cmalak
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| VPI Classic - Now you have one...... EL841...don't do it. Check out this thread on AVGuide.com. Check out the post by Ron. He bought discounted VPI table and accessories from a guy in S. Florida and it turns out that guy is selling defective VPI product. Here is the link to the threa... | |
| Peamp/Amp for Thiel 3.7 Teeshot...if you look at Yyz's threads and check out his "Forward Speakers that Rock" thread, he posts a alink to a review of the 3.7s done by James Tanner (VP of Sales at Bryston) who basically describes the 3.7's tonal balance as being very neut... | |
| VPI Classic - Now you have one...... Trejla...you can order the JMW10.5i tonearm with the VTA on the fly feature from VPI (it's a $700 upcharge). Just fyi. | |
| Separates vs. Integrated Start with picking out a speaker and then work your way backwards. Many threads on system building with similar thrusts. The speaker-room match and the speaker to amp match are most critical variables to get right. Frim there, working backwards to... | |
| Peamp/Amp for Thiel 3.7 Teeshot...waht did you audition the 3.7s with? | |
| Cable advice for moderate system Stereo 5...thx for the post. Are you using a laptop or desktop front end? Is it set-up on your rack or close by? I am just trying to figure out whether it's better to have long USB run and short IC or vice versa. Thx | |
| Oppo USB input Rwwear...i don't believe you can use a computer or any other transport with your Oppo (there are no digital inputs that can access the internal DAC of the Oppo BDP-83 or SE versions). The USB allows you to access high definition video, high resolu... | |
| Magico V2 vs. Sonus Faber Cremona M Jtein...like Hulskof said. It is a very personal thing. Some people will pay up big for a 5% improvement and others will only pay up for a metrial improvement. The only way to find out is to hear for yourself and decide whether the upgrade is wort... | |
| First Post, Looking to buy Amp& Pre, $7,000 While on the topic of hybrid tube/SS amps, Magnum Dynalab (known for their tuners ofcourse) seem to have a hit on their hands with their new MD 209/309 amps. This may be worthwhile checking out: http://forum.audiogon.com/cgi-bin/fr.pl?aamps&12... | |
| Magico V2 vs. Sonus Faber Cremona M Jtein...good luck auditioning and enjoy the hunt. Let us know how you make out. Take care | |
| Magico V2 vs. Sonus Faber Cremona M With regards to Rtn1's suggestion to expand your auditioning beyond the Magico V2s and the Cremona Ms (and the Thiel 3.7s I guess), I would like to suggest you add the Rockport Mira (~$16.5K in the US) to your list because I think it ticks off eve... | |
| Another VPI or something else for under $2k the TW Acustic Raven 0.5 is in the $4K range...fyi | |
| First Post, Looking to buy Amp& Pre, $7,000 01-07-10: TvadFor this reason, I'd suggest an amp that doubles power as impedance is halved. Not sure of the JC1 amps or the Sim Audio amps do this, but it'd be easy for you to check. JC1s: 400/800/1200 into 8/4/2ohmsSim i-7: 150/250 into 8/4ohms | |
| First Post, Looking to buy Amp& Pre, $7,000 Mdp...I used to own the ARC LS26 and then upgraded to the Ref 3 (both in conjunction with the ARC Ref 110 amp) and I can tell you the LS26 is an excellent amp. As to whether the LS26 will work with the JC1s, the output impedance of the LS26 (700oh... | |
| First Post, Looking to buy Amp& Pre, $7,000 Mdp...you should get a material improvement in sonics by upgrading from the Denon AVR. One quick question: do you have any preferences in terms of amplification type: SS vs. tubes? Do you just not want to bother with tube occasional upkeep/mainten... |