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1: Hi-Rez Highway, RE: Marantz SA-7S1 drawer issue (0.00)
Posted by jkm on 2017-01-02, 21:10:06 (50.92.140.12)
As an afterthought I decided to clean the infrared lens, and the drawer has operated flawlessly since then. Not sure how this has solved the problem but for now I'm satisfied. .......
2: Hi-Rez Highway, Marantz SA-7S1 drawer issue (0.00)
Posted by jkm on 2017-01-02, 10:25:19 (50.92.140.12)
This is an intermittent problem. Sometimes when I press the eject button, on the player or on the remote, the drawer opens but immediately closes. Press either button a second time and the drawer alwa .......
3: Hi-Rez Highway, RE: Which black screws? (0.00)
Posted by jkm on 2017-01-02, 10:07:08 (50.92.140.12)
That worked. Thanks Barry. .......
4: Hi-Rez Highway, RE: Marantz SA-7S1 top cover off (0.00)
Posted by jkm on 2016-12-31, 17:48:06 (50.92.140.12)
Nice, but I wan't to physically open it. .......
5: Hi-Rez Highway, Which black screws? (0.00)
Posted by jkm on 2016-12-31, 15:45:25 (50.92.140.12)
Here's a photo of the underside and I see 5 black screws on each side, plus others at the top and bottom. Which are the ones I remove? Thanks! .......
6: Hi-Rez Highway, How do you open up a Marantz SA-7S1? (0.00)
Posted by jkm on 2016-12-31, 11:14:23 (50.92.140.12)
I want to have a look inside. I removed 3 screws from the top back but the case doesn't move. Anyone know how to remove the top? Thanks! .......
7: Hi-Rez Highway, RE: As I understand it (0.00)
Posted by jkm on 2016-06-23, 15:43:22 (50.92.140.12)
Hey Alan! did you get the disc yet? How does it sound? Can you compare it to the MFSL? .......
8: Hi-Rez Highway, RE: Here's what I did. Nothing. (0.00)
Posted by jkm on 2015-08-25, 13:45:01 (173.183.55.239)
Good to know Barry. What did you hear different when you changed the fuses in the Marantz, and how do you change them? Thanks. .......
9: Hi-Rez Highway, Makes sense (nt) (0.00)
Posted by jkm on 2015-08-25, 09:31:53 (173.183.55.239)
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10: Hi-Rez Highway, RE: What did you decide to do? (0.00)
Posted by jkm on 2015-08-24, 12:44:24 (173.183.55.239)
Nothing yet. I'm not sure which mod package to go with and like someone asked, "What's wrong with how it sounds now?" I like the sound it has now and I'm suspicious of mods since I had a few done on m .......
11: Hi-Rez Highway, RE: Does it still sound good? (0.00)
Posted by jkm on 2015-08-11, 16:44:43 (173.183.55.239)
You make good points. .......
12: Hi-Rez Highway, RE: Marantz SA-7S1 upgrades? (0.00)
Posted by jkm on 2015-08-08, 11:32:03 (173.183.55.239)
Thanks, Quint. Will investigate this. :) .......
13: Hi-Rez Highway, RE: Underwood hifi (0.00)
Posted by jkm on 2015-08-07, 14:54:15 (173.183.55.239)
Thanks for that. I had a similar concern. .......
14: Hi-Rez Highway, RE: Marantz SA-7S1 upgrades? (0.00)
Posted by jkm on 2015-08-07, 13:36:54 (173.183.55.239)
Am looking at this mod: http://www.underwoodhifi.com/modifications/sa7s1 Not sure what it all means but it looks impressive, and expensive. .......
15: Hi-Rez Highway, RE: Marantz SA-7S1 upgrades? (0.00)
Posted by jkm on 2015-08-07, 13:34:58 (173.183.55.239)
Yes, thanks. Good to know. I was told that the player uses non-liquid ceramic caps, so they last longer. .......
16: Hi-Rez Highway, Marantz SA-7S1 upgrades? (0.00)
Posted by jkm on 2015-08-06, 09:11:19 (173.183.55.239)
I've owned this player for about 7 years and have no complaints. For some of that time I left the player on 24/7 which in hindsight I probably shouldn't have done. Now I'm wondering if I should be rep .......
17: Hi-Rez Highway, RE: Sony SCD-XA9000ES problem reading discs (0.00)
Posted by jkm on 2015-05-15, 13:17:07 (173.183.55.239)
Something similar happened to me recently where my Marantz started not playing SACDs but played CDs fine. The laser was replaced then SACDs were fine but CDs skipped. I took it back and they replaced .......
18: Hi-Rez Highway, RE: Marantz sa-7s1 transport and laser replacment (0.00)
Posted by jkm on 2015-04-02, 17:54:11 (173.183.55.239)
I don't recall. Maybe $8000 here in Canada? I did not pay anywhere near that though. PS. I am still a happy 7S1 owner. .......
19: Hi-Rez Highway, RE: Marantz sa-7s1 transport and laser replacment (0.00)
Posted by jkm on 2015-03-28, 07:28:39 (173.183.55.239)
Yours is not an SACD player. This is typical for SACD players. I like the player and is one of the best I've heard for both SACD and CD. .......
20: Hi-Rez Highway, RE: Update (0.00)
Posted by jkm on 2015-03-27, 18:54:18 (173.183.55.239)
I have now. .......
21: Hi-Rez Highway, RE: Update (0.00)
Posted by jkm on 2015-03-27, 18:53:54 (173.183.55.239)
So what if it's made in China? Where else would it be made? I have a 3 mo. warranty by an authorized Marantz depot. .......
22: Hi-Rez Highway, Update (0.00)
Posted by jkm on 2015-03-27, 17:34:17 (173.183.55.239)
I got the laser assembly replaced and the SACDs that wouldn't play, play fine now. Only thing is that almost every CD I play skips now and never in the same place twice. The discs play fine on my Oppo .......
23: Hi-Rez Highway, RE: Marantz sa-7s1 transport and laser replacment (0.00)
Posted by jkm on 2015-03-02, 09:00:34 (173.183.55.239)
The tech checked it out and fixed the drawer opening problem. He ordered the laser/transport parts. When those come in I take it back to him. Should be soon. Partial delay while he moved to a new loca .......
24: Hi-Rez Highway, RE: Marantz sa-7s1 transport and laser replacment (0.00)
Posted by jkm on 2015-02-20, 17:22:18 (173.183.55.239)
I decided to save the $30 on the lens cleaner after talking to the service centre here. On monday I'll take the player in and he'll check it out over 2 days. I take the player home and he'll call me w .......
25: Hi-Rez Highway, RE: Marantz sa-7s1 transport and laser replacment (0.00)
Posted by jkm on 2015-02-20, 08:20:15 (173.183.55.239)
You might be being overly critical of Marantz. Your 25 year old player is not an SACD player. Previously I had a Sony SACD player which also eventually needed its transport and lens replaced. This is .......
26: Hi-Rez Highway, RE: Marantz sa-7s1 transport and laser replacment (0.00)
Posted by jkm on 2015-02-18, 13:44:10 (173.183.55.239)
How does one open up the player? .......
27: Hi-Rez Highway, RE: Marantz sa-7s1 transport and laser replacment (0.00)
Posted by jkm on 2015-02-17, 17:10:01 (173.183.55.239)
I bought it new in 2007. So, no. .......
28: Hi-Rez Highway, RE: Where can I get SACD in Melbourne ? (0.00)
Posted by jkm on 2015-02-17, 15:53:44 (173.183.55.239)
Amazon? ; ) .......
