dhite71
Responses from dhite71
| Upgrades that met/exceeded your expectations and those that felt short As others have said...fun thread and hopefully useful for others as they see the paths takenExceeded:Eroica LX to Benz Micro Wood SMIsoacoustics Delos platform under turntable(due to my own ignorance of the importance of isolation)Herbies gliders ... | |
| Adding a sub woofer? I don't know that I have ever appreciated a change in the midrange of my system with the subs active. It is very intriguing how this could even happen with nothing changing at the signal the main speakers are receiving. I suppose it is all about... | |
| Adding a sub woofer? If I may add my inquiry here to this fresh thread, it is related to the integration of the sub and would likely be good info for the OP. I have a Hsu Research TN 1225 x 2 sub set up that I have used for 20 years. I had it set up with RCA out of my... | |
| Desire to try tubes I believe the first choice is are you one who prefers new gear or carefully selecting used gear with solid resale value? The idea of new gear sounds lovely but I get fueled by getting a deal along with amazing sound so I choose used. This has le... | |
| I'm never going to hear a megaspeaker in a good room am I? I haven't ever been to an audio show so my only listening experiences have been at dealers. They have been in modest markets such as St. Louis, Nashville and Memphis. The mainstream/larger dealers that also had Sony TVs along with the full suite... | |
| How do you know when an LP is a first or early pressing? Some speak so highly of original pressing SQ. As others have stated this is a quite variable topic that cannot be black and white. What can be is each pressing’s value. If this is important to you then the original pressings often have the highest... | |
| Best isolation platform for a turntable with suspension? I just had another one of those moments where its hard to stop smiling. I have my TT on a wall shelf and have had a chronic issue of getting feedback/rumble at higher volumes. I got used to it and hadn't tried anything until today when I opened ... | |
| Offer / counter-offer? Audiogon rules Why ask opinions when you can simply email support? They are incredibly timely in their response and will give you a definitive answer. | |
| Tubes? My comments are not theory nor intended to be a blanket statement for all SS & tube amps. This is how things have played out for me over the past decade.I had a Parasound HCA2200ii that is 250x2 or 750x1. I listened to one for several years an... | |
| Turntable isolation platforms All great thoughts on this universal challenge we often have in our listening rooms. I am on wood floors and conventional foundations so when my 20lb dog would walk through the house I could feel each step in my listening position.....crazy! I m... | |
| ~$15K floorstanders: opinions sought My only experience with Wilson is Sophia 1 and they are quite impressive. You want bottom-end, the aforementioned Sasha would likely deliver in spades. They are a major room commitment. If you have the space that seems to meet their recommendation... | |
| What tube amp for Harbeth 40.1 I have a pair of vintage ARC Classic 120s that keep on impressing me each and every day. I am not technical enough on speakers to choose an amp specifically for a single speaker. I quickly looked up those and they appear to be 85 db sensitivity ... | |
| Honest question about cartridge vs. turntable performance. System synergy is difficult for me to plan so I have made upgrades based on budget and opportunity. I have focused my gear with one brand so I would expect success regarding pre, amp & phono. I started my love for vinyl 15 years ago with a us... | |
| Audio Research Reference 150 and Sonus Faber Cremona @fundsgon ,any updates on trying a tube amp? I have found my ARC Classic 120s to perform nicely in reality. We can drive ourselves crazy with theory and other's opinions. Bottom line ARC tube amps are worth the trial in our system.@georgehifi..... | |
| Need preamp recommendation My vote is for Audio Research. Watch the market and you can easily resell the piece if you buy smart. For your budget you can get a REF 3 that is still well respected as an excellent preamp. I have a B&K REF5 S2 and replaced it with an ARC ... |