audioguy85
Responses from audioguy85
| A deeper more holographic soundstage. Deeper, more holographic? Consider Tannoy speakers. https://theaudiophileman.com/eaton/ | |
| Move From AVR to Integrated? Hmmm, would not consider any speaker under 92 db?? Wow, I must be screwed, as my Tannoys ($5500) @ only 89 DB sound just fine with My class A Sugden signature @ only 30 watts....yeah I had better sell them asap and get 92 db speakers, wow....I thi... | |
| Do I need pre-amp? Upgrade amp or buy pre-amp? Audionote system I would go the integrated route...so many great choices out there now. Just need to start your research, but that is part of the fun. | |
| Class D The only class D is in my subwoofer in my surround sound system. I do hear the Rogue Sphinx is class D and has some great reviews, however it Is a hybrid with Tubed preamp and so it most likely helps it sound better. Also, the Marantz ruby is a cl... | |
| Does Age Matter? Some vinyl sucks, some cd's also suck....it depends on the mastering etc, and also the pressing when it comes to vinyl. Get vinyl right and it can sound the best.....although, some of my cd's do sound quite amazing. In fact some of my cassettes so... | |
| What is it in MM that can give me goose-bumps? 🤔 Maybe give the Hana moving coils a try. They seemingly provide all you describe. Outstanding mc cartridges at great prices. I step up my Hana EL (with elliptical stylus and Alnico magnets) with a jensen mc 2RR-L transformer (1:10 ratio/20db gain/4... | |
| Technics 1200 G a Forever Turntable? Cannot get over the DJ look of the technics. I don't find it to be as appealing. That's just me...although I have no doubt that it's a quality table. I'd say the Linn is more so a lifetime table in my eyes at least. | |
| “Marks on the underside” Generally, things sell much quicker on ebay. Although, yes, you can sometimes have to deal with some real turds.....been selling there since 2004 and mostly have had great success. On rare occasions when there is an issue, I make it right to maint... | |
| Best Power cable around/prefer under $300.... Splurge and get the audioquest thunder.... | |
| Inexpensive MM Cartridge Shure m97xe or sumiko moonstone. Also the vessel from lp gear. | |
| Pure tube phono preamp That’s an easy one!! The Tavish design Adagio can be had @ $1999...in your choice of finishes, as well as available with your choice of improved power supplies. I cannot think of a better equipped all tube phono stage available at the price...plus... | |
| Speaker upgrade for classical music Not all Tannoys are made in China! Only the cheaply priced ones....the legacy, prestige, and higher ups are all still made in the UK at the coatsbridge factory in Scotland. They Also sound great with classical music, in fact, All music. I am never... | |
| Recommendations for a modestly priced analog system Music hall 9.3 with the eroica lx, preferably the walnut version. A highly regarded turntable and a steal at $2600.....run it through a Tubed phono stage from tavish and then roll some nos tubes in...nice. | |
| Budget tower speakers that rock! Wharfedale diamond 230’s rocked...discontinued...too bad.Tannoy eclipse 3 were also awesome..also discontinued 😪 | |
| DAC's Made in the USA Not made in the USA, the musical fidelity lowly v90 dac @ only $299.... by keeping with USA only, your missing out on a bargain of a dac. Read what Stereophile had to say about it at the bottom of my reply....I recommend it often for a reason, bec... |