jgiacalo

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Preamp with phono section
Look into a used Rogue 99 Magnum with phono 
Bryston or McIntosh which would you buy?
Why not use both and bi-amp your speakers if they can accommodate them. That is what I have. The MC275 on the middle and top of my VR4JR speakers and the Bryston 4BST for the bass units with a McIntosh C2200 as preamp it is easy to set up. They ma... 
Review: Kef Reference Model One Speaker
Thanks. Nice review. Now, you've got me looking for a pair... 
Friends, who has headphones with the 1/4" maleplug
If you can't find headphones with the 1/4" phone plug you can get adaptors from Radio shack to covert to the 1/4" plug from the smaller ones:http://www.radioshack.com/search/index.jsp?kwCatId=&kw=phone%20plug%20adapt&origkw=phone%20plug%20... 
What is your favorite guitar solo of all time?
Mark Knopfler's solo in "Sultans of Swing" on the "Night in London" video - VHS version only; Amazing and mesmerizing chord progressions!This cut was foolishly left off of the DVD version. 
High Quality Fuses: Real Gains?
Firedrums is right on target in decribing "refinement and resolution." That is what i experienced in moving to HiFi fuses in my MC275, C2200, Bryston BCD1 and my Playstation 1. For me it is a no-brainer upgrade. Although I believe that they are ov... 
An Experiment in Speaker Placement
Once you've followed the Vandersteen guide, get a copy of the XLO reference disk (available at Amazon.com) to fine tune steup. It uses in-phase and out-of-phase signals and and the refinement of just a few inches to compensate for room acoustice c... 
suggestions for a warm cd player not too much $$
look into a used Rega Planet 2000 or Jupiter 2000 they both have analog warmth yet excellent detail and midrange liquidity 
Uber quiet tubes for C2300 pre
Herbies Tube dampers are also good for quieting microphonic tubes @ $13. They also have a 90 day full refund policy in case you don't like them. But I Think you'll keep them. 
Review: Realistic Minimus 7 Monitor
WHere did you get the crossover upgrade kit? Is it a DIY project?Thanks. 
Uber quiet tubes for C2300 pre
Actually, I found that putting Walker SST or SST Extreme carefully on tube pins (for me it is a C2200 pre), whether the stock tubes or replacement totally eliminates any tube noise. The Walker SST is pricey, and even though the little jar doesn't ... 
What causes turntable rumble
rumble is there on all records and only when a record is playing. had increased VTF as recommended on a prior thread because the cart didn't sound very good and someone suggested to increase VTF to max recommended to sound better. cart has 50 hour... 
How long for cartridge break-in?
All welcome comments. Thank you. 
How long for cartridge break-in?
Incereasing the VTA helps significantly. Not to wait for more burnin before I decide if I like the cart. If not, any recommended cartridges? 
How long for cartridge break-in?
Audiofeil,Thanks for your response.For suspension I have some aluminum disk levellers - basically a disk insert for the stock footer that balances onto a point that restsd onto another disk with a Herbies black dot underneath; all sitting on a 2" ...