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Ex Air Studios monitors
Hi, I am new to this site; I hope that someone can give me some advice. I have
Thedogblue0
Why does feedback go away when I do this?????
I have a Bryston BP25 preamp and 14BSST amp with Acoustech PH1-P phono preamp
Blueranger3
Lenco L 75 turntable, need 60 cycle capstan,
Hi, I bought a Lenco L75 turntable on Ebay that is from the UK. Over there the
Frigi860
Which subs to consider with my setup?
I have an Onkyo tx-nr 818 receiver and vienna acoustics Bach grand speakers
Bonginator5
Oppo BDP105 mod
Has anyone got the Stereo Dave's Audio Alternative Oppo mod? The mod is
Knghifi4
MF A5 CD Player or M1CDT with Arcam AVP700
My system (which you can view at the Hub under Member Systems) features the
Escritorjuan1
MF A5 CD Player or M1CDT with Arcam AVP700?
My system consists of an Arcam AVP700 AV Processor with a Mark Levinson ML-9
Escritorjuan0
HHR Walsh type speakers
My first post here...I was wondering if anyone here has had any experience
Subskim0
How to increase the gain on a preamp
I just received a preamp I bought a week ago, and it sounds fabulous, but the
Marcel172811
Ray Manzarek RIP
A sad day indeed.
Fjn0412
I have owned a Nakamichi PA7 amp. How would you
compare it to B&Ks sound or Parasound like the HCA 2200II. I have Kef 104/2
Tide3
Questioning a/c isolation for digital.?
I get the idea many are unaware of the enormous benefits available.It would be
Ptss7
Phono Preamp Suggestions
Looking for a phono stage that will work with a Benz Micro low output Ruby 3
Onhwy612
Audio Technica AT33EV different versions? On RP6?
I was thinking of trying a low output MC on my new rega RP6. The Audio
Sbrownnw5
Ray Manzarek has passed
What a kick in the stomach this news is. RIP Ray, thank you for the music. It
Fjn040
Tube pre picking up feedback/vibration?
Recently got a pair of Magnepan 3.7's and a Sanders Magtech. Have an old ARC
Brrgrr11
Why the difference?
I'm relatively new to vinyl and as such I'm trying to understand and learn the
Last_lemming8
Accuphase DG-48
Hi everybody, does anyone have experience in using the DG-48 and would like
Chw0
Audio Note Preamp VS Power Amp
As a continuation to my search for a good SET for my Tannoy Turnberry SE
Pani1
Is a dimmer noisy when it's turned OFF?
Friends, my wife wants to add a rheostat to the dining room ceiling lamp. I
Cymbop4
Galibier Teres Redpoint tape drive "LENGTH"?
Hello all I will be converting my turntable to a 'tape' drive. Yes I have an
Cousinbillyl2
Service manual for CM Labs CC-50s amplifier
I purchased a CM Labs CC-50 S integrated amplifier that I would really love to
Whyland0
Pre-amps with seperate power supplies .....
I have a pre-amp with a seperate power supply that is connected by an
Garebear15
Wilson Alexia - what's the competition
The critics seem to love it, but what's the crowd's view vs. competition
Rfarris4
Best Power Cable for less than $100
Can you please give some options? By now, I'm considering: Emotiva Silnote
Leog201012
Rack for VPI HW-19 Mark II
Hi All, I'm having a hard time finding an affordable rack that would
Scottya3
Dali Mentor 6 and Room Size
I’m planning a speaker upgrade and have decided on the Dali Mentor
Lowrider572
Will sub help my Proac 1SCs fill new larger room?
I'm moving from a 10x11 room to a larger room, maybe 15x15 or 15x20, when I
River2517
ATC active speakers, anyone heard them?
Especially the larger monitors, I'm very curious.
Kiddman2
Amazon "Cloud" Player
So I just bought a CD from Amazon for like $4.99 and it says you get a free
Chayro4
Need tube help with tube buffer 6SN7 tubes
Hey guys, I just got a Yaqin CD3 tube buffer. It came with a pair of chrome
Tonyangel11
Zu Omen Def's, Tekton Pendragon SEAS, or Omega's?
After a ton of research, I've, more or less come down to these as my best
Nightfall9
Question on Gallo Reference 3.5
I am currently using a Bryston 4B sst amp to power my Gallo Reference 3.5
Mountainpics4
Bryston 7B with Gallo Reference 3.5 speakers
I am currently using a Bryston 4B sst amp to power my Gallo Reference 3.5
Mountainpics5
Harbeth Owners which model?
I am looking to buy either a M30.1, SHL5, or M40.1. I owned a SHL5 in the
Bobheinatz8
Sota Sapphire with Eminent Tech ET 2
I have a Sota Sapphire TT, would the Eminent Technology be a good match?
Gotmojo2
Sub best at high crossover?
I am wondering, are my ears deceiving me, or is the Velodyne DD-18 actually
O_holter0
Sub best at high crossover?
I am wondering, is my ears deceiving me, or is the Velodyne DD-18 actually
O_holter13
Avalon Eidolon Diamond vs Revel Salon 2
A knowledgeable industry insider with zero affiliation says the Diamond is
Ptss7
Proceed PDT 3 & PDP 3
I have been listening to a Proceed PDT 3 & PDP 3 since I purchased them back
Blamere3
Herron VTPH-1 vs Allnic H1201
I've been using the Herron for about 3 months and while I think it's a great
Dhcod6
cable cooker in Los Angeles
Looking to borrow/rent a cooker in los angeles area. Any body out there with
Mendez6208160
Exemplar Denon 3910
I have had this baby for a very long (lovable, but old?) while and love it.
Warrenh1
Best player for iPhone, pad
Hi I'd like to purchase from itunes player that plays lossless files. Which
Marakanetz8
Record skips near the innermost grooves
I have a Vpi hw-19 mk2 w/ an sme 309 & a Grado gold. The problem is this
Lardawg13
Concerned about my MIDAS shell 103R transplant
I followed Thomas Schick's Youtube guide to removing the stock shell off the
Tonyptony3
Wood glue method of record cleaning
Anyone ever try it? Sounds interesting but I'm afraid of any residue left in
Zavato14
Esoteric K01: What are the best settings for CD?
The Esoteric K01 has several up-conversion and filter options for CD
Matjet8
Accuphase C2800 or C2810 ?
Differences between Accuphase C2800 and C2810, which is better? Thanks!
Nic100
 Virtual Systems
Sonus Faber Guarneri system (Daveyf)
    Hi onemug, thank you for posting that. i do remember martin collom's (Daveyf)
    "the gh"s love tubes"....yes they do. pretty much, Onemug
    Onemug, i am a little surprised that the gh's work with flea powered (Daveyf)
stereo/ht system (Gjkphd)
    Great system. the audio logic 24mxl dac is one of my favorite Doug99
Elementary Audio (Mjcmt)
My Listening Setup (Carja)
    Lovely room and excellent stressless recliners. did it take a bit to Mjcmt
SET bliss (Charles1dad)
    Thanks max, i do feel these two tubes are of the highest caliber and (Charles1dad)
    If you ever get the chance to buy / try avvt c37's, man, please do, Maxmad
    And, charles1dad, fantastic system! Maxmad
    Max, thanks for the very kind comment on my system. regards, (Charles1dad)
    Hi charles, the duelund cast caps were installed last week and have Brf
    Hi brf, that was in my opinion a very accurate and concise (Charles1dad)
liquid holo (Lotus340r)
    System edited: new cj monos, new cart, new allnic head amp (Lotus340r)
    Thanks for the comments folks. hi assad, the tw is a nice arm. the (Lotus340r)
Vincent S 6 MK2
Rogue Audio 66
Sunfire CRM2
Sunfire CRM2
Quicksilver
Moderate price Awesome sound (Jtcf)
    I'll bet the sunfire crm2s sound nice...how well do they fill a room Lowrider57
Living room (Theduker)
    System edited: purchased classic 150s 5/13 (Theduker)
Jfrech's system (Jfrech)
    John, the rockport altair look beautiful in your space, i prefer Albertporter
    Thank you albert! i see you have your grills on...my grills are (Jfrech)
    Knghifi thanks ! welcome anytime... (Jfrech)
    John, did andy suggest the side woofer firing inward or was it Charles1dad
    Hi inward is what he suggested...placement wasn't so hard...took (Jfrech)
    John, while you were placing the speakers, did you also adjust the Peterayer
    Hi good point, the listening seat (sofa) moved several inches to the (Jfrech)
    john, what can i add? i am so glad you're enjoying the ride ;-) C1ferrari
Smiling (Cymbop)
    Handsome system, even the green fat guy in smiling. happy listening. Glenfihi
Power is nothing without control. (Heradot)
    System edited: 3 years have gone, it's time to update my system. (Heradot)
    What did you change in your system, what you wrote does not make it Roxy54
Mike Lavigne's System (Mikelavigne)
    Hello my friend...well it looks like we have a "new kid" Lharasim
    Hello lawrence, a little shit-stirring is ok with me. i'm happy for (Mikelavigne)
    Mike thanks for being a good sport!...i thought your speakers were Lharasim
    Mike, have you had your new mm7s dialed in by the designer yet? i Peterayer
    Lawrence,mm7, 's price is $200k. my old mm3's were in the area of (Mikelavigne)
    Peter, not yet. kevin has not had a chance to get up here to do the (Mikelavigne)
French art, German music, American gear (Brownsfan)
    Joeyboynj, thanks. of all my components, the modwright power (Brownsfan)
    Hi brownsfan, which power cord is sounding best with your coincident Charles1dad
    Charles1dad, i'm still rotating cords. i have the voodoo vector (Brownsfan)
    Thanks brownsfan, it's fascinating how each cord interacts Charles1dad
    Charles1dad, i agree. this whole business with power cords is (Brownsfan)
Albert Porter's System (Albertporter)
    Hi albert. congratulations on your new additions. what an amazing Bigamp
    Albert, you could also try a pair of pass xa60.5. there are the Peterayer
    Hey albert, the bel canto amps do have some grounding requirements Swanny76109
    Bigamp thank you! i'm eager to get them broken in so i can hear (Albertporter)
    Peterayer i'm making a list like i did when i was speaker shopping. (Albertporter)
    Swanny76109 i've spoken with bel canto and they are very responsive. (Albertporter)
    Albert, did you look at paul stublebine system using the grande Microstrip
VAC & VSA : 2-Channel and HT smileage (Fplanner2000)
    On a tip from avs, i put 4 stillpoint ultra 5's between the upper (Fplanner2000)
Voice Of Living Presence (Syntax)
    Audiophile + amplifier = problem ?tannoy westminster 1, tannoy (Syntax)
Waxwaves System (Waxwaves)
    System edited: a mccormack dna-1 deluxe with smcaudio gold edition (Waxwaves)
 Product Reviews
Technics SL-1200Mk2 Turntable (Ekobesky)
    In the summer of ’10 i acquired a technics sl-1200/iia from ebay. within the Moorel
    @moorel grave robber, never thought i would this zombie. Zenblaster
 
