dodgealum
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| PreAmp recomendation please... OK guys I've lived with the Herron for several weeks now and it is a keeper. I've posted a pretty lengthy "review" which is now waiting for moderator approval so I can't link it here but the title is "Last Preamp. Could the Search be Over" or some... | |
| $5000.00 To Spend Looking for Tube Pre-Amp I would suggest you give the new Herron VTSP-3A(R02) a look. I've owned four preamps in as many years (Audio Research and Modwright) and the Herron is by a wide margin the most musically satisfying of the lot. It is incredibly well designed and ex... | |
| PreAmp recomendation please... My initial reaction is very favorable. I've only got about three serious listening sessions and 15-20 hours on it so need some more break in and listening time before I can comment with confidence and in detail. Give me a week or so and I'll pop b... | |
| The Demise of the Hi-End Audio Store Buconero117--I've been to the second floor and, sadly, it is as bad as you say. But I have had much better experiences at the other NJ high end dealers. Some will let you take the gear home over the weekend for an audition in your system, which ta... | |
| PreAmp recomendation please... My LS100 was the latest version. I had a variety of reasons for moving on but would say in retrospect that I enjoyed my time with LS100. It is a very nice sounding preamp and Dan is a top notch designer and human being. I'll have more to say once ... | |
| Next step suggestions, from Spendor SP100r ? I know Lou sold a pair in the UK. Have you contacted him? | |
| High Sensitivity Speakers that work best with SS I wonder whether this is why Lou likes the Modwright KWA150Se with his speakers--it delivers the first few watts in Class A before switching over to Class A/B operation. Given the load presented I wonder if the KWA ever leaves Class A when paired ... | |
| Next step suggestions, from Spendor SP100r ? I had a pair of S-100s many years ago--they were one of my all time favorites. When I wanted to get back to that sound I went with Harbeth (C-7's) which were a bit more detailed through the mids with (obviously) less bass (but I was in a smaller s... | |
| PreAmp recomendation please... Until recently I owned the LS100 and am taking delivery on Keith's latest VTSP-3A (RO2) this week so should have something to say in a few weeks about the differences between those units. I'll post something in case you haven't already made your d... | |
| Carts on JMW 9 Signature Best thing I've used so far is the AT 0C9MLII. The Dyna 20X series works well but for the money the AT is hard to beat. Be careful with the Soundsmith--you need a medium to high compliance cartridge with the JMW9 and the Zypher is a low compliance... | |
| Listening Room Art Work For my 50th my wife and friends had three of the Francis Wolff photo prints offered by Acoustic Sounds (Miles, Coltrane and Blakey) nicely framed for our listening room. Probably bad for sonics but they create a nice vibe. | |
| Magico VS Daedalus VS Marten VS Spendor As you probably know, choosing speakers is the most important of all in putting together a satisfying system. It is also a highly personal one since we all hear differently and have unique preferences when it comes to great sound. You also have a ... | |
| Anyone try Triode wire labs or Empirical Design Can't comment on the others but I'm using Empirical Design PC's and IC's throughout my system. I've compared them to several others along the way and found them to be hands down the best value for money. Karl is a joy to deal with as well. | |
| Is Nagra BPS The Best Small Phono Pre? Somewhat small and awesome sounding is the Herron VTPH-2. | |
| Best Audio Store in Washington D C ? Anyone remember Excaliber? |