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Sub w/a CJ ET3 SE
I've got an CJ ET3, tooVelodyne F-1500, old one, but goodyI used a splitter adapter ( solid piece from audio quest & works wellbass is now seamless Jeff 
How many LP's
Good gosh!!!These are numbers I was not expecting!14,000,     416 linear feet.........How do you guys remember what you have?  Catalog?  How is that done?No Alzheimer's in this group!I wondered how many were " in rotation ".........that you actual... 
How many LP's
And;I forgot to ask &) How few albums can you " live with" as you slowly add to " library"&) How many LP's a year do you typically buy?Jeff 
Clint Eastwood
Boy, I'm glad I asked this question!!Anyway, I called Clint directly and he said you guys a full of hoey!!Ill be going to his house to listen.He has my exact system......loljeff 
VAC vs Conrad Johnson Amps?
Prof;ahhhhh.........You've opened another can of worms...A audio buddy of mine, has VAC stuffHe has Cary stuff & ARC, tooAnd, Pv-14 CJ that he had/ has problems withHe likes the sweeter highs & details with good toneHe has a range of speak... 
Thiel Owners
Prof;Nice "stuff"I saw one of the big tube amps you have......Lots of big tubes!Mbl has a nice rep, but to hard to find space to listen to  at shows" tone"  over details is where I seem to be morphing, too, alsoBut love great soundstage & deta... 
Thiel Owners
Gents:I guess I am the bad boy describing the ARC preamp" slightly bleached tone"I think Prof & I hear the same way from his description's trying to clarify the ARC has oodles of detail & soundstage, but TONE is gray or bleached to me ,as ... 
Thiel Owners
Gents;I saw notes on amps & preamps that are a good efficacy with Thiel( at the start I could not say that!!!)After a good 3-4 months ; I can say that Conrad Johnson ET3 and Pass Labs XA30.5's make a superb combo. ( Kimber Hero IC)I tube rolle... 
Vandersteen Treo vs 3A Sig as upgrade
I agree....Treo's sound thin & harsh to meeven with subsand I have Thiel speakers that are supposed to be brightI've listen to all sorts of amplication with themand all cases; yuckbut; The Treo CT & subThat is a different animal sweet, ful... 
thiel 3.7 owners
Corvette;I had same problem with subs integrating......Room Issuesone note bass--due to one node overwriting all other 3 major bass nodesI tried Amarra with Dirac room correction for freeI bought USB mic from mini DSP ($89) and did room scan and s... 
Vandersteen help needed
aN;You need to buy buy all new stuff..........Great Suggestion!!Our audio group here has expanded my horizons. All things effect the soundit sounds so stupid saying it, but it's true!  power, cable, etc all effect sound The biggest variable  is th... 
Please Help Me Choose a Speaker Cable
I have come to believe this article as an excellent recommendation!!!!I've used and played with a few & his comments ring " true"http://audiophilereview.com/cables/5-cable-combos-that-wont-break-the-bank.htmlgive it a read...........Jeff 
interconnects vs speaker cables vs power cords - which make the biggest difference?
I'm an expert on the subject..I've done a complete system change " once"and I'm at lest 30 miles away from person with question.........lolso: my "absolute" answer1) power cables & outlets2) interconnects3) speaker cablesthere seems to be a re... 
Pass Labs XP-30 vs Krell Evo 202
Ahhhh, CAD;I'm going thru the preamp, upgrade;  currentlyI was looking at;cj et3aathetix calypsoprimaluna premiumcary SLP-98arc ls-28I've listened to all & currently more confused that ever!!!     LolI've heard: ac, arc & pl all at one spo... 
Conrad Johnson Et3? Anybody Have?
Cool;How do you like the "all" Furtech stuff?What kind of sound profile are you seeing?I will also look at Purist IC, I have not heard of them, till nowby the way;  the TW AC3 turntable system is sweet looking with the copper platteri bet it sound...