Anthem MRX-700 Surround Pre (Jscottj123)
    I recently purchased mrx500 for home theater. i haven't completed the arc Jroberts687
 
Trenner & Friedl Art Speaker: A Year Later (Ngeorge)
    I've had my art speakers since the beginning of 2013. i love the look, listen Lleall
 
JBL S4700s (Dave_72)
    Dave, how is your experience now? i used to have l100t and liked the bass Cs722
    Very good actually. the mids and highs have opened up and the bass is strong. (Dave_72)
 
Liberty Audio B2B-1 Preamplifier (Stevecham)
    I bought 4 nos philips jan tubes for the chinook from tube depot and this has (Stevecham)
    Thanks for the recommendation!i went to the tube depot site to order the tubes Montgomery
 
 Old Threads with new posts in last 72 hours
Tara Labs The One versus 0.8 EX (Pops)
    Hey keith, i most recently used a dna.5 deluxe with two pair of cardas posts. Waxwaves
    Keith. i would try my best to come to your wedding , but i would have to have Grey9hound
    @ grey9hound, are you married? Audiolabyrinth
    @ waxwaves, i will tell you what you want to know, keep the haters off me!, i Audiolabyrinth
    @ grey9hound, thankyou! Audiolabyrinth
    Unfortunately , yes Grey9hound
    A grey9hound, man,lol!,, you guys make it sound like i should go ahead and Audiolabyrinth
    it might be a better option . ! Grey9hound
    Men are from mars, women are from venus. i will never understand the way a Jmcgrogan2
    @ jmcgrogan2, what a very good post!, my christian beliefs would make me feel Audiolabyrinth
    @ grey9hound, thats funny!a great since of humor here! Audiolabyrinth
    Lets get back to equipment talks here! Audiolabyrinth
    @ pops, let me know when you get your cable home. Audiolabyrinth
    Keith, phone books are ugly. now, there is a pretty little wadia itransport Waxwaves
    @waxwaves we could try that . the only problem i have is that i am currently Grey9hound
    @ waxwaves, do not use the damping membran!, we are talking about resonance Audiolabyrinth
 
New Axiom tonearm breaks new ground (Downunder)
    Pic through the glass via iphone2 x axiom, Syntax
    How is it breaking new ground? why only on static display? i guess if your Sarcher30
    I am sure that axiom is well build tonearm. i am very curious unbiased Milimetr
    Milimewtr wrote "in such circumstances i am very curious if an issu Audpulse
    I do not get your point audpulse to make it clear: my relations with daniel Milimetr
    Milimetr, my point is the same as yours. daniel seems to have a wealth of Audpulse
    @milimewtr: arm and smarttractor are distributed by an established distributer Heradot
    Hi milimetr, there is no way you can buy the axiom from daniel direct. he has Nandric
    Btw, where is dertonarm/dietrich? is there a reason why we have to read from Blammy
    Dear milimetr/audiopulse: the " gentlemans " as nandric that support Rauliruegas
    Raul, your ignonrance is stunning and your hate against daniel without Nandric
    Nandric: yes i'm ignorant, agree with and no i do not hate any one including Rauliruegas
    Dear blammy: i agree with you. in the other side, i understand that here and Rauliruegas
    'in the other side' i understand very well that a smart person will decline Nandric
    Hello nikola, you said: i hope you were trying to be ironic with your John_gordon
    Another pic here, Jtimothya
 
Dedicated line w/ upgraded parts or power cond? (Rockadanny)
    Heheh....willie, it's all good. i know your post had to of fallen into that Mental
    Dedicated line, 1st. Jafant
 
What's your favorite lyric from a song? (Arthursmuck)
    Wish i didn't know now what i didn't know then. Siliab
 
Question on FR 66s (Suteetat)
    Halcro, thanks for your help. i am already doing no1 at the moment. my (Suteetat)
    Dear henry, i am a bit puzzled about a recommendation for a specific headshell Lewm
    Dear henry, i've got my answer. no worries. Lewm
    Dear thuchan, i will post to you the email address of my uncle boris.i am sure Nandric
    Halcro, thanks again for your information. i will wait for smartracker to (Suteetat)
    Option 1 - buy a headshell with slots option 2 - drill the headshell holes Dover
    Dear dover, i am well aware that one can "twist" the cartridge in the Lewm
    Thank you nandric, i am very eager to get in contact with your uncle boris. we Thuchan
    I was as puzzled as lewm with the offset angle .etc., and reread the article Nandric
    I am privately wondering how one can cite the true pivot of the fr tonearms to Lewm
    Dear lewm: agree with you and i could add that first than all how can we could Rauliruegas
    Dear lew, your philosophical questions are to difficult for me. anyway the Nandric
    Dear thuchan, it is risky to tease someone because of his family. this is 'not Nandric
    Dear nicola, i have no wish to offend a man with "simple Halcro
    Dear henry, i explained my situation and prefrence already. i also mentioned Nandric
    Dear henry, i am sorry to have missed the aussie humour. i thought that we Nandric
 
