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Vandersteen Sub woofers v Rythmik Subs
I guess I am confused about the differences in the way you configure the Rythmik via the speaker binding posts compared with the way the Vandy does it. I know you have to put in an analog high pass filter between the amp and the preamp in order fo... 
Vandersteen Sub woofers v Rythmik Subs
I happen to own them both and neither one obliterates the other. They are different paths to the same goal. How do you implement the Rythmik sub? Do you use the line level in from the preamp/receiver subwoofer output? 
Vandersteen 2CE Signature Speakers
I'm not Johnny.  I owned the best MIT speaker cable and interconnects made with their 350 cable (interconnects) and their 770 speaker cable.  I got the AQ adn never looked back.  I have had so many name and off name cables in teh system and none... 
Vandersteen Sub woofers v Rythmik Subs
Take some Bjork tracks, crank the volume up, and sit there with a silly grin on your face as the bass pressurizes the room (this is with a pair of 2Wqs, btw). When I crank just my 2C's I already get the silly grin. I imagine if I hooked up a ... 
Vandersteen 2CE Signature Speakers
Hi Johnny, do the Audio Quest cables really make a big difference? I am using Blue Jeans  Bi-wire Canare 4S11 Cable and sees to be doing a great job, but if I switched to AQ cables you think I would be pleasantly surprised? if so, what is the best... 
Vandersteen Sub woofers v Rythmik Subs
Richard Vandersteen agrees "the more subs the merrier.....however, if only one....I'd Vandersteen it. Yeah, I figured I'd probably need to RV it to get what I want (and I also have the 2C's so would be a great match all the way around) I just thou... 
Vandersteen Sub woofers v Rythmik Subs
05-07-2018 4:04pmHi bstatmeister,Here’s an excellent alternative if you want state of the art bass response and your room can accomodate this system in your room.http://www.theabsolutesound.com/articles/audiokinesis-swarm-subwoofer-system/I was co... 
Vandersteen Sub woofers v Rythmik Subs
Thanks for that input. My main focus is definitively being true to the music. The minute that I hear bloated, boomy bass I would want to chuck that subwoofer out the window. I guess I am sticking with Vandersteen. Thanks again. 
Vandersteen 2CE Signature Speakers
Perhaps a poor recording? I would experiment with many different recordings from LP to CD to see if you get better results. Also Vandersteen tends to be a little power hungry, so, if possible, try a beefier amp to test with. Good luck, these are f... 
Moving from MM to MC
The Denon DL103 along with the 103r are outstanding devices and perform well above there current cost.   The DL-103, given the cost is a great way to explore MC on the cheap. Thanks for the support of dabbling in MC. I will definitely try it o... 
Why Isnt Techincs 1200 Considered Audiophile?
I think when you could buy the SL1200 MKII in 2009 for $399, (straight from the factory in Osaka Japan) it may have been one of the all time best deals in audio 
Moving from MM to MC
Let's not forget that the OP is dealing with a tonearm that is a medium to high mass arm, and he has an under $300 budget. In that regard, the 103D is an excellent fit. If he can stretch his budget a bit, a better expenditure IMO would be a sl... 
Wow moments while listening to vinyl records
Mofi Alan Parsons project 45 RPM, probably the best recording I've ever heard. Dynamic Range is insane. 
Shure to leave the phono business
Too bad, the Shure M97xE was a fantastic starting cart for those just entering hi-fi analog 
Moving from MM to MC
Nagaoka MP150 for $329.00. An MI that punches way above its weight and beats any MC in it's price range 3X. YES! exactly what I was looking for. Thank you!  I've done some research this morning about this cart and seems like it a STEAL for the ...