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Mike Lavigne's System
Mike, Absolutely stunning system! I also replaced the EMM Labs separates with the PD MPS-5 about a while ago and never looked back. Would love to integrate with a music . . . | 3078 |
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Albert Porter's System
Albert, Just wanted to thank you for sharing your wonderful system . How are the JL Audio subs working out for you? I've been using 2 JL f113 subs with my Wilson Sasha . . . | 2890 |
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Doctor's Rx-Wilson X-2, Lamm, PDS MPS5
Wonderful system! I'm considering upgrading my Emm DCC2 to the SE. Do you find redbook CDs more dynamic after you've upgraded? I've always loved the refined nature of the . . . | 989 |
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Personal amp evolution
-Yamaha receiver -Nikko stereo -Yamaha intergrated -PS Audio Delta 250 stereo -Levison 335 stereo -Levinson 33H monoblocks | 644 |
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Jfrech's system
Congratulations on wonderful setup. Are the Maxx 2's an easier load than the watt puppy 8's? I've owned watt puppy 7's for about 5 years and looking to move to the Maxx 2's. . . . | 505 |
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New Rowland Criterion 2-chassis battery pre
Guido, I've enjoyed following this thread. Thanks for your insights and thoughtful review. I've been enjoying my ARC Ref 3 preamp for a few years. My dealer has offered . . . | 472 |
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VAC, Vitus, and Montana
Excellent system! I'm thinking of replacing a PS Audio Premier power conditioner with a SR Powercell 10SE. Could yoy give some insight as to the improvements that the . . . | 340 |
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The Concert Hall
Great looking and no dought wonderfully sounding room! Well done. Are your ceiling treatments purely diffusors or do they absorb certain frequencies as well? I was . . . | 304 |
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The European Perspective
Great setup! Called Leonard at ARC inquiring about update/replacement for Ref 3 preamp. To his knowledge there is nothing to this effect in near future. I'm getting close to . . . | 296 |
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Brian's system!
Brian, Nice setup! Have you experimented with power cords for the Furman conditioner? Which would you recommend? I would assume that Furman did not include a power cord. . . | 274 |
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Wilsons, darTZeel, Vinyl and Tubes
Beautiful system!!! Are you using both the ASR and Levinson 33's to power the Wilsons? Biamping perhaps? I am considering the purchase of Maxx 2s after owning watt puppy 7s . . . | 269 |
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Audiophile Heaven Antwerp
Congrats on spectacular setup! I'm researching isolation devices to use with my PD MPS-5. Can you describe improvements that you found with the addition of the Apex feet? . . . | 206 |
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Mach2Music mini and Amarra : Huge disappointment
I can certainly understand your frustration however my experience has been quite the opposite. I too own a Mach 2 modified 2011 mac mini which in my case is connected to a . . . | 131 |
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Building around Wilson Alexandria
Bflowers, Your room looks amazing and I'm sure sounds incredible! I've read that your using a pair of JL Audio f113 subwoofers. Do you use them for 2 channel as well as . . . | 130 |
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Wilson's new speaker the Sasha is coming.
You can view a few photos of Wilson's Sasha WP at [http://www.avhub.com.au/NewsArticle.aspx?MagazineID =5&NewsArticleID=1285 | 90 |
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Which is the best CD-Player up to $ 10k ?
Playback Designs MPS-5 player is certainly worth an audition. I'm amazed by its ability to sound so smooth and dynamic with just the right about of resolution. Customer . . . | 69 |
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Music for the Soul
Great looking room! Does the Joule preamp have enough gain with your Levinson 33H amps? Also does the Joule pre have a HT bypass to use with the Anthem SSP? Enjoy. . . | 56 |
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Draught Sound Machine
Best of luck with new equipment! The Wilson Sashas are wonderful speakers. My pair took a few hundred hours to break in but now I'm thrilled. I would think the BAT . . . | 53 |
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Best Guitar CD Recording
Enrique Coria is wonderfully talented. The "Latin Touch" CD is very highly recommended | 53 |
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2 Channel/HT system
Pdreher and Shadorne-Thanks for your responses. Shadorne, larger speakers may overwheml the room. Thanks for the advise. To anyone thinking about purchasing the JVC-RS1 . . . | 48 |
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Krell Playback Designs Dunlavy
Wonderful system! I was wondering if your 2011 Mac Mini is running Snow Leopard or Lion OS. If using Lion, have you had any conflicts with the Playback Designs USB-x box. . . | 46 |
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Wilson Audio Sasha
Unlike some on this site I will not scrutinize your equipment choices. The fact that you love how it sounds is all that matters. The Wilson's look wonderful! Enjoy | 36 |
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Acoustic TReatments - What, How much, & Where?