Vienna Die Muzick flagship speakers (Guidocorona)
    Hi guido, i have read ypur excelllent review of these speakers in pfo and am Jon2020
 
Everest dd 66000 speakers (Ptss)
    Audiolabrynth, must be my age but claude sounds as beautiful as a clean fresh (Ptss)
    Ps if you take a listen to bollings big band cd it's in reverse phase so (Ptss)
    @ ptss my digital player has a toggle switch on back to invert the phase in or Audiolabyrinth
    Don't underestimate the power of the dark side...i mean the s4700s, haha, as Dave_72
    @ dave_72, i did not know you are into jbl speakers!, i have seen you around Audiolabyrinth
    Thanks for the nice comments above, guys. herd mentality is interesting, how Kiddman
    To: sakesan, i am very curious about the atc actives. how would you compare Kiddman
    Hi audiolabyrinth, yes, i certainly am. ok, cool, i believe i've seen you Dave_72
    Hi kiddman, jbl does horns the right way. they don't have the typical horn Dave_72
    @ dave_72, i have a krell 700cx, i was cosidering buying the dd 66000 everest Audiolabyrinth
    The k2 is definitely better than the s4700, there's no arguing that. but the Dave_72
    @ dave_72, thankyou for the kind words regarding my amp,i really have a small Audiolabyrinth
    You're welcome! krell is good stuff and should drive any of the jbls you're Dave_72
    I've heard them 10 feet apart center to center in a room quite a bit narrower Kiddman
    @ kiddmann, thats my ticket punched!, what you just said about the room sizes Audiolabyrinth
    Hi kiddmann, thanks for your comments. i hate being corrected. lol. i never Dave_72
 
Need $1000 used tube preamp - Please help??? (Sonnyhong)
    Anyone heard the dared mc-7p? chinese made, but heard its pretty good. (Sonnyhong)
    You can score a jolida fusion for around that price...the needle doctor has Wolf_garcia
    Cj pv-10 without a doubt. wonderful amp with warm. original. golden cj sound. Springbok10
    I have a cj pv-10 that i have used for the past 5 years and think it sounds Zenblaster
 
Best vintage or modern tonearms for Denon DP 80 (Lleall)
    Fidelity research fr-64 works well. Dcbingaman
    For under $3000, the choice is very wide for excellent tonearms. there is Lewm
    I am having a plinth made of mdf, with compartments to add load, delrin mat by (Lleall)
    Thanks, i did get a recommendation for fidelity research 64 but i found the (Lleall)
    The victor is a "steal" among vintage japanese tonearms at its Lewm
    Thanks, lewm. i did think the victor with all its accompanying hardware and (Lleall)
 
Which headphones?? (B_limo)
    Head fi org is laid out so terrible that i can't even stand to be on that (B_limo)
 
Pass Labs XVR-1 crossover (Leog2010)
    I use an xvr-1 to replace the electronic crossover that came with my apogee Ghostrider45
    I have used the xvr-1-3 for the past 6 years. prior to that, i used 3 other Barrysandy
    I forgot to mention in my earlier post that i've used the xvr-1 for about 5 Ghostrider45
    I have also used the xvr-1 for a few years, first with a pair of apogee duetta Thekong
 
Ohm Walsh Micro Talls: who's actually heard 'em? (Rebbi)
    Coot, 100 watts/tube=500 watts/ss, if this were the case, an awful lot of Frazeur1
    Love the new site. but, it look slike black ash veneer is no longer an Bondmanp
    Thank you guys for your comments. i have no plans to move to tubes, just Coot
    Coot, a set would not work for the ohms. a push-pull of high wattage (such as Carja
    Bond, that was why i said "within an amplifiers capability and not Frazeur1
    I got my 5000's back a couple of weeks ago and they sound bettter than ever. Blueranger
 
How much would an additional motor help (Blueranger)
    Finally had enough time to fully evaluate 2nd motor upgrade. less noise (Blueranger)
    Blueranger, is it possible to leave one motor powered off so it serves as an Tonywinsc
    Dear blueranger: maybe it's time that i re-evaluate in my system those two Rauliruegas
    Blueranger, did you have a chance to check if the platter speed changed with Peterayer
    More motors more noise.... Stringreen
    The height difference of pullys is about 1/8" inch. i have a kab strobe (Blueranger)
 
Inner groove "Rumble" (Adam18)
    Dear adam, i haven't a clue. typical reasons for what you are hearing are that Lewm
    To all who have replied with good ideas ---- lewm, stringreen, halcro, pops, (Adam18)
    Looking at your system photos i am struck by the fact that your problem area Casey33
    A la casey's good idea, this speaks also to the question of whether you are Lewm
    It's definitely not a "hum." the interference is a very irregular (Adam18)
    "staccato-like popping" can you guess in what frequency range? Lewm
    Yes ...... low frequency. (Adam18)
    Once my ground wire fell off and i heard "popping" noises. as a Heyraz
    Thanks heyraz ..... but rega tables do not have a ground wire. (Adam18)
    Rega tables do not have a ground wire. interesting. how do they get rid of Heyraz
 
How do you determine how much to spend on speakers (Krazeeyk)
    I think mesch makes some good points but i would go even further. starting off Nick1776
 
Audio Research Vs115 (Mherron)
    I own the vs-115. i can't say enough positive things about it. i've read old Bifwynne
    I bought a vs115 brand new from my local ar dealer. within the first week, a Smatsui
    At a fraction of the cost of that arc (which i had considered buying at one Wolf_garcia
    Smatsui, not sure you laid out all the relevant facts about your resister Bifwynne
    Arc tests their tubes at hard labor for 24 hrs. prior to putting them in your Hifigeek1
    Bifwynne, i'm not sure what relevant facts that i left out. my dealer would Smatsui
    Glad to hear that paragon sight & sound took care of you. i have been in that Czbbcl
    I've had my jolida for a relatively short time compared to the tube guitar Wolf_garcia
    Resistor blowing, with tube arcs, and shorts, is only true with arc amps and Don_c55
    I now live in fear of my jolida being destroyed by a tube arc...not likely to Wolf_garcia
    Sorry don, there are a lot of amps which will take out a resistor in the bias Newbee
    Smatsui, i'm sorry to read about your troubles. it's hard for me to react to Bifwynne
    There are no reliability issues with that amp that i am aware of. Hifigeek1
 
I am having BIG problems with my ARCAM AV-888 (Thesound)
    I would try a factory reset. Truemaineiac
 
Best power cord for digital (Dr_john)
    I love triode wire labs' 10+ for dacs and cd players. really a fantastic Gopher
 
Audio Research Corp Ref 5 SE (Bifwynne)
    I'm breaking in my upgraded phono 2se. right out of the box it sounded Bril12
    Brill, stay with it. my ref 5 se sounds great! i've got about 700 hours on (Bifwynne)
 
