david99

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Rock albums that sound good on your system?
I play LP's and most rock sounds awesome!!I would be hard pressed to think of more than 3-4 rock LP's I have that don't sound great. 
Integrated Shootout: Rogue Tempest/Cary Sli80 sig
Chill Worth! :~) the Planet is a fine player and a ball to use.Get one for yourself and see!(hear) 
Spades or bananas
My bananas dont 'fall out' they are nice and snug.Im done with spades.Too much trouble. 
Integrated Shootout: Rogue Tempest/Cary Sli80 sig
BASHING MY REGA PLANET!!?? WAR!! :<() 
Where can I get RAM super low noise tubes?
yes,call Audio Advisor.I got 1 super low noise Ram 12ax7 for $45.I called Ram and asked them exactly what this 12AX7 was and the customer service dude told me it is actually a NOS Tungsram.It sure was quiet,in fact much quieter than the "quiet" So... 
Thinking about buying a Canadian Thorens Turntable
Isnt Thorens German?? eh?? 
Sonic Frontiers Line 2 or 1 compared to new SE
Graig- you can pick up a mint Line-3 for <$2500 now.Go for it babe,ya only live once!!I'd talk to Mario about one.He knows his S.F. better than anyone.I remember when he was having his Line-3 upgraded by S.F.He sent them his Line-3 and told the... 
Best Sounding used amplifier under 1000???
why do you need such a high watt amp? the 80's are 92dBI get lots of volume from my 30wpc pass aleph-3.you will not find a better amp in your price range or even if you spend much more. 
Vinyl to Digital
hey albert-I havent had time to look them over.its been a rushed weekend with work and all.I'll get to them tonight or tomorrow and I'll let ya know. 
Vinyl to Digital
digital software is less exensive??just today a co-worker gave me approx.400 LP's she no longer wants.lots of blues and classic rock inc.some 'possibly' valuable Beatles! Cant get any cheaper than that! 
What's it worth if you sold it today?
unless you bought your paradigm 100's used they sell for $2000-$2300 depending on finish.They may sell used for $1300 but probably a bit higher.Not $800 unless they're trashed. 
Spades or bananas
I did my best once to A/B spades vs bananas.Not the best scientific 'study' by a long shot.No difference according to my 'findings'.I gave up after I began to feel kinda silly about the whole thing.Im using MIT T-2 biwires W/bananas all the way ar... 
Tube Amps for PARADIGM Studio/100 V2
I bet the Rogue M-120's would sound awesome!I love tubes but when it was time for a new amp I went with a SS Pass Aleph-3 with a Rogue 99 pre.The combo is very good.BTW, I have the Paradigm Studio 80's 
Paradigm Reference v.1 versus v.2?
Bishopwill-Please read my long post above.I didnt say I found the V-1 better than the V-2.Please read what I wrote. 
Paradigm Reference v.1 versus v.2?
Bishopwill-Yes,maybe in theory but my and others ears say differently.Also,yes,the v-2's are heavier,but not "a LOT"