Try calling the folks at Echobusters. Very helpful and insightful. If you fax them a schematic of your audio room they will recommend the proper acoustic treatments | 35 |
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ARC Ref 3 Main Output Impedance Question
Bifwynne, I had the same issue with my ARC Ref 3 and JL Audio subs. You should be able to resolve this by inserting an impedance buffer between the preamp and sub. Call . . . | 32 |
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Jazz Piano Trio / Spanish Guitar
Although not specifically "spanish guitar" I would certainly recommend the following CDs that are very good: Ottmar Liebert "Little Wing" Antonio . . . | 30 |
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Tony's Newer 2 channel system
Wonderful looking system! I recently auditioned the ARC Ref 210 monoblock amps. Although they sounded very good I couldn't get over that fan noise. What brand and type of. . . | 28 |
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Preamp with tone control.
Why not add a graphic equalizer? I believe Audiosource is still making them | 27 |
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Who sells lead shot pellets to fill an equip.stand
Lead even in small amounts may certainly be toxic. If you do not want to use sand, Tungsten shot or spheres are a good alternative. Tungsten is unfortunately expensive. Do. . . | 27 |
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Have anyone seen these speakers? Or system?
Danger! Danger! Will Robinson | 20 |
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Pure Music 1.88a
Just upgraded to Puremusic 1.89a that recently was posted on Channel D's site. So far integration with iTune 11.01 seems perfect. Sounds really good. Looks like the problems. . . | 19 |
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pixelization?
Riley804-We do use Charter for phone & HSinternet but these work fine. The pixelization is intermittant and only during "fast action". . . | 16 |
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tube question for ARC Ref 3 users
I replaced the stock 6550C tube with a NOS Tung-Sol black plate (1950's) with wonderful results. Have not replaced stock 6H30 tubes. NOS tube did take alittle break-in to . . . | 13 |
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Audio Research Ref CD8 vs Esoteric X03SE
Just find a dealer willing to loan you both units and make your own judgements. It your ears | 12 |
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Wall Hugging w/Imaging & Depth?
Try to audition a pair of Naim SL-2 loudspeakers. Naim speakers are designed to be utilized very close to front walls. Should be well within your budget. Good luck. . . | 12 |
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Balanced Cables
Cables with XLR connectors are balanced cables | 12 |
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speaker ground hum
All excellent suggestions. If all else fails have your Cable TV ground checked where it enters your house. This eliminated a terrible hum in my family room surround system. . . . | 10 |
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JL Audio F113 --- Loud Buzz --- ??? --- Bizzarre
Both my fathom f113 subs were severely damaged after a power failure/surge. JL Audio needed to replace the amplifiers and wiring. As JL Audio suggested I'm now using Surg-x . . . | 10 |
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Need to tame bass
I've had nice results with ASC tube traps in corners behind speakers. You can fax/E-mail your room dimensions to ASC and they will recommend ideal location | 10 |
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In wall surrounds.
I've been using 4 in-wall Linn 2K 106 speakers in a 7.1 channel system. No down side. Works great for movies. Using ultra expensive speakers for surround information is . . . | 9 |
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Buzzing sound from VR4Sr
I also think the CJ 350 is causing your problem. If using a cheater plug resolves the issue you may look into a longer term solution by utilizing a power cord with a removable. . . | 9 |
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Levinson 335 or Parasound JC 1's
I think the Levinson 335/ARC Ref 3 would be a very nice combo. Make sure the capacitors in the 335 were replaced fairly recently. The seller should have documentation. If . . . | 7 |
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Best Linn service in NYC area?
Try Accent on Music in Mt. Kisco, NY in Westchester County. Ask for David Wilson | 7 |
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levinson 336
The 300 series Levinson amps are wonderful sounding and built like a tank. I did own a 335 Levinson amplifier for 6 years. After 5 years the capacitors required replacement/. . . | 7 |
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multi-channel amp size height
I'm using an Anthem A5. Built like a tank and a great home theater amplifier. It is powering 4 surround in-wall Linn speakers in a 7.1 system. It should meet your height . . . | 5 |
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Pure Music Memory Play
If you are using iTunes 11 with Puremusic there may be some issues. I've encountered some issues myself. Until Puremusic 1.9 is finalized I've downloaded Audirvana Plus 1.4 . . . | 3 |
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projector upgrade?
Thanks Bulldogger and Queefee | 3 |
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Levinson 37 transport acting up
Are you just auditioning the ML 37 transport or do you own it? If you are the owner you should consult Levinson directly as they are generally very helpful. The transport may. . . | 2 |