29: Hi-Rez Highway, Marantz sa-7s1 transport and laser replacment (0.00)
Posted by jkm on 2015-02-17, 15:52:11 (173.183.55.239)
My SACDs are starting to skip and I suspect it's time for a new transport and laser assembly. Any thing I need to know before I take it in for repair? I vaguely remember getting some sort of factory u .......
30: Hi-Rez Highway, RE: The prices (0.00)
Posted by jkm on 2014-09-03, 20:28:15 (173.183.55.239)
Of all the Moody Blues SACDs I think DOFP is the best sounding. .......
31: Hi-Rez Highway, RE: I have no intention of sinking $2500 into mods.... (0.00)
Posted by jkm on 2014-03-13, 10:57:55 (173.183.55.239)
Do you havea Speaker Configuration Crossover Hz setting? I have a model 93 set to 80Hz. .......
32: Hi-Rez Highway, Me too!!!! (0.00)
Posted by jkm on 2013-12-24, 08:13:48 (50.98.104.152)
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33: Hi-Rez Highway, Excel (0.00)
Posted by jkm on 2013-12-05, 08:58:46 (50.98.104.152)
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34: Hi-Rez Highway, RE: For whatever reason (0.00)
Posted by jkm on 2013-12-05, 08:38:25 (50.98.104.152)
Works on my Mac .......
35: Rocky Road, RE: Another Self Portrait (0.00)
Posted by jkm on 2013-11-02, 03:36:43 (83.47.111.190)
It's worth it. .......
36: Hi-Rez Highway, RE: Is the Oppo BDP-103 the best SACD player for $500? (0.00)
Posted by jkm on 2013-06-26, 09:19:44 (50.98.104.152)
Does it play multi-region DVDs? If not, can you get an add on for it like you can for the 93? .......
37: Rocky Road, RE: Zimmy & Van do Athens (0.00)
Posted by jkm on 2013-03-13, 09:42:53 (172.218.68.58)
Nice. Thanks for posting this. Do you know when this was made and why is Bob so subdued? .......
38: Rocky Road, Satisfaction. Yes. (nt) (0.00)
Posted by jkm on 2013-03-12, 08:49:41 (50.98.104.152)
. .......
39: Rocky Road, Alvin Lee, RIP (0.00)
Posted by jkm on 2013-03-06, 08:46:49 (50.98.104.152)
I can't believe it! .......
40: Hi-Rez Highway, RE: I'm not sure what the point is... (0.00)
Posted by jkm on 2013-02-22, 08:58:56 (50.98.107.24)
I welcome the SACDs. I use my Oppo DVD player for DVDs only, and it's SACD playback is no match for my dedicated Marantz SACD player. .......
41: Hi-Rez Highway, AF's press releases are sometimes vague and misleading. (0.00)
Posted by jkm on 2012-11-12, 08:29:05 (50.98.107.24)
Though I don't doubt that this will come out eventually. I'm glad they're making SACDs again. .......
42: Rocky Road, Apples and Oranges NT (0.00)
Posted by jkm on 2012-11-03, 21:33:04 (50.98.107.24)
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43: Whiner's Woad, RE: There are 7 fuses (0.00)
Posted by jkm on 2012-07-16, 14:50:59 (99.111.193.23)
Very helpful. Thank you. To clarify, if I go here: http://www.vhaudio.com/fuses.html#hififuses which is the exact fuse I buy, for North America, for the main power fuse for a 7S1? .......
44: Whiner's Woad, RE: There are 7 fuses (0.00)
Posted by jkm on 2012-07-16, 05:27:46 (99.111.193.190)
I have the 7S1. Which fuse is the one to get? .......
45: Whiner's Woad, Upgraded main power fuse (0.00)
Posted by jkm on 2012-07-15, 07:01:38 (99.111.193.190)
I missed this. Can you tell me more? Sounds like I need this. .......
46: Hi-Rez Highway, RE: No (0.00)
Posted by jkm on 2012-06-12, 08:14:15 (75.156.6.78)
I am joking, and your thoughts are commendable. But usually people want the best price they can get. I don't see that changing. .......
47: Hi-Rez Highway, Are you f**king joking??????? nt (0.00)
Posted by jkm on 2012-06-10, 08:26:08 (75.156.6.78)
. .......
48: Rocky Road, RE: Love me some Black Keys (0.00)
Posted by jkm on 2012-02-21, 08:49:49 (75.156.6.78)
El Camino is their only album I don't have yet. My suggestion: Start with their early albums and work forward. They don't have that many releases so you can do that quite quickly. .......
49: Rocky Road, RE: Love me some Black Keys (0.00)
Posted by jkm on 2012-02-20, 20:50:31 (75.156.6.78)
I love the Black Keys but I prefer their earlier albums. Which albums of theirs do you know? .......
50: Hi-Rez Highway, RE: Not Sure about Japan EMI SACDs (0.00)
Posted by jkm on 2012-01-25, 18:56:18 (75.156.6.78)
I do not plan on buying any of those SACDs. There is a price I just won't pay. .......
51: Hi-Rez Highway, RE: Thanks no, tons of other SACDs, including MOFI ones (0.00)
Posted by jkm on 2012-01-06, 17:53:13 (75.156.6.78)
Seriously, you have to try the disc on another player anyway! I had only one or two discs that skipped, had them replaced, they still skipped. It could be your laser or transport beginning to fail. :: .......
52: Hi-Rez Highway, RE: WHINE! (0.00)
Posted by jkm on 2012-01-06, 16:18:24 (75.156.6.78)
If you haven't, you must try the disc on a different player. This happened to me and it turned out to be the laser on my player. .......
53: Hi-Rez Highway, Another vote for Ike Quebec - Soul Samba. (nt) (0.00)
Posted by jkm on 2011-08-02, 23:05:04 (75.156.6.78)
. .......
54: Hi-Rez Highway, RE: Article on future SACD in Positive Feedback Online (0.00)
Posted by jkm on 2011-06-30, 22:05:34 (75.156.6.78)
Good ol' Teresa. Here's the link: .......
55: Hi-Rez Highway, RE: Marantz SA-7S1 Questions (0.00)
Posted by jkm on 2011-06-07, 08:24:35 (75.156.6.78)
FWIW, I had a level 4 modded 777. I sold it and bought a new stock 7S1 which was superior to my ears right out of the box. .......
56: Hi-Rez Highway, Please explain the copper covers to me (0.00)
Posted by jkm on 2011-04-12, 15:50:02 (75.156.6.78)
How do they improve the sound? If they do indeed make a difference should they be used on everything, not just the SACD player? Why aren't they also used where the power plugs go into the wall? Thx. : .......
57: Hi-Rez Highway, RE: That Marantz video (0.00)
Posted by jkm on 2011-04-10, 22:28:22 (75.156.6.78)
While we're on the subject can you explain the 3 filters in very plain English? I'd like to know what to listen for when deciding which filter. .......
58: Hi-Rez Highway, Those copper covers are about $4 each at Home Depot (nt) (0.00)
Posted by jkm on 2011-04-09, 14:43:33 (75.156.6.78)
. .......
59: Hi-Rez Highway, That Marantz video (0.00)
Posted by jkm on 2011-04-09, 10:33:38 (75.156.6.78)
jeromelang posted a link to this Marantz video in the the 'Reversing polarity' thread. Some seem to find it helpful and some find it ridiculous. I like to hear from others whether the recommended twe .......
