asonicyouth
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| Phono for dummies i would reccomend the vpi scout setup with the jmw9 arm(both can be had for $1275 new), Dynavector P-75 phono stage($5-600), and the dynavector 10x5 cart ($300) email me if you would like to know where to find these prices. | |
| Long Speaker Wire Runs home depot 8 awg 42 cents a foot | |
| Best monoblocks around 3-4k used for revel studios I would definately look into the sonic frontiers power 3 (regular or SE) model. I love their stuff. | |
| No Audiophiles in Hollywood In indecent proposal they have an SME turntalbe in the mansion scene | |
| Best 24-bit / 192K standalone D/A converter? Emm labs | |
| Best Speaker for Loud Rock w/ tubes i think the SF has plenty of sould that is why i still have it. i have changed all the input drivers to seimens cca and the sound is amazing, especially with the von gaylord pre. i think that the selahs might work out i just wish there was somewhe... | |
| $800 Cartridge Shootout and Upgrade Path the dynavector line is amazing. i love my (XX-2) cart. i got it new for 1300, but i know you can get it from hong kong for like 800. check the archives for this. i talked to someone in HK on here, i forget his name, but he can get you a deal. | |
| Calling all Sonic Frontiers "Power" amp users... If you search the archives there are a couple of users that have had the parts connexion mod and they swear by it. I wouldnt doubt it, SF was an ingenious company. I have a power 2 and i am running valve art KT88, sylvania gold pin 5687s and seime... | |
| Recomended Pre-amp for Krell KAV250? I think that a KBL would suit you well. I used to have one and it worked wonderfully with my SF amp. It is very neutral and dead quiet. Also, you can pick one up on the gon between 800-1000 american dollars, not bad for a pre that was stereophile ... | |
| What non-upsampling dac betters the DCS stack? the Zanden, according to avant-garde | |
| Good tube preamp w/ HT bypass I love the Sonic Frontiers Line 3 or line 2. Both can be had with a remote | |
| Besides Audio, what other ''passion'' do you have? i like economics, and books, especially economics books | |
| Monoblock Suggestion? I would go with the Sonic Frontiers Power 3. It's tubes will bring out the velvety sound of the Dalis and it will go to 4 ohms no problem. 220 watts a channel with 6550 tubes and 250 a channel with KT88 tubes. Plus partsconnexion.com offers some g... | |
| Best Tweak??? finite elemente ceraballs, their racks are great as well! | |
| Power Cord For Mcintosh 402 and C200 contact roy at basic power cords, gon id: audiophile8 he makes a great cable and it is cheap. i prefer it to the shunyata |