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  1. JohnAJR

    Phono pre-amp?

    I don't know if they still make it, but Musical Fidelity's X-Can V2 is worth looking into. Retailed at approx. $300 (Canadian).
  2. JohnAJR

    Match Color w/components?

  3. JohnAJR

    Match Color w/components?

    Hell, you got me thinking now of draping a sheet over my dull black Krell, champagne c-j pre and brushed silver NuVista. Can't do much about the piano black Puppies... Much prefer the ergonomics of my Sony 8/track receiver - that's right, 8/track- and the Boston A-40's in the bedroom. :wink:
  4. JohnAJR

    Coaxial or Optical ??

    Isn't it interesting that the only way to quantify and spec what sets a Stradivarius apart is to use the most sensitive equipment available - our ears.
  5. JohnAJR

    Coaxial or Optical ??

    ChrisMcL's argument is based on established fact. The optimal bandwidth for the transmission of digital signals is 330MHz. The severe bandwidth restriction of Toslink results in a much lower rise time, changing what should be a square wave into something with a much more gradual slope...
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