60: Hi-Rez Highway, RE: Reversing polarity (0.00)
Posted by jkm on 2011-04-04, 08:11:36 (75.156.6.78)
Others here have suggested the polarity trick so I've been wondering about it. No, I don't really understand what I'm doing. That's why I'm asking. .......
61: Hi-Rez Highway, RE: Reversing polarity (0.00)
Posted by jkm on 2011-04-03, 08:49:39 (75.156.6.78)
I'd like to start with a cheater plug. I guess that means I have to try to cut the wider plug so it can be reversed? .......
62: Hi-Rez Highway, Reversing polarity (0.00)
Posted by jkm on 2011-04-02, 13:02:09 (75.156.6.78)
It was discussed here before how reversing polarity with a cheater plug can improve sound of the Marantz SA7S1. The cheater plug I have has one plug wider so won't fit reversed. How are others doing t .......
63: Hi-Rez Highway, RE: althought this relates to SA11s1 (0.00)
Posted by jkm on 2011-04-01, 11:41:40 (75.156.6.78)
I wish someone could explain this in English, like specifically what kind of music would benefit from which filter: Noise Shaper (CD only) Noise shaping is a type of digital feedback used in the algor .......
64: Hi-Rez Highway, RE: Have a SA-7S1 owner's manual ? (0.00)
Posted by jkm on 2011-03-31, 13:39:59 (75.156.6.78)
If I knew where it was I wouldn't be asking. .......
65: Hi-Rez Highway, SA-7S1 settings (0.00)
Posted by jkm on 2011-03-30, 16:06:02 (75.156.6.78)
Do the noise shaper and DC filter settings affect SACD playback or just CD? Those settings don't display for me during playback of SACD. For some reason I thought they used to before I recently had th .......
66: Hi-Rez Highway, RE: Is this a Scam - sale of Sony SCD 777ES? (0.00)
Posted by jkm on 2011-01-13, 17:06:42 (75.156.6.78)
Glad you caught it. Please explain the scam to us. I use Pay Pal all the time. Thanks. .......
67: Hi-Rez Highway, Roy Haynes, Out Of The Afternoon SACD (0.00)
Posted by jkm on 2010-10-27, 08:51:56 (75.156.6.78)
I'm really anxious to get this but it doesn't seem available at most places as yet, like Amazon etc. Anyone know why? .......
68: Hi-Rez Highway, RE: Marantz SA7 - 3 years on (0.00)
Posted by jkm on 2010-07-17, 08:42:01 (154.5.141.58)
Those discs play fine on my Oppo. .......
69: Hi-Rez Highway, RE: Marantz SA7 - 3 years on (0.00)
Posted by jkm on 2010-07-15, 08:34:07 (154.5.141.58)
I did get the firmware upgrade so that helps. With the Junior Wells SACD, initially if I turned the power off for a minute then back on, it would play. That doesn't work anymore. Based on the response .......
70: Hi-Rez Highway, RE: Marantz SA7 - 3 years on (0.00)
Posted by jkm on 2010-07-14, 23:10:55 (154.5.141.58)
I'm still fairly content with the sound of my SA7. I did get that warranty mod about a year back and it was worth it. But I am experiencing the occasional skipping on the SACD layer of some discs. Two .......
71: Rocky Road, RE: good remaster of Janis? (0.00)
Posted by jkm on 2010-04-10, 08:04:31 (154.5.141.58)
I highly recommend Live at Winterland '68. Excellent sonics and a great performance. .......
72: Hi-Rez Highway, RE: But Allen says that the Marantzs sound dead! nt (0.00)
Posted by jkm on 2009-10-18, 11:53:35 (75.154.191.24)
I agree. I've been very happy with my Marantz 7S1 for almost three years. I seem to have the same experience as Dr. Phil, fwiw. .......
73: Hi-Rez Highway, But Allen says that the Marantzs sound dead! nt (0.00)
Posted by jkm on 2009-10-16, 08:31:44 (75.154.191.24)
. .......
74: Hi-Rez Highway, The Marantz's often sound dead? Not to me. (0.00)
Posted by jkm on 2009-10-15, 07:49:55 (75.154.191.24)
I like my 7S1 much better than my level 5 777es. .......
75: Hi-Rez Highway, RE: SCD-1... Is it all that? (0.00)
Posted by jkm on 2009-10-13, 07:59:10 (75.154.191.24)
In my opinion, yes. But I an really comparing a level 5 mod on a 777es to the Marantz 7S1. .......
76: Hi-Rez Highway, RE: SCD-1... Is it all that? (0.00)
Posted by jkm on 2009-10-12, 17:07:56 (75.154.191.24)
FWIW, I sold my modded 777ES, the stock version sounding the same as the SCD1. I bought a stock Marantz 7S1 and feel no need to mod it. IMO, the 7S1 easily beats a modded 777ES. For me, the new day da .......
77: Hi-Rez Highway, RE: where did you have the work done? (0.00)
Posted by jkm on 2009-10-04, 10:24:30 (75.154.191.24)
You can either ship the player to Marantz at your expense or find a local authorised repair centre, which is what I did here in Vancouver. Just make sure the parts are in stock before you let it go an .......
78: Hi-Rez Highway, RE: Thanks! Need to talk to Marantz Canada soon... (0.00)
Posted by jkm on 2009-10-02, 17:45:53 (75.154.191.24)
For some reason, I seem to have only had the static problem with two copies of one SACD, It's About Time, Jack McDuff. Would you mind telling me what your experience is of the static problem? Just cu .......
79: Hi-Rez Highway, Warranty upgrade for Marantz SA-7S1 (0.00)
Posted by jkm on 2009-10-02, 15:07:10 (75.154.191.24)
Thought I better get this done before my warranty expires next March and I'm glad I did. There's a firmware upgrade, a fix for a problem with static, and a fix for an error with the display. I was hav .......
80: Rocky Road, AMG was not kind to vol.2 and doesn't even review vol.1. nt (0.00)
Posted by jkm on 2009-09-02, 07:29:26 (75.154.191.24)
. .......
81: Rocky Road, RE: Lightning Hopkins question (0.00)
Posted by jkm on 2009-08-31, 18:24:29 (75.154.191.24)
Looks interesting. Well reviewed at Amazon. I'd also be interested in anyone's comments on sound quality. The only Hopkins I have is the Hoffman SACD. .......
82: Hi-Rez Highway, RE: Concord jazz (0.00)
Posted by jkm on 2009-06-29, 08:57:08 (75.154.191.24)
Which Cal Tjader? .......
83: Rocky Road, The PBS series is American, not necessarily what it presents. nt (0.00)
Posted by jkm on 2009-06-26, 08:29:42 (75.154.191.24)
. .......
84: Rocky Road, RE: American Masters - Neil Young: Don't be Denied (0.00)
Posted by jkm on 2009-06-25, 07:46:13 (75.154.191.24)
Yes, it was good but too short. They should have made two 2-hour programs. .......
85: Hi-Rez Highway, I called Marantz (0.00)
Posted by jkm on 2009-06-18, 16:47:39 (75.154.191.24)
There are hardware upgrades available that fix a static electricity problem related to the tray. I'm getting mine upgraded before the warranty runs out. .......
