BeetlemaniaHi Sparks81Yes, I still use and like the Ayre cabling. I use GR with my phono pre-amp and Ayre with my DAC. I've never bothered to swamp them and compare, so I can't comment other than both... posted over 11 years ago | View comment | |
BeetlemaniaI swapped out the CX-7 for a QB-9 DAC last year. Computer audio is kind of a PITA compared to putting a silver disc into a CDP, but I'm really enjoying hi-res files even if they are only a small pr... posted almost 12 years ago | View comment | |
2 channels for a small houseThose are Silverlines? Man, they're the spitting image of Avalons! posted over 14 years ago | View comment | |
BeetlemaniaRhljazz wrote: "What was the biggest change to the digital sound by adding the new filter?"Before the MP upgrade, I had read that it would give voices more body. I certainly heard... posted over 14 years ago | View comment | |
BeetlemaniaUpgraded the CX-7e to the "MP" digital filter - sweet! This thing goes head-to-head with my analog rig!Speaking of my analog rig, I also added a DIY sandbox for TT isolation. That... posted about 15 years ago | View comment | |
BeetlemaniaI've had two people ask me if the AX-7e has enough power to drive the relatively inefficient Vandersteens. For my tastes, system and room (~3700 cu ft), the answer is yes. See my review on AA for m... posted over 16 years ago | View comment | |
BeetlemaniaAlso, the Ayre speaker cables did the trick on my Vandies - MUCH more open and transparent presentation to the midrange (see my 2CE Sig II review on AudioAsylum). posted about 17 years ago | View comment | |
BeetlemaniaSystem edited: Changed my phono ICs from Monster POS to Cardas Golden. In additin to being a much better cable, this also let's me take advantage of the balanced outs on my P-5. All-in-all, a very ... posted about 17 years ago | View comment | |
BeetlemaniaMy Benz ACE has 0.8 mV output - no problem with the P-5. The P-5 has three gain settings which the user sets depending on cart output (balanced and unbalanced connections are 6 bd different); I dou... posted about 17 years ago | View comment | |
BeetlemaniaJdgjr: Yeah, I have a very modest investment in my turntable. I don't have any experience directly comparing my old direct drive to the new "audiophile" rigs but my impression is that you... posted about 17 years ago | View comment |