Interconnect with great dynamics and bass slam , (Grey9hound)
    More blues favs would be: freddy king leon russel & marc benno asylum choir Waxwaves
    Man-o-man you guys got me lost with the music thats mentioned here!, pantara Audiolabyrinth
    That just means you have discovered some good new music keith! we were Waxwaves
    I like the white stripes!, kinda cool, a two piece band!you guys need to teach Audiolabyrinth
    Try clutch keith, they are really hard driving rock and bluesy at the same Waxwaves
    The problem i currently have, is i really do not have any music!, everything Audiolabyrinth
    @ jmcgrogan2, are you still in construction mode? Audiolabyrinth
    yeah, and i will be for quite a while. i sent son #3 off on saturday with his Jmcgrogan2
    @ jmcgrogan2, how does the robert cray sound?, its seems that there is so many Audiolabyrinth
    @ jmcgrogan2, the thing is, we are targeting a pair of speakers that retail Audiolabyrinth
    This, is the title track to his strong persuader lp i was listening to Jmcgrogan2
    @ jmcgrogan2, you really know how to use a computer!, i listened to all that Audiolabyrinth
    the robery cray sound is "soulful blues" with great giutar (Grey9hound)
    Yes sir ree! that's what i'm talkin bout! gotta love that blues music! Waxwaves
    i think you may have over-rated my computer skills keith!! lol!! if you are Jmcgrogan2
    @waxwaves, nice list!! i was feeling some allman brothers band this morning, Jmcgrogan2
 
New cart for under 1K (Davidlillis)
    Let's simplify if possible. do you have any other sources. if so and they are Jjrenman
    Siox/jjrenman, i agree with both of you, i've had difficulty coming to the (Davidlillis)
    Most dome tweeters have the same problem in that the top of the dome resonates Jjrenman
    Jirenman, i love that idea! i know exactly the dots you are speaking of. i (Davidlillis)
    In tone audio's issue 15, , publisher jeff dorgay reviews the zu/dl-103 and Johnnyb53
    Dome tweeters aren't inherently bright and harsh, but many have a resonant Johnnyb53
    Johnnyb53, you state that "spitty sibilants are the first sign the treble Jjrenman
    "it might also be helped with a well-placed capacitor or resistor in the Jjrenman
    Johnnyb53, i read that same review. i used to toe-in my focal's and after (Davidlillis)
    Do you have a price range in mind for new speakers or are you just getting Jjrenman
    Nagaoka they run well in a wide range of arms. Syntax
    Jjrenman, occasionally with some recordings the jm's sound fantastic! (Davidlillis)
    Goldenear, , adam audio, , the martin-logan motion series, , and legacy audio, Johnnyb53
    Johnnyb53, well said about tweeter types. i've been hearing great things Jjrenman
    Jjremnman:triton seven, , scheduled for june release. it's a passive Johnnyb53
    One thing i have begun to notice in myself, is that metal dome tweeters are Wntrmute2
 
Speaker grills on or off? (50jess)
    Grill's on or off? it boils down to how the designer miked the speaker in a Audiozen
 
HD Down Load compared to Analog. (Orpheus10)
    zenblaster, "in my comparison evaluation, i used santana (Orpheus10)
    Orpheus10, i like and agree with a lot of what you are saying, but not Zd542
    Dear benjie: +++++ " with vinyl, all of the information is in that Rauliruegas
    Whoever dies with the best sounding stereo wins... Tonywinsc
    I have 5 terabytes of hirez digital and enjoy it daily. i mostly listen to dsd Mikelavigne
    zd542, if for a moment we can just drop "stereophile" out of this (Orpheus10)
    As a user of both hi res downloads and what would be considered an a rated Emailists
    i can not recommend hd downloads for anyone who is not a computer (Orpheus10)
    smatsui, as an "audiophile" it's understood that you have to do (Orpheus10)
    I think it is easy to get caught up into the x format or source is the best, Petepappp
    Petepappp, i have a 2 track technics reel to reel, and everything that's (Orpheus10)
    after upgrading some of my old vinyl treasures to what for me was the (Orpheus10)
    Orpheus10, i agree that digital is evolving nicely and some of the hd formats Petepappp
    tonywinsc, i don't know what you're waiting for? after your wait you'll still (Orpheus10)
    peterayer, your situation is identical to mine. i'm going through my (Orpheus10)
    I'm waiting because have heard only one hd dac source. i haven't had the time Tonywinsc
 
high power tube amps vs ss (Winggo)
    Good tube amp setups i have heard are excellent at both "attack" or Mapman
    Excellent comments by all, imo. charles, re the volume levels i listen at, Almarg
    Al, our "average" listening levels are in the same range(i say mine Charles1dad
    Hi charles, yes, the vac renaissance 70/70 mk iii has a six-position switch Almarg
    Al, i am surprised that curiosity hasn't gotten the better of you. Roscoeiii
    I suppose then that the fact that my tube amp, although a simple ultralinear Wolf_garcia
    Beauty is in the eye of the beholder. science is not an absolute either. did Petepappp
    Petepappp, audio and musical enjoyment is overwhelmingly subjective, people Charles1dad
    Wolf, i love you man! you always make me smile with your posts. Tubegroover
    Somehow i just can't imagine an almarg thread titled "best setting for Onhwy61
    "in theory, theory and practice are the same. in practice, they are Mapman
    Al, kinda curious about the variable negative feedback switch you mentioned. Bifwynne
    one way to measure speed is rise time, the voltage you can reach in a given Atmasphere
    Now there's an impressive response. thank you ralph for catering to my very Csontos
    But ralph, i think you may have mentioned yourself that if a "pure" Bifwynne
    Hi bruce, i don't know. it would depend on the particular amplifier, and Almarg
 
Cables more hype than value? (Tobb)
    I'm almost afraid to post this, but here goes... i just started (okay, Mresseguie
    Don't be afraid mresseguie, you are correct, it sounds better. the Waxwaves
    @ mresseguie, once bitten, its over!, there gos all the money!however, given Audiolabyrinth
    oh-oh......alice has just fallen down the rabbit hole! buckle up for a long, Jmcgrogan2
    Hello. i thank you for the welcome. the upgrade bug bit me a few months ago Mresseguie
    don't worry.....you'll get used to those looks, and it won't bother you Jmcgrogan2
    Funny looks now, but eventually the look of surprise and excitement will be on Waxwaves
 
KAB EV-1 users? (Armstrod)
    I purchased a kab ev-1 around christmas '11. before this, i was cleaning lps Moorel
    I've been using the kab ev-1 for a few years now. it was affordable and it Ghosthouse
 
Who needs a MM cartridge type when we have MC? (Rauliruegas)
    Lewm, victors remarks, in no way changed my opinion of him. he is a genius Griffithds
    I've had three balanced phono stages: bat vk-p10, atmasphere mp-1, arc ph-2. i Dgarretson
    Dave, that would explain alot! my original vk10 arrived with the dealer Griffithds
    Dear raul, i hope this is not a stupid question but i have no idea what an Nandric
    Nandric, i do have a satin m-117g bought in 2010 and i believe it is a low Audpulse
    Dear don, with all respect as our professor, your statement "you can not Lewm
    Whoops! sorry timeltel; i believe you are the professor, not don. no Lewm
    " no disrespect to you either, don." :) peace, Timeltel
    Medium output: satin m21-b. r. (Rauliruegas)
    Hello lewm, and you to tom, no disrespect ever taken from either of you. my Griffithds
    Lewm, i ran across this in my file from victor. this is for our information Griffithds
    To put the balanced dilema simply, to properly run a cartridge 'balanced' you Storyboy
    "some phono guru told me that phono cartridge is basically a " Lewm
    Storyboy, that's a good story. 99.99% of cartridges have no such strap. as i Lewm
    Lewm - you can easily verify for yourself by measuring dc resistance between Storyboy
    Lewm, why must all the 99.99% of cartridges have to have an Griffithds
 
