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| Jolida 100 cdp try the sylvania 3 mica black plate 5751s. I love them but they tend to go for some $$$ now. Arthur | |
| Jolida JD 100 vs. Simaudio Moon Equinox If you like tubes, you won't really like the Simaudio IMO. I have only heard their integrateds but they definately weren't tubey sounding - very much SS. I went for the Jolida with upgraded NOS tubes and couldn't be happier. Replacing the stock tu... | |
| Classe CP-60 vs. CP-65 From what I understand, there was some cost-cutting involved when Classe went to the 47.5/65 generation. A couple reviewers said the 50/60 were better built (better connectors and more costly parts0. I compared a 50 with a 47.5 and found the 50 to... | |
| smaller speaker suggestions Check out Royds. Sounds like you like the British speakers already and these little ones are really cool. Hard to find in the USA but they are designed for small rooms and can be placed near the back wall with no sound problems. I heard the Double... | |
| McIntosh vs Classe Multichannel System Yes, from what my dealer tells me, the MC207 is totally different from the previous 5-channel Mc amps. | |
| Integraded Amp Another vote for the McIntosh MA6900. It has great controls and is extremely flexible (a must for a good preamp IMO). It also has a tone control bypass switch to remove them from the signal path if you so desire. Arthur | |
| Powered antenae better than passive? I have tried a bunch of antennae and for the money, the Magnum Dynalab ST-2 brings in everything I want. I am very happy with it. You will have to experiment because some areas need more selectivity and some need more sensitivity. Arthur | |
| BAT vs. Mcintosh? Cylinderking: Don't feel like you are dogging on the McIntosh. You are comparing BATs that cost more than double what the McIntoshes retailed for. I'd certainly hope the BATs are better! Arthur | |
| Jolida JD100 Tweaks & Tips FWIW, my JD100 has never shown the "no disc" error in 4 months of ownership. I hope it stays that way! | |
| why does preamp improve sound quality? I have tried going direct several times but having the preamp in the chain has always been better. Arthur | |
| Jolida JD 100. How does it sound? There are tons of answers to your question waiting for you in the archives. My (short) take on it is that, simply with NOS tubes, it is an excellent player that is musical, involving, and has an inherent ability to convey so much detail that it is... | |
| Audio Research 150.2 with Jm Labs 926 Electras? There shouldn't be any problems. The 926s are surprisingly easy to drive, going by the readout on my McIntosh power meters. My last speakers, Paradigm 100.2, used at least 3x more power than the 926s so the 150.2 should work great (unless your roo... | |
| McIntosh C200 and C46 Preamps Be sure to let us know what you think of them! Arthur | |
| The transfomers of Mac MC240 The back transformer is the power supply transformer so you are correct: 210 should be hottest. | |
| Jolida JD100 better that the Rega Planet 2000? My local dealer wanted to sell me a Planet 2000 so I heard it in a few systems (not mine though). I ended up buying a JD100 and love it. Change the tubes to NOS Sylvania, GE, or RCA. I compared it head-to-head in same system with Granite 650, Thul... |