coppy777

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Are cable “upgrades” just as likely to make your system sound worse?
As did I.  Great cables for big bucks.  And again, in my system, they favored detail over musicality.  
SVS or REVEL Subwoofer
B&Ws DB series woofers are excellent. As you know they have sophisticated and highly effective digital room compensation adjustments which are accomplished via your Bluetooth connected smart phone. The series includes the smaller DB3s in their... 
Pictures at an Exhibition
I’ve always enjoyed Eiji Oue and the Minnesota Orchestra on Reference Recordings.  
Are cable “upgrades” just as likely to make your system sound worse?
The answer for me at least and probably all of us, is room, system, music and personal preference dependent.  We all need and prefer different sound characteristics. And to those who say the problem is more evident in less reveling systems, that’s... 
Speaker Cable Recommendation
Yes, all Nordost cables sound thin.  Recently sold my Valhalla 2 SCs. Try Wireworld, Silver Eclipse if it works for you financially.  And Cardas.  All available used.  The Cable Company is a great idea and they have demo and used as well. Enjoy t... 
Audio Research Financial Troubles
So you'd best choose tube equipment from a company that stands behind their products.  Conrad-Johnson and VAC here in Sarasota come to mind.  
Audio Research Financial Troubles
Conrad-Johnson quality has declined?  That's an absurd statement made by someone who has no knowledge of C-J and probably has never owned their equipment.  Their quality has never been better.  I own their latest ART amplifier and have owned their... 
You’re An Independent Dealer, Which Companies And What Products Would You Represent?
I'm a bit surprised that no one has mentioned Conrad-Johnson. I've enjoyed their amplification products for the last fifty or so years.  C-J's products have constantly improved and held their value. Like VAC here in Sarasota, a high quality design... 
Need help from you acoustical experts
I think we'd all agree that speakers designed to be close to the back wall are a design compromise to assist people who don't have the room or the WAF.  Had some Wilsons with the same issues.  That placement increases the natural bass of the speak... 
Marantz cd players
Had an SA-10 when they first came out and loved it.  At the time many of the Sony execs owned them.  All good until it quit... as almost any mechanical item might when it wears out.  No parts available and big money to repair.  Not wanting to spen... 
Best way to clean glossy finish on speakers?
On the Wilsons, I'm a Griot's quick detailer fan.  Point has been made here, but not too clearly, spay you favorite cleaner on the cloth and apply, not directly on the speaker. Have fun...  
Thoughts On Turntable Clamps And Weights
I'm running a Rega Planar 10.  They recommend no weight or clamp.  Of course the Rega strategy is about the lack of mass.  I have an HRS center weight with which I might try a listing test.  It's currently holding down my Eight Switch which tends ... 
Am I broken? Am I stuck? Do I have to return my audiophile card now?
Hey BFP... you must be in Europe, PSAudio has dealers over there. They are direct marketers here in the states. So here’s the deal. Tell your dealer you want that home demo. He won’t take your Sabrina’s when he brings your Sasha’s. So, you can op... 
Cable elevators
My Wireworld Platinum Eclipse solid silver speaker cables have been up on Shunyata risers and a set of Audioquest risers.  I could hear no difference with either set or the floor from the Wilson speakers.  Dave Salz of Wireworld says risers make n... 
Tube Preamp: How many tubes does it take to .................
The Top Conrad-Johnson GAT2 preamp hand only two tubes.  One gain tube per channel.  A MOSFET at the output of each channel controlled and lowered the output impedance.  Their new unit uses four tubes.  A cathode follower on each channel replaces ...