86: Hi-Rez Highway, Is there a firmware upgrade? nt (0.00)
Posted by jkm on 2009-06-18, 08:07:38 (75.154.191.24)
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87: Hi-Rez Highway, I'd be interested in the Humble Pie if it's an SACD. nt (0.00)
Posted by jkm on 2009-06-02, 12:23:40 (75.154.191.24)
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88: Hi-Rez Highway, Please post link. Thanks. nt (0.00)
Posted by jkm on 2009-05-24, 08:03:10 (75.154.191.24)
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89: Hi-Rez Highway, That was my point. nt (0.00)
Posted by jkm on 2009-05-23, 09:33:53 (75.154.191.24)
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90: Rocky Road, RE: Anyone heard Rolling stone 2009 remasters? (0.00)
Posted by jkm on 2009-05-23, 08:19:29 (75.154.191.24)
Check over at the Hoffman site for RS remasters bashing. .......
91: Hi-Rez Highway, RE: Not True (0.00)
Posted by jkm on 2009-05-23, 08:17:53 (75.154.191.24)
My understanding is that mods void the warranty. Otherwise no problem. I had an out-of-warranty level 5 modded SCD777 that required Sony service. They fixed it, I paid. End of story. .......
92: Hi-Rez Highway, RE: "Glad to know that he thinks the 777 bests the 5400." (0.00)
Posted by jkm on 2009-05-11, 09:50:01 (75.154.191.24)
Because I bought a 777 and then the Marantz. And the Marantz costs alot more than the 5400. .......
93: Hi-Rez Highway, RE: I Didn't Want To Do This Because... (0.00)
Posted by jkm on 2009-05-11, 08:29:40 (75.154.191.24)
Glad to know that he thinks the 777 bests the 5400. I do like my Marantz SA7S1 which I think sounds much better than the modded 777 I had. And the Marantz has given me no trouble so far. .......
94: Hi-Rez Highway, RE: Consider the Source... (0.00)
Posted by jkm on 2009-05-09, 08:57:08 (75.154.191.24)
I see what you mean. LOL ('nuff said.) .......
95: Hi-Rez Highway, Is it really better than the Marantz SA7S1? (0.00)
Posted by jkm on 2009-05-08, 19:49:43 (75.154.191.24)
Hard to believe. .......
96: Rocky Road, RE: Neil Young - Fork in the Road (0.00)
Posted by jkm on 2009-04-13, 08:05:48 (75.154.191.24)
Why don't you repost your review here? .......
97: Hi-Rez Highway, RE: Possible SACD player to replace my ailing VSE Level 6 modded SCD-1. Cary, Esoteric, Marantz? (0.00)
Posted by jkm on 2009-04-13, 08:04:22 (75.154.191.24)
Personally, I prefer the sound of a stock SA-7S1 to a modded Level 5 Sony SCD777. .......
98: Hi-Rez Highway, RE: oooopsy (0.00)
Posted by jkm on 2009-04-12, 12:39:20 (75.154.191.24)
Listen for minute skipping and pausing and the occasional loud pop. .......
99: Hi-Rez Highway, RE: i think i have it, (0.00)
Posted by jkm on 2009-04-11, 15:57:16 (75.154.191.24)
My system has always been registered. Look again. .......
100: Hi-Rez Highway, New John Hammond SACD coming!! (0.00)
Posted by jkm on 2009-04-10, 17:43:13 (75.154.191.24)
Mentioned here: .......
101: Hi-Rez Highway, RE: Problems with an SACD (0.00)
Posted by jkm on 2009-04-10, 14:41:52 (75.154.191.24)
I got a refund on the first one and the second one was free. I like the album and wish it played. Instead of trying for a third disc, I wanted to find out if anyone here has it? .......
102: Hi-Rez Highway, Problems with an SACD (0.00)
Posted by jkm on 2009-04-10, 07:37:52 (75.154.191.24)
Recently I purchased It's About Time by Jack McDuff and Joey DeFrancesco. Problem is the thing keeps pausing and skipping with an occasional loud pop sound. Concord replaced the disc but the 2nd disc .......
103: Rocky Road, Lighthouse (0.00)
Posted by jkm on 2009-04-06, 18:27:30 (75.154.191.24)
They were a well known Canadian band from Toronto. There was also the band called Chase. .......
104: Hi-Rez Highway, If they lowered the price they could outsell the Blue Notes! (nt) (0.00)
Posted by jkm on 2009-03-22, 10:14:32 (75.154.191.24)
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105: Hi-Rez Highway, RE: XA5400ES - Where to get (Not sony store..) - $1.2k (0.00)
Posted by jkm on 2009-03-14, 16:11:47 (75.154.191.24)
Beware American Theater. They are not reputable. Search this forum for some history. .......
106: Hi-Rez Highway, Blue Train (0.00)
Posted by jkm on 2009-03-11, 18:31:39 (75.154.191.24)
The new SACD is listed at Amazon for $31.98. I just can't spend that much on an SACD. I was really looking forward to buying it and the others from AP, MF and Impulse. Forget it! .......
107: Rocky Road, Happy Trails on Repertoire (0.00)
Posted by jkm on 2009-03-06, 11:09:28 (75.154.191.24)
This is a released in Germany and "restored and remastered by EROC at the Ranch." It sounds great. EROC does good work. .......
108: Hi-Rez Highway, Anyone have a problem with "It's About Time", McDuff/DeFrancesco SACD? (0.00)
Posted by jkm on 2009-01-31, 13:18:52 (75.154.191.24)
I bought a copy of this online a few months ago and the SACD layer seems to minutely skip periodically. There is also a random pop sound periodically. I contacted Concord and they sent me a replacemen .......
109: Hi-Rez Highway, RE: On the remote it is DC Filter (0.00)
Posted by jkm on 2009-01-25, 13:49:01 (75.154.191.24)
OK, so when would I use it and when would I turn it off? Thanks! .......
110: Hi-Rez Highway, RE: Several points (0.00)
Posted by jkm on 2009-01-25, 10:46:51 (75.154.191.24)
Excuse my ignorance, but which button on the remote is the one you speak of here: "There is a front panel section to bypass the output coupling caps. Also available from the remote." Are you talking .......
111: Hi-Rez Highway, I'd be very interested if Allen designed an external clock for my Marantz SA-7S1. nt (0.00)
Posted by jkm on 2009-01-16, 09:11:18 (75.154.191.24)
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112: Rocky Road, RE: Cat Power - The Greatest - issue (0.00)
Posted by jkm on 2009-01-11, 08:51:26 (75.154.191.24)
This is probably not helpful, but the same thing happened to me with Paul's Boutique. Thing is it only skipped in the same place with multiple copies only on my turntable, no one else's. I always have .......
113: Hi-Rez Highway, RE: Marantz SA-7S1 - Aftermarket Remote Control? (0.00)
Posted by jkm on 2008-12-24, 12:39:02 (75.154.191.24)
I'd be interested as well to know what you find. What is this Reference Series Owner's Circle all about? .......
114: Rocky Road, RE: Bombay Dub Orchestra (0.00)
Posted by jkm on 2008-12-18, 08:43:52 (75.154.191.24)
CD WOW has it. They ship from Hong Kong, near you, with free shipping. They've had a few $2 off everything sales lately and often send out discount vouchers. .......
115: Hi-Rez Highway, RE: Bad recommendation Teresa, Music-Wow (0.00)
Posted by jkm on 2008-11-30, 17:54:59 (75.154.191.24)
CD-WOW also charges when an order is placed, not when the item ships. For me it hasn't been a problem since I wait and eventually it comes in. I don't care that much if I pay now or later. Many b&m st .......
116: Hi-Rez Highway, RE: Actually Universal pricing was better than that (0.00)
Posted by jkm on 2008-11-23, 16:45:46 (75.154.191.24)
Not here in Canada. I should've mentioned that. .......
