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| Thiel cs2.3 OPI have been driving my CS 2.3 using: Pass XP-22 > Pass X-250.8 with absolutely wonderful results. I upgraded my electronics last year and these Thiels have never sounded so good in the 20 yrs I have owned them. Phenomenal bass control with g... | |
| Good Stereo Speakers for outside use during BBQs, evening pot luck dinners etc @elevick No, they won't be mounted or get rained on. Just setting up when I want to hear music outside.@wolf_garcia Thanks, I will check them out. PAs might be the way to go.Maybe I should clarify a little. Yes they will be used at BBQs and pot lu... | |
| audiophiles who are just getting the itch to upgrade I added a Keel and Chris Harban plinth and Radikal motor to my Cirkus bearing table. Previous to this new Karousel, the consensus on the Linn forums were that the Radikal made the most difference followed by the Keel. Since I added all three simul... | |
| Surge protector vs wall debate for amps @jwh2There are many threads on What's Best Forum about Torus vs Equi=Tech conditioners and also balanced vs unbalanced power.Bruce | |
| Surge protector vs wall debate for amps I have a Pass XP-22 pre and X-250.8 power amp and currently live in a rental house. Rewiring was not an option and the landlord did not want a whole house surge installed. I also have a bit of $$ in a TT setup so I was very concerned about both cr... | |
| does MacBook Pro need a DAC? I use this for my digital files in an otherwise high quality analog system:MacBook Pro > USB (C TO MICRO USB CABLE) > Chord MoJo > Black Dragon (MINI PHONO TO RCA CABLE) > Preamp This is a reasonably low cost solution providing very g... | |
| Isolation Transformers Thanks so much everyone. I appreciate the recommendations for the Inakustik 3500P and I am definitely researching that unit.I am still hopeful that some of you have had experience with either the Equitech 2RQ or Torus RM20 rack units that you coul... | |
| Speaker selector app. @elliottbnewcombjrI think you are remembering Innovative Audio. The owner's name by the way is also Elliot. You may also remember Kasey McKee, he was one of the best in audio retailing. | |
| Speaker upgrade question - Wilson vs Focal Check out Doug White at "The Voice That Is" in Philadelphia (610) 359-0189. Doug is the sole US retailer for Tidal Audio, and Tidal is the parent company for Vimberg. Vimberg was introduced last year at Munich High End and Doug now has them availa... | |
| Power amps into surge protector/Conditioner or DIRECT to wall? Final verdict? @erik_squires Thanks for your feedback Erik and all the clear & concise input you have contributed to this topic in the various threads over the last week. It has been helpful and very much appreciated.@blindjim Thanks for your empathy and e... | |
| Power amps into surge protector/Conditioner or DIRECT to wall? Final verdict? I am a bit confused as how to compare devices for their surge protection. The Furman PST-8, using series mode surge protection, rates their product at 135VAC for the "over voltage shutoff."Shunyata, using a hydraulic electromagnetic breaker, rates... | |
| Why the fascination with subwoofers? Sorry everybody, I posted this morning after the first page and not at the end of the thread.This is a very timely topic for me as I am about to buy some new speakers. I have listened to both the Vandersteen Treo CT and the Quatro Wood CT at Audio... | |
| Why the fascination with subwoofers? This is a very timely topic for me as I am about to buy some new speakers. I have listened to both the Vandersteen Treo CT and the Quatro Wood CT at Audio Connection in Verona NJ. I was very impressed with both. These demos however were performed ... | |
| What are the speakers you very rarely find in the Used market(Audiogon or Anywhere)? Tidal Piano. I have yet to find a pair. | |
| linn sondek tt dvddesigner,Feel free to post or PM me if you have any questions for your Chris Harban LP12 build. Chris works with Peter Swain by providing plinths for the tables Peter sets up all around the world. There are also some very well respected LP12 de... |