When an amp puts out 90 watts.... (Finsup)
    Rrog: it is the "norm" for me and, because it matters in my system, it's why i Stevecham
    If you start with a reasonably powered amp and know the speaker impedence and Wolf_garcia
    maybe i will start another thread later but really, my reason for asking (Finsup)
    Do not share that with your therapist. Wolf_garcia
    Not only is consistent power output typical of tube amps, but also mcintosh Mjcmt
 
Good USB DAC for Desktop use around $100-$250? (Adurlabhji)
    A used musical fidelity vdac or vdac ii would be a good bet and both have the Sfar
    Thanks for your response. aune t1 is something i am looking at as well. would (Adurlabhji)
    Sorry, i don't have any experience with the schiit dacs. they have very good Sfar
    Schiit dac is pretty close sounding to the odac. just to give you an idea on Singleendedsingle
    Mwtech recently announced a new hiface dac. i have not seen much about it, but Dtc
 
How can a 30 watt, 28 year old amp sound more (Bokfudo)
    After 28 years... maybe it's time to get the caps replaced? if you think it's Williewonka
    I think that after 28 years the nad has finally broken in. the less patient Onhwy61
    Recently i came into possession of a sansui receiver from the mid 70s, an hk Runnin
    I think i agree with you runnin, this nad is definitely eq'ed to boost certain (Bokfudo)
    "05-14-13: ddd1 i have an amp that would eat that nad for lunch, but i Zd542
 
My HRT Music Streamer HD DAC is a game changer (Vladimir)
    I just read that hi-fi+ review and was wondering if he was over the top by Agisthos
    Art dudley reviewed this dac in the june stereophile. he found that the top Dtc
    Dtc, i don't hear treble emphasis or harshness of any kind, but then again i'm (Vladimir)
    I posted about the stereophile review in another dac thread and my thoughts Mitch2
    I have a streamer ii in my office system and like it, although the system is Dtc
    Dtc,no offense toward your post was intended. my issue is with this particular Mitch2
    In my previous post, i listened to the ms hd "unfettled" and found Mtruong34
    Hrt dacs are just a few of the relatively inexpensive ways to get into (Vladimir)
    Mitch2 - no offense taken. as i said, i am very happy with my 2 streamer iis Dtc
 
Jazz for aficionados (Orpheus10)
    Frogman: great info on, and analysis of, coleman hawkins. i have a lot of Rok2id
    Final inquiry of the day. who / what determines the size and instrumental Rok2id
    frogman, "mingus ah um" certainly works for me. he was so far (Orpheus10)
    John hart trio "scenes from a song" john (guitar) does a very nice Isochronism
    I came across this gem: blue bacharach "a cooler shaker" (blue Isochronism
    Hi rok - to answer your questions about reverb in concert halls is not Learsfool
    Learsfool: thanks for the info. cheers Rok2id
    Adding to learsfool's definition: reverb time is how long it takes for sound Frogman
    Isochronism: ******i came across this gem: blue bacharach****** nice cd, but Rok2id
    frogman, learsfool, and rok, the reason they can never get it right, or get (Orpheus10)
    hey you guys, rok, frogman, and leersfool, i've just discovered something (Orpheus10)
    Yesterday i was planning to 'review' 'miles at the plugged nickel', but after Rok2id
    ******it's called hd downloads****** does this involve computers? if it Rok2id
    rok, forget i ever mentioned hd downloads. i had a problem that caused me to (Orpheus10)
    rok, my grandmother liked "chopin", i heard her say it when i was (Orpheus10)
    *******you lost me with "the wolf man", that's the kind of blues i Rok2id
 
Anyone interested in stereophile estate auction? (Birdsongestate)
    Why don't you auction off his audio equipment here so more people can Sidssp
    You got me! you made me look up that stupid website, and it has no audio gear Jmcgrogan2
    Jmc...the listing links are at the very top of the page. most of the gear is Mofimadness
    Thanks for the link mofimadness. this, is the link that first popped up on my Jmcgrogan2
    Poor guy's father dies, comes here to get some interest in the estate sale Emailists
    Sorry to waste everyone's time. you guys are really sweet. laura (Birdsongestate)
    Laura: please except my sincere and deepest condolence for your loss. losing 2chnlben
    Laura, sorry for the reception you received here and sorry for your loss. Rja
 
Difference in quality in products made in China? (Sunnyjim)
    Well i got my first bad component that was made in china. it was a used Jedinite24
    (http://news.consumerreports.org/safety/2007/06/can-you-trust-c.html) Rodman99999
    My purchase was a 50 watt integrated amp - looked fantastic ,stainless steel Williewonka
    I remember a story about stainless steel. properly manufactured stainless Jameswei
    Imo: china and korea are capable of making products at any quality level Rja
 
Aleph 3 Buzzing noise (Skoda346)
    I recently had my aleph 3 serviced by pass labs. they do a great job. you Jameswei
    Jameswei is right, pass does have a good service department. one of my 0's Zd542
    Thank you , i have been in touch with pass, thanks for the good advice (Skoda346)
 
Two-channel is inferior to multi-channel, no? (Pmcneil)
    Rebel, based on kal's excellent advice, i went to a meridian-based system Dcbingaman
    Kr4, for many people it is a choice between good two channel system and less Kijanki
    Cost is an issue and so is space. otoh, the possible increase in sound Kr4
 
Rogue Audio Sphynx and Martin Logan Odysseys (Jimbreit)
    Thanks for your responses and i guess i exposed my ignorance of both biamping (Jimbreit)
    I would not assume that the bass issues you are experiencing are necessarily Roscoeiii
    There is no doubt that opinions about damping factor will vary. in the past, i Tls49
    Yes, damping factor is one potential consideration among many others. though i Roscoeiii
    sent from my ipad i appreciate these responses mostly because of your (Jimbreit)
    Jimbreit, thanks for sharing the additional info for your system setup. one Tls49
    What are your dealer's thoughts on this? and have your contacted rogue to get Roscoeiii
    In all my years of audio interest i've never used spikes so i have a drawer (Jimbreit)
    You have spikes and choose not to try them? as for an uneven floor, spikes can Roscoeiii
    If i decide to use spikes it won't be until after everything else is tried and (Jimbreit)
 
Top resistors (Dgarretson)
    I have tried several resistors, some of them are best sounding for me and most Eherdian
 
Best Rock Album in 2013 (Keithr)
    Three satisfying lps: the besnard lakes: until in excess, imperceptible ufo. Dgarretson
    One rock album that i'm finding very satisfying now is rob zombie's venomous Jedinite24
 
How to change current version of amarra to 4319?? (Rezanazari)
    Thanks steve i tried using my activation code but could not get it to work (Rezanazari)
    Same thing happened to me. trying again won't help. i contacted amarra and Erndog
    You must enter the original password and then a new one each time, so you must Audioengr
 
Grace F-9 broken stylus (Sprinklz)
    I have the same situation. bought a table with the f-9, green stylus. the Tommytom
    Hi tommytom, just in the event you don't already know this, peter at Hesson11
    Two words: sound smith. get the ruby cantilever with line contact stylus, for Lewm
 
Review of Tekton Pendragon-Se Loudspeaker (Audioman58)
    I've heard so many positives about the pendragons and was eagerly awaiting the Nightfall
    How much power do the pendragon se's really need to perform optimally? at, Nightfall
    Nominal 4 ohm is a bit more of concerning for set than the speakers Nguyen787
    I think you will overload your room bass-wise. consider the m-lore. Finsup
    Thanks for the input. a couple people have mentioned the possibility of the Nightfall
    Why aren't the lores capable of delivering what you want? you mean in terms Genjamon
 
Krell or Bryston 4SST2 (Mjniz31)
    Thanks, dave. i ended up picking up a mark levinson ml-9. i love it! Escritorjuan
    Cool, that's a nice little vintage amp. Dave_72
 
