Buy Sell Learn MyPage Help

Learn > Forums > About Truemaineiac | Log In

Truemaineiac's Responses	Posts
VAC Owners:Outboard Phono Stage? Another vote for K&K maxxed out	117
Is good customer service about dead? I terms of speaker manufacturers, I have had exceptional service from both John Devore and Albert Von Schweikert, who both have set-up exceptional shops that support their . . .	80
Help Me Name a New Band ascended testicles episiotomy torn sack dirty knobs bent pipes splashbacks grounded pilots newtooth graytheists	66
Took my Levinson amp in for repair It doesn't seem like the dealer was negligent. I like Levy03's analogy	52
LEBEN CS600 OR CS300X Bolero, I don't have experience with Leben, but do with Devore with Silverbacks. I have a 15w shindo apetite, which sounds great, except, it doesn't quite have enough power for my. . .	41
Does Mc Intosh make reference gear I remember quite clearly lusting after mcintosh gear in high school in the late 70s, going to the big time hifi shop and being mesmerized. When I had some coin to be able to put . . .	39
845 Tube Amps LM Audio	37
Best kt88 for VAC Avatar Super Alonski, how are you making out	37
2013 Wish List subwoofer for office system, maybe new amp/pre for my main system if I can swing some shindo gear	34
Audiophile grade country Not sure it qualifies as old school or not, but the Judd's recordings are fabulous	33
Youtube Music Videos. This definitely my favorite youtube video. To me, incredible. http://www.youtube.com/watch?feature=player_detailpage&v=Ksmdk2oxyPs	27
Table radio options for kids room I have a tivoli in my kitchen and the first thing I do every night when I get home is go turn off that damn thing. I can't stand it. My wife and kids seem to think it is OK, but . . .	26
Wanting to get into Vinyl - Need help I agree with Sibelius and Audiofeil but it is a fun aspect of the hobby that I am very glad that I took the plunge into a few years back. I bought my first table (in years) from a. . .	26
Did I blow my tube amp? I would be very sure that the amp is connected properly to the pre-amp and the amp is configured properly for that input. As well, make sure that the speakers are properly . . .	24
I am set on all but speakers, need advice on those I would be checking out the new devore gibbon 88 or a used pair of devore nines. Might also try to audition some tannoy glenair 12 or 15 as well	22
How do you test different tubes? Tubes can make a very major difference in the sound of your equipment. The price of the NOS power tubes, at least KT88, that have a limited and finite life seem too expensive to . . .	22
devore fidelity gibbon nines ,need good amplificat Mdeblanc, if you click on "threads" by Bolero32 you will see several threads covering this subject since this one	19
What are Epicure 3.0 Pyramid speakers worth? Mandobassman, you're using the logic of a seller, step into the shoes of a buyer and it will be much more apparent to you	18
Van Halen, baby Ah, I fondly remember seeing them on their VHII tour. That was as good as it gets. I am kind of with Tom on wanting to keep the fond memory intact	18
An Unusual Question -- Equipment Rental/Loans Head to Best Buy for a unit that can be returned with no re stocking fees. That is not cool, basically stealing. I know people take advantage of these policies but it is just. . .	17
Should I fix my plasma? Thanks for the replies. I don't often need too much encouragement to get a new piece of electronics so the validation of that notion is exactly what I was hoping for. In looking . . .	15
Any reviews of SP's Mellon Collie reissue? None of those issues exists on my original (#1419 of 10,000), it is the best LP in my collection. There is excellent dynamic range, no compression, a truly excellent pressing. I . . .	14
Amp is plugged to the wall, why use a conditioner? I know for sure that my integrated amp sounds more closed in when it is plugged into a power conditioner vs. straight into my dedicated line. I keep it unplugged when it is not in. . .	14
Dynaudio, Harbeth, Penaudio or Sonus Faber You seem to have a healthy budget. I would get out and audition a lot of different combinations of speakers and amps	13
Advice for a two channel amp $1K for amp and turntable? So the integrated amp has to have a phono stage too	13
I was kidnapped by apes - DeVore Gibbon88s I know someone that is a big Naim fan and I have always been curious as to how my Silverbacks would sound on Naim gear. Thanks for the post	13
b&w 801n used price? need a sub? the audio bluebook shows quite a bit of transaction history on these. Probably worth the subscription	13
B&W 804D vs 803S Stringreen's advice is wise and very useful despite the aesthetic and matching constraints mentioned by the OP	12
Line Magnetic LM Audio Dbarger, the shindo I now have does some amazing tricks, incredible DEPTH of soundstage, imaging, and an uncanny presence and relationship among the notes. I am guessing that the . . .	11
Musical Fidelity A 3.2 current market value??? It still baffles me that these threads are green-lit when we have a paid bluebook service. I wouldn't deal with anyone with that type of feedback either. He did say he ". . .	10
B&W N804 vs. new 805di I've been using the N804 for over 12 years with an Accuphase E-407 integrated amp (Class A/B, 180W/ch @ 8 ohm). I feel its lacks detail, bass and doesn't feel very immersive/. . .	10
looking for nice PC trio I was in the same position and ended up going with a decco65 amp/dac, a pair of silverline minuets, and a klipsch subwoofer which is working very well for playing spotify and . . .	9
Why shutting down? I might try unhooking everything and see if it still does it and also running it in a typical temperature environment (how cold is it in your shop?). Likely something internally . . .	9
New Version Jolida JD502P issues. When you say it sounds so good, what are you comparing it against	7
has anyone heard the Tannoy Kingdom Royal? I have heard them behind top of the line VAC and they were awesome	6
Harbeth 7ES3 or Devore Fidelity Nines? What is your room like and what do you typically listen to for music	6
Mostly Vinyl Now It is hard to describe what I like so much about the Shindo I have. I would say that it is "relativity", all of the instruments seem to relate to each other perfectly . . .	5
Something comparable to VSA VR-1s Joy, I would call Von Schweikert and see if they can line you up with some VR-1s. I know they sometimes have some kicking around or know someone who does. Also, putting a ". . .	5
'Goner thoughts on potential compatability issue? Try different inputs and cables	4
Best bookshelf speakers??? I have a decco65 driving silverline minuets, pretty good sound but I like my spendor speakers better (different system	4
Need Help With Ming Da 300 4T Integrated Amp Tubes Contact the authorized dealer that you bought the amp from, they should know	4
I am having BIG problems with my ARCAM AV-888 I would try a factory reset	3
Need Help with Value I would take those into a good repair shop and get a tech to test the units and let you know what is needed to get them in reasonable working shape. It is likely that there will . . .	3
two great tunes "She woke up sunny side down"	3
The new 20.7 Magnepan review I couldn't find anything about magenepan 0.7 at that link	2
RHAPSODY Sotify has plenty of Van Morrison	2