Eric Asimov Has a Blog

Eric Asimov Has a Blog

I tend not to link to the <I>NYT</I> because I think their paid-portal policy on their name pundits is dumb&mdash;essentially removing them from the public discourse. Then again, considering what many of those "names" write, they may have done the public a favor there.

Help me decide if I really need a DAC?

Ah!! the audio bug might be biting again. My present 2 channel system consists of: A Conrad Johnson PV14L tube preamp, Van Alstine OmegaStar440EX amp, Consonance CD120 upsampling CD player, & AAD 2001 monitors. Now don't get me wrong, I really do like the way my system sounds, but it's just been buging me about this DAC issue. Do you think a DAC would benefit me & in what way? What are your experiences? What DAC's have you used & how did they perform? My budget is maxed out at $1800. Hopefully your info will allow me to make an educated decision.

Canadian Music for the Arros

Canadian Music for the Arros

Dear Christian,<br>
Thanks again for taking the time to put together the mix CD, <i>Canadian Music for the Arros</i>. While I knew that <a href="http://forum.stereophile.com/photopost/showphoto.php/photo/812">it would be arriving soon</a>, I had no idea that you'd include such wonderful liner notes. It was a big surprise, and it put a smile on my face. No small task on a Monday morning.

Teenie Harris: Chronicler of a Bygone Era

Teenie Harris: Chronicler of a Bygone Era

Professional photographer Teenie Harris photographed Pittsburgh comprehensively&mdash;particularly focusing on African-American life for his employer <I>The Pittsburgh Courier</I>. This archive is 1400 pictures strong and more will be added every week until all 3600 are up.

NAD Pre-Amp / Amp Question - PLEASE HELP

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Hello - I'm rather clueless about this, so I'll just put it out there:

I received an old NAD 7020 stereo receiver from a friend, and am trying to use it as a pre-amp for my NAD 218 TXH power amp (KEF reference speakers...). It's not working - I keep hearing a loud, repetitive popping through the speakers - not good!

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