Fuses that matter. (Tbg)
    Vhiner, i would call the cable company which sells all of the fuses. they (Tbg)
    Tbg, that's good advice, but i remain a bit skeptical about sales people's Vhiner
    Vhiner, i just went to synergistic research quantum fuses (Tbg)
    And just in case; slo-blo is synonymous with time lag, as can be seen on this Rodman99999
 
amp for Silverline minuet supreme plus? (Mountainsong)
    Had the silverline minuet supremes and now have the pluses. bright is probably Magnumpi205
    I am using now luxman class a and i put az satori jumpers changed the sound (Mountainsong)
    Silverlines are voiced with pass amplifiers. something like a used 30.5 should Nightfall
    I have silverline preludes and use a jolida 502p with great results...this is Wolf_garcia
 
VPI Traveler v1 vs v2 comparison (Smatty)
    Sbrownnw, do you have the rp-6 now and the v-2? i was wondering what you did Zenblaster
    @zen, i sold the v2 and went with a rp6, which i love. great tonearm and Sbrownnw
 
DSD for PC (Marakanetz)
    So you have a ps3 setup capable of rippig sacds? if so, that is great! but Aplhifi
    Thanks alex, what would i benefit if i convert originally wav source or any (Marakanetz)
    "what would i benefit if i convert originally wav source or any pcm to Spectron
 
Electro-Harmonix 6H30pi Gold vs Sovtek 6H30pi eb (Jfrech)
    I was researching these tubes and this thread came up in my search engine. how Jedinite24
 
Eminent Technology ET-2 Tonearm Owners (Ct0517)
    Chris. brilliant test idea you used for checking the smoothness of the pump Richardkrebs
    Dover. - the error you repeat, is saying that my arm exhibits a rise in bass Richardkrebs
    hi ct, the most extremely test of this sort that i have seen was that, Thekong
    This is not a test for structure-borne feedback. it merely places a dynamic Halcro
    hi halcro, thanks for the information! so, any idea what is the frequency Thekong
    Hi thekong, in a suspended reinforced concrete slab......there can be Halcro
    Hi halcro, thanks for the information again! as i can’t use wall mount in my Thekong
    Hi, i was wondering when someone will add something useful to this thread that Ha_ha_he_man
    Dover has repetitiously stated richardkrebs advocates adding lead mass to ets John47
    sorry dover, with respect, i hear what you are saying but i don't think that Spock15
    Thekong, hi there, just to clarify there are 2 separate issues with the krebs Dover
    thank you all for the detailed explanation! Thekong
    Oh dear, andy payor doesn't know what he's doing either. he's just added John47
    alx – much is covered at the beginning of the thread. based on my 10 years (Ct0517)
    Welcome to the thread ha_ha_he_man. not a bad moniker :^) (Ct0517)
    i modify my recommendation. it applies to dover only. rk you have come down (Ct0517)
 
M-Dac v.s. Mac D100 (Newteker)
    Thanks glenfihi, i started out with and xda-1 myself. i'll check out (Newteker)
    Should you go with the d-100 or any other dac please post as to your view of Glenfihi
    I upgraded from xda-1 to an audiolabs m-dac. big improvement in every way (Newteker)
 
Evolution Acoustics MMMicroOne (Rhohense)
    I've heard the microone at rmaf last year. it was nice and all that but really Shsohis
 
Problem with Turntable leveling? (Tostadosunidos)
    If a good level says that your turntable platter is (level), the problem lies Dopogue
    Even if the platter is level and the arm is level it's possible the arm rest Zavato
    The cue bar that lifts the armtube may not be parallel to the record and might Kiddman
    If you can cue up the record at a song you want to hear without the cartridge Hevac1
 
i hear sim audio amps are unreliable (Perfectcircle)
    Well...i have a well documented horror story about my hate-affair with the Sonicbeauty
    I have two older w6(had 3)a w3 and a new 330 from simaudio. i had one problem Hevac1
 
VPI Traveler vs Pro-ject Xpression III? (Sbrownnw)
    A wow and flutter meter i do not have, so if you have the data please share Stevecham
    Stevecham, i'll call your bluff. what part of the country are you in? if Omsed
 
Any experience with Core Audio mac mini upgrade (Bander)
    Hi all, i have been spending a little time catching up on my afternoon Coreaudiotechnology
 
oppo 105 vs 103 (Normk)
    Thanks for all the replies, i have decided to go with the 105 or maybe another (Normk)
    I was in the same place as the op and went with the 105. i can say that it is Dsper
    I needed a new transport for my dac but didn't want to go with a "pure Lissnr
 
To Chi-Fi or Not (Alextobi7)
    Sorry folks to be so lamely late in reply to these posts. shipping and (Alextobi7)
 
Why do digital cables sound different? (Danielho)
    Ladycharnet from 12-19-12 ftw!!! Dalecbama
 
New VS Modern Networking Preamplifiers (Cruzinthrutheyears)
    . i own the marantz av8003. had it for several years now. it is excellent as Mitch4t
 
Need multi-channel that's great on 2 channel (Arcamguy)
    This weekend got everything hooked up; built the timbernation racks...the old (Arcamguy)
 
Name 3 under appreciated pop/rock drummers (Dayglow)
    Not sure if anybody mentioned the recently passed richie hayward who was the Wolf_garcia
    Memories! i saw little feat in central park nyc in the '70s and it was one of Martykl
    Dave grohl. Fra76
 
Tom Evans The Vibe Feedback (Hifimatt)
    My idea is the obvious one you already thought of and for some strange treason Usblues
 
Musical Fidelity A 3.2 current market value??? (Mankeegan)
    It still baffles me that these threads are green-lit when we have a paid Truemaineiac
    Rrog hit the nail on the head. Foster_9
    Third rrog's post. not cruel, just realistic. i only buy from sellers with Springbok10
    Ditto.more than useless. Usblues
 
Which tonearm for vintage Micro Seiki BL-91 (Tgaral)
    Hello it has been a while... very busy with photography here so far i have (Tgaral)
 
Wegrzyn HDMI Cables - Buyer's Beware (Joseph796)
    Thanks! for sharing. any of you guys own a wegrzyn power conditioner? Jafant
    The only hdmi cable that i thought made a notable difference to picture Agisthos
    I use a wireworld silver starlight hdmi cable w/ outstanding results. Jafant
 
Pioneer S-1EX Loudspeaker (2chnlben)
    I'm listening to the speaker slightly tilted forward using a herbie's Zeal
 
Chinese DACs (Chopper72)
    Dac destroyer (not chinese but cheap) have pretty decent performance as well. Singleendedsingle
    Mhdt labs, , taiwan Notec
 
Tyler Acoustics (Esprits4s)
    Mine is a rather complex system....as i melded two systems...i have the room Shakedown
 
25.00 flat rate shipping (Taters)
    I would run system restore to 4-19-2005 or so,cheers,bob Usblues
 
What's with 4 ohm speakers? (50jess)
    the statement is ambiguous. we know that doubling power is 3db, and that Atmasphere
    "the statement is ambiguous. we know that doubling power is 3db, and that Zd542
    Atmasphere writes > i wrote: > those of us with a little technical knowledge Drew_eckhardt
    I should probably proof-read better before posting >the moving mass mms works Drew_eckhardt
 
Best for under $5,000.00 (Flybyjr)
    Pass x350 amp and aesthetix calypso will have you set and should be more than Mattkimb96
 
Does the Audioquest Dragonfly work with Linux? (Zd542)
    Because it does not support linux. a guy was having some issues under linux Singleendedsingle
    Thanks for the reply. i've been holding off getting one until i find out if it (Zd542)
 
Dedicated Power Lines (Bifwynne)
    Jea48. your comments were great. i had emphasized to call an electrician, and Ptss
 