117: Hi-Rez Highway, RE: Isn't it amazing ..... (0.00)
Posted by jkm on 2008-11-23, 08:02:01 (75.154.191.24)
I think Universal had it better at $20 list per title, though they were only single-layer SACDs. $30 per title means I'm not willing to experiment with my purchases which means I won't buy anything th .......
118: Hi-Rez Highway, RE: Isn't it amazing ..... (0.00)
Posted by jkm on 2008-11-22, 22:16:50 (75.154.191.24)
I'm making my own box. It'll be a limited edition, for f**ks sake. .......
119: Hi-Rez Highway, RE: Don't hold your breath (0.00)
Posted by jkm on 2008-11-22, 09:12:07 (75.154.191.24)
Can't you be satisfied with that $50 empty box? That IS shipping now. Ha, ha, ha!!! .......
120: Hi-Rez Highway, RE: I'd be all a-twiter with excitement, except ..... (0.00)
Posted by jkm on 2008-11-21, 18:09:33 (75.154.191.24)
I don't doubt that the Blue Notes will start arriving in early 2009. All will be well. .......
121: Hi-Rez Highway, IMPULSE Jazz catalog SACDs announced! (0.00)
Posted by jkm on 2008-11-21, 13:51:23 (75.154.191.24)
When it rains, it pours!!!! .......
122: Hi-Rez Highway, RE: Decided to let go of my SCD-1 (0.00)
Posted by jkm on 2008-11-15, 11:52:08 (75.154.191.24)
What components does your SCD-1 have? .......
123: Hi-Rez Highway, RE: Decided to let go of my SCD-1 (0.00)
Posted by jkm on 2008-11-15, 11:25:12 (75.154.191.24)
I'll have to disagree. My modded SCD777 did not sound better than my stock Marantz SA7S1. .......
124: Hi-Rez Highway, RE: Decided to let go of my SCD-1 (0.00)
Posted by jkm on 2008-11-15, 08:51:36 (75.154.191.24)
Consider posting an ad at Audiogon. My 777 sold in 20 minutes a couple of years ago. .......
125: Hi-Rez Highway, RE: I don't understand.......... (0.00)
Posted by jkm on 2008-10-05, 21:52:58 (75.154.191.24)
I ask because I've never used any disc cleaner besides water. I haven't bought any solution yet. I'm merely asking what others are doing and I have received many useful replies, until yours. Lighten u .......
126: Hi-Rez Highway, How safe is lens cleaner CD with tiny brushes to use? (0.00)
Posted by jkm on 2008-10-05, 15:17:20 (75.154.191.24)
OK. I'll buy the disc cleaner which also comes with a CD that cleans the lens. How safe is it to use on such an expensive machine? .......
127: Hi-Rez Highway, RE: Is disc completely clean? My sa11 skipped once (0.00)
Posted by jkm on 2008-10-04, 16:21:24 (75.154.191.24)
No. Brand new SACD. But also with one older SACD that I cleaned with water. .......
128: Hi-Rez Highway, RE: Try one of these....... (0.00)
Posted by jkm on 2008-10-04, 12:17:50 (75.154.191.24)
I phoned around locally and was told to either do nothing because no treatments work, or use something called a Statmat to eliminate static, as well as a Maxell lens cleaner. Any thoughts on those? :: .......
129: Hi-Rez Highway, RE: SA-7S1 skipping (0.00)
Posted by jkm on 2008-10-04, 10:48:25 (75.154.191.24)
No, I haven't tried any CD treatments. Which do you recommend? Are there any SACD considerations that these treatments have to address? .......
130: Hi-Rez Highway, SA-7S1 skipping (0.00)
Posted by jkm on 2008-10-04, 10:03:43 (75.154.191.24)
This is happening on a couple of hybrid discs now. Tested the same discs on my Oppo with no problem. I thought Marantz had introduced a more reliable transport with this model? Any suggestions before .......
131: Hi-Rez Highway, Huh?? My question is, what does one listen for when choosing a filter? nt (0.00)
Posted by jkm on 2008-08-16, 08:43:58 (75.154.191.24)
. .......
132: Hi-Rez Highway, SA-7S1 filters make music come alive! (0.00)
Posted by jkm on 2008-08-15, 18:11:49 (75.154.191.24)
Only thing is, I don't really understand when to use which one when. Can these be described in plain english as to what they really do? The manual's description makes no sense to me at all. What I've .......
133: Rocky Road, RE: Biff Rose (0.00)
Posted by jkm on 2008-08-03, 21:22:48 (75.154.191.24)
What's this got to do with Biff Rose? .......
134: Hi-Rez Highway, RE: SA-7S1: I finally did it! (0.00)
Posted by jkm on 2008-07-22, 17:59:03 (75.154.191.24)
Well done! I've had one for about a year and couldn't be happier with it - that is, until I just happen to hear something better. You may find as I have, that that machine needs lots of software, so g .......
135: Hi-Rez Highway, RE: Mark Levinson SACD (0.00)
Posted by jkm on 2008-07-15, 09:27:59 (207.102.106.222)
If you can't find it, I have one I might sell. .......
136: Rocky Road, But I'd add that it's the most intelligent worst band name ever! nt (0.00)
Posted by jkm on 2008-07-08, 20:39:27 (75.154.191.24)
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137: Rocky Road, The Fugs nt (0.00)
Posted by jkm on 2008-07-08, 20:19:48 (75.154.191.24)
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138: Hi-Rez Highway, No Q-Tip (0.00)
Posted by jkm on 2008-05-09, 09:06:07 (75.154.191.24)
When I had my 777 Sony told me clearly not to use a Q-Tip. But you can use cotton swabs that you buy at Radio Shack, with Windex. .......
139: Hi-Rez Highway, RE: Yeah, well, you can get them for the same price at.... (0.00)
Posted by jkm on 2008-05-07, 17:08:49 (75.154.191.24)
I don't see this at Amazon: .......
140: Hi-Rez Highway, RE: Well, well, well, a personal attack (0.00)
Posted by jkm on 2008-05-01, 09:57:54 (75.154.191.24)
Absolutely, uncalled for! So, go ahead, pay $50 for a cardboard box. .......
141: Hi-Rez Highway, RE: AP is out of touch with its customers (0.00)
Posted by jkm on 2008-05-01, 09:12:44 (75.154.191.24)
In that case, thank you AP for allowing me the privilege of giving you my money. But seriously, I'd love to have them all. I just think they're overpriced. .......
142: Hi-Rez Highway, AP is out of touch with its customers (0.00)
Posted by jkm on 2008-05-01, 08:18:09 (75.154.191.24)
Personally, I agree that the $30 price for these discs is too high and the box should be free. These aren't the early days of SACD anymore where start-up costs need to be recovered or the product sell .......
143: Hi-Rez Highway, RE: do you hear drive noise on sacd playback between (0.00)
Posted by jkm on 2008-04-22, 19:58:07 (75.154.191.24)
Only happens occasionally on my SA7 and seems to depends on the disc. Usually happens at the beginning only. .......
144: Hi-Rez Highway, Damn! Why won't SACD die? (0.00)
Posted by jkm on 2008-04-18, 09:16:40 (75.154.191.24)
These + Dead Can Dance = SACD won't die. .......
145: Hi-Rez Highway, RE: Some DSD recorded SACDs to demo speakers? (0.00)
Posted by jkm on 2008-03-26, 09:05:09 (75.154.191.24)
My suggestions aren't all DSD recordings but sound great. Patricia Barber, Santana/Abraxas (single layer), Muddy Waters/Folk Singer (single layer), Wayne Horvitz, Beck (single layer), and any of the A .......
