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| Is seller negative feedback a deal-breaker ? Sonic,My philosophy is as follows. I generally deal with buyers who have a high feedback rating. They are usually regulars on Audiogon and are usually equipment horses that change horses quite often. Most have a few negative feedbacks,usually from... | |
| Bad preamp choice? WMacky,RCPrince is correct. You must set up CJ preamps correctly. Many invert the phase so be sure you make the proper adjustments. I have owned quite a few CJ preamps and all of them have been very good.Hope this helps,Johnny | |
| Anyone hear the "wall of sound"? In my limited view the Pro Audio requirements are far different from Home Audio Reguirements. Most pro gear is designed far different from Home gear. Most Home gear is designed not to resonate. Most Pro gear is actually encouragedt to induce disto... | |
| Golden reference oval 9 I am sorry I misread you initial post. I have no experience with Oval 9. | |
| Golden reference oval 9 Mike,I have had both. My experiences were that the cardas was a bit slower, not in a bad way, and provided a mellow presentation that made you want to listen to your rig. Cardas Golden Ref has an evenhanded presentation. They projected a nice soun... | |
| New Sonus Faber Flagship Speaker? Here is the info from the website;Homage Palladio L.E.In observance of the 500th anniversary of the birth of legendary architect Andrea Palladio, Sonus Faber has created a unique Limited Edition of the prestigious Homage line. Cabinets are crafted... | |
| What cables to use? Al,Here are some off the top of my head that alot of People like in mega buck systems.Cardas Golden ReferenceHarmonix Technology Pro Silway Mk III & Pro 9+ ReferenceKCI SilkwormsAcoustic Zen SantoriPaul Speltz Anti cables.Can't go wrong with a... | |
| Esoteric DV-50 vs the Newer Esoteric players? Alpha,I have heard the Esoteric SA-60 & XO 1 Limited. I felt they were great players but a bit too analytical for my taste. Conversely I also have owned a Marantz SA 7S1 and it was a very musical player. The only fault I had with it is when I ... | |
| Emission Labs EML 30B-XLS tubes in VAC Ren. 70/70? Meta,Interesting, I thought the Emission Labs could handle the stress the VAC put on 300B tubes. I know John L on Tubes asylum recommends the Svetlana 300B's but he states that unless you use a Variac to warm up your tubes, your failure rates will... | |
| Avalon Eidolon Diamond-Worth it? NickT,I have owned Avalon Eidolon, Eidolon Vision & currently the Avalon Diamonds. There are signifcant differences. Is it worth the extra scratch?? To me it was!! It is more relaxed has more resolution and a bit better bass. Most people will ... | |
| ARC LS 5 Vincenzo,It will definitely work, you will not be getting the full potential of the Audio Research preamp. Have you listened to the LS-5? If so do you like it's sonics? The ARC LS-5 is a fine preamp and a worthwhile investment. There are plenty of... | |
| ARC LS 5 Vincenzo,It should be no problem. You will need XLR to RCA adaptors. Most Electronic parts wharehouses carry them. Try this link and scroll down.http://www.partsconnexion.com/catalog/connectors.html | |
| Experience bringing older gear up to date ARC, CJ If that is what you are into you need to contact Bill Thalman at Music Technology who was a former Engineer with C-J. Also may want to contact Great Northern Sound. I belive he does mods to ARC products.http://www.musictechnology.com/http://www.gr... | |
| How hot is too hot? TJ,Here is my rating systemnormal is to be able to keep your hand on the heatsink as long as you want to.Warm is when you can only leave your hand on the heatsink for a few seconds before it becomes uncomfortable.Too hot is when you cannot leave y... | |
| Most resolving, transparent amps. Boulder 2060Edge NL ReferenceHalcro DM 68Gryphon Antellion Solo Signatures |