 preamp problem (0.00)
Posted by emom on 2003-02-03, 11:37:41 (12.45.76.149)
I recently acquired and upgraded a Cary slp 2002. I am getting very loud hiss that is very audible (can hear it 12 feet from the speakers) and sounds like brown noise or between-station hiss that you' .......
28: Hi-Rez Highway, Best Transport in SACD and DVD Players (0.00)
Posted by emom on 2002-05-08, 11:49:38 (12.45.76.149)
I am buying a new transport for use with an outboard DAC for redbook playback. I am considering a SACD or DVD-A player with the intention of using it as a transport-only for redbook playback. Am willi .......
29: Hi-Rez Highway, Re: Pioneer Elite DV-AX10 vs DV-47A - What's up? (0.00)
Posted by emom on 2002-04-24, 04:30:56 (12.250.83.52)
Thanks for your reply. I've read the reviews of each. My problem is that I don't understand the product features/price positioning. I don't get why one appears to be DVD-A multichannel and stereo SACD .......
30: Hi-Rez Highway, Pioneer Elite DV-AX10 vs DV-47A - What's up? (0.00)
Posted by emom on 2002-04-23, 10:48:04 (12.45.76.149)
I can't seem to get info on the differences of these 2 players. Are they both available? Pioneer's site is no help. Who out there knows? .......
31: Hi-Rez Highway, Extra Junk on DVD-A and SACD discs??? (0.00)
Posted by emom on 2002-03-04, 09:17:39 (63.105.15.68)
I have previously demo'd several SACD players and discs, but only demo'd a DVD-A player and 2 discs last week. One of the DVD-A discs had additional self-promoting garbage from the record company wh .......
32: Hi-Rez Highway, SCD-XA777ES vs. Marantz SA 12S1 (0.00)
Posted by emom on 2002-01-30, 10:31:38 (63.105.15.85)
Anyone out there demo/compare both of these units? Any opinions? Redbook playback is important, but I only plan to use the player as a transport with an EAD TheaterMaster. Thanks in advance for your h .......
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