elrod

Responses from elrod

The awakening...
Good for you! It's all about the music, not the gear. If your satisfied with the sound you have, that's all that matters. My current system is probably worth 15-20k  For all intensive purposes, I'm done. I figure my old ears can only hear so much ... 
What is the best 5k-plus Preamp with balanced outs and Phono stage?
+1 on the Atma-Sphere MP-3 
How important is it for you to attain a holographic image?
I love the spacial ques, without it, it takes me back to the transistor radio days of the 60's 
Cowsills
Was there some long,beautiful, hair?I enjoyed them then, I enjoy them now... 
Skeptic or just plain hard headed
Well I'm just giddy with anticipation! 
What to do when the preamp you were ripped off on shows up online ?
If this isn't your schmuck, eBay has a pretty good looking one with a BINhttps://www.ebay.com/itm/382649555772 
I like my system flat, no tone controls, no eq..........what is your preference, and why.
Nuttin Honey.I assume there some situations to where it can come in handy, but I'd rather listen to music than re-engineer it. Changes you make for one album my sound crappy on another, so you're in the cycle of constant tinkering. 
What to do when the preamp you were ripped off on shows up online ?
If PayPal fee's were paid, I'd like to think you're covered, although it doesn't address the Christmas present issue. If you can, make sure to capture a screen print of the ad - you never know when it might come in handy. Does PayPal Instant Payme... 
What will a preamp do for me?
I'd say be patient and get a Atma-Sphere MP-3.  Very accommodating  to for rolling tubes - you can tailor your sound to anything you like.You might have to stretch your budget a wee bit for a used one, but you'd be happy if you did. 
Used audiophile preamp
I have an Atma-Sphere MP-3 which is a fantastic sounding pre 
Greatest debut album
My best is Van HalenWas in Okinawa at the time. My buddy went to the PX and bought Van Halen because he liked the way the cover looked. We were just all blown away with it. That album made its way up and down the barracks, being recorded by everyone 
$10k Speaker Cables??????????????
Actually that's  in Australian dollars. With the good ol' US of A greenback it's "only" $7221... 
The nightmare of the cartridge buyer...
@nrenter,Dripping sarcasm - I love it! 
Best Preamp New or Used up to $3,000 ??
+1 on the Atma-Sphere MP-3. Fantastic preamp 
... what is Settling Time in cables and interconnects...
Ask one hundred people, you'll get one hundred different answers. Even if you can find someone to give you a direct answer to your questions, would you believe them without verifying yourself? Let your ears be your guide and cut out the middle man...