buconero117
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| Advantages of monoblocks Why not go all the way, mono blocks x two. Yes that would be a bi-amp approach. I have used Marantz MA 22's to create such a system. The highs are clearer, the lows tighter on my ProAc's. The MA 22's are bridgeable, and I have tried this dual mono... | |
| Speaker balance control Time for the $99 solution. What is that? A Chase Technologies RC1 pre amp with remote control. It has balance control and much more. These show up on eBay from time to time. Worth the try. I know the unit might not be audiophile quality, but hey, ... | |
| gloves to touch vinyl surface If you are serious, best to convert your store to a clean room environment, that way your possible customers will know you are a serious seller. Obvious you have not discovered the difference between 'collectors', those that never actually play a ... | |
| One or two subs Two, for best affect. | |
| Chinese integrated for around $1k Look for a used Cayin, great sound, great value. The US distributor is also a Aurum Cantus distributor so they match very well. | |
| Something to replace glass shelves.... All the substances mentioned 'ring', best to return to wood. Acrylic and glass are used by the major supplies because they look nice and are cheap to source. Carpet wrapped glass would be an alternative. | |
| What happened with the SACD format? Yes, the plant has closed but production of SACD's will continue at the plants that do Blu-Ray. | |
| What preamp should i buy A VAS Citation I. This is a knock off of the orginal HK pre amp, updated to state of the art components. It is a vinyl lovers delight. Check it out at cayinusa.com. I have one, great sound, great value. | |
| Help - Listening fatigue Once you get rid of your 'new' amps, take a look at some of the Cayin/VAS product. They are great value and sound. The thing about Cayin/VAS product is that they have taken Mc designs and executed them in new form with SOTA parts and components. Y... | |
| Apartment Drama Sad to say, your listening days without headphones have come to an end, at least until you move. Elizabeth has all the issues covered. Best to just give it up until you can move to a free standing house, rented or owned. With all the recent forecl... | |
| music matters blue notes 33 1/3 MM will not offer free pick up of defective product, and for that reason I do not do business with them. The hassle of having to do the return, and pay for it, tells me MM is not serious about their customer satisfaction and service. They should t... | |
| tube amplifier for classical music,large orchestr. Take a look and hear the Cayin/VAS line. Great sound, great value. Been at this for over fifty years, had Marantz, McI and never have I 'heard' better sound then the Cayin/VAS. You will not be disappointed. | |
| Need help determining best shipping practices If of substantial value, best to use a 'white glove' carrier. They will do their own packing and transportation. Little risk, but expensive. | |
| sound proof floor - practical examples? Lead is the answer, but it could be hazardous to your health. | |
| Sadly missed manufacturers HK is one, but they live on in the Cayin/Vas manufacturer of the designs, updated with current state of the art components. I have a VAS pre amp, Citation I, which is a knock off of the original HK pre amp. Great sound, great value. Cayin has done... |