bobbydd
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| how do i get my phone number verified so i can respond to a Audiogon message? Audiogon has issues. US Audiomart much more user friendly IMO. i’ve done all my buying and selling on latter, just so much easier. | |
| What is your experience with Magico A3 or A5 speakers and the company as a whole? Most people have not heard A5’s at their best. They have a high ceiling performance wise, and to reach it takes top level electronics and sources. I was driving mine with an Audio Research Reference 5SE preamp and Pass mono amps, thinking the... | |
| Wilson’s Alexx V vs Alexandria XLF The room and set up is 50% of the sound - at all price levels. Classic example here. As stated, optimize the set up first and foremost. If this is not possible, forget it. Happy listening! | |
| What to upgrade from a Kef ls50 meta? You didn’t mention budget so that’s a factor. At modest prices suggest you consider Revival Audio Atalante 3. About $3K retail. Based on my experience with their lower cost Sprint series can’t see how you could go wrong - they’re physically an... | |
| Which amp with Wilson watt puppy 8 Lotta opinions here but apparently little experience with your particular equipment. I have owned Wilson W/P 7's 20+ years - very similar to series 8 - so maybe I can help? The titanium tweeter in this vintage of Wilson's IS a little hot and not... | |
| Magico A3 to A5 I disagree with jmeyers. I have owned A5's for three years, and I also own Wilson Watt/Puppy's, Devore Fidelity 096's, and Joseph Audio Pulsar 2's. I have good friends who own Magico M3's, TAD Reference, Wilson Audio Alexia V's, and Marten Colta... | |
| New Magico Speaker Break-in Question I have A5’s for several years. They are smooth as silk up top with the right amps; I can listen all day with no fatigue. Hardness or shrillness in the low treble is what you are feeding them - they are very revealing. My advice: continue the... | |
| Does Anyone Know the History of the Early Sota Turntables? Had a Sapphire mk II bought new 1986 with a Sumiko MMT tone arm. Had the 4 point suspension and standard wood arm board. Sold it to my roommate in 1990 to partly fund purchase of a Star Sapphire mk III in 1990. This latter table has an SME V ar... | |
| Audio Research versus McIntosh tube amps: anyone experience or compare both? Just noticed a set of Jadis JA30 II mono's for sale here. Anyone familiar with these units? | |
| Audio Research versus McIntosh tube amps: anyone experience or compare both? Thanks guys! Seems I should be looking for a nice Ref 75SE. Prefer it in black…… Though I’m a little surprised nobody mentioned VAC. Have given a little thought to a used 200iq. | |
| Racks, equipment and footers I use Timbernation racks with Herbie’s Audio Lab isolation products under each component. Have found the combination provides good results at modest cost compared to some alternatives. Visually very attractive as well - check my system photos. ... | |
| Audio Research versus McIntosh tube amps: anyone experience or compare both? Are the fans audible in the newer bigger ARC amps like the 150? Also, is the biasing procedure complex? Convenience has value IMO. | |
| Audio Research versus McIntosh tube amps: anyone experience or compare both? Let me add this: my system photos feature a few of an ARC amplifier - a vintage VT100 purchased from a friend last year. It’s been hot rodded with new caps plus kt 120’s and sounds very good in my set up - better than I had expected! But it has ... | |
| VPI Avenger Plus vs J Sikora Standard Max Try a TW Acustic. Comparable price wise to a J Sikora but better according to my dealer who carries both. I love mine - on a Silent Running Audio isolation base it sounds sublime. BTW I also have a SOTA Star Sapphire: very nice but not in th... | |
| Upgrade Krell KSA 250 to what? Full restoration on mine through Steve last year ran $3400 plus shipping. The sound is excellent. Amp looks new. Not for sale. |