david99
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| cartridge for rega planar 3 - 800 range The Grado hum again! I have always had a Grado on my P-25.Yes, a hum is heard when the arm is RAISED above the LP.I have never heard a hum during music or even between tracks.This hum "problem" is a non issue IMO.If a hum when you raise the arm at... | |
| absolute best component you ever owned My Rogue Audio 99 preamp with phono stage.Has Telefunken,G.E. and Radiotechnique's stuffed in it.Nothing under $4000 can touch it! | |
| What is the meaning of a true audiophile Craig,got it right dude! | |
| Help with speakers in 1500- 2000 range Go to av123.com and check out the Diva line.You wont be sorry! | |
| What is the meaning of a true audiophile I guess Im no audiophie as my system retails for about $12000.00 but I only have invested about $1000 in software.Many of my Lp's were free or I paid anywhere from a dime to a buck each.I have some "audiophile" LP's and have been collecting Japane... | |
| Win a power cord. I received the power cord 72 hours after Kevin notified me I had won it.He made a custom length for me also.The cord is of high quality.After I have a 100 or so hours on it I will post my opinion of it.Thank you again Kevin! | |
| Best value for the buck speaker cables I have recently auditioned the Harmonic Technology Pro-11 with Rhodium spades.Also on hand was Kimber 8TC with postmaster spades.I found these 2 cables very similar in sound with the H.T. beating the 8TC in bass and smoothness but the differences ... | |
| Isolation for my Rega 3 You need a light but rigid base for the Rega.They dont like to sit on a heavy base. I have a wall mounted shelf with a Bright Star Audio Big Rock #4 under my P-25.It works great.I had acoustic feedback until I installed the shelf and bought a rock... | |
| SF Line 3 vs. Rogue 99 The Line 3 is a fine preamp at $5000 The Rogue 99 is a fine preamp at $2000 Due to the large price difference Im sure the Line 3 is a better preamp.I have a 99 and its the last preamp I plan on buying.I would not spend $5000 without listening to b... | |
| Win a power cord. Kevin,thank you very much and keep up the great charity work.I have a special place in my heart for children also.One of the reasons I chose a nursing career was to help sick children.Children are the only people I have known that have true uncond... | |
| Win a power cord. "Adopta-Cord" | |
| Pass Aleph 3 high current? IMO the Pass is up to the task.The Aleph-3 is a high current, full class A bias.It doubles to 60 wpc at 4 ohms.I have 92 dB 8ohm 3 way speakers and I get more volume than I need and very good dynamics and bass.My room is 21x15x8 | |
| Top Ten Interconnects of all time... Subaruguru,I have no experience with Nordost,sorry. | |
| Tuntable set-up mistakes? Charlie,George Merrills booklett is very good as is Robert Harley's Guide to High End Audio.I think a good dealer would be able to set one up properly.Im far from a pro,but I think I have done pretty well on my own.I have a Rega-25 so its pretty e... | |
| Best Tube Preamp under 2500? Hi augi,I have a Rogue 99 with phono.I have no impedence mismatch with my Pass Aleph-3,in fact I get terrific bass and dynamics!! Contact Mark O'Brien if you have a concern about impedence.He is very quick to respond.You mention the A.I.mod.3A Go ... |