armstrod
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| Headphones for iPod. I own the Shure E2c and have heard them against the E3c. The E2c has better bass extension while keeping the same great midrange and highs. The fit and style are completely different, though, and will depend on your ears. It appears to me the E3c ... | |
| $5-600 tube preamps:CJ,AR,SF,etc.. I love my Wright Sound WLA12A, which is in that range used. Great detail and bass with just a touch of warmth. I also use SS power, and it transformed my system.I also tried a modded Dynaco PAS, which added way TOO much sugar. I've heard the PV10 ... | |
| Is the Ascend acoustics CBM-170 is good as said? Do a search - I and many others have commented on the Ascends. Here's my most recent contribution:http://forum.audiogon.com/cgi-bin/fr.pl?cspkr&1118809354 | |
| sexiest sounding female vocalists? Lisa Gerrard of Dead Can Dance. Sexy AND strong in 5 languages... | |
| correct way to turn off tube preamp After reading here and in a couple other threads about leaving small-signal tube gear on 24/7, I decided to write the manufacturer about my Wright Sound WLA12A. Here's what George Wright said:Dear David,I have worked in the support field for a num... | |
| Inaccurate computer CD reading? As a CD burner rotates the disc at a higher rate, speed stability goes down and any wobble gets magnified. Both of these issues will cause the pits being burned to have sub-optimal shaping. In the best case, this will cause misreads that fall belo... | |
| Axioms and Ascends I've heard the Axioms and the Ascends, and I bought the Epos ELS-3s. I agree with Plinko that the Axioms were bright, but I found the Ascends to be just a little too laid back. The Epos (also a metal tweeter) were just right to my ears. I have a t... | |
| Any Warp correction LP services available ? I've used the glass plate method with only moderate success. On some LPs the bead would heat up and deform enough to allow the glass to contact the grooves before the record would flatten out. This would leave a flat spot in the grooves and ruin t... | |
| correct way to turn off tube preamp I'm on the lower end but am also incredibly pleased with my Wright Sound WLA12A and my modded Hafler DH-200. I leave the Hafler, my tuner, and my CD player on 24/7, and none generate any significant heat, nor do they draw very much power at idle. ... | |
| William Schaefer Monitor's Actually, they look more like rebadged Aurum Cantus Leisure 2s... | |
| NAD 533 or Pro-Ject Debut turntable? Psychicanimal is correct that the construction of the two units is similar, and if you're unsure whether you'll be staying with vinyl long term, his advice to get something used and inexpensive is spot on.However, if you're pretty sure you'll love... | |
| KAB EV-1 users? Whoops! Wrong URL for Chris's DIY cleaner...it's here:http://www.teresaudio.com/haven/cleaner/cleaner.htmlThanks for any info!David | |
| Hum in system from interconnects??? I had this same problem with my Hafler DH-200 and any length interconnect. Turned out the body of one of my RCA input jacks had come into contact with the metal chassis. As soon as I got the jack isolated, all hum ceased.David | |
| Goldring GR-1l Music Hall MMF 2.1, Sunmiko Pro-Jec I own the MMF 2.1, which is virtually identical to the Debut. They're nice tables, but the Goldring (which I've seen and heard) is a fair step up by virtue of the Rega RB 250 tonearm fitted, and comes with a little better cartridge. It's also abou... | |
| Budget speaker selection help I've heard the Axioms, the Vandy 1s, and the Epos, and I now own the Epos. My biggest issue was my 12x12 listening room. Any speaker with too much low end just overwhelmed the space. The Epos are great down to about 50-55hz and then roll off rapid... |