gammajo

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Seller ants my credit card info
If the seller has years of 100% feedback on A'gon and has a legitimate business business through which they can run your credit card, I think it is fine to use your card as your credit card company will back you strongly if there is any problems. 
Class D amps that are superior to all or most?
I enjoyed my time with later Nuforce/Nuprime designs. They sounded much more natural and liquid than the several other Class D that I tried. Worked well with Tubed pre amp. You do have to select Power cord and power conditioner carefully so noise ... 
What's up with Vinnie Rossi L2i SE?
I have a L2iSE and with the Tak300B tubes, it is amazingly musical, beating many high quality separates. It has been 100% reliable. Best I know they sold many of these units (very popular with most who heard it at dealers) I was told that the Ross... 
Paying with a cashiers check? Need advice!
I see it a bit differently. Using Pay Pal or credit card provides almost no protection to the seller as the buyer can state any reason and Pay Pal or Credit card will side with him. So I routinely buy and sell big ticket ($5000 to $50,000) items v... 
rule of thumb: how long do you leave a tube preamp on versus turning it off then back on?
On my Vinni Rossi L2ise which uses Takatsuki TA-300B  tubes at $1,500 a pair in the pre-amp section (which runs tubes more gently than in most amps) I turn on an hour before use as I can tell the improvement in sound quality, then leave after se... 
Von Schweikert speakers
I have owned Von Schweikert speakers for  a decade starting with VR 4SR, then VR5 Anniversary and now VR 55Aktives. I have auditioned many speakers including Wilson, Magico, Tidal, etc and to me Von Schweikert speakers have always sounded more nat... 
Speaker upgrade
Romey, Much of the Von Schweikert discussion now happens on Whats Best Forum. In the past there was a very active group on Audio Circle. Personally I find VSA speakers to have a more life-like presentation (natural, fuller bodied, not tipped to th... 
Speaker upgrade
Id vote for the VR55, have them now for a few years and love them. Great support from company as well.  
I Was Considering Active, Then I Watched This ...
A good compromise is what many Von Schweikert speakers do. They have many models with high quality 500 watt+ plate amps designed for them by by Chanel D. This allows the sound of the main amps to come through untouched and allows one to adjust bas... 
What s the best Class A integrated tube amp over 80W
Vinni Rossi L2ise which uses 300B DHT tubes in its preamp section. 100 watt into 8, 170 into 4oms. Fabulous sounds 10 year warentee US made. I have the unit and it replaced and beat fine mono amps with separate preamp. Also has optional DAC and ph... 
Advice on CD transport
Used CEC TL3N 
Best 40 to 50k used speakers
Id look for a pair of Von Scwweikert VR55 Aktives. Retail 60K I think. Should find used in your price range. Excellent adjustable bass, best tweeter that I have ever heard. I own them and all who hear like them. 
Did any Amp help you understand lyrics better?
One of my tests is using the piece, Carverna Magica which has male and female voices murmuring in the back of a cave with other sounds in the foreground. That is what you hear on poorer equipment. As equipment, amps and room improve you can detect... 
Thanks Audiogon !
Was the extension and coupon automatic, or did you need to request it? I have an add running too. 
Integrated amp suggestions.
In that price range