146: Hi-Rez Highway, Any more comments on 'Jazz Side of the Moon'? (0.00)
Posted by jkm on 2008-03-21, 17:33:24 (75.154.191.24)
I'm curious about this SACD but haven't seen any reviews. My first thought was that this might be something hokey and commercial but I'm actually reserving judgement, in case you can't tell. Anyone sp .......
147: Hi-Rez Highway, What?? All the Dead Can Dance SACDs are cancelled???? nt (0.00)
Posted by jkm on 2008-03-18, 08:58:26 (75.154.191.24)
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148: Hi-Rez Highway, I like that it has HDCD, but the real test is how it will compare to the Marantz 7S1. nt (0.00)
Posted by jkm on 2008-03-18, 08:13:00 (75.154.191.24)
. .......
149: Music Lane, RE: For another, Phillip Glass (0.00)
Posted by jkm on 2008-03-15, 09:40:34 (75.154.191.24)
I agree that Philip Glass has lost his way. I do think his Kundun soundtrack is excellent though. .......
150: Cable Asylum, RE: If it has bumps or a magnet is attracted to it. (0.00)
Posted by jkm on 2008-03-06, 15:39:15 (75.154.191.24)
I'll go for tightening the binding posts when necessary. Thanks for all your great advice Al. .......
151: Cable Asylum, RE: Perhaps just different. (0.00)
Posted by jkm on 2008-03-05, 15:56:06 (75.154.191.24)
Thank you. I suspected that each country might approach the technology differently, hence my subject title. What you say about heavy cables makes sense and sounds like the problem. Now, in a nutshell .......
152: Cable Asylum, RE: Your sonic description fits the possibility of RF noise. (0.00)
Posted by jkm on 2008-03-04, 10:15:40 (75.154.191.24)
Thanks Al. Very helpful! I had made the assumption that because the Yifeng cables were MASSIVELY thick and heavy that they would be better. Why would the Groneberg cables, with less shielding and chea .......
153: Cable Asylum, Got your attention, eh? (0.00)
Posted by jkm on 2008-03-04, 09:54:45 (75.154.191.24)
The Chinese cables looked extremely well made, much better made than the Gronebergs but the synergy just wasn't there with my system. I was very disappointed. In the listening room of the store they s .......
154: Cable Asylum, Speaker cables (Chinese vs. German) (0.00)
Posted by jkm on 2008-03-03, 15:59:53 (75.154.191.24)
I've always wondered if my Groneberg speaker cables were good enough so I auditioned a beautiful pair from China (link below) called Yifeng. They looked beautiful at an inch and half thick and nicely .......
155: Music Lane, So Silence, what did you decide to buy? nt (0.00)
Posted by jkm on 2008-03-03, 09:37:30 (75.154.191.24)
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156: Music Lane, "Stars of the Lid" is phenomenal!! nt (0.00)
Posted by jkm on 2008-02-29, 11:23:26 (75.154.191.24)
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157: Hi-Rez Highway, RE: How long to break-in a Marantz SA-7s1 (0.00)
Posted by jkm on 2008-02-28, 11:24:37 (75.154.191.24)
I don't know exactly, but when it really comes to life you'll know it. Happy listening! .......
158: Rocky Road, Them Changes - Buddy Miles - RIP (nt) (0.00)
Posted by jkm on 2008-02-27, 14:53:35 (75.154.191.24)
Buddy Miles who wrote Them Changes and played in Electric Flag and Band of Gypsys passed away today. .......
159: Rocky Road, Remastered by Peter Mew. Is this a concern? (0.00)
Posted by jkm on 2008-02-22, 11:38:58 (75.154.191.24)
I didn't know about this disc and am interested. I've steered away from anything Peter Mew touches though. How is the sound really? Bright, compressed, no-noised, etc? .......
160: Hi-Rez Highway, Does PhillyB really deserve so much criticism? (0.00)
Posted by jkm on 2008-02-20, 16:20:11 (75.154.191.24)
I don't get it. If one can read between the lines and get past his writing style I think he's had alot to contribute here. Because of his advice I bought a 7S1 early on and am quite pleased. He was al .......
161: Rocky Road, I have the vinyl. How's the CD? (0.00)
Posted by jkm on 2008-02-18, 09:33:50 (75.154.191.24)
What a great album Miss America is!!!!! .......
162: Hi-Rez Highway, RE: My experience with my 7S1 (0.00)
Posted by jkm on 2008-02-15, 09:03:24 (75.154.191.24)
The 7S1 takes a long time to burn in. How long have you had it? I had a disc that wouldn't play and the label sent me a new one which played fine. .......
163: Hi-Rez Highway, RE: My sentiments as well! (0.00)
Posted by jkm on 2008-02-11, 18:01:51 (75.154.191.24)
FWIW, Deep Discount currently has 6 of 'em for preorder for $26.22 w/free shipping in the USA. Release date is listed as April 29. .......
164: Hi-Rez Highway, RE: SONY SCD-777ES Modify to VSE level 6 or not? (0.00)
Posted by jkm on 2008-02-08, 09:29:06 (75.154.191.24)
I can only compare my Level 5 777 to my Marantz 7S1. The Marantz is significantly better. A Level 6 upgrade would have to be a gigantic improvement to convince me that it's worth doing, if we consider .......
165: Hi-Rez Highway, RE: Marantz SA-11S2 (Rethink) (0.00)
Posted by jkm on 2008-02-06, 14:54:26 (75.154.191.24)
Philly, You say: "One piece does make a system." I don't suppose you mean: One piece does not make a system? Since there are so many interrelated compatablity issues between components, I thought you .......
166: Hi-Rez Highway, My experience with my 7S1 (0.00)
Posted by jkm on 2008-02-06, 09:06:46 (75.154.191.24)
I bought one based on Philly's first review. It took forever to burn in but when it did I was amazed. I thought, so this is what everybody is talking about! After two weeks I got my preamp upgraded wh .......
167: Rocky Road, That takes me back (0.00)
Posted by jkm on 2008-02-04, 09:23:28 (75.154.191.24)
I used to be a big fan and even compiled an interactive CD-ROM in the 90's called Restless Machines: Noise and Industrial Culture, that has never been properly published. These days my Skinny Puppy, N .......
168: Hi-Rez Highway, RE: SA-7S1 - CD detection problem after SACD playback (0.00)
Posted by jkm on 2007-12-28, 18:29:31 (75.154.191.24)
This is happening to me on one disc only out of 1200. I contacted the label and they're sending me a new disc w/o the packaging. .......
169: Hi-Rez Highway, Kewl! (nt) (0.00)
Posted by jkm on 2007-12-16, 12:51:47 (75.154.191.24)
. .......
170: Hi-Rez Highway, RE: Polarity via Remote (0.00)
Posted by jkm on 2007-12-16, 11:22:16 (75.154.191.24)
Before I get too excited, are you saying that I can assign a button on the remote of my SA7S1 to toggle polarity when the remote didn't do this before? .......
171: Hi-Rez Highway, RE: Marantz SA-7S1: Noise when spinning SACD (0.00)
Posted by jkm on 2007-11-20, 09:14:22 (75.154.191.24)
Yes, it does it on mine too but not with every SACD. I worry about it, but I doubt it is a warranty issue as yet, so I'll live with it for now. Perhaps a call to Marantz wouldn't hurt. BTW, my gear al .......
