dcrookham53

Responses from dcrookham53

How do you fix an ''out of print'' scratched CD ?
Try Secondspin.com,great selection of used cd's. 
I Need Some "Modern Groove" Jazz Suggestions
Not jazz, but have you listened to Jimmy Smith?If you like funky 70's organ sound, he is still playing a Hammond B3.Go get your roller skates! 
what does "too dark" mean
A preamp that is to dark has a black faceplate rather than silver or white. 
How do you get to listen to high end speakers?
Shame on that dealer, and shame on you if you wentthrough with the cable purchase.He doesn't deserveyour money. 
Speaker Wire. Hokum or Truth?
I just changed out my Hokum IC's to the Hokum MKII's andnoticed a great improvement in soundstage.Dave 
Tell me about your sweet spot.
I stopped my wife from answering this post just in time!Dave 
Ads with "Checkup"
In many cases,it's an item that is still under factory warranty to the original owner,but the warranty doesn'ttransfer to the second owner. 
Good Amp/Preamp for "bright " Thiel 3.6 speakers ?
I am using a Classe CA 200 with my Thiel 2.2's and they sound great. I have owned and used Bryston 4B,4NRB and 4BSTand the Classe balanced out the highs.I love my Brystonamps with my Maggies!You might try the Classe CA 300 if you feel you need mor... 
Amp question... Forte 4a or B&K ST140
This answer is a little different.Since youra bit low on cash, you can't go wrong with aused Bryston.20 year warranty,4 ohm no problem.I second regarding the B&K,it won't do well with 4 ohm. 
A serious blow to Canadian audiophiles, must read
Are you worried that the gear made upnorth will be of a lesser quality if theworkers can't use their bong during assembly? 
Who's the Cadillac of Hi-End Audio?
Linn tweaked = Mini Cooper S 
Bryston 3B
Did you contact Bryston?