celtic66
Responses from celtic66
| How did you get into this hobby? Trapped in the cultural pergatory of Wyoming in the 70s with one, yes one!! AM radio station playing only sunrise to sunset the best of George Jones and Tammy Wynette I HAD to get into this hobby. My jazz instructor in a former life played all the... | |
| What was your greatest epiphany? A $150 NAD belt drive table taking out a $1200 Denon table with blacker background, better soundstage and open detailed reproduction. Ouch!! | |
| Do You Remember Your First Music Purchase? Buddy Rich, "Rich in London". | |
| Recommend speakers for a strange move Totem Sttaf with 12" foot print and great sound. | |
| Tough Speaker choice, Please look and comment Just listened to the Audio Physics line with various styles of music and was very favorably impressed. | |
| Where can I get a Luxman receiver serviced? Doug Siegel Audio Specialties Portland, OR 503 257 3206. He has my Luxman 1120A right now and just finished a friend's 580 integrated. | |
| what is a good sound stage suppose to sound like? Think soundstage is suspension of musicians and vocalists away from the transducers. The equipment falls away and leaves the experience as if you were in a club or in front of that large stage. | |
| Tube Integrated What about the VTL 85 integrated for $1150 on the 'Gon. That's a great piece. Check into the new Kora integrated for $1,000 which could be a real sleeper. | |
| do, mfsl, dcc or gold cds really sound better? Generally, these are superior. However, if the master tapes are bad to start with, not much can be done to improve. I have several mofi of jazz and have yet to be disappointed when comparing directly with the redbook copy. | |
| source disappointment You need at least 2 weeks of listening to determine anything. Besides, the Audio Note can't be broken in by now and I'll bet it will come around be the unit you expected. | |
| $1000 HT System? Can it be done? I have a friend named Guido from the Bronx, he knows how to beat the $1,000 limit. | |
| Hlp - my bookshelf spkr is like humpty dumpty Office Depot sells cheap blue tacky stuff which when placed under the speaker corners and pressed down will certainly keep the speakers in place. Also improves the sound. | |
| optical or coaxial audio cable? Experiment. I've found Toslink very superior to coaxial in one system using an Assemblage DAC. More open with cleaner bottom end. I use a Nordost XLR in another system. Good luck. | |
| Need speaker suggestions please Spendors or DiCapos with great sound staging, quickness and oh those vocals. | |
| Building the Best "Used" Budget System under $3000 Used: Audio Refinement Complete integrated and CD player, Rega 25 TT w/Benz Glider cart., ATC SCM 7 monitors. |