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Cars R OK, but what kind of motorcycle do you have
1982 Suzuki GS1100L is whats in been the garage for 15 years or so. Its midnight black c/w plexiglass fairing, back rest and rack. This bike only has 11,000km (6800 miles) on it . . . | 183 |
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Buying from Canada a hassle for you too?
Ya well it takes time to hitch up the dog team and pack up provisions enough to get to a post office. After all our egloo's are far from large population centre's like you have . . . | 45 |
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Paradigm Studio 60 V5 Fingernails on Chalkboard
I've got 60V2's and thought I had made a terrible mistake but the speakers do take many hours to settle down and become listenable. My power source at the time was a NAD7100 . . . | 40 |
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I need SS muscle
I would second the use of Odyssey Stratos "Mono" Extreme SE's. I have a pair with a few extra upgrades Klaus did for me and they are fabulous! Lots of power and current, . . . | 40 |
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Flat Screen Recommendations: 50 to 60 inch
If you are looking for the "BEST" picture and stock sound from a large format monitor then I suggest a Pioneer Elite Kuro. I have had the 50" for 2 years now and I . . . | 34 |
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Undiscovered blues gems.....
Anything here you haven't heard before? The following is from my collection, check it out you may find something you like. Artist - Title A. J. Croce- That's Me In The Bar . . . | 29 |
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Bryston BDA-1 DAC, any thoughts?
I bought one 2 weeks ago and am amazed at what the DAC has brought to my system. The BR2 remote (sold seperately) does not controll volume, sources only and must be used with a . . . | 25 |
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Blues recommendations anyone?
I suggest you take a few names from lists like this and go to a site like Amazon.com or Allmusic.com and listen to some cuts. Hopefully you'll find a sytle of blues that you like. . . . | 24 |
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Does having an object inbetween the speakers bad?
I would have to agree with others as I have an audio rack (3.1/2' tall), a TV and TV stand and couple of plants between my speakers. It will likely be a weak link in your system . . . | 24 |
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Problem with soundstage up near ceiling.
Your overall low ceiling height might be the big culprit here. Have you tried playing with the feet adjusters (spikes or whatever) to position the tweeters at more of a downward . . . | 22 |
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Ham Radio Interference from next door neighboor
Hi Alan, There is a little device called a "TVI" filter that your neighbor can insert between his radio's output and his antenna. It should solve the problem and clear up. . . | 20 |
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What are your "reference" CDs?
I to listen to country as well and there are not to many well recorded disc's out there. Here are a few I've found as well as some Blues, etc. Alot of these I use when trying out . . . | 20 |
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The best var. out CD player for under 1500 used?
Hello 1741, I'm using a Cary CD308 (solid state unit not the "T"). It has the variable volume controll, 24/96 and HDCD. I do not run a Spectral amp nor do I run it . . . | 18 |
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Headphone I can stand for more than 1 hour
Try MB Quart they are very light and comfortable. Mine are MB Quart 250. Sound wise I found them to be very close to Sennheiser HD580's and Beyerdynamic DT990. I fall asleep with . . . | 15 |
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How do I get my soundstage back?
Thank you all for your replies and there are suggestion here that I will try. Best Regards to all | 14 |
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Loreena McKennitt and Eva Cassidy
If you like a little harder edge to your female blues players/singers try most anything done by Debbie Davies (Tales from the Austin Motel, Picture This) to name a few, and take a . . . | 14 |
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well-recorded country music recommedation
Here are a few that I have and find to be well engineered sound wise. Mind you not all may meet your list of expectations above but you may find worth a listen anyway. Aaron . . . | 13 |
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How long before Paradigm Studio series break in???
Meech33 You have not identified which of the studio series you have so I'll comment on mine. I have 60v2's that are now just about a year old (get the picture?). I'm only pushing . . . | 13 |
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Hard of Hearing Headphones for TV
I picked a pair of Sony MDRRF970RK 900 MHz Analog RF Wireless Headphones for my 98 year old mother and she really likes them. These come with a recharging stand have been working . . . | 12 |
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how to get good sounding copies of CDs
Rrm, It seems to me any "down loaded" format even the so called lossless versions would still be compressed in someway and not allow for the complete frequency range, . . . | 12 |
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Preamps w/ best transparency/top end, no brightnes
May I suggest the following (I own both): 1)Tube preamp: Sonic Frontiers Line 2SE+ (upgraded by Chris Johnson of PCX). Crystal clear detailed extended top end without any harshness. . . | 12 |
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Sonic Frontiers - A Score or a Flushing?
Might I suggest: 1) Remove tubes and take them to someone that can test them. If they test fine put them back in for now. 2) If tubes are OK, see if you can find a tech/shop that . . . | 11 |
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What to feed my Paradigm Studio speakers?
Hello Dave, Well I have studio 60v2's and have driven them with a 15 year old NAD 7100 reciever with good results, very listenable. But have now upgraded to 200 watt aside solid . . . | 11 |
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Is parts Connexion still in business???
Hi there, Yes they are still in business. Did you send your email directly to Chris Johnson or to service department? I had the same issue about a year ago, I was sending to . . . | 11 |
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Suggestions on used CD Player with Volume Control
Cary 308 (solid state) or 308T (tube output), both are very good and fit within your budget figure. Regards | 10 |
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Rotel RB1080 vs Odyssey Stratos vs McCormack DNA
Hello, Well I did listen to Rotel when I was looking to up grade, the Rotel although good seemed to have a very generic sound (mid-fi). I know the Odyssey is miles above the Rotel . . . | 9 |
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Connecting a sub to amp pre-amp outs?
