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| Best power cables for Jeff Rowland 501 s ??? Before buying the Rowland gear, I had a conversation with Jeff Rowland and he mentioned the Power Factor Correction units being an outboard option for the 501s. Curious if anyone has had any actual experience with the PFC units?? | |
| AR CD3, CD5, or CD7? I can't comment about the choice of ARC CD Models, but I can say that staying with ARC componets throughout the system will likely insure that the nasty hums and buzzes that plague many system will be minimized. I also feel that leading edge compa... | |
| Best redbook CD player The Audio Research CD-3 MkII is close to your budget and is an amazing machine. A way to get a 'world class' machine is to find an EAD Ultradisc 2000 for about a grand and then send it to Noble Eletronics for SOTA mods for another grand. For $2,00... | |
| SACD availability? Well, not a great source for SACDs, but still a great site for CDs/DVDs and occasionally deals on SACDs is SecondSpin.com. I have picked up alot of terrific bargains and it remains the first place I look when shopping for some new sounds. | |
| Should an audio system be left on at all times? The 'rule-of-thumb' is if it's solid state, then keep it on. If it's a tube based system then turn it off. My personal take is that it really depends on how long the system will not be in use. Obviously if it's a two week vacation than turn the sy... | |
| Minimax or Audio Research SP 9 mk III ? I owned an ARC SP-9 for a few years and one thing that did warm it up some was the use of brass tube anchors from Mapleshade. I also tried some NOS tubes that I felt made a difference. The ARC unit is a very musical preamp and is worth the extra e... | |
| Mapleshade cables?? v Anti Cables I have basically every product/tweek Mapleshade offers in my system in one form or another with the exception of cable related items. I'm sure they sound good, but I am wary of them being unshielded and the fragility of the design. I may try them ... | |
| Used Dunlavy V's - what if they 'break' I have owned a pair of SC-Vs now for several years. I had one speaker go out and found an exact replacement at Madisound. It was really easy to replace and there was no degradation of the sound.I am a believer in Dunalvy's approach to speaker desi... | |
| Cables for Bottom End of biamped RSIIb's I had the RS1B's for a number of years and was well served by Kimber 4TC cables on the bottom. At the price it would be easy to do a double run. The bass units of these speakers really get low and strong. I have good memories of my time with the I... | |
| Audio Research vs Burmester Audio You are in an enviable position. I have been an Audio Research enthusiast for many years and believe in their approach to initial value and long-term support. Having said that, I feel that over the years ARC has moved away from the 'traditional tu... | |
| Speakers that can be placed against the wall? Klipch makes a speaker called the Cornwall which is the combination of terms 'corner and wall'. They are extremely efficient and have developed a following outside of the US in combination with SET amps. I spent some time with these being driven b... | |
| Wilson Audio Duette - Burmester amps? Wilson speakers and Burmester gear sounds like a perfect combination. I've spent some time with the Sophia's and they are wonderfully defined and balanced. I think the slightly romantic nature of the Burmester equipment will likely bring the Sophi... | |
| BAT, ARC, VAC, Shindo? ARC is always a good choice because you can always get it serviced or upgraded as you move into the future. VAC and BAT has simlilar reputations, but have not been in business nearly as long and have not had to weather as many storms. It will be i... | |
| Best looking Amp/Preamp/Integrated? As more of a traditionalist, Audio Research (I feel) has done the best job of keeping the design(s) understated and beautiful. Kind of like a Mercedes or a Jaguar, it really doesn't matter the age,it will always remain a classic. | |
| Best movie for subwoofer test ? Twister! The first five minutes will really give your system a test. |