Recent content by ClassicalMusicLover

Just thought you might be interested in my recent experiences with speaker cables and two X-AS100's used as monoblocks for my Harbeth C7s. I was using Silver Anniversary cables for a couple of years, but didn't feel that the sound had enough balance, fullness, or bass weight. I returned them to...

My 2 cents (for what they're worth): I recently tested the DAC2-HCG in place of my normal DAC-1. The difference was chalk and cheese. The sound was smoother and more transparent. Bass was better extended. In a word: much more musical. I want to get my hands on the new Naim V1 to compare the...

Can't remember the model, but it was a budget Marantz. I'll advise her to turn the treble down and give the new CD a few days to settle down. Thanks for the advice

My mum just bought this CD player on my advice. However, she finds the upper frequencies too shrill. Does anyone have similar experiences? If so, was the remedy to leave it running for a while? The rest of her system (Kenwood amp and Castle Richmond speakers) is 20 years old, but was working...