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| Ayre CX-7 vs. Meridian G08 ? Peter and Isleander - thanks for your input. As further info, I am currently running an all tube conrad-johnson system (premier 16LS Series 2, premier 12's, into a pair of Maggie 3.5R's). I'm going to listen to both of these units withnin the next... | |
| CJ Premier 14 vs. 16LS..etc. I used to have the 17LS and replaced it with the 16LS Series 2. While the 17LS was good, the 16LS Series 2 was a giant step forward. I have my 16 running with a pair of premier 12's and the combination is great.One comment on CYTOCYCLE's experienc... | |
| CJ Premier 17LS2 vs Premier 16LS2? I strongly agree with Markxiii and Czbbcl above - I upgraded from the original 17LS to the 16LS Series 2 and the difference was not subtle - the 16LS S2 is a MUCH better preamp all around - MUCH better build quality, better resolution and soundsta... | |
| Magnapan 3.5R and Sunfire Subwoofer ??? Excellent article and advice - just so happens my dealer will let me try the sunfire sub in my listening room before making a purchase. One additional question - what hookup method are you using? I looked at the info from the manual and it looks l... | |
| Magnapan 3.5R and Sunfire Subwoofer ??? Thanks for the info so far. No, I haven't purchased anything as of yet. I guess I should re-phrase my question - what subwoofer would you recommend for use with the Maggie 3.5R's? I had considered going back to a dynamic speaker but I just can't f... | |
| Speaker Recommendation for Tube Fan Thanks for all the suggestions - my search is going to be complicated by the fact that my local dealer is big-time into HT, plasma TV's, etc., etc., etc. Not alot of high end stuff on display for audition anymore. I did have a chance to listen to ... | |
| Speaker Recommendation for Tube Fan Sardonyxx:Thanks for the Vandersteen suggestion - I did listen to these before I bought the Maggies but my local dealer at the time went out of business. I'm sure these will be a much better fit in my room than the Maggies.Thanks again.Jay | |
| VPI Aries w/SDS and Flywheel SetUp Question I also have the VPI Aries with SDS and added the flywheel later. I could never get the unit to sound right with the flywheel installed. Upgrading to the SDS made a huge improvement in the overall sound, but, IMHO, the flywheel didn't do any good. ... | |
| Mye Stands/Maggie 3.6's I just installed a pair of Grant's stands on my 3.5R's. I could not agree more with your comments - they are right on the money. These stands make one hell of a gigantic improvment in the performance of my 3.5R's. If you have a pair of maggies, yo... | |
| ConradJohnson: Tubes or S/State for Maggies. I used a cj MF2300 MOSFET amp on my Maggie 3.5r's for seven years before switching late last year to a pair cj premier 12's. I agree with Steelhead above - tubes are where it's at. You may suffer somewhat in dynamics, but, for my money too, the tu... | |
| Maggie 3.6 amplification concern I am currently using a pair of Maggie 3.5R's driven by a pair of conrad-johnson premier 12 mono's (140WPC - bi-wired) and conrad-johnson premier 17LS preamp. This setup sounds wonderful - great bass, air, and resolution. I previously was using a c... | |
| High end vs internet It seems real clear that the market is changing with the advent of home theater and all the associated stuff that goes with it. I just bought a new piece of audio gear (FM tuner) from my local high-end dealer. When I ordered this piece, I was shoc... | |
| Trans-rotor Lenardo - Anyone give a listen? I agree with Twl about the acrylic base. I owned an Oracle Delphi I (upgraded to II) for twenty years and replaced it two years ago with a VPI Aries/JMW10 combo and was blown out of the water by the VPI base response. No comparison. The VPI was so... | |
| CJ Premier 15 & 17LS Tube Suggestions Thanks for your info Groundsource. I have replaced all the tubes in my premier 17LS and 15 with NOS tubes from Kevin at Upscale Audio. The 17LS tubes are quality Sovtek 6922's (not the same as the stock Sovtek's that are included with the 17LS). T... | |
| Buying a used Oracle Delphi Mk_ ? I owned the original Oracle Delphi MK1 (upgraded to the MK2) for over 20 years and just recently sold the whole setup. In my honest opinion, I think you can do a whole lot better than a used Oracle. While this table was good, I cold never quite ge... |