CHECKMATEWhy don´t you use HT pass feature in your Boulder pre and have the Boulder / Pass / Wilson combo serve as fronts for HT ?You could get rid of the HT speakers and enjoy much better sound qua... posted about 16 years ago | View comment | |
The European PerspectivePlayers I have auditioned before getting the CD-7 were as follows:Accuphase DP-500Accuphase DP-78Accuphase DP-700EMM Labs CDSD se/DCC2 seKrell evo 525I did not have ... posted about 16 years ago | View comment | |
The European PerspectiveI have tried TA Reference w/MM in the past (both balanced ICs and SCs) and wasn't overly impressed. There were things that those cables did well, but ultimately, I felt that they give up too much i... posted about 16 years ago | View comment | |
This is not a System! But getting there.Could you briefly describe the sound characteristics of FM and Goldmund poweramps ?Are they the real deal, the end of the road as some ppl say ? posted about 16 years ago | View comment | |
The European PerspectiveSystem edited: I have just ordered Wilson Audio Sophia II speakers in Mercedes Silver finish. The synergy between ARC gear and Wilson Audio speakers is undisputed. I have never been a big Wilson Au... posted about 16 years ago | View comment | |
Spectral Clearaudio BrinkmannIf I were you, for such a limited space and great equimpment you have, I would consider Wilson Duettes. posted over 16 years ago | View comment | |
CHECKMATEMy dealer told me thet there is shortage in DP-700 supply. He only got two units, and next ones are scheduled for late April ! posted over 16 years ago | View comment | |
The European PerspectiveArthur,I will post my impressions in Reference DACs thread - it will be a longer writeup, which just takes time to write. In short, MBL have had a certain forwardnes in the upper mi... posted over 16 years ago | View comment | |
The European PerspectiveSystem edited: ARC Reference CD-7 replaced MBL1531 CDP in my system. It was a long process, during past 2 months I auditioned over a dozen different players in the 8k-32k range, but in the end it w... posted over 16 years ago | View comment | |
CHECKMATEMert - I have DP-700 at home right now. It sounds considerably better than the DP-78, which is no slutch either ! You should audition it yourself if you like the Accuphase house sound. posted over 16 years ago | View comment | |
The European PerspectiveNot yet. I'm auditioning ARC Ref 7 right now. posted over 16 years ago | View comment | |
Doctor's Rx-Wilson X-2, Lamm, PDS MPS5Guido, Doc - new production Tungsol 6550 is a weak sauce. I just got the REAL Tungsol - NOS Black Plate from 1955 ! Tube World sells them for $400 a piece, oughhh. I did not have had a chance to tr... posted over 16 years ago | View comment | |
The European PerspectiveThanks for your comments guys. I haven't bought the Accuphase DP-78 yet. It is my favourite right now, but I still have several CDPs left on my "must audition list". Among them, the latest ... posted over 16 years ago | View comment | |
The European PerspectiveMtkhl567 - this is because CDSA is not a "true" SACD player. You may not know, but the mediatec solution used in the CDSA doesn't have the DSD output. ALL signals, be it RBCD or SACD are output fro... posted over 16 years ago | View comment | |
The European PerspectiveI guess there is no single best. It all goes down to the personal taste. You have chosen EMM CDSA over Accuphase. Stan (Talon4) sold his CDSA and bought Wadia. A close friend of mine get rid of his... posted over 16 years ago | View comment | |
The European PerspectiveMtkhl567 - the sound of Accuphase DP-78 was a surprise for me as well. I have never really considered Accuphase products before. From what I was told, DP-78 represents a huge step forward over the ... posted over 16 years ago | View comment | |
Music to my ears$75.000 amps ... whooa ! I have heard the 5000 and 801 combo during The HiFi Show in London a few years back - that was a memorable experience. The bass, in particular was amazing. Deep, articulate... posted over 16 years ago | View comment | |
Canoa's audio system$75.000 amps ... whooa ! I have heard the 5000 and 801 combo during The HiFi Show in London a few years back - that was a memorable experience. The bass, in particular was amazing. Deep, articulate... posted over 16 years ago | View comment | |
The European PerspectiveLapierre,Thanks for your tip. Your timing is spot on, since I just sold the MBL player and I'm again in a "CD search" mode, LOL.Recently I have auditioned Accuphase DP-500, Accuphas... posted over 16 years ago | View comment | |
The European PerspectiveHello Stan,After selling my AA Capitole mk II SE I have tried several different players from all price points, including - among other things - the whole Audio Aero line (wanted to stay bra... posted over 16 years ago | View comment | |
Images of new AesthetixTalk about Spyker style ! posted over 16 years ago | View comment | |
The European PerspectiveHemisferik - thanks for your notes and compliments. I always admired YOUR room. I even copied the pics to my HDD. Too bad you pulled your system.Lapierre - I did not have a chance to listen... posted over 16 years ago | View comment | |
Nakamichi System OneWow. Very cool ! posted over 16 years ago | View comment | |
Doctor's Rx-Wilson X-2, Lamm, PDS MPS5Hi Doc,Having tried the MF buffer before, I think that you may sacrifice some of the bass slam your new subs are capable of. Do not get me wrong - X-10D is an interesting device, but it is ... posted over 16 years ago | View comment | |
Audiophile Heaven AntwerpMtkhl567 - do you live near any major airport ? I would love to visit you ! I have read so much here about those EA speakers, and yet they are almost impossible to hear here in the EU. posted over 16 years ago | View comment |