172: Hi-Rez Highway, RE: good deals on analogue productions and audio fidelity... (0.00)
Posted by jkm on 2007-11-07, 10:04:35 (75.154.191.24)
Not so good deals on the Stones hybrids at $34.91 each. The market is speaking! .......
173: Hi-Rez Highway, RE: Esoteric, Ayre or Resolution OPUS21 to replace Sony (0.00)
Posted by jkm on 2007-10-29, 13:50:27 (209.121.147.71)
I'm somewhat out of the loop now on current models and brands, but I sold my modded 777es and bought a Marantz 7S1. Huge improvement! .......
174: Hi-Rez Highway, RE: Not sure about that.... (0.00)
Posted by jkm on 2007-10-17, 11:02:45 (209.121.147.71)
Here in Vancouver I rarely see turntables in the stores. If you have 'em in the US (if that's where you're from) then Canada is not far behind. At the moment the stores here seem to really push HT. :: .......
175: Hi-Rez Highway, RE: why do dealers say sacd is dead? (0.00)
Posted by jkm on 2007-10-17, 08:39:45 (209.121.147.71)
My guess is that the money is in home theatre sales for them, rather than SACD. .......
176: Hi-Rez Highway, RE: question re: buying used VSE modded Sony ... (0.00)
Posted by jkm on 2007-10-17, 08:37:38 (209.121.147.71)
The seller should give you all the documentation they received from VSE, including receipts. .......
177: Hi-Rez Highway, Quadzilla: Well said, and seems likely to me. nt (0.00)
Posted by jkm on 2007-10-13, 18:06:47 (209.121.147.71)
. .......
178: Hi-Rez Highway, RE: Oppo DV-980H (0.00)
Posted by jkm on 2007-10-09, 14:53:40 (209.121.147.71)
All I can say is that I had both units plugged into the same system with the same brand of ICs. To my ears, there was no comparison. It'll be nice to have the Oppo if my SACD player is out for repair. .......
179: Hi-Rez Highway, RE: Oppo DV-980H (0.00)
Posted by jkm on 2007-10-09, 10:23:55 (209.121.147.71)
As good as the player is for audio and video, IMO it cannot compete with a dedicated higher end SACD player like a 777, etc. Why would we expect it to for $150? .......
180: Hi-Rez Highway, RE: Oppo 980, Sony DVP-Ns9100es or Marantz DV-7001 (0.00)
Posted by jkm on 2007-10-03, 18:08:09 (209.121.147.71)
I have an Oppo and a Marantz. I would never consider the Oppo for serious SACD playback. It's great for video. .......
181: Hi-Rez Highway, Good point DUI. (0.00)
Posted by jkm on 2007-09-29, 09:28:00 (209.121.147.71)
Most of my 1200 disc collection is CD with only about 120 SACDs. But when I want to hear the best sound I can get I'm glad I have an SACD player. I splurged on a Marantz 7S1 because I wanted a reliabl .......
182: Hi-Rez Highway, $30 for the Rickie Lee Jones SACD is a little steep! (0.00)
Posted by jkm on 2007-09-20, 18:03:44 (209.121.147.71)
. .......
183: Hi-Rez Highway, RE: please recommend a SACD player (0.00)
Posted by jkm on 2007-08-19, 11:02:56 (206.116.154.149)
Oh, I searched alright. I got a really good deal on a Marantz SA-7s1. I almost bought from AT. That would have been trouble. .......
184: Music Lane, RE: Nina Simone: what are her best discs? (0.00)
Posted by jkm on 2007-08-18, 08:20:41 (206.116.154.149)
How's the sound quality on 'Nina Simone Sings the Blues'? I had read that the Phillips CDs were not that great sounding. Is this RCA better? Can anyone compare the remaster to the non-remaster? Thx. : .......
185: Hi-Rez Highway, RE: please recommend a SACD player (0.00)
Posted by jkm on 2007-08-15, 12:48:20 (206.116.154.149)
Not American Theater was it? .......
186: Hi-Rez Highway, RE: please recommend a SACD player (0.00)
Posted by jkm on 2007-08-14, 21:50:45 (206.116.154.149)
I'd recommend getting a new Marantz and one that is slightly more than you can afford. I sold my 777ES because I got nervous about parts and I was frustrated with putting money into mods. i just wante .......
187: Hi-Rez Highway, RE: Dolphy and Getz (0.00)
Posted by jkm on 2007-07-27, 15:47:08 (206.116.154.149)
It's not too free form. I just picked it up. It's nice. .......
188: Hi-Rez Highway, Milt Jackson, Invitation. It's a limited edition of 2500 from MoFi. (nt) (0.00)
Posted by jkm on 2007-07-27, 08:49:04 (206.116.154.149)
. .......
189: Hi-Rez Highway, That's nothing new. (0.00)
Posted by jkm on 2007-07-07, 10:58:22 (206.116.154.149)
I've experienced this and read of the same for other's for years now. I agree that these stores are there to cater to only what will sell and not to important, interesting or obscure titles. Meanwhile .......
190: Hi-Rez Highway, RE: I have lesser brother SA11. Aren't ovekillng? (0.00)
Posted by jkm on 2007-07-02, 15:23:10 (206.116.154.149)
Comparing the 11 to the 7, someone in another post mentioned something about the 7 needing other gear that is highly resolving to get the benefits over the 11. How would you know if your other compone .......
191: Hi-Rez Highway, RE: Burn (0.00)
Posted by jkm on 2007-07-02, 15:17:59 (206.116.154.149)
I never have a piece on constant play to burn-in. I always just play it when I want to hear something. Some days there was no play. Other days I wondered if I bought a piece of cr*p. So, I can't say t .......
192: Hi-Rez Highway, RE: Maple (0.00)
Posted by jkm on 2007-07-02, 14:07:31 (206.116.154.149)
I bought it around 5 months ago. Had to babysit it during its growth into adulthood (burn-in.) .......
193: Hi-Rez Highway, RE: Excellent recommendations (0.00)
Posted by jkm on 2007-07-02, 09:11:14 (206.116.154.149)
So far, I've got the player sitting on a massive chopping block which I've attached 3 spikes to. That, in turn, is sitting on a Salamander audio rack. I already had a Groneberg power cord so am hoping .......
194: Hi-Rez Highway, RE: The Marantz SA-7 (0.00)
Posted by jkm on 2007-06-30, 17:52:08 (206.116.154.149)
It;s a great player. Will take a long time to burn in. I have no thoughts of mods with this baby. .......
195: Hi-Rez Highway, RE: never heard 2 together I have a Sa11 M (0.00)
Posted by jkm on 2007-06-27, 15:51:07 (206.116.154.149)
So, how would I know if my other equpment can resolve the difference? .......
196: Rocky Road, So, did you find it? (nt) (0.00)
Posted by jkm on 2007-06-22, 18:14:12 (206.116.154.149)
. .......
197: Rocky Road, RE: Yes! (0.00)
Posted by jkm on 2007-06-20, 23:01:30 (206.116.154.149)
In my case, I got my daughter's friend's mother who lives in Japan to send it to her in Montreal and then send it to me in Vancouver. I had to have it too! .......
198: Music Lane, RE: Impressions on "Keepnews" Riverside reissues anyone? (0.00)
Posted by jkm on 2007-06-20, 22:23:45 (206.116.154.149)
Their very own Rudi Van Gelder. I'm avoiding them. .......