Yes, it is done. Go get yourself one or two quality "Y" adapter cables. Place the "Y" adapter's from pre-out left & right (only use both if your sub has left & . . . | 8 |
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great headphone amplification in vintage gear?
Any of the old NAD 7100 series receivers have a really good headphone amp in them | 7 |
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Okay, I have a decision to make, please help.
Hello Chris, I have the Cary CD-308 (solid state) and love it. My system is nowhere near as advanced as yours so as happy as I am with the cary you should be in heaven | 7 |
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Subwoofers: Inexpensive Hsu vs REL
I can not comment on the Hsu or Rel. I run a Paradigm Servo 15 (95% for music) and it is quite incredable. From what I found the Servo 15 is far else expensive but also not as . . . | 7 |
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Has anyone listened to the Marantz sa8004?
Opinions on vintage Dual turntables I still have and use a 501 that's got to be 35 to 40 years old, it still does a very fine job. I've had other makes that have come, gone and or . . . | 6 |
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Odyssey Mono Extremes SE Which input to use?
I use single ended on mine and have been happy. I have heard where some have found that using XLR's has resulted in a hum. As these units are not "true" balanced I would . . . | 6 |
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Which CD Players?
Hello Dave, I run a Cary solid state CD-308 in my system and I have been really happy with it. These can be had for 800~900 $US on the used market. I will say that I have not heard. . . | 6 |
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Sonic Frontiers Line 3 preamp issue
Get a hold of Chris Johnson at Parts Connexion after all he designed the product and still does upgrades & repairs to S.F. equipment. I would suggest calling as email response can . . . | 6 |
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Replacement Plasma Cord, Shielding???
Well I was a skeptic when it came to power codes until I took a leep of faith and upgraded the cable on my Pioneer Elite 50" and yes I noticed an improvement immediately. I . . . | 5 |
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Just ordered Odyssey Stratos Extreme
I have had the Extreme Mono's for 3 years now and am very happy with them. Did the same thing and ordered sight unseen or heard. I did speak to (by email) to a number of those that. . . | 5 |
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Question for Canadian members
I live in Vancouver BC and do order from the USA on occassion, if you use regular post either way (to or from) you're looking at least 10 days. UPS (ground) and the rest usually . . . | 5 |
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Odyssey Stratos vs. Monarchy SM-70 PRo ?
Hello Luynes, I can only comment on the Odyssey Stratos Extreme Mono blocks. I have had these running since May 2006 and have no problem giving them my highest recomendation. I . . . | 5 |
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Best female jazz vocalist song /disc live setting
Kevine, I would never ever take just one song with me to audition potential new gear. I do find it extremely difficult to come up with just one song to answer your question so . . . | 5 |
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Roy Orbison's Best Recorded CD's
Have you listened to or seen the Black & White concert on DVD? If not you should it's very well done, looks and sounds very good. Otherwise there's not to much to choose from when . . . | 5 |
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Paradigm Studio 60 vs. PSB stratus silver i
Hello 9hcp, I'm currently running the 60v2's using a 10 year old NAD7100 receiver at 50wpc. At 50wpc the speakers do at times seem to want more juice and I have been told that they. . . | 5 |
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SFL-1 Signature: how do you know it's a signature?
Gemini, SFL-1 "Signature" appears on the face plate of the unit | 5 |
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Paradigm Studio 60 vs. 80
Well I have run the 60v2's for a year now and I'm very happy with them. They give back what you feed them. My room is 20'L x 15'W x 8'H powered by only by a 50w a side, 15 year old. . . | 5 |
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upstream for Thiel 3.7
Contact James Tanner of Bryston as he ran 3.7's with simular electronics. He will give you the scoop as to what works well with these speakers. You can get hold of him through the. . . | 4 |
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SF Line 2 and SS power amp
I should have given a budget figure to work with in my request. I would like to be in around or under the $2000 US$ ($2500 Canadian $$). Thank you for your suggestions | 4 |
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Paradigm Studio 40s with NAD?
Hi there, I have the 60v2's with an NAD7100 receiver (2x50wpc) pushing them and sounds quite good. I find that the NAD does fine as long as recording is good. At times you do need. . . | 4 |
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Mary Chapin Carpenter
She's a big fav of mine as well, I have most all if not all of her previous releases. I picked up her latest last week and it's up to her usual high standards, quite enjoyable | 3 |
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Depth imaging of Studio 60 vs. Monitor 7s
I agree with RW above. I have the 60v2's and they do take a VERY long time to come into there own, I'd say 200 hours is not unusual. Some of the depth issue you may have may be . . . | 2 |
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Paradigm Studio 40 vs B&W 604 vs Kef Q7
I agree with mboldda1 I was using Paradigm mini monitors on stands with a servo 15 sub. I have sence upgraded to 60V2's (still backed by servo 15, the 60's sit in the same foot . . . | 2 |
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SUGGESTION...for any PreAmp with line out for Sub
Any preamp with 2 preamp line outs (that's 2 pairs of course) will work or go the cheap route and use 1 or two "Y" adpators to split a single line out into two. I've . . . | 1 |
