joeavid

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Rogue Audio Sphinx V3
I just purchased a v3 last week and it exceeds my expectations considerably. it’s replacing a Croft phono integrated and they says a lot Running it with Harbeth P3xd   
Anyone here compare the Leben CS300 to the CS600?
Get real...we're talking 2-5 grand vs.2 to 3x as much for VACLeben is outstanding period. 
BEST LINE CONDITIONER UNDER $600
Hi, If you swing it there's a used Running Springs Jaco unit for 900 on A'gon.I have the Haley absolutly the best conditioner out there ,not advertised much so you'll have to search around and you'll see how well regarded it is.No I'm not afflilat... 
Fostex based speakers: Cain Abby or Omega Super3R
Cain is rated at 95 db...sounds terrific with the Baily. 
SET power 30 vs 40 help please
Hi, Just my personal experience but I use a 8 watt mono block SETamp with the de-cappos at 92 db. they drive them loud enough in a medium sized living room without clipping. The de-cappos don't have a crossover to get in the way of the signal,so i... 
Stands for Reference 3A MM deCapo-i
I use the Mpleshade Gibraltar solid maple stand ,it's only about a foot high,more or less. It will give you incredable bass response without upsetting the overall balance. Soundstage is wide/deep and center image is the same as a conventional stan... 
What's the difference between the Audio Research..
Hi, Keeping in mind that the player(s) will sound different in different systems and rooms etc.,I will share the following experiences with you. I used to own the mk1 with all Audio Research gear and Vandersteen speakers w/ Audioquest cables. A co... 
Cary CD-308t vs. Audio Research CD3 players
CD3MK2,fast,dynamic,and involving.The Cary tends to be laid back and less dynamic. Just my own opnion. 
Lightning Protection / Brown Power?
I currently don't have any power conditioner/surge protection and live in an area where a spike or surge happens, on average, once every 2-3 months. I have used Richard Grey,Audio Prism,PS Audio Ultimate Outlet and VansEvers.After several spikes w... 
I recently emailed John Atkinson of Stereophile
You're referring to Stereophile AKA the Musical Fidelity product catalogue!!!! 
Vandersteen users; do you biamp?
Garfish,this is what Vandersteen says about using the WQ subs" The drivers are connected to a built-in 300 watt amplifier with advanced feed-forward error correction. This powerful amplifier provides the benefits of bi-amplification to the system ... 
Vandersteen users; do you biamp?
Matchstikman,bi-wiring is just running 2 seperate cables to each speaker,1 cable will be for the mids and 1 for the bass.So you wind up having 2 cables going to your left speaker mid and bass imputs.and 2 cables going to your right speaker mid and... 
Vandersteen users; do you biamp?
P.S. Like I said previously if you get the subs you're bi-amping already so you don't need to get another amp to do what you've already done. So don't worry ,get the speakers first ,live with them for awhile and maybe you'll be happy enough that y... 
Vandersteen users; do you biamp?
I asked Richard Vandersteen about bi-amping he said in no uncertian terms NOT TO DO IT! Just go with the subs and you'll be 75% at the level of the model 5's an EXTREMELY FINE SOUND! Call Vandersteen yourself ,and he'll take your call since he's t... 
Vandersteen users; do you biamp?
If you get the 2wq subs then you are technically bi-amping the speakers because the subs contain a 300 watt amp within. Maybe that's what you're refering to.Even without the subs the Vandy's are a terrific sounding speaker and that includes all mo...