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Altec Lansing A7's 50's model
Dear all,Thank you very much for your inputs. I am going to pick up a pair and let you know how they work with my class A 2A3 push pull and single ended 300B. My room is 36X40X9. The biggest issue is to pick them up in Indiana and i live in MN. Th... 
What should I look for in a Processor??
Most of the TV's these days have more than one components, DVI's and/or HDMI inputs for you to run your source(s) directly into it. This should take care of most if not all your video needs. That said, i would recommend buying a used B&K Ref 2... 
Seeking your advice on Shindo preamps
Thanks all for your inputs. Given what i have stated above for amps and speakers, will there be huge benefit for me to try Shindo starting with just a preamp or you think i should add the amp as well to fully realize its potential. What about spea... 
Gershmann speakers: Underrated or just average??
Gershman speakers are not under rated or average at all. In fact, they are outstanding speakers. I am currently using a pair of Black Swan and have yet to find a better speaker but my searh for audio perfection doesn't stop here. Back in 2002, I o... 
Need your help finding a pair of speakers.........
"Ummm, Ginas..what do you do for a living?Just selling real estate, residential homes. To conclude this thread, i will post some pictures in about 2-3 weeks. Thanks,Ginas 
Need your help finding a pair of speakers.........
Thank you very much for all your help. I took the advice from Tom Loomis ( don't know his users name) and currently at the CES show. I was able to arrange to purchase the following systems. My quest was to simpy search for a new pair speakers and ... 
VPI new Super Feet for Scout/Scoutmaster/Aries
My new SSM looks and works great with the Gingko variation platforms. I am using a regular cloud 11 for the table and a mini cloud for the motor. This is a great combination for both looks and isolation. I also have a table top dust cover version ... 
Need your help finding a pair of speakers.........
Thank you all for your inputs. Warrenh and Pmotz, I have tried many things related to speakers and electronics but have not thought about working on the room (professionally done). Are you suggesting that I should partition the room to make it sma... 
Need your help finding a pair of speakers.........
Thank you all for your feedbacks. Unfortunately, I only have about 50 -70 hours on the Andras. I am not sure where you get this information from but it's pretty darn accurately. My intial reason for selling the andras because I am down sizing to a... 
Conrad Johnson ACT2 against Audio Research Ref 3
John,Thanks for the offer of getting together. I would love to do it in the near future , most likely after new year due to holidays and traveling so I will be keeping your information. Jadem6, after going thru all the upgrades with the Sony SCD1,... 
Conrad Johnson ACT2 against Audio Research Ref 3
Gmorris, where can I get this done at? I am in Minnesota. Thanks in advance. Ginas 
Conrad Johnson ACT2 against Audio Research Ref 3
I listen to more redbook CD than SACD. Upgrading the source is next in my list of things to to. Maybe next week i will buy the Cary 306. For right now, I just wanted to focus on buying a nice preamp and the rest of the system will be built or upgr... 
Conrad Johnson ACT2 against Audio Research Ref 3
Branimir, my wandering mind got the best of me momentarily but I am now back on track with the ACT2 and Ref3 or else it's going to take me a life time or more to search for the perfect preamp. As stated above, I have heard and loved the ref 3 but ... 
Conrad Johnson ACT2 against Audio Research Ref 3
I am now even more confused then when I first posted this subject but all feedbacks thus far are interesting and valuable to me (thanks again). I mostly listen to Piano, Jazz, classical, and a little bit of rock-n-roll. This next question is outsi... 
Conrad Johnson ACT2 against Audio Research Ref 3
Thanks kindly for your feedbacks in this hunt for a perfect preamp. Here are my components:Preamp: ACT2 or Ref3Amp: McCormack DNA 500 ( to be upgraded soon to tubes- premier 140? or ARC??) I need help here as well but only have enough money for pr...