bobgates
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| CD players with volume control for $1.5-2k used Check out the Raysonic CD168; a big step up from the earlier CD128. Nice internal volume controlled from the remote. | |
| Integrateds: Warm sounding SS vs Hybrid I've had a couple tube integrated amps over the years, a Consonance M100 plus and Jolida 1501, and my Onkyo A-9555, eventhough it is completely solid-state, has a nice tube-like warmth to it once it has completely broken in. You might give it a li... | |
| Audio Research LS 12 Preamp Characteristics? Levchappy - I just purchased an LS12 here on Audiogon and I should be receiving it within the next week or so. Now I will have the opportunity to actually hear this unit in my own system and will be able to give you a much better idea of how this ... | |
| Audio Research LS 12 Preamp Characteristics? Etbaby - very well put; I completely agree with your assessment. I've only heard the LS12 in other systems but if someone was to give me one I certainly wouldn't complain (I would be in hog heaven). | |
| Audio Research LS 12 Preamp Characteristics? It's one of the best preamps I have ever heard. | |
| Members with No Feedback My new policy is just not to deal with any sellers having little or no feedback. | |
| Need help deciding which power amp to buy. Thanks Tvad - I will definately have to check out the Pass Labs XA-30.5 | |
| Need help deciding which power amp to buy. Thanks both of you for your suggestions. I am now considering maybe a class D amp with balanced inputs like a Nuforce, Bel Canto, ARC or maybe a Cary. Just have to narrow it down on what will be the best one to go with. | |
| what is the best amp you've ever heard Lamm 1.1 monoblocks and Atmosphere MA-1 monoblocks (amazing sound but the tradeoff is a lot of heat). The new Krell monoblocks are also exceptional. | |
| Cable Burn In Problem I would highly recommend the Purist Audio Design System Enhancer CD-ROM. All you do is play it on your CD player for 74 minutes and your cables and everything else in the signal path are broken in. | |
| Buying used old cables I've had the copper strands inside Monster cable turn green after having it for a year or so; probably caused by oxidation. | |
| CD Player with the best Built-in Volume Control... The Raysonic CD-168. | |
| Onkyo fans favorites Nrenter - I get most of my capacitors from Parts Express and have replaced many power supply caps in old amps and receivers. It's not hard; just need to know the value and voltage. Also need to watch the polarity on electrolytics. | |
| Onkyo fans favorites My favorite is the A-9555 integrated amp. There is a long drawn out break-in period though. Amazing performance for very little money. | |
| What's the best way to send stuffs over to Europe Actually you can track your package through USPS if you use the Express Mail International service. If you however decide to go with the less expensive Priority Mail International service the number on the Customs Declaration form can be used to t... |