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  1. chrisczarra

    Modding the Rega Ear / OPA627

    It is very easy. The Rega board is pretty spread out and allows you to easily desolder the stock chip and pit in either the browdog adaptor/627's combo or you could just put sockets in and do some experimenting with the 627's and other opamps. I have the 627's in mine, but the 2604 sounds very...
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    First impression about SuperMacro with OPA227

    Since switching out the 627 for the 227 opamps, I noticed a lot more body and dynamics to the presentation, at the expense of some noticable detail. But I found the 627 much less involving. At some point I will switch back to the 627 to compare again, but I see why Xin uses 227 stock. Really...
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    Porta corda II or Supermicro

    While I do not have canalphones, I can attest that the supermacro is a very fine amp with both my grado and sennheiser headphones(SR 125 and HD 600). I personally prefer the stock 227 opamps to the more expensive 627 opamps that I have used with it- the 627 has more detail, but the 227 has more...
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    Audiophile grade live recordings

    Carla Bley- Fluer Carnivore Great Big Band Jazz. Fits perfect on PLAY LOUD setting on any stereo setup. Big, warm dynamic sound(on vinyl at least).
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    looking for bargain bookshelves

    I read that these were pretty good-http://www.crutchfield.com/S-47X8o0pcJNU/cgi-bin/ProdView.asp?g=37900&id=features_and_specs&i=058ps 2052
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    Still Trying to Enjoy Vinyl

    I do not think I saw this mentioned- make sure your turntable is level. Unless you have an uber expensive cd source, even a modest vinyl rig properly set up should show its strengths readily.
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    What song drops the deepest bass?

    I totally agree with Robert Miles Organik. I am listening to it right now. It's a really nice recording. I will add (from the top of my head): Lull-Cold Summer(First track has some deep bass tones) Bill Laswell-Divination-Nice tight but deep bass lines in two of the tracks...
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    Integrated Amp/Receiver to match with Epos ELS-3s

    Along with the creek, I would also look into the Rega Brio. Like the creek, it's got synergy with the epos line, plus it has a nice phono stage. I have a Rega Mira with my Epos ES 11, and they go very well together. The Brio is less expensive than the Mira, but more lively from what I read.
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    Micro System with CD needed for Xmas

    edit. Did not catch that price was no object.
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    Quail group buy review thread

    My first impression after popping the cords into my Rega Mira and 963a were of slightly more prominent bass and detail. But I would have to do some AB comparisons to make sure. And the cables do fit very securely to the power outlets and the components.
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    Interesting Lyrical Quotaitons...

    I remember this qouted from a Robert Pollard album: I'm not in your dreams Get out of mine
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    Just got my Quad 12Ls today and....oh man

    I would definitely agree with you on the speaker placement- it looks like your set up is in the corner of your room(with one speaker right in the corner spot), which is about the worst place to put monitor speakers. If there is any way to move you desk away from the corner and a little further...
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    Quail Power Cord Group Buy #2 -- Shipping Status

    Got my cables in the mail yesterday. Thanks again Tortie and Alex for your efforts in putting together this buy.
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    Quail Power Cord Group Buy #2 -- Shipping Status

    Whatever works best with the packaging you have. The only part I think would be susceptible to damage would be the 3 prongs.
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    Mini review of SR125/HD555/AkG240S

    I own both the 125 and 240S. The 240S needs burn in and makes a nice improvement with a dedicated amp. I give the edge to the 240S for portable and amp use.
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    Dead Can Dance...Seeking Advice/Reviews/Comments

    It really depends on that track you heard for you to find the right album, since thier style changed considerably over thier career. I really do not think you can go wrong with the boxed set, since there is plenty of good music that you will have much time to discover. But to throw my choice...
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    Possible interesting PCDP find?

    here is the player with the larger(220uf) caps replaced. They are the larger ones next to the headphone out at the bottom of the picture. This is the player without line out or bass boost. Overall, a nice sounding player, will give further impressions when I replace the rest of the caps, but...
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    WHAT THE HELL IS THAT AVATAR ABOUT?!

    Mine is THE GUST OF WIND by Belgian symbolist painter Lucien Levy-Dhurmer, compressed to the point of near abstraction.
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    Philips 963SA Cheap Mod Question

    I did replace the power supply cap on my 963 with a Black Gate capacitor. To be honest, without being able to do an A/B direct comparison, I can only remember noticing the bass improving slightly I am waiting on a power cord upgrade to see if the bass improves on the unit. I heard getting a...
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    Possible interesting PCDP find?

    Quote: Originally Posted by stet the target in S. Philly is sold out at the moment. Hadda take a bus an' transfer tree times ta fine out that da lousy bums dint have 'em. sheesh. But a sales clerk said they went quick on account of the calculator sale and that they'd be restocking them...
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    Possible interesting PCDP find?

    Actually, I was in such a rush (I had just got off from work and was going to meet some friends for coffee later) that I did not even check the circuit board- When I open the unit up again I will take a look, maybe even take some pictures. I would like to replace all the capacitors then, will...
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    Possible interesting PCDP find?

    Okay, I'm a sucker for a good modable deal, so I bought one the other day. My impression was that it was a nice player for the price, with a remarkably strong output that drove both my hd600 and sr125 to more than satisfactory levels. The most obvious downside was its blunt presentation, with...
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    Guided By Voices, where to start?

    I like Under the Bushes Under the Stars from thier lo-fi period. Do The Collapse has some great stuff and sounds much better (Rick Ocasek produced). I heard Isolation Drills is even better, as is the latest one (can't remember the title).
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    The new iMac rocks!

    Quote: Originally Posted by Kuja What like Girl: Oh wow I love that thing, it's so pretty chrisczarra: Yeah it's my new G5. It has 256mb of ram, a gefo... Girl: Uh yeah that's great hey I was wondering if you could do this report for me? chrisczarra: umm sure, I guess...
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