jimyork
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| I am interested in upgrading my late 80's system? I would think you might want to consider an integrated tube amp and a pair of single driver speakers. They would be wonderful for the type of music you listen. Also, do you listen to LPs and/or CDs? CD players have improved quite a bit over the la... | |
| Cash burning a hole What to upgrade? I agree with improving the source. Either a DAC or a better CD player. This will provide an amazing improvement. If you go with a DAC, you will need a Digital Cable. I would also suggest replacing your interconnects. Try some used Virtual Dynamic ... | |
| Cables Supratek Chardonnay I use Virtual Dynamic Signature cables with my Chardonnay. The Signatures are no longer produced but you can get used Signatures or Nites at very good prices. Please note that they are heavy cables so you may need to provide cable supports to avoi... | |
| Wanna know how noisy your AC is ? Sean, Would you provide everyone just the test procedures? I would certainly be glad to share a part of your expense given I can make your list for loaning the equipment. Thanks for the offer!!!Jim | |
| replacing Dunlavy SC-IV's I had the SC-IVs which I liked very much but I wanted more definition in the midrange so I started listening to a lot of speakers and read about other folks experiences. I went to a single driver system so I could take advantage of SET amplificati... | |
| Are Lowthers a "full range listening" speaker? I recently converted to an AER rear-loaded horn speaker (102db). I believe I am getting very good bass down to 40Hz. I also use an Art of Sound Tycus subwoofer to reinforce the bottom end. It is a very quick subwoofer that blends in very well. I h... | |
| Which Sunfire Sub for my Magnepan 1.6's You should consider the Art of Sound Tycus sub. Very fast, detailed, and it goes low. I went from Dunlavy SC-IVs to Dunlavy SC-Is with the Tycus. Big improvement not only in the bass but mid-bass and mid-range. | |
| Subwoofer recommendation for Maggie 1.6 QR You may want to consider the Tycus from Art of Sound. Very fast and detailed. | |
| Giving up on Power Race, and going SET? I am presently going thru this very conversion. I had Dunlavy SC-IVs with ARC VT-100 MKII and LS-25. I was looking to upgrade speakers as I wanted more definition, detail, imaging, depth, better bass, etc. Everything told me I was going to have to... | |
| Power problem causing drop-out in surround sound Thanks for your responses!Jim | |
| The Biggest Disappointments in Rock and Roll I would agree with TWL that the best of rock was over by 1973-74. However, there are people still around that say there hasn't been any good music written since the early 50's. I think as much as anything is what age group you are in - when were y... | |
| Senior Audiophiles - Audiophile since the 60-70's? Brian, Of course my third wife is the best! Although she doesn't have the same appreciation I have for audio systems, she does enjoy lots of different types of music. Most importantly, she appreciates my perspectives on life and my sense of humor ... | |
| Senior Audiophiles - Audiophile since the 60-70's? I started in 1969 - My father gave me an old Bogen integrated tube amplifier, an old Garrard turntable, and Radio Shack speakers to take to school - Now that's a great Dad - paid to send me to school and made sure my audio needs were being met. I ... | |
| Preamp Deal of the Century Mike, Sounds like a very delicious cycle. Sure am glad I like white wines. Anyway, I imagine it will just get better with time. | |
| Preamp Deal of the Century I ordered a Chardonnay from Mick on Sep 3. He indicated that the wait time would be about 3 months. I hate to keep bothering him because it just will slow him down. Anybody else know what the current wait time is at this point. Also, has anyone tr... |