Has anybody tried the SHM Platinum series CD's ? They are supposed to be a flat transfer , no processing , compression , noise shaping etc from the original analogue master tape . Wonder if they are worth the extra ...
http://www.theaudiobeat.com/equipment/wadax_pre1_mk2.htm ..... streamer , DAC plus Pre-amp , with a killer phono to boot . As stated there will be a follow up about the phono section , somewhere at the end of this month . A friend who has been privy to it , tells me it's even more shocking in...
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What would you say is the more important tube, while rolling a tube amp ? Is it the input or the output tube that is more detrimental to the final flavour . Am sure it is a combination of the two , but in your experience which do you think has the more dominant signature .
So if you were to...
Helped set up a friend's Wilson Alex X2 driven by Krell Evo 1 and 2 amps . Still to fully run in and loosen up . Serious clout on tap for sure . Could do with a touch of tube for some dimensionality and top end air .
My biggest issue with it was its imaging height . Does fine on big symphonic...
Looking for feedback on the merits , tonal signatures of the Shunyata Anaconda Zitron and the Purist Canorus . Has anybody heard or better still tried these cords in their rigs . They are both Copper conductors and retail for around the same, so feed back would be appreciated . Also if there a...
Looking for feedback on the Stage 3 power cords . Has anybody had the chance to audition these and form an opinion . Two sources whom I checked , had one thing to say in common to their presentation " Balanced " .
This is with regard to my pre-amp , the WAVAC PRT-1 . The scant information around, tells me that it employs transformer coupled outputs. It seems that only the XLR outputs are coupled in this manner . Could those you technically more inclined , please enlighten me on the merits and shortfalls...
Has anybody heard both the Marten Coltrane 2 and Rockport Altair 2 ? I am looking for feedback on how they fare , their perceived merits and shortcomings etc . I am running the Coltrane 2 currently , and happy with it . An easy load to drive , it is easily driven to high SPL's , even though my...