Cornman
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I use the Oris horns with my Cornwalls . Have owned Jubilees , and all the other heritage Klipsch horns . Have been a Klipsch fan since 1963 and will be for life .
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I got this Dac with the drivers listed above from friend & forum bro , loved the sound but the upgrade bug bit me so spent big bucks on the Perfect Wave Dac .
So here is a wonderful DAC in sound an looks . The photos are poor & make the glass face plate look marred these are just reflections . its in excellent condition . Can also be used with your computer flies as with other inputs .
$700.00 plus shipping .
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Purchased these about a year ago from another forum member too use in my Oris horns . Liked them so much I was no longer looking for that "better sound " , but was offered some Votiva drivers at a very good price I Like the Votivas But we all no the saying , the higher priced gear comes with smaller return . I am told these work very well in Open Baffle systems as well as horns . Excellent condition - $350.00 plus shipping for pair
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Right on Shiva , the site you linked describes the problem very well and offers a solution . I had seen that site that Babadono provide years ago but completely forgot about it . Thanks for bring it to my attention . This should help in selecting the better recordings by some artist . The Hoffman site that Rplace suggested has some nuggets of info to be found but takes a lot of reading & digging .
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Dirtmudd , thanks for link and your comments . But it makes me think I have not presented my question clearly . For me the issue of CD vs LP is a very different and subjective issue from my question . I am in my late 70's , so my hearing quality is diminishing . I remember back in the 1950's when I got my first Garrard turntable I thought I was in high cotton . 😁 . So i have had decades of listening & a proclivity to like the LP format but over the past 15 years as my gear quality improved I personally prefer the CD sound (if it is a Quality pressing ) And this is just one of those choices we all make based on our ears . For me the cd is way more dynamic and better fq response . I own TT gear and play it occasionally, often putting on the same recording in both formats both spinning simultaneously, switching pre amp source selector between CD and LP . A great way to compare the sound . Have owned a variety of cd player brands , there do vary in sound quality just as TT do . Definitely not trying to convince any one that cd is the Best format . The one your ears prefer is the Best for you .
Seeking the best sound quality release in either format is my quest . Looking over the catalogs its common to have 15 or 20 releases of same album done by many different engineers and studio locations I have numerous releases that I enjoy - think its good music but rarely spin them because the quality of recording is so poor . As you say many or way over compressed , others sound like there is a blanket over the sound etc . I have a few CD's that are " Best Of " compilations , eg Bonnie Raitt, The Band , Steeley Dan and others . As you listen to the various songs it is often easy to hear the change in sound volume and quality from one cut to next, different studio and engineer .
I am stiil looking over the links yall have provided , but so far they seem to be catalog listings in detail of all the various issues of each release but no grading system or review of Hi-fi quality .
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Thanks for the suggestions guys .
Dirtmudd I understand your point about "subjective " but This is not a choice question but an obvious & agreed on by most . The quality of a Rudy van Gelder or Tom Dowd (and others ) engineered recording far exceeds the average release . Subjective for me -example is I like Miles Davis music until he started into his Be bop phase . Others love it thats Subjective . The magnificent vocal harmonies are only partially reviled in there first release masterpiece " Crosby Stills & Nash" and thats a shame .
I have heard on the Klipsch forum for the past 20 years " Garbage in - garbage out " and how true it is . Thats the small price we pay when we improve our systems - the more they reveal the more quality recording and the poorer pressings reveal them selves .
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I am looking for a site that will recommend the best sound quality recording for various cd issues . In some cases there are dozens of different releases of the same album thru the years with widely varying sound quality . Any one know of such a site ? I am tired of purchasing several copies of the same music just to find one with good quality sound .
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Sadly Joessporster no longer follows the forum . I have sent you a pm re: Tang Bang Drivers I can sell . But I see this is your first post so you may not be able to use the messaging system until you have more post .
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You might also consider a "Transport " only for cd's used with external Dac of your choice . I recently got the Cambridge and really like the sound with my PS Audio dac .
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Merry Christmas Rplace . Ill take them ,pm sent .
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Willand you are correct, the CXC will not read SACD's . As I said I made a mistake going down this SACD rabbit hole ( What happens when I havnt done my homework ) . I will just focus on the Hybrid cds that can be read by any redbook player like the CXC . So why not just keep using my Oppo 980H -- because my dac has no hdmi input . If this does not work out I have made a $600.00 mistake ... 🤑 Will know this weekend .
