fruff1976

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Older Cd Players vs. new ones
Also, I always forget my REL Strata 3 
Older Cd Players vs. new ones
Rogue Metis PreClasse CA 300 PowerUsher 6371 speakers (just sold some Magnepan 1.6)Kimber KablesMusic Hall mmf-7.1/grado referenceaudio research ph3 phono pre 
turning my system on during lightning storms
I wouldn't chance it. As soon as I hear thunder I run to the system and unplug all of the components from the wall. Unless your system is a GPX boombox, I'd unplug. 
Great systems in butt-ugly rooms
I'm actually santa clause and i spy on everyone. 
New music on vinyl
I'm finding stuff at the local used record store that sounds great. As long as you don't crank it up too loud it is probably 90% as good as the new reissues. In fact I bought Radiohead "in rainbows and there is so much surface noise that I just us... 
Great systems in butt-ugly rooms
Forgot about that, Tvad you are right. How about a $40,000 in a single wide trailer? 
Great systems in butt-ugly rooms
True, it is apparent that many people have allocated all of their money for a stereo or they just don't give a hoot about how the room looks. I have noticed this though, why spend a fortune for good looking equipment only to put it in a room that ... 
Bauhaus on 180g vinyl?
Peter Murphy toured here a few weeks ago but I missed it. I'm curious how his solo show is. 
Grado Cartridge questions.....
I have a Music Hall MMF-7 with a Grado Reference and it sounds great. 
Bauhaus on 180g vinyl?
The original pressings probably sound better. I also have a pressing of the Sky's gone out from Japan which sounds awesome. Joy Division has some new 180g vinyl out now too I believe. 
Mcintosh or Classe
I'd like to hear from someone who went from a Classe CA-300 to a Mac 402. That is the amp I have and the one I'm currently looking at swapping out for. 
what is the best amp you've ever heard
VTL monoblocks. 
Best Power amps in $7000 range
I did get the metis with phono, but I did have this problem before I bought it with a matching Classe cp-35 
Best Power amps in $7000 range
I'm using Usher cp-6371's in an approx. 550sq/ft rectangular room. The pre-amp is a rogue metis. 
Best Power amps in $7000 range
Raquel, I've had 60w tube amps, did not do it for me. I had a 150w/channel Proceed, did not do it for me. I put the 300w classe in my system and it sounded perfect. I do listen to a lot of rock etc. which probably explains it. In my experience the...