rustler

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Your First Concert was.....
The Who, with the James Gang and James Taylor as the two supporting acts in 1970. 
Running subwoofer off Dodd preamp
I'm so sorry to hear that. The a-gonner I bought the Dodd from mentioned that he had health problems. Seems like he was a real pioneer in our passion. Thanks for the info. 
Is no preamp really better that a good preamp?
this has all been very enlightening for me. Many thanks to all. I think I've decided to get one and see what it does for (or to) my sound. I'm thinking of a Aesthetic Calypso or a Jeff Rowland Capri 2. Any ideas regarding these two units? 
Is no preamp really better that a good preamp?
But you haven't offered a single helpful comment to my questions or to any of the other responses! What kind of "opinion" offering is that? 
Is no preamp really better that a good preamp?
I guess my final question, then, is what kinds of specs should I look for in a preamp if I want to add one at some point? 
Is no preamp really better that a good preamp?
Many thanks to all of you, especially Almarg, Georgelofi, Jcharvet, Knighifi, and Plinko. Really useful input. Andrew9405: I did contact the manufacturers, but they are loathe to recommend any other components. You seem more interested in criticiz... 
Is no preamp really better that a good preamp?
I should mention that I loved my Cary sli-80 integrated amp, so I wonder if a Cary Slp-03 or Slp-98L would be good choices for me. I'm coming off several surgeries and don't live close to any dealers with top rate gear, so getting out for many aud... 
Is no preamp really better that a good preamp?
This is getting beyond me, but I appreciate all the input. To summarize: I power Martin Logan Spires with a Spectron Musician III Mk 2. I also use PS Audio DirectStream and their Phono section. I would actually love suggestions as to what preamp u... 
Is no preamp really better that a good preamp?
Many thanks, Al. 
Is no preamp really better that a good preamp?
I also use a Spectron Musician ii high current power amp to drive Martin Logan Spires. 
Is no preamp really better that a good preamp?
Thanks for asking, George. I have the PS Audio DirectStream DAC and their Memory Transport CD unit. I also have their Phono converter phono section. I really appreciate the help; I'm not really close to any place where it's easy to audition stuff,... 
Machina Dynamica
I assume these products are all a joke at the expense of totally gullible audiophiles. Am I wrong? Have the magnetic poles of sanity reversed? 
Which computer for digitizing and streaming?
I meant Vinyl Studio, not Vinyl Engine. 
Got an LP cleaner you want to make money on?
Fantastic idea. I'm in Toledo, Ohio: 43606, near university. 
Which computer for digitizing and streaming?
All appreciated Onhwy61 (great name). I've heard Vinyl Engine is good; any other recommendations?