bigkidz

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The Disappearing Act
IMO and experience that sound quality is from the components and nothing to do with system synergy or anything else.  Either your gear can produce that or they cannot.   Happy Listening.  
Starting my showroom again
First, check to see if there are any audio clubs in your area.  You already know the competition.  Get to know some local audiophiles and see what they have interest in.  Will you offer repair and set-up of systems and equipment?  We recently plac... 
My All Time Christmas Song
Kenny Wayne Shepard - Rudolf the rednose reindeer Steve Via - the Charlie Brown Xmas Theme Song   Both on the Merry XMAS CD          
A special loudspeaker - Revival Audio Atalante 5
If someone bothered to do any research on this speaker company you would have discovered that Daniel Emonts who was an engineer at Dynaudio is one of the persons behind this brand. I heard them with the Line Magnetics 28wpc tube integrated amplifi... 
No Private Messages for Me
My responses are blocked also so I am unable to answer repair questions  so If you are trying to reach me, no luck in my responding  
New York City Audio/Hifi Bars and Cafes
If you go to audio connection ask John or Jeff to set up the room with he Vu Jade Audio equipment simply amazing      
Burn Twetter Speaker
2 things  send the tweeter to Bill,. Legal at Miller Sound in PA to see if he can repair and maybe tell you why it keeps burning out Second thing WPC does not have anything to do with clipping an amplifier.   Happy Listening.  
Reasonably priced preamplifier
Counterpoint sa-2000 or sa-3000  each can be easily upgraded with fantastic results. Happy Listening  
Why tube rectification?
In our opinion, done correctly, tube rectification sounds better in our designs to our ears.  In repairing components, we find that not using tubes was a short cut and cost savings.  Once done right, it can be glorious. All designers who use tube ... 
California Audio Labs Icon
@judsauce - correct replacing the laser is always good as these things eventually ear down.  Upgrading power supply caps and a few key resistors takes units to a entire new level.   Happy Listening  
California Audio Labs Icon
IMO yes get it repaired and upgraded. How much do you want to spend?  You can add better power supply capacitors and upgrade key resistors making what was a very good CDP competitive in todays marketplace. We recently did an old Cary SACD player w... 
Holographic DAC With Air And Decay
the one we make  
Speaker Suggestions for Next Move
@jbhiller   HiFi Direct is Mike O'Keefe  use my name peter from vu jade audio      
new member, some questions, need help please
All of this subjective.  Everyone hears differently,  Reviews are a guide but not the final word.  Go with what sound you like, nobody here can tell you that. Find gear within your budget.   Here are some suggestions - Line Magnetics amps are ex... 
Speaker Suggestions for Next Move
Revival Audio and then you can end your search.