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Confused , yes I was also . After doing my homework ( research ) I have come to understand 90% of all SACD's are made also in hybrid on the same disk and the best part is Hybrids will play on all redbook players . For many of you this is no new's ,,but for this old analog dog living in this digital world it was a lesson .. 🤠 I have never really been dissatisfied with the sound from my Oppo,, but the output's are limited for 2 chl with hybrid cd's . The cxc will allow me to also compare other DAC's .
Cornman
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Several good suggestions guys , thanks . I ended up getting the Cambridge Audio CXC transport. Ill post a review after some listening . Cambridge vs Oppo 980H , should be fun . 😄
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Scored a Cambridge Audio cxc , I will post a review after a listen . 😄
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Must have single coax output so as to work with my DAC .
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Thanks for the reply's everyone . Emile my Opo will play thru rca out if I put it direct to pre amp but I wont to use my better dac & its only input is SPDIF . The 980H can only send SACD signal thru its hdmi out .
Guys the more homework I do on this issue of SACD's its apparent that 90% of those sacd's or also Hybrid's . So that open up opportunity in choices of players or in my case i just need Transport that has out's to match my DAC input (SPDIF) . Shopping around one interesting prospect is the Cambridge CXC , it will play Hybrid's and has the spdif output . MicroMara that Marantz is sweet but a little more then I wont to spend now . Willand I am in the Austin area & will research the Denon .
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Recently purchased SACD and Hybrid cd's that want play on my Oppo 980H . The oppo will play them but only thru hdmi output that my Electrocomplianiet ECD1 has no inputs for . So looking for a transport with s/pdif coaxial output . Will also consider buying quality SACD player with its own DAC Such as Cambridge Azur or what do you recommend . I almost bought the Cambridge CXU transport today but it only plays the Hybrid cd's .
My other system components are Prima Luna amp and pre . Bi amping Cornwalls for bass only and Oris horns for mids and highs . Crown XLS splitting the signal & driving the bass .
All thought and recommendations appreciated .
Cornman
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I am late to the party here for Prima Luna . Great to see so many others agreeing with my ears,, PL makes great music !
Running both pre & amp of the Premium Dialog for couple years now . Have spent crazy money trying many different brands thru the years, the Pl 's stopped my searching .
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Message sent for Oppo .
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A true friend of the Klipsch forum and a hero in my eyes ,, RIP Bob .
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More of the finest quality audio gear passes thru Mr. Joe's hands then iv ever seen elsewhere . Another prime example here with this Welboren offering .
Rock on Joe .
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Offer made .
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I know some Americans in there 70's who have never voted for president there entire lives . They say" We citizens do not elect the President" !
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8 hours ago, joessportster said:
So what do you do to RESIST TEMPTATION 😈
I swear I have an addiction to looking for and buying AUDIO, I tell myself its better than using DRUGS and ALCOHOL.................But I can see the Debt associated with going overboard, (Not that I would ever go overboard 😏) Our house is paid for as in no mortgage, Credit cards are all paid off except for 1, Have a tractor and wifes van pmt. I have all the bills paid in advance and I struggle with the very thought of buying anything further. I continuously look for a reason to buy and then strive to find a reason not to buy .
Heres an example. I am currently running a single driver Open Baffle speaker that comes in at 100DB Eff. For an amp I am using a Will Vincent Dynaco ST70, Pre-amp I am using mainly my VTA SP-14, Source is PC based with Altmann Attraction DAC. It plays nicely at lower volumes it has great impact when you want it, Bass is such that any more and it would be boomy. All in All a Damn nice sounding setup I dare say its as good as I have heard. (thats a bold statement as I have heard a LOT of gear) When I am listening I can get completely content
Yet I find myself LUSTING after these (https://www.usaudiomart.com/details/649643578-dynaco-mk-iii-by-will-vincent-perfect/) I swear I have looked at them 40 times over the past week They are a beautiful construction. Frankly they are OVERPRICED IMHO but I still want them. I know the excess gain could induce noise in the HE drivers, (A Bad Thing) I have owned MK III Monos before, while they are good amps they are not great amps. I know the added power would provide better headroom and the bass would certainly improve. But to what end ?
Its a sickness I tell you. This audio Bug. We need to find an extermination method. I went 5 years using only headphones after my injury and subsequent surgeries, I thought I was cured
I hope its clear most of this is in jest, I am bored and needed to hear what others do to RESIST
Like you said joe few escape the rapture of the Audio Bug ! I thought I had as well , went cold turkey for over 5 years the jumped back in with both feet .
I find it interesting that you like the Will Vincent dynaco better than the one I sent you . But that's why we all go around & around in the search for our vision of audio perfection . Carry on my friend -
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TANG BANG 8" drivers W8-1808 - SOLD -
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SOLD , thanks Travis .