decathlon1991
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| Tubes for Magnepan’s. I use to have the Magnepan 1.7’s. I used the Cary Audio SLP05 preamp with the Ultimate Upgrade and a Cary Audio CAD805 AE Monoblock amplifiers (Pure Class A 70 Watts with the 211 Output Tube). The sound was incredible. Remember, it’s not so much a... | |
| Upscale Audio and Primaluna Jumia,haha, haha! That’s too funny | |
| Upscale Audio and Primaluna So many surface dwellers, lol. Some people like to be told what to do and some become a sponge and absorb information, do their research and buy what they like. Education is key as well as reading is fundamental. Some folks want the easy road and ... | |
| Upscale Audio and Primaluna https://forum.audiogon.com/discussions/new-orleans-high-end-stores | |
| Upscale Audio and Primaluna ghasley,The reason for the post was to illustrate that these issues can happen at any brick and mortar dealer. I like Kevin. He is very direct. What you see is what you get but at the end of the day, you have to pull up your big boy pants and make... | |
| Upscale Audio and Primaluna 05-31-2021 8:37pm@decathlon1991 If you are going slam a manufacturer, at least go to the trouble to get the names right.Also, let’s get this straight. The conversation was about HiFi stores, not the manufacture. It is Wilson Audio in New Orleans, ... | |
| Upscale Audio and Primaluna Ghasley,if you’re going to respond negatively with your bias remarks, at least be a fly on the wall. Folks I know including myself have been through this experience. Has it stopped me in the past from buying from them, not at all. I became a smart... | |
| Upscale Audio and Primaluna Time out! If we are being or crediting someone for being brutally honest, then let’s call a spade, a spade! It is an aggressive sales pitch. That’s the honest truth. Doug Wilson at Wilson Audio and others have mastered this aggressive technique fo... | |
| Do you care about car audio? It is truly sad that most of the folks on this thread has settled for less in their vehicles. What is also disturbing is that they make excuses to why they do. Are we becoming more like our kids, lol. I can’t stand any Factory car systems. Such ju... | |
| Which Phono Preamp? If you are looking at a Colorado product, check out Ayre Px5e. Another great product is the Parasound HALO JC3+ Phono. Great reviews for both of these products. The Pass is good as well. I have the Ayre with the VPI Aries 3 100lbs unit that has al... | |
| The Absurdity of it All If anyone relies on anyone on this thread about what sounds best, you are a fool. You lack the spine to think for yourself. Most people who throw many years about how long they have been listening or, buying music is just their own opinion in what... | |
| Which amplifier should i buy I have a Cary SLP-05 Preamp with the Ultimate Upgrade and Cardis wiring. Don’t waist your time with the SLP98 when you can get one of the best sounding preamp around. It’s a two chassis rig. I use to have Cary Audio CAD805 AE. As great that amplif... | |
| Which amplifier should i buy I would definitely go with McIntosh MC2301 Monoblock amplifiers. Check them out. You will not regret it. https://www.mcintoshlabs.com/products/amplifiers/MC2301https://www.mcintoshlabs.com/products/amplifiers/MC2301https://www.listeningpost.co.nz/... | |
| VAC 200 iq vs Mcintosh MC2301 vs ARC Ref 160 M Oh and by the way my preamp is Cary Audio SLP-05 with the Ultimate upgrade, tube roll and Cardas wiring. | |
| VAC 200 iq vs Mcintosh MC2301 vs ARC Ref 160 M Let me tell you. I’ve had a lot of high end audio equipment over the years and the McIntosh MC2301 Monoblock amplifiers are very special. That would definitely be my choice and I have a pair sitting in my listing room. I’ve had top of the line Jef... |