amandarae

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Replace my reciever acting as a pre with???
Hello,I have the Stratos monos mated with Mapletree Audio Design Octal 6A Triplex preamp with great success! Go to hollowstate.com or audiocircle.com and look for Mapletree Audio Design forum. Here's the link just in case you want to check it out.... 
Michelle on-route service.
Marakanetz,I use to have the same TT for 4 months (bought brand new)but sold it recently. I bought mine from Brooks Berdan LTD here in Southern California and ask him to set up everything for me. After that, I ask him about periodic maintenace for... 
Is this the best analog has to offer?
Just a thought. What kind of cleaning gear you have to clean your records? I believe it plays a big role in vinyl sound.I used to have a Michell Gyro SE MKII and just recently sold it to upgrade to a Teres 255. The Michell I have never sound like ... 
Benefits of tube sound with SS amp with tube cdp?
Michgnrick,Don't get me wrong, the LS-12 is a fine preamp and as a matter of fact, I can live with it in my system. It sounds great! But the tube preamp in my opinion mates very well with a tube CD player counter part. In my system only and I cann... 
Benefits of tube sound with SS amp with tube cdp?
Mijknarf,Yes, the LS-12 is an SS Class A!My LS-12 is now the "designated hitter" in my HT rig by virtue of the processor bypass feature. I also have a carousel CD in my HT system for my better half to listen to as well as for the kids.I prefer the... 
Review: Ridge Street Audio Midnight Silver Edition GEN. II Interconnect
Lak,Great review! thanks for the info. I will try it soon and post my findings here also. 
Benefits of tube sound with SS amp with tube cdp?
My set up includes a Jolida JD100, an ARC LS-12, and an Odyssey audio Mono Amps(SS) and the sound was great.A few months ago, out of curiosity (from reading threads here about the synergy of tube CDP, tube Pre and SS amp), I bought an Octal-based ... 
And we strive for..... what ?
I acknowledge your points. But for me, what we are doing is both a "hobby" and a "passion". This two gives me hope to strive for the better. Provides me a means of outlet during rough days. Provides me joy and pride for my accomplishments and the ... 
TERES - trially Good
Dougdeacon,Thank you! I will contact Tom (TWL) regarding the mods once all the dust settles around here. I am in the "gettting to know you" period with my Teres right now and want to savor the whole experience before I modified anything. Having sa... 
Best band of the 80's
Duran DuranMen at WorkCulture ClubSpandauU2The impact of these bands defines the 80's.... 
TERES - trially Good
VHS tape? I have not tried that yet! I am using a beaded chord named "Jewelry Designer" which I bought from a local Arts and Crafts store. 
TERES - trially Good
Albert,Thank you! 
HELP with speaker selection.
Hello,Please check the Odyssey Audio Loreleis speaker at odysseyaudio.comMaybe you will like it. Hope this helps narrowing down your search. 
Preamp help for ML Odyssey's
Hello,I have the Ascents. I found that the ARC Solid State preamps (LS-12 also with remote and processor loop) sounds better in my set-up than their tube counterparts (I bought and returned an LS-16 before) when I have my 2 Channel and HT combined... 
Subwoofer Question
Hello,You can search info for the pros and cons of this by searching the threads here at Audiogon or at Audio Asylum regarding "Coupling" and "Decoupling" of speakers in a room with carpets, wooden floors, etc.Maybe, that can get the answer you wa...