bigkidz
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| tweaking audio systems with modifications. You can build a really great sounding system using older components. Older Counterpoint, HK, etc. These can be upgraded to almost reference quality components. Even the old Lafayette KT-550 power amp is a bargain and competes with current gear. | |
| Audio gear, sonic quality when you listen in less (or non-) focused ways Most people only realize that their system does not sound as good as it can until they hear something better in their system. We have many people come to our listening room with their equipment and when they hear something that sounds better, the... | |
| If you had $12k / £10k to upgrade your analogue front-end... My advice is to find the best phono stage you can. You can easily get a nice TT and cartridge for decent money. We use a modified Lenco, and a Lady Bug cartridge. Denon also makes a nice cartridge and there is a guy on eBay who makes the wood b... | |
| room size question. I think Audio Physics had an article on speaker placement on their website. Not sure if it is still there. Equipment is also a big factor for soundstage depth and layering but pulling speakers off the back wall can sure help! | |
| Transistors for HK Citation 16 If you are in the NYC area I can take look. | |
| How do you know when your capacitors need replacing on a vintage SS amp? just do them. Most of the old amps used crap capacitors anyway and you will improve your sound | |
| Vandersteen 2ci with tube amps Find an old Counterpoint SA-100. Sweet sounding, extremely musical, and they can be upgraded to almost reference level for cheap! | |
| Need tube help! Contact Craig Ness at Ness Tone. They sound good and are not very expensive. Tell him Peter from Vu Jade Audio sent you. Happy Listening | |
| Why don't higher end amplifiers come with a separate power chassis? VAC makes one but adding a chassis, connection cord, etc., becomes expensive, two chassis, shipping boxes, etc. It is not necessary IMO as a manufacturer. Happy Listening. | |
| Favourite Guitarists I have to agree wit everyone here as "favorite guitarists" like someone else above been playing the guitar for 50 plus years. To me Danny Gatton was the top. Al DiMeola, Winters, Duane, Eric Johnson, Roy, Beck, SRV, Howe, Green, Jan Ackerman, g... | |
| Are There Improvements that Can Be Easily and Quickly Made Without Buying More Stuff? IMO the best way to improve your sound is to upgrade the parts in your existing components. Most parts are average at best. Simple replacement of power supply caps from the old blue caps to Nichicon will improve your sound beyond most cables or ... | |
| Speakers that are good with tubes @charles1dad - by the way I love your user name! So who’s doing this ? People have rightly posted that speaker impedance and phase angle characteristics are factors that require awareness and consideration. This is true as they greatly influence ... | |
| Need a good reputation repair shop for Mitsubishi DA-P20 preamp. I am in New Jersey if I can be of service. | |
| Capacitors for Linn Linto phono stage Recap Replace all the capacitors in the power supply section and see if you can match them with Nichicon and Audio Note. | |
| VU JÀDÉ AUDIO Lampizator Upgrades @charliee - PM me and I can send you a DAC to listen to. Happy Listening |