Posts by dparrish

I don't have all of my facts in front of me, as it's been a while since I did all of the research into the technology of SACD recording. Suffice it to say that some of the early SACDs were recorded/sampled at a higher rate than normal...

Good news, thanks for the info. When I talked to them earlier I was told that they couldn't/wouldn't make the balanced versions. I guess the requests for them have been numerous enough to warrant this option. It DOES make the cable...

Quote: I may consider a balanced version of this cable Unfortunately, Z cable does not currently make a balanced version of this cable. This is what will likely keep me from trying one in my Omega II/717 system. I...

I second the vote for the Ikemi. One word: magical. The CD12 must REALLY be something.

I haven't heard the 1951 Horowitz version, but the 1970s edition (forgot the exact year) was a live recording and as a performance is one of the most exilerating I've ever heard on record. There is a reissue of this done by RCA in...

I don't think there is any "best" amp brand. There are LOTS of best choices--it's a matter of taste. You left out my favorite---Classe. David

Regarding the Omega IIs presentation of the highs, my perception is that, compared to the 404s, the Omegas emphasize the mid to low end a bit more--they're more solid down low. It's this low end emphasis in relation to the 404s, I...

Quote: I actually prefer the Omega II with the 717; it's much faster and the bass is actually deeper. However, the 007 does lend the midrange that great tubey warmth (007/Omega II is great for female vocals). I...

I haven't heard the new combo, but Signatures + 313 should be the best bang for the buck. I've heard this combo, and, while not up to the standards of the more expensive Stax amps (717/007t), it's amazingly good for the price...

Quote: IMO, it's also very difficult to record well (so that it sounds realistic). Better listen to a wide range of piano recordings if you're gonna use this to evaluate a system, because imho many of them sound so fake and...