dayglow
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| ???What's The LEAST Expensive "End Game"Amplifier You've Ever Heard??? Krell-Evolution 402e. Cost is very dependent due to condition of this near SOTA power amp. Norma Revo IPA-140. Might be able to find a late model version for $4k which meets the OP's criteria. | |
| Tune of the Day "Killers"-Iron Maiden(Tribute to Paul Di'Anno) | |
| MC cartridge for Clearaudio Concept 1600$ I had a Goldring Legacy(MC) on a Rega P9/RB 1000 for 5 years. I estimate over 1300 hours on it before the cantilever started to shift. The Ethos/SE is the current replacement for the Legacy. The strength of the Legacy was the Bass and Prat while b... | |
| What is your top sexy song? "Gentle Rain"-Diana Krall | |
| New Speakers under consideration - but I’m afraid Vintage is fine but limited in performance with repairs being more likely. Within the last 10-15 years loudspeakers have vastly improved especially in the affordable segment(< $10k). | |
| Magico speakers too clinical and fatiguing? @aquint +1 No drama just a great post! | |
| Whats on your turntable tonight? Alice Cooper-Love It To Death(Censored Jax 71' pressing) Side 1 Andy Williams-Happy Heart Side 1 The Ozark Mountain Daredevils-It's Alive Side 4 Julie London-Julie Is Her Name(LST-7027) Side 1 SQ* Shannon-Love Goes All The Way Side 1 SQ* Jeff... | |
| Magico speakers too clinical and fatiguing? @grislybutter IMO you're overly obsessed with the cost of components. A HEA system consists of many components including the room. Focus on complete system synergy not just the cost of an individual component. The Magico A5 is potentially one of ... | |
| Magico speakers too clinical and fatiguing? @vuch +1 To some degree I blame the entire Audio Industry. Merchant's, Print and Youtube media for spewing the outdated concept that Loudspeakers are the most important component in the Audio Chain. This might be the real "Snake Oil" created b... | |
| Whats on your turntable tonight? Elvis-Aloha From Hawaii(Quadradisc VPSX-6089) Side 1 Rod Stewart-Camouflage Side 1 Santana-Inner Secrets Side 1 SQ* Dvorak-Prague Waltzes/Czech Suite(Dorati LDR-71024) Side 1 SQ Audiophile Lisa Stansfield-Affection Side A SQ* Willie Nelson-St... | |
| Whats playing on your system today? Katie Melua-Piece By Piece(CD 2006) Laurindo Almeida-First Concerto For Guitar And Orchestra(CD 1980) Sets the bar at a high level for Sunday night vinyl. | |
| Preamp upgrade Consider a McIntosh C22 MK V, synergy with your phono preamp plus the benefits of high resale value and a solid level of customer service. | |
| Power cord upgrade @audphile1 +1 Not everyone is blessed with a sense of refinement. | |
| Whats on your turntable tonight? Julie London-Our Fair Lady(LST-7392) Side 2 Krokus-Headhunters Side 1 Henry Gross-Release Side 2 SQ* Jefferson Starship- Modern Times Side A SQ* The Dave Brubeck Quartet-Newport 1958(CS 8082/6 Eye) Side 1 Head East-Flat As A Pancake(A&M S... | |
| Whats playing on your system today? Natalie Cole-Leavin'(CD 2006) Audiophile SQ with Ms. Cole performing covers! An overdue vinyl playback night ensues this 5* recording. |