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Best Speaker New or Used under $1.5K
Interesting. There are a number of good choices. First I've owned several pair of Paradigm and always ending up feeling bored. I have just acquired a pair of Bohlender Z7's on 'Gon for a silly price and they are unreal for the $$. If you like to r... 
Denon 3910 vs Marantz Dv 9500...
Interesting comments. Thanks for the input guys.Beernut 
Denon 3910 vs Marantz Dv 9500...
Thanks Rottenclam. My guess is probably a toss up on the 2. The universal player is certainly an appealing package. One wonders if some aspect isn't cheated however.Thanks,Dan 
What is the Meadowlark house sound?
Interesting posts. I have owned Kestral 2's (currently for sale) and now Ospreys. My impression is that these are very well balanced speakers and suitable for all types of music. I feel the Kestrals are a great speaker for a smaller room and did n... 
Tube rolling for Jolida 502B
I have the 502B.Thanks,Dan 
Tube rolling for Jolida 502B
Thanks Larry. I saw at the tube store where the current electro harmonix power tubes are highly recommended. Maybe they aren't so bad after all.Beernut 
Tube rolling for Jolida 502B
Are KT 88's and 6550 interchangeable? I'm new to the tube scene. I ordered Electro Harmonix tubes to replace the Jolida labeled tubes in the pre amp which I'm sure are chinese in origin. That would give me all Electro Harmonix tubes at this point.... 
Tube rolling for Jolida 502B
Thanks, I'll try that.Beernut 
Tube rolling for Jolida 502B
Thanks, lively and engaging is my preference. I listen to a lot of blues and like the vocals right in front of me.Beernut 
Tube rolling for Jolida 502B
I should mention current tubes are: Electro Harmonix 6550 EH, Electro Harmonix 12AT7EH and Jolida 12AX7A. 
Tube rolling for Jolida 502B
That's interesting, I hadn't yet considered that. I was driving Kestrel 2's myself(for sale on 'Gon) but was offered a good buy on a great pair of Osprey's.Thanks,Beernut 
Amp for new Meadowlark Krestel 2's ?
Thanks, I tried a cheater plug and poof! No Hum. Best .75 I ever spent. Thanks for all the advise.BeernutPS Upgraded to Meadowlark Osprey's-WOW!! 
Amp for new Meadowlark Krestel 2's ?
Thanks guys, I will heed your well received advise.Regards,Beernut 
Hum from new Jolida 502B-Help
used a cheater plug-no more hum !! 
Hum from new Jolida 502B-Help
I'm looking into the Humbuster, thanks for that tidbit. The amp is stovk, Jolida will provide pre-outs for a nominal fee. Hum is from both speakers, also the powered sub has it. Never noticed this till I installed the Jolida. Will the Humbuster he...