bpoletti
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| Best amplifier and preamp for klipsch heresy 3 A low- to mid-wattage vintage Audio Research tube amp (Maybe a D76 or D79) with an Audio Research tube preamp (SP-6, SP-9, SP-10) would be a good combination with the Heresy III. If you really want to try something interesting, try a Dynaco ST-70... | |
| 5% THD to .000 THD SOUND Doesn't matter. Listen carefully to the amp using YOUR preamp and YOUR speakers. Your preamp needs to be able to drive the amp, the amp needs to be able to handle the load presented by your speakers. The amp needs to be able to provide the rang... | |
| Is the Merill "Gem Dandy" turntable far superior in sound than the Project RPM-3 TT?? To each their own. Like I said, some people like the colorations of the Rega. | |
| Help Picking a turntable inna - absolutely right. You comment is hard to beat. | |
| Help Picking a turntable Amen to the VPI Classic. Very good table at its original price. Discounted, its a great deal. That VPI arm mates very well with an AT OC9/II. Hard to beat at twice the price. | |
| Curious .. What is the compared price of your tt vs spkrs Let's see.... I guess, based on retail price, my tt, arm and cart is around USD 4500 - 5000. Original retail. Phono stage is around USD 3500. So we'll say, conservatively, around USD 7500 - 8000. Conservatively. Speakers... Custom designed ... | |
| Help me choosing Phono Preamp rwhowe11 - Don't know about others, but I never use reviews to decide what units to consider, only units that get crossed off the list. Too much bias and personal preference involved. Too many other factors that may influence a review. Read into t... | |
| Is the Merill "Gem Dandy" turntable far superior in sound than the Project RPM-3 TT?? Comparing the tables is really a matter of preference. Some people really like all the colorations introduced by Rega tables. Others prefer the more neutral performance of the Merrills.The Jelco SA-750 is a significantly better arm than the -250... | |
| cleaning liquid for LPs I have been very satisfied with Disc Doctor cleaning fluids. Not terrible expensive, but really effective.DON'T BE FOOLED INTO USING ANY ALCOHOL-BASED CLEANERS. They can leach out some of the softeners required to help a record recover from use. | |
| Recommendation on MC cartidge and Phono Preamp There goes Peter / pbnaudio, again. Recommending components that he manufacturers without a disclosure. Nice job, Peter. | |
| First "audiophile" system, now what? Any easy fixes here? Don't worry about upgrading for a while. Just enjoy the music. Enjoy what a nice system like yours will give back to you. | |
| Help me choosing Phono Preamp Herron on top and occupies the first twelve positions on the list. Then the Allnic, followed by the Manley, then the Accuphase. Spend a few dollars more on the Herron VTPH-2 and you won't have to worry about upgrading. I need to also indicate t... | |
| Herron VTPH-2 12ax7 Recommendations? I agree with stevecham, rcprince and dodgealum. I have owned both a VTPH-1mc and a [currently] VTPH-2. I have never wanted for a different sound. The original tubes were always very satisfying. I'd hang with those tubes for a year or two to se... | |
| Help Picking a turntable I agree that VPI seems to produce the best tables at their price points. They are VERY hard to beat. As a suggestion, a used early VPI table can generally / often be upgraded with one of their 2 inch aluminum platters / bearings and motor system... | |
| Should I buy a Class A Amp. nutty Not sure where you're getting the 1400watt output number. ML's specs indicate 2 ohm output to 500wpc. Please post the source for the specs you claim. |