dorkwad
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| Help regarding SACD/CD players Hey Tony,Keep your eyes open for a used Modwright CD/SACD player. Ones form Sony or Oppo would be very good. The MW modifications are known for their excellence in sound. I’ve had 3 of them--Sony 9000, Sony 9100 both were Signature Truths, and cur... | |
| How was the sound of your TDSS upgrade to your Nuforce Ref 9 amps? After reassembling my system following an extensive rebuild of my basement including the listening room, I found that the low woofer on one of my VMPS RM40 BCSE speakers had a fairly loose connection from the clip that was crimped over 2 joined se... | |
| If Audiophiles care about sound, then why so few threads on acoustics Like system building, you gain knowledge and discover your likes in regards to sound by trying things in acoustic treatments--some you will like and others you find you went the WRONG way. Lots of reading helps, but not as much as the experience... | |
| Upgrade If you have zero aftermarket cables, that would be where I'd start for the biggest bang for the buck. Having just been through a sincere upgrade in cables about 5 years ago, it began with the Darwin Silver IC's. I'd had several good for the mon... | |
| Need preamp recommendation Look at Modwright. Dan makes a unit that would have everything on your want list. The Modwright stuff sounds fantastic and NO ONE stands behind their stuff better than Dan Wright. I have had 3 of his CD/SACD players and still own the MW Sony 54... | |
| Decent preamp Agree with joey54, the AI 3 line stage preamp is tube, and will give you great sound in conjunction with a SS amp. Had AI preamps for 24 years between a 2D and 3A. If buying used gives you the willy's, buy one of AI's reconditioned ones that com... | |
| Jazz for someone who doesn't like jazz. Absolutely guarantee you will love this album if you favor Steely Dan type music--Michael Franks Time Together It is a double winner--great music and great sound in your style.Fourplay Elixir great music, OK sound.After you hear th... | |
| Equipment Rack - How important in the grand scheme of things? I have Star Sound Sistrum racks that were cut by SS a few years ago so I had 2 shorter and more stable racks. The soundstage became much more pronounced and real after cutting and the bass was even better than before. My racks were now about 26"... | |
| seeking recommendations for a preamp The used AI 3A’s should go for $1200-1500. AI has refurbished units that they go over, clean and replace the tubes on for about $1600. Those units are very close to looking new. $1700 on Ebay is probably not a great deal. The double volume control... | |
| seeking recommendations for a preamp I have an Anthem 710 home theater receiver with the room correction. It did sound better than my previous Yamaha I had before, but the Anthem is not in the same league as any of the AI preamps in sound. The rest of the home theater is all Paradi... | |
| seeking recommendations for a preamp I agree with Sidog on the Audible Illusions 3A, 3B or even a fine conditioned 2D. All of them have great sounding phono sections along with excellent CD inputs. For about $400-500 extra you can get a low output MC phono section made by John Curl f... | |
| long lasting cart analogvm15,I had that exact TT/ arm combo for 18 years and loved it. Played everything well and sounded very good. Got them new for $98 and $160 back in 1978.Bob | |
| I Need Some Opinions... My fault on the Hana model number. It's one of the EL's I meant. Bob | |
| I Need Some Opinions... For cartridges, MM ones such as Clearaudio Virtuoso (lightly used), Cartridge Man Music maker III (lightly used) would be near the top sound wise for around $500-550. I'd second the Hana SL, or Denon 103R for LOMC if your phono preamp has enough ... | |
| More Dynamic Speakers Than Vienna Acoustic I'd second the Tekton Double Impacts. They would be about the largest speaker to make it within your size limitations. The finish is OK if you pay extra, but the drivers themselves don't look as nice as other speakers. I've heard the Double Imp... |