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$6000 budget question
Zav,I to am in the same situation as you(same sonic preferences /budget).I have for the past month been traveling to evaluate various speakers as a possible replacement for my Vandy 3A sigs.Here's what I've heard and my impressions.Pmc Eb1i(heard ... 
Mcintosh D100 + MC 452. Which interconnects?
Rog,regarding preamp choices.If all your sources are digital then the D100 is the logical choice as its all digital inputs only.On the other hand if you have analog sources say phono,tuner,etc.The D100 won't accept them.Then you might want to cons... 
New York-UPSTATE
Hi everyone.I'm located in Tonawanda.I was an officer in the now defunct club The Western NY Audio Audio Society.I'd like to see a club or informal meetings started to further the interests of those involved in the hobby no matter to what degree.I... 
Why nobody uses McIntosh with Vandersteen?
I have Vandy 3A Sigs powered by McIntosh C42 & Mc501 monoblocs.Use the 4ohm taps on top,with 2 ohms to the bottom in combination with two stereo runs of Kimber 8VS speaker cable.I'm very pleased with the overall results.In my situation I find ... 
My most memorable ROCK moment
This one may seem unbelievable,but it's true.My friend and I saw The Jimi Hendrix Experience at the Buffalo Memorial Auditorium (now torn down)in 1967.The concert was truely amazing in sights and sound.As we were leaving the show through the inter... 
Review: Amadi Maddie Signature Interconnect
Hi,I'm interested in the Amandi cables.How long to break them in,and how did they sound when first installed? What's a 1 mtr.pr. of balanced xlr's sell for? Have you tried the Phil Ref,and Barb Masters in comparison?Currently trying the Signal Cab... 
McIntosh MC 601 Using two taps at the same Time
I have MC501 mono's powering Vandersteen 3A signatures.I use two stereo pairs of speaker cables to bi-wire them.After trying all possible combinations.I use the 2 ohm taps for the lows,and the 4 ohm taps for the uppers.Sounds the best for me.I als... 
PS Audio PerfectWave DAC Upgrade
So what firmware is loaded in the original MK I version of this dac?Is it the 2.0.2 you preferred ,or something else.Also how can you identify what firmware your dac has?Considering pulling the plug on both PS units (dac& trans.).Seems like th... 
anyone audiophiles/audioholics in Buffalo NY
Hi Gill,I think we corresponded previousily.I'm located in Tonawanda.I believe you're in Kenmore,right? Den 
Where R U?????
I'm in WNY area Tonawanda,which is midway between Buffalo and Niagara Falls. Cheers, Den 
Sound signature of jps labs power cord
I own four of their AC+(8ga.)models.Two on my McIntosh 501 monoblocks,one of my C42 preamp,and one on my original Shunyata conditioner.Also two of their digital cords on my Wadia transport & dac.They're not coming out.Great synergy in my syste... 
Musical Track Identification
Thanks to member Synthfreek for his assistance in the music track Id.Only remaining track to Id is:Ballroom Georgia#14 (sample track #1).Thanks everyone. 
Vandersteen 3a sound anchor
Carver,Apparently you didn't get the email I sent you a while back.I have extra oem cones from my 3A's ( I use after market Poly Crystal cones). I'd be willing to send you what you need free,just pay shipping.Why pay from dealers.Let me know if yo... 
Pioneer PL-L1000
HI,I'm using a Pl-L1000A which is somewhat more rare,and uses a carbon fiber arm.I have a Shure M97xe cartridge.The combo is one the best sounding tables I've ever had.I like linear trackers.( I've had B&O 4002/8000,Revox 790/795,Sony Biotrace... 
best speaker wire for buck
Mogami Neglex,a very underated superb sounding cable at real world prices.I'm currently selling a 25ft.pair.This stuff is used in many studios for its superior neutral sound.