My new Soundsmith Straingauge cartridge (Spiritofmusic)
    Dear thuchan: i think that or you did not read it the posts here or did not Rauliruegas
    Dear thuchan: +++++ " how does i feel if it happens to you? you see that Rauliruegas
    Dear raul, you tell the world that you are learning but in fact you don't Thuchan
    Personally, i consciously ignore all posts by rauliruegas. when his passive Wrm57
    Dear wrm57: glad to know it. as i said: no one is perfect. thuchan: i gave up Rauliruegas
    In defense of rauliruegas (not that he needs my help)......the s/g cartridge Stringreen
    Wrm, please don't leave me, or my thread, lol! it's mine, not raul's. i'm (Spiritofmusic)
    Spirit, the dagogo review of sg-220 is remarkable. which version of the sg Dgarretson
    Spirit, no worries, i'm hanging in! :) Wrm57
    Dave, i've settled on the basic unit, sg-200, which means i'm obliged to use (Spiritofmusic)
 
Amplifiers:A Keeper for Life. Do you know of one ? (Sonicbeauty)
    Tobb.....i am really stuck with the big watt ss amp because my speakers don't Mattmiller
    Eico hf 89 very heavily modded. one for the long haul complete with v-caps Jallen
 
How to add second receptacle to the same line? (Maril555)
    In all seriousness, call the electrician. in the end it's easier than trying Driver
    One thing you could do is look at the "how to" books at your local Raks
    Did it already and lived! wasn't too bad. (Maril555)
    You would be better off adding a power conditioner or at the very least a Mental
    Mental, why do you think it would be better? (Maril555)
 
Which components knocked you out on first listen? (Cody)
    Of all the different systems i've heard, the component that made the biggest Noromance
 
Best single-malt Scotch... (Frogman)
    You might like this guy: ralfy.com hundreds of videos of whisky/whiskey Noromance
 
Has any one heard Kimber over audio quest? (Jakecanada)
    No zd542, i purchased authentic ac's from my local authorized dealer. does'nt Mik971
    Mik971, the warranty comment was mainly meant for elizabeth. if the Zd542
 
Krell KST-100 (Bassraptor)
    Solid state amps have come a long way since the ksa series. if you want to Zd542
    Lol, the ksa series amplifiers were and still are some of the best amplifiers Rrog
    I've had a krell kst 100 in my system for 10 years with a yba preamp and they Digepix
    "it isn't the last word in detail but unlike your maggies my vandersteens Rrog
    I didn't realize i may have made a mistake until i saw rrog's post. all my Zd542
 
Adcom Amplifier Speaker Protection (Llanger)
    Dc protection circuitry can be added to an amp that lacks that feature, as Gbart
    Power amplifiers often (usually?) fail with a shorted output device that Drew_eckhardt
 
Cable Costs Relative to System (Metaphysics)
    As a dealer i had obvious advantages in terms of trying a vast array of Aintitgr8
    Some might say "funny" is all the money you made off of democrats by Mitch2
    Each component is made up of parts and pieces that are connected by Zenblaster
    1. electrons don't pass thru wire. electric current is motion of charge Kijanki
 
Which REL sub, R528 or B2 (Jkuc)
    All great points. the act of disappearing in one's system, is rel's best Jafant
    My rel is currently behind my left main with a fake plant on top of it, so it Wolf_garcia
    Wolf, i think that the rel sub has enough flexibility of control to blend Daveyf
    All well and good (and my trusty rel amazes me all the time, except when i'm Wolf_garcia
    Wolf, i now see what you are saying. but it doesn't make any sense to me. the Daveyf
    Daveyf, 100% correct. (Jkuc)
    [" if you are increasing the level from recording to recording, something Vicdamone
    I'm talking small changes here, and my rel isn't out of balance most of the Wolf_garcia
 
VPI Scout upgrade path? (Rickcomer)
    How is it a upgrade if you upgrade to a new table (scoutmaster fron scout)? M7floyd
 
Driving Magnepan 1.7 (Mrnybluesman)
    Fwiw i used to have maggie 1.6 and drove them with manley stingray (40 watts) Philjolet
    A little help on the type of music you listen to might help. but philjolet is Brownsfan
    Sanders magtech amplifier. buy one and be done with your amplifier search. Mofimadness
    Music listened to will be varied but mostly blues and rock. my previous system (Mrnybluesman)
    Just read up on the sanders amp....looks like that will drive anything. (Mrnybluesman)
    That stingray uses the el84 tube. they can make the larger, more powerful Hifiharv
    I will go with presence,realistic timbre every time. that is the reason i (Mrnybluesman)
    I would not pair krells with maggies. it will give you an ear bleed. the Brownsfan
    I'm quite happy driving my 1.7's in similar size room with a prima luna Davide256
    I'm about to make a lot of people mad. the only reason i'm even posting here Zd542
    Zd542 funny, when i bought my maggie 1.6 i compared them to vandy 2e sig and Philjolet
    Using wyred4sound on my 3.6s and mc1s. great matches! Magnumpi205
    Using yamaha p5000s on magnepan 1.7s: Ddd1
    I had an arc vs-110 powering my 3.6r's back in the day. i'm thinking an arc-55 Simao
    I drove maggie 1.7's with a krell 300si at 300 wpc into 4ohms. not enough Dsper
    "zd542 funny, when i bought my maggie 1.6 i compared them to vandy 2e Zd542
 
Upgrade question - speakers or integrated? (Simao)
    Johnny - what's a good starter turntable to recommend? i'd have to upgrade the (Simao)
    Clearaudio nano, really hits the sweet spot. Johnnyb53
    if you like your yba and it works well with everything else, why not just get Johnnyb53
    I think that's the way to go - along with some speakers that complement what i (Simao)
    In addition to the reference 3a capo, you may want to check out the kef ls50, Johnnyb53
 
Ayre AX-5 Integrated Amplifier (Hgeifman)
    Dbarger looking forward to your comments and review. Orelayer
 
Your ONE all time favorite love song? (Garfish)
    Smile...david gilmour Giancarlo72
 
Best beer (Tmsorosk)
    My favorite Vicdamone
 
The new Bob Dylan (Toddnkaya)
    Wow, some of the responses to this thread make it sound as though there's no Donjr
    I think there's plenty of hope for music. i've lived most of my life in two Tostadosunidos
 
tape monitor switch (Brusuz)
    The tape monitor button is for listening or monitoring the sound coming from Jjrenman
    Tape monitor usually is for external equalizer Extravaganza
    Thanks for the info. great to have the knowledge base here on this site. (Brusuz)
 
Ayre Cx-7e issue (Timson)
    Call ayre and ask for mike. Jafant
    As suggested above, please call ayre at 1.303.442.7300, extension #223. most Hgeifman
    I had my transport replaced by ayre about a month or two ago because of a Ptmconsulting
 
Anyone enjoy their amp's sound more than music? (Liquid-smooth)
    Sounds to me that you're just enjoying the music more on the better equipment. Chayro
    I do think it's pretty clear that audio geeks are more into "active Wolf_garcia
    If it was only about the music we would all have ipods w/ ear buds. Mjcmt
    I guess my amp is too far down the food chain to be in awe of it. i only hear Rockadanny
 
Krell Evo 402e vs Evo 400 mono and Evo 202/Phantom (Sequence56)
    Hello goultiap, i heard 202 in a dealer's setup only recently, sorry for my (Sequence56)
 
What equipment do you most regret parting with?? (Iricha1)
    401 i sold for $75 and... 301 with grace 707 i let my folks throw away along Noromance
 
Proac Response 2 (Johncanuck)
    I spent a lot of time comparing my proac one scs (literally taking them River251
 
KEF LS50 (Petland)
    Like the discussion. i'll give my first impressions. my early conclusions Scofieldkid
 
