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| Amplifiers:A Keeper for Life. Do you know of one ? conrad-johnson Premier 350-IMO it has the best virtues of Tube, Class A and SS implemented in 1 amplifier. BTW I wonder how it compares to the super exotics... ALEF-Dartzeel or Solution? | |
| To Vandersteen or not to Vandersteen Have heard the 2 and 3 many times and they lack the resolution and jump factor(previously stated)needed to duplicate live music or the nuances of a great recording. IMO the smaller Vandy's play it to safe. Give me the aggravation of synergy with t... | |
| Which component is most responsible? Assuming the recording is excellent...1-Preamp2-Source3-Cables | |
| Great Artists with one great record Macdadtexas-Have you given Anita Baker's 1990 release Compositions a second/recent listen? The production might not be as tight and polished as Rapture but this gives the musicians more room to breathe. Anita's vocals have never been better and th... | |
| Phono stage rec for Rega P25 with ZYX R100-02H FWIW-I've had zero issues with the H-1200. I would contact Hammertone Audio about acquiring/locating a used H-1200 before dealing with Fleabay! My favorite "budget" ss phono-pre is the Linn Linto. i've heard it several times and was impressed, sho... | |
| Phono stage rec for Rega P25 with ZYX R100-02H Jawks-I had a strong feeling the Jolida would not cut it with a $1000 cartridge. Do yourself a favor and look into a used Allnic H-1200! | |
| Happy music... Power Pop-Cheap Trick-The Knack-The Tubes-The Smithereens ect. | |
| Phono stage rec for Rega P25 with ZYX R100-02H A tube phono preamp will take the "edge" of the ZYX and relax it. I would investigate the YS Audio-Concerto Plus(mc-tse)$1100(new) as a possible better sounding option over the Jolida. I'm using an Allnic H-1200/AT OC9 mk2/P9 and it tames the ruth... | |
| Power Cords: A Skeptic Looking to Dabble... Tls49+1-A dedicted power line is the correct first step. If your an apartment dweller or renter and can't have a dedicated line, invest in a PS Audio Power Plant. Back to the original question... ask yourself what are you looking to improve? And d... | |
| Survey:What Speakers Do You Want To Demo in Store? Keeping it at $10k or less here goes...Martin Logan-Montis-Has ML solved the woofer/panel continuity?Lenehan Audio-ML2 Reference-A large stand mount with Dueland caps/resistors, but how does it sound?KEF-R900-How close is it to the mighty 207/2?JB... | |
| Recommendation - Ref 3a, GMA, NHT or Fritz? Tubegroover-Who made you the AGON Gestapo? When ever I post an opinion I will always let the OP know if I had demoed or heard the component being discussed. Regarding the original question IMO the Carbon 7 fits the needs best(of the speakers menti... | |
| Zu or Totem or ProAc? First of all i've never heard a Zu loudspeaker. From everything i've read there basically a rock speaker. Have heard several Totem's and they made a good first impression but had an "over the top" hifi/ish presentation. This was many years ago may... | |
| Recommendation - Ref 3a, GMA, NHT or Fritz? Canjo07-I've heard an earlier version of the Decapo and I thought it was to colored in the midrange. I don't know if the current version has the same characteristics. The GMA is designed to use the room to achieve it's lowest bass output. This tel... | |
| Recommendation - Ref 3a, GMA, NHT or Fritz? Of the 4 speakers mentioned the Fritz Carbon 7 is IMO the best allrounder. The only issue is clarity/resolution(from what i've read). For value you might want to consider a used Revel Performa M20/22 since you have plenty of power. Also take a loo... | |
| Which $500 Speaker Next? With a $500 speaker sound quality should be most important not looks! With that in mind a 2nd hand ATC SCM 7 or Magnepan MMG will compete or exceed anything available at this price point, if your concerned about what's on the recording. |