electric_monk
Responses from electric_monk
| Question: Why do people use... I have a Conrad Johnson PV-7 preamp that I want to couple with SS as well as tube amps. I want to put a Bryston SP1.7 in between the CJ and the amps. The CJ is desirable to me for the phono stage and also to impart a "tubey" sound before it gets t... | |
| What's your profession? Age? Field tech for a robotics company. 31 and new to high-end. About 10k into the system and will easily triple that within the next 3 years. | |
| What did YOU get for Christmas? Our Christmas came about 4 weeks early. We picked up some Thiel CS2.4's and some tube gear that I am going to restore. I nice Dynaco PAS-2 and Stereo 70, both in good condition and a Conrad Johnson PV-7 that will be modded. | |
| Canadian tariffs, duties, etc? I have only purchased one piece of audio gear from a Canadian seller, that being a CJ preamp. The seller sent it marked as "gift" and no duties were charged. After reading some of the forums I assume this wasn't legal but also assume that it must ... | |
| Thiel owners, do you use a center channel for HT? TombowlusI just checked out your system. How do you like the Rotel in that mix? I have a Rotel RSX-1055 integrated. I am thinking of a serious upgrade to Bryston but am still considering Rotel separates for cost efficiency. | |
| Thiel owners, do you use a center channel for HT? Thanks for the response fellas. I am indeed considering the MCS1 for my center. As an aside, what associated gear do you guys use? I currently have a Rotel RSX-1055 integrated pre/pro. I intend to upgrade that to a Bryston SP1.7 and either Bryston... | |
| I know this is Audiogon, but........ I had a Bose system in an old Honda of mine...encountered the same problem. The BOSE gear is mostly crap, at least mine was. I currently use Focal speakers (JM Labs drivers) and would never consider a stock stereo again. If you end up making compr... | |
| Mastercard I am fortunate that I have wife who is a musician and doesn't mind me being a gear freak. We went from a 15 year old Onkyo receiver and Paradigm Mini-Monitors to auditioning some higher end stuff. After listening to some 2k JM Labs and B&W's s... |