brianmgrarcom

Responses from brianmgrarcom

Balanced or RCA?
In lieu of some responses, I would like to elaborate further on what I had stated; some manufacturers design their gear in manner whereby it will benefit one over the other, although they offer both RCA and XLR; therefore it isn't that the cable (... 
Balanced or RCA?
You may want to contact both manufacturers, some manufacturers specifically design their gear for one or the other (yet offering both), therefore giving a greater result. I have asked several manufacturers this question and they have always told m... 
What Equipment Remains In Your System Long Term?
I have no idea what the future holds with my stereo, but I am quite fond of my Jeff Rowland Concentra II integrated amp. 
FM/AM versus Analog versus Digital
Hi Matchstik, I certainly didn't intend my post to come off in that manner. I concur with others on vintage tuners. One thought is to purchase a vintage tuner at a price leaving you enough money to send it to someone to go through it and even modi... 
FM/AM versus Analog versus Digital
The FM Tuner Info site may be of help, a very nice Web site. 
FM/AM versus Analog versus Digital
Matchstik, I wasn't offended, why the attack? Both analog and digital have their trade offs.A few years ago I too decided to get a tuner once again, for me it was a great purchase; I use my system far more and I enjoy using a tuner. As stated abov... 
FM/AM versus Analog versus Digital
Two very good replies, nothing to add except to wonder why the poster places so little thought for digital. 
Bill Frisell
Humm, maybe I'll have to check out "Gone, Just Like a Train"; I have The Willies and though it is a nice recording, it isn't exactly my thing plus after a couple of songs I have had all I can take, it seems all the same. 
integrated amp that matches well w/ Soliloquy 5.3s
Click here to see where a company mated Soliloquy with Jeff Rowland and Audiophilia agreed it was a great match. There are other comments out there, do a Google search on Rowland Soliloquy.A Concentra I, used, would meet your price. The link above... 
Which Amp for B&W N803
With the N803's I had used a Mark Levinson No.383, BAT Vk30 pre/Vk200 amp and a Jeff Rowland Concentra II, the Concentra II was the best by far, not even close; furthermore I felt this was a great match. 
Differences in CD players? Am I crazy?
I thought Teac was a "mass market cheapo brand." 
Chris Botti - Night Sessions
Sounds like a great concert! 
Anyone know/use River Cable or Lat International?
I used LAT in the past, Lou (of LAT) is a great guy to deal with. After some comparisons I do not feel it is a giant killer, it is decent cable for the price. Maybe some giants just are only giants in their price.A friend of mine compared the top ... 
Meridian 502/557 pre/power
Carl,Whose to say it would be a waste, a better amp is a better amp. Are you asking if it is more important to upgrade the preamp or the amp at this point?I should also clarify my comments on thinking the 502 is "ok" as a preamp. I purchased the 5... 
Madrigal Mark Levinson out of business.
Correct me if wrong, but ML isn't the one that sold his name?