199: Rocky Road, Yes! (0.00)
Posted by jkm on 2007-06-20, 22:13:21 (206.116.154.149)
It's not the one Geoff means. I do have it on LP and CD. The CD I have is from Japan and sounds excellent. I do think it's their best album and seems to be still available from Amazon Japan. I trie .......
200: Music Lane, RE: Yes, several times, but through Amazon. (0.00)
Posted by jkm on 2007-06-17, 13:40:46 (206.116.154.149)
I always go to the source web site whenever possible, rather than through Amazon. I've found better pricing that way. Delivery time with importcds was great, but their customer service was one of the .......
201: Music Lane, RE: importcds.com (0.00)
Posted by jkm on 2007-06-17, 11:15:17 (206.116.154.149)
I did for the first time a couple of weeks ago. The CDs arrived promptly, but ... Here's my June 4th post at Hoffman: I ordered from them for the first time last week and have yet to receive any ackno .......
202: Rocky Road, Response from Eroc (0.00)
Posted by jkm on 2007-06-17, 10:42:54 (206.116.154.149)
I sent Eroc an email asking him if he used the original tapes. Here's his response: "For "Happy Trails" Repertoire Records provided me with some DAT's taken 1:1 from the o-tapes." .......
203: Rocky Road, RE: Notha Quciksilver Question (0.00)
Posted by jkm on 2007-06-16, 12:27:56 (206.116.154.149)
I have the EROC mastered CD and to me it sounds terrific. But I have inversed its polarity with the switch on my player with a noticeable improvement. .......
204: Hi-Rez Highway, RE: Sony 777es vs Marantz SA-15 (0.00)
Posted by jkm on 2007-06-09, 09:39:42 (24.69.165.156)
I can only compare the Marantz 7S1 vs. a level 5 modded 777es. Marantz wins and fewer worries about replacement parts. .......
205: Hi-Rez Highway, RE: NOW you tell me... (0.00)
Posted by jkm on 2007-06-07, 20:48:31 (206.116.154.149)
Just try cancelling an order with them and see how nice she is then. She was a real f****ing bitch to me. She hung up on me after she said "Thanks for nothing!" I cancelled my order because Marantz to .......
206: Hi-Rez Highway, RE: do you notice any transport noise on SACD's (0.00)
Posted by jkm on 2007-05-21, 10:04:33 (206.116.154.149)
On the Marantz, no. .......
207: Hi-Rez Highway, Re: Forgotten or Must have SA-CD's, part III (0.00)
Posted by jkm on 2007-05-15, 12:33:15 (206.116.154.149)
Joel, I'm waiting for airfares to come down before I buy any more SACDs. .......
208: Hi-Rez Highway, Re: Forgotten or Must have SA-CD's, part III (0.00)
Posted by jkm on 2007-05-15, 08:16:27 (206.116.154.149)
Hi Joel, Nice score! What do these discs normally sell for in Japan? Thanks. .......
209: Music Lane, Re: Ahmet Ertegun on PBS (0.00)
Posted by jkm on 2007-05-04, 14:47:59 (206.116.154.149)
Did you read the whole thread? .......
210: Music Lane, Re: Ahmet Ertegun on PBS (0.00)
Posted by jkm on 2007-05-04, 13:12:26 (206.116.154.149)
Have a look at the thread at Hoffman. Not such a glowing picture over there. .......
211: Hi-Rez Highway, Re: Yes all of Universal's "Eloquence" series lack hi-rez Stereo. (0.00)
Posted by jkm on 2007-05-04, 13:09:41 (206.116.154.149)
For "The Big Picture" SACD.net says Content: Multichannel. I would have made the same mistake, assuming that all SACDs had at least a 2 channel layer. Telarc's site doesn't even mention that there is .......
212: Hi-Rez Highway, My new Marantz has worked perfectly for 8 weeks. nt (0.00)
Posted by jkm on 2007-05-01, 16:59:06 (206.116.154.149)
. .......
213: Music Lane, Re: 70's soul compliation (0.00)
Posted by jkm on 2007-04-27, 18:16:09 (206.116.154.149)
There's "What it is! Funky Soul and Rare Grooves". 4 CDs, good sound, recently released. .......
214: Hi-Rez Highway, Re: Oppo 970 as a SACD player (0.00)
Posted by jkm on 2007-04-27, 17:30:29 (206.116.154.149)
The firmware updates are easy. You can order a disc from Oppo or do it yourself by downloading the update, burn to CD and pop into player and follow a couple of instructions. .......
215: Hi-Rez Highway, Re: No matter that RVG Was Involved On The Mastering (0.00)
Posted by jkm on 2007-04-26, 18:54:43 (206.116.154.149)
Have you heard the RVG remaster of Gene Ammons' Boss Tenor? I want to get it but Steve Hoffman says to get the 1987 issue as it's a flat transfer. Only the 1991 is available though. (Might be the same .......
216: Rocky Road, "Get Shorty", if you like interesting Jazz (nt) (0.00)
Posted by jkm on 2007-04-24, 10:27:41 (206.116.154.149)
. .......
217: Hi-Rez Highway, Re: Not necessarily (0.00)
Posted by jkm on 2007-04-22, 23:09:04 (206.116.154.149)
Dave, what do you think of those Home Depot orange hospital plug receptacles? I've been thinking of trying one. How much difference would it make? .......
218: Shady Lane, Re: What's up with American Theater? (0.00)
Posted by jkm on 2007-04-20, 07:38:54 (206.116.154.149)
Thanks. I don't doubt what he's saying. But how does he have such specific information about them? .......
219: Hi-Rez Highway, Unbelievable!! (0.00)
Posted by jkm on 2007-04-17, 21:22:24 (206.116.154.149)
That's why my negative comments at Audiogon about American Theater never showed up. How useless and 'undemocratic'. .......
220: Hi-Rez Highway, Re: If your Sony SCD-1/777 died, what would you replace it with... (0.00)
Posted by jkm on 2007-04-14, 08:24:38 (206.116.154.149)
I already went for the Marantz SA-7S1. I'm hoping there are no headaches with it and no need for mods. It was expensive. .......
221: Hi-Rez Highway, Re: Sorry! nt (0.00)
Posted by jkm on 2007-04-14, 08:18:38 (206.116.154.149)
It's OK. I was just teasing. : > .......
222: Hi-Rez Highway, That's Bun, not Bum. (0.00)
Posted by jkm on 2007-04-13, 09:45:38 (206.116.154.149)
Old posts remain under the old moniker. .......
223: Hi-Rez Highway, Re: Mods On The Marantz SA-7S1? (0.00)
Posted by jkm on 2007-04-11, 11:25:13 (206.116.154.149)
Hi Gerry, You make some good points, of course. At the moment I don't feel a need to mod my 7S1. I went for what I hope is a reliable player with great sound and I just want to enjoy my CDs for awhile .......
224: Shady Lane, What's up with American Theater? (0.00)
Posted by jkm on 2007-04-10, 16:09:59 (206.116.154.149)
Please have a look at this thread. Can anyone add to this? .......
225: Hi-Rez Highway, Changed my moniker. OvenBun to jkm (nt) (0.00)
Posted by jkm on 2007-04-10, 10:52:43 (206.116.154.149)
. .......
226: Hi-Rez Highway, Mods On The Marantz SA-7S1? (0.00)
Posted by jkm on 2007-04-10, 10:48:55 (206.116.154.149)
I can't see myself ever considering a mod on the SA-7S1. I've had it with mods. When I got my 777ES I could hear where improvements could be made and the mods did that, to a point. I doubt putting mor .......
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