ctgrubbs
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| Best Phono Pre-amp..for the money? I am using a Camelot Technology Lancelot Pro phono stage which is a huge improvement on the phono stage on my Modulus 3a. It lists for $900 but is available for less on the net. | |
| "sandwich" platform for amps I used Dynamat sandwiched between 3/4" MDF. Dynamat is a vibration damping material sold at auto sound places (Circuit City, etc.). It has adhesive on one side and I used spray adhesive on the other to bond to the second sheet of MDF | |
| Where should the money go? $3000 is a siginificant amount of money to spend on an analog set up. There are two questions you also need to answer: Will you have to buy a phono preamp? Are you considering used or only new gear? I would spend most of my budget for the table an... | |
| Power Cords for Pass Labs Aleph 0 I have been using a Custom Power Cord Company Model 11 with my Aleph 3. I think it uses a Schurter plug. Perhaps you could find a plug which works and have it mounted on the cable of your choice. | |
| Odyssey or Acurus I agree with the above. When I was auditioning speakers I heard the Odyssey and was very impressed. It would be my first choice in amps under $1500. | |
| Anyone ever read the listener magazine I thoroughly enjoy "Listener". I read almost all the audio mags I can get ahold of and Listener especially seems to want to express and share the joy and pleasure of audio rather than be obsessive about technology or the sharpest cutting edge. I h... | |
| Help with tube amps If you are really looking for that romantic glow I can highly recommend conrad-johnson. Their older MV-75 amp would have plenty of drive for your speakers, they are still serviced by c-j, and can be had for about $700. You might also find one of t... | |
| Speakers for Pass Aleph 3 I have used an Aleph 3 for four years. When I wanted to upgrade speakers I listened to as many as I could in the $2k-4k range with my amp driving them. For stand mounted speakers the best I heard were Proac Response 2s and the Spendor SP1/2. In fu... | |
| Antique Sound Labs? I don't think you can really compare them in the same "price range" because the AS amps are about 1/3 of the cost of the equivalent CJ or Cary amp. The AS 845 monoblocks are $3000, and the Cary 805C is $9000. Obviously, the AS amps are not going t... | |
| Best Speakers for small room under $3.5k I am also anxious to hear the Reynaud speakers. The best small speakers I have heard to date are the Spendor 1/2 and Proac 2s. An excellent small floor standing speaker I like is the Vienna Acoustics Mozart. | |
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