bret_dixon

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Power Amplifiers
I meant to say I'm using the Aragon 28k not the 24k that I did have at one point. I do have a PS Audio power cable but not on the Pre amp or Amp. 
Power Amplifiers
Aragon 8002 with the Aragon 24k. Great combo. Love the dual outputs. 
What area or country do you live in ?
NYC native now living in Austin TX. Raining at the moment. Audio Systems is one of the many Hi End brick and mortar stores I frequent. 
Turntables
Good for you luvrockin. I thought about swapping my Ortofon 2M blue cart for one of the Rega carts. I haven't decided on what to replace it with though. Any advice AG members? 
Turntables
luvrockin,I'm a digital head having two players, four dacs, and stream from my PC. But when I finally took the plunge back into vinyl after many years I settled on a Pro ject 1.3 Genie that came with a Pearl cart. I later moved to a Ortofon Blue ... 
Recommendations for CD Player/DAC Combo
I was able to get a good deal on the Cambridge CXC transport and the Gustard X 10 DAC. A very nice combo. The X 10 actually sounds better than my Emotiva Stealth DAC.  Good listening! 
Emotiva ERC-3 or Music Hall C-DAC15.3 / connections?
I have the ERC 2 and changed the Opamps to Burson V5's. With some burn in these pieces take the player to a whole different level in my opinion. They come with a eight pin adapter so rolling other Opamps is just a drop in. Looking to try the Spark... 
How does Aragon 24k/2004 stack up to modern equip?
Fast forward to 2017. I just acquired a 24k sp that replaced a Marsh p2000. The Aragon is giving me the soundstaging I missed with the Marsh. Amp is a ATI 1502. Speakers are Kef iq10's. Really nice!