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| Telarc 1812 revisited 2 My current set-up a VPI Classic 1 with a Benz Micro Wood SL can not track it. I believe my old set-up back in the early 80's could; Sony DD PSX40 with a Sure V15 Type IV. Although I have not played with my current set-up (Within Set-Up Parameters)... | |
| Red Book/SACD Advise Wanted I also would recommend either of the Modwright models you won't do better for anywhere near the price.Chuck | |
| XP25 vs Reference Phono 2 SE Mark at Reno Hi-FI will let you audition the Pass unit in your system before deciding to purchase. | |
| XP25 vs Reference Phono 2 SE Not having heard either I would chose the Pass simply from a system synergy stand point and given the fact you heard it and liked it. Which Herron (VTPH-2 or and older model) do you have now?Chuck | |
| What's the solid state amp to buy $2500? Glad you are happy with your Herron amps and I feel you made a good choice. I have his phono-stage and it is fantastic as well. Keith is a great person to work with. Good Luck and Happy Listening.Chuck | |
| Int. Amplifier with Focal 807W Speakers At $3K you are a bit short but they do pop up on this site every now and then and you can always make an offer; all they can say is no. I had one driving a pair of Focal 1007Be's and it did a very nice job. Very open and transparent jazz vocals we... | |
| Int. Amplifier with Focal 807W Speakers You haven't mentioned a budget but I would recommend a PASS INT-30A. Chuck | |
| speakers: final choice: Chario/Focal Sonus? I really liked my 1007Be's the problem you are going to have is that your electronics will not bring out the best in those speakers and they may actually sound harsh. Chuck | |
| Recommed a medium sized monitors that can go loud I would recommend a pair of Focal monitors from the electra line 1008Be's. However your electronics may not bring out the best in them and they may even sound harsh. I have a pair and drive them with all Pass electronics xp-20 / xa100.5 combinatio... | |
| What are my preamp choices? Here is a cj tubed pre-amp great unit for $1950 with remote. No Affiliation.Chuckhttps://app.audiogon.com/listings/tube-conrad-johnson-et3-preamplifier-line-stage-demo-with-2-year-warranty-and-free-shipping-2015-09-03-preamplifiers-21210-baltimore-md | |
| Best Used Phono preamp around $2500 I use NOS Telefunkens in my VTPH-2 and they made a noticeable improvement over the stock Ei tubes. Smoother more detail definition across the audio spectrum.Chuck | |
| Pass XA 200.5 versus X-600 for MBL 101D Your speakers have a sensitivity of 81 db and are nominally a 4 ohm load. Without digging deeper into the speakers specs I would say the xa200.5's would have no problem driving them and that is the route I would go. I prefer Pass Labs class A mono... | |
| Best Used Phono preamp around $2500 I compared the Herron to the ARC reference model (don't remember the reference #) at the time (3-4 years ago) and felt they were very similar in sonic signature, the ARC was($9600)so I purchased the Herron.Chuck | |
| Best Used Phono preamp around $2500 There is currently a Herron VTPH-2 for sale on this site; no affiliation. I have one and it is an excellent phono stage in your price range with great support from Keith.Chuck | |
| Homegrown Audio ripoff? Have you tried calling them ? |