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| preamp vs. no-preamp My experience has been the same as TOK2000. I have never had any luck running a cdp direct. Pre-amp does more than just control volume it is really the first level of control in your system. In my system the pre-amp has always had the biggest impa... | |
| tube preamps I recommend a Conrad Johnson Premier 17ls you should have no problem finding one within your budget, or 16ls (used) if you can stretch a bit; both have remote. Bigkdz makes a good point Pass Labs are not known for brightness. I have found them to ... | |
| Best phono pre-amp You should also consider Conrad Johnson.Chuck | |
| Why are you here? ...music or equipment Im in the same boat as the other two posters. But sometimes I wonder. Chuck | |
| Urgent help: fuse breaker box for dedicated line? In all seriousnesss with the kinds of questions you are asking you need to hire an electrician. I would hate to see you destroy your equipment or worse burn up your living quarters. At least go to an Electrical Supply house near you and ask questi... | |
| I'd like to get a tube preamp recomendation Tok20000 makes a good point, however, if you are so inclined I would consider either a CJ premier 17 or if your budget alows a 16ls II. I understand Blue Circle as well as BAT makes some very good tube pre-amps as well. Contact a couple of dealers... | |
| Backing Away from Stereophile Class A I agree with 1-4. I have no experience with DAC's and do not necessarily agree with 6; although I do support a quality amplifier not necessarily an expensive one. I have found that the pre-amp has the greatest impact on the quality of the music co... | |
| HELP Electrocompaniet stole Christmas EMC and or the distributor should support the product irrespective of its origins.I would not support a compnay that does not support its products. I would sell it and move on. There are other very good players out there from more reputable manufa... | |
| Best electronics for Thiel CS3.6 ? I am running Thiel 3.6's with a CJ MF2500A and a CJ Premier 16ls II pre-amp. I find the combination extremely revealing and detailed with a soundstage the is both wide and deep.I have used a CJ 17ls in the past and found that to be a very good com... | |
| Conrad Johnson - MV60 - anyone heard one? I can not speak for the MV60. I did have a Premier 11a and absolutely loved it. I replaced it with a CJ MF2500A. I feel CJ amps are very smooth / detailed and accurate with their tube amps being among the best in the business.Chuck | |
| Buying a used amp for $2500 with out auditioning If you decide on the Conrad Johnson I would make sure that it is the "A" version. It is more detailed than the non "A" version. The Pass X250 is also a good choice but it will be a bit more expensive than your $2500 dollar limit.Chuck | |
| Virtually lost, a minimalist cries out for "help." Tireguy I second your opinion concerning the Accuphase DP-75V being the best one box redbook player out there. In reponse to running direct I felt the soundstage lost dimensionality specifically the third dimension (depth). The music became rather... | |
| dedicated line - yet another question concerning tswhitselI believe you are refering to 14/2 or 12/2 not 14/3 or 12/3.Three conductor has one black, one white, one red, and a bare copper groung; 4 wires total. Two conductor has one black, one white, with a bare copper ground; 3 wires total.Chuck | |
| should I upgrade my amp I agree and second bob bundus's comment concerning the pre-amp it is the most important component in your system.Chuck | |
| dedicated line - yet another question concerning Are you asking about a dedicated line or circuit? If line then do what mkfischer suggests. However, I believe it is a huge over kill for what you are hooking to it. If what you want is a dedicated circuit then go with a 20amp breaker and 10/2 rome... |