KUHL tube treatment - is this black smoke???? (Davidtemple)
    Rrog, what source are the complaints from ? i have not heard of such Rilbr
 
VAC 160i, any experiences (Mwilliams)
    Guys, just wondering if any of you are using ceramic tube dampers and on Wig
 
Opinions on Sunfire, Carver Lightstar amps (Twilo)
    Ime, his 1st sunfire power amp was a killer. played especially well (no pun) Jafant
 
Top 10 Alt-country bands (Maxnewid)
    Sons of bill......saw then in a small venue in charlotte and bought all 3 cd's Mattkimb96
 
ARCAM AVR600 Reliability Issues (Audioengineer99)
    Really??? zydo-----not according to arcam. these are specific changes that Bluesnbike1954
 
Which to Switch: the Mac or the Act? (Whitecap)
    I recently purchased ar ref 5se for use with my mc452 and am very happy with Anwar
    Pass all the way!! Dteam702
 
Why are wireless headphones so rare? (Soix)
    Bose just came out with a wireless bluetooth headphone, the ae2w that has some Rbrowne
 
CD Transports (Heykay)
    Versus Lindisfarne
    Lindisfarne, mixed up my cinnamons. heykay (Heykay)
 
I need help and phonostage suggestions (Zkidd)
    You may find a used coda cp for under 3k. Tobb
    Evank, please elaborate thanks peter Pbnaudio
 
No more delays for posts showing up? (Captain_winters)
    Everyone posting to this thread will be terminated... ah, crap.... Notec
 
Advice for a two channel amp (Vladsky)
    You can get a used adcom pre and power - make sure it's the later model with 4 Liquid-smooth
    You can get a used adcom pre and power - make sure it's the later model with 4 Liquid-smooth
    "$1k for amp and turntable? so the integrated amp has to have a phono Zd542
    Try a denon pma2000ivr - probably around 500 usd used and has built in mm/mc Go4vinyl
 
cd player preamp combo into a stand alone preamp (Kitegod)
    Well you can bypass the sonic frontier and go direct to amp using the variable Mattmiller
    When i had an 808.2 i experimented running the variable output into my amps. Gshepardbuster
 
Amp and pre-amp (Bruinlefty)
    You guys have never heard an amplifier that has a larger influence on Waxwaves
 
Should Sound Quality of Computer Audio be improved (Pettyofficer)
    Agreed. lots of them critters making their way to your pc. i also noticed in Nonoise
    Hurray this thread still lives! volcati, the studio equipment today is way Chadeffect
 
Armboard for kenwood kd 500 (Coffee1)
    Cool, thanks (Coffee1)
 
Harbeth 30.1, odd USA pricing? (Mezzanine)
    I wish i can answer these questions. i'm just passing along what i heard from Redwineaudio
 
Optimizing the Prima Luna Premium Integrated amp (Davide256)
    So just an update on current tube rolling. the kt-120's continue to (Davide256)
 
Where does your user name come from? (Lgregoir)
    No points for guessing mine.... Antigrunge
 
FURUTECH DeMAG LP DEMAGNETIZER Owners (1stump)
    After following this posting i bought the destat ii. it took care of the Joenies
 
Shootout: Raidho C3.1 vs Vivid Giya 2 (Rfarris)
    I heard both of these speakers at the new york audio show last month. andy Mcondon
 
Clear Day cables vs. Morrow Audio Cables (Goose)
    I have morrows and yes they are a fine cable but why place the onus on the Emil
    Clear day by a country mile. i've ha both for many hundred hours. Springbok10
 
Why so many JL Audio Fathom subs for sale I wonder (Martinmobile)
    Hello coloneltushfinger. right on! our listening rooms are very close to the (Martinmobile)
 
Squeezebox dropouts - another question (Mabonn)
    I had similar issues, and purchased a network over powerline adapter kit from Ton1313
    Mabonn yes i have streamed 24/96 files fine. i stream a variety of wav and Jond
 
Transparent or Nordost? (No_money)
    Try entry or mid grade jps or audience au-24 and you'll never buy another set Aintitgr8
 
Recommend cartridge for JVC QL-Y66F (Audiogabby)
    Thanks guys. this is an update, i just lost a dyna xx-2 that was on sale here (Audiogabby)
    I pulled the trigger on a new at 150 mlx. read lots of good things about it. (Audiogabby)
    You'll love the at150mlx. it's a fantastic cartridge. i own a couple of Mofimadness
    Mofi, i've seen your posts on a few occasions before and see how much you like (Audiogabby)
 
Nordost Valhalla 2 announced (Xti16)
    Can't wait to get a listen to these cables in my system! hope they're as Trcnetmsncom
 
Dac Questions from an Analogue guy : (Vinylmad814)
    Steve, i have an october 2009 mini. i'm currently leaving the mini via usb. Devilboy
    If the usb port next to the edge of the machine is #1, then you should be Audioengr
 
Help with a system for a guy into electronic music (Coloneltushfinger)
    Duke, thanks for taking the time to post here.your contribution is both Charles1dad
    Morganc, what would your argument against the f113's be? i'm just curious. (Coloneltushfinger)
    I have no argument against the f113's at all. my friend who has the super Morganc
 
Squeezebox Touch simple 24/192 output mod (Swanny76109)
    Got it. thanks for clarifying. Mjmch2003
 
To splice or not to splice? (Tostadosunidos)
    Dc current flows from positive to negative. ac current runs back and forth. if Marakanetz
 
Lyra Atlas compared to Lyra Titan i (Syntax)
    Some think, there is a hierarchy in the lyra range. the more expensive, the (Syntax)
 
How important is +- 0.1 db from RIAA curve? (Captain_winters)
    Dear captain_winters: maybe that could be only academic. the first target any Rauliruegas
 
Designer Hall of Fame (Pubul57)
    Julian vereker of naim audio frank van alstine of audio by van alstine roy Rogercr
 
Marantz SA-14 acting up (Norton)
    I lubricated the slide last night which didn't seem to do anything at the time (Norton)
 
Better sounding after 1 hour (50jess)
    I have a noticeable improvement after 1/2 an hour. incremental after that, but Nonoise
 
Why do Harbeth speakers have such a cult following (Taters)
    Exactly how does a real violin or a real piano sound? i hear similar comments Danoroo
 
Breakout DAC for 2013? (Rhovanes)
    I looked hard but passed on the octave mkii because i wanted balanced outputs Mitch2
    Yes, there are a number of nice dacs in your price range and i certainly Devilboy
 
Best 845 tube out there? (Amfibius)
    Well, according to melody, the shuguang 845-t's quality is not good so they Nhocti
 
Purist speaker cables re-termination? (Lewinskih01)
    Thank you all for the input, which is in line with where i was coming from - (Lewinskih01)
 
Avalon Idea vs Ascendant II (Mm622)
    Anybody knows what is the retail market price of idea now in u.s. (include (Mm622)
 
Any experience with Arc ref75 driving magnepans (Jimford)
    I read the stereophile review of the ref75 and they mentioned the appearance J_stereo
 
When buying through Agon a buyer should always- (Jea48)
    Thanks! for sharing. Jafant
 
Houston TX (Jafant)
    Thanks! miner42. (Jafant)
 
I HATE the song Salt Peanuts (Rockadanny)
    I like this song, especially by miles davis. Jafant
 
Boulder has full page ad in Du-pont registry (Taters)
    Robb report as well. Jafant
 
Which USB to S/PDIF converter with Metrum Octave? (Lewinskih01)
    Loftarasa, thanks for the tip on ifi products. been doing a fair amount of (Lewinskih01)
 
Shunyata ztron power vs cx cables... (Jfrech)
    Thanks vhiner Cykeric
 




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