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| $10 / foot speaker wire CDC: Did you ever try the magnet wire?I just finished a set of speaker cables which are single runs of Chimera Labs 25.5 gauge magent wire running through 18 gauge Teflon tubing. The wire was inexpensive (purchased a 100 ft. roll) and the Teflon t... | |
| CD getting as good as LPs - recommendations Hassel:Never heard of XRCD (good luck finding Charles Trenet performing his composition "La Mer" in this format:-).I find Red Book CD's to be (in general) inferior to LP's. That said, I own 1500+ RB CD's and 2000+ LP's (I'm a sucker for the music,... | |
| Good speakers for Gaincard under $1500? Hi Viggen:Not certain about the cable. I have listened to DIY speaker cables made from CAT 5 before, but the design was a complex one that killed the music compared to the simplistic speaker cable that I am used to (did not pay much attention to t... | |
| Good speakers for Gaincard under $1500? Viggen, and the top mounted tweeters were (let me guess:-) staring @ you? LOL!I do not care for top mounted tweeters due to our free range cats (such a design is an accident waiting to happen in our household).The drivers on the Gallo speakers (me... | |
| Tube myths Herman:Yes, it would be nice if the "private" tube dealers would @ least register themselves as "industry" pro's.Another one that does not comply (in regard to this) is Fatbottle @ Audio Asylum. | |
| System for a teenager Albert:Pick up the Magnum IA170 integrated (that has been listed here forever). It's $549 (used) and includes a MM phono stage, plus a mono switch.This model compared well with the Plinius 8150 when I auditioned both a bit more than two years ago.... | |
| Good speakers for Gaincard under $1500? Hi Ed:Yes, that's it Konus. They treat the wood in some manner and most likely use different internal wiring, but the basic cabinet is a Jordan design, I think. The Jordan drivers themselves retail for approx. $250/pr.I was pretty close VMPS Vs VP... | |
| Good speakers for Gaincard under $1500? Though they should be quite detailed within their range check out the single driver speakers @ (carolinaaudio.com).They use Jordan drivers and are similar in design the the Euro speakers which are popular with 47 Labs gear (forget their name).I ha... | |
| How did you hear about Audiogon? Think that it was from a disbarred attourney with more coke up his nose than incoming air.Hey, it was just a brief mention of the site. | |
| Has anyone heard the 47 labs Shigaraki DAC? Slawney:Use the type of strippers that have an adjustable set screw. I have a pair of Ripley/Miller that are set specifically for the OTA. They should run $8-$9. Never nicked the wire with them and have made dozens of cuts.If properly set you can ... | |
| Sakura Systems OTA Cable Kit Abex: A small area of contact has always sounded better to me (other OTA users have had the same results).Wrapping the wire around the post may make a stronger connection, but it does not sound as good (especially in the LF's).I place the bare wir... | |
| Sakura Systems OTA Cable Kit Abex:Check out carolinaaudio.com for similar speakers (same Jordan JX92s drivers, I think). | |
| Name three of yours the most favourite drummers Zaik: Thanks, he looked like a Joe too (I'm bad with names). | |
| Name three of yours the most favourite drummers Most musical players:Larry Morello (sp? - Brubeck's drummer).Ginger BakerTom Walsh who played percussive's with early "America" (for the money), but who is a monster R&B drummer.Larry and Ginger are melodic while Tom can sneak in fifths that w... | |
| High value floorstanders around $1k used Andre:See if any of the local dealers carry Castle Acoustics (a UK manufacturer). Their Pembroke model (slim floor stander) would be worth an audition. The US distributor for the line is/was (not certain anymore) May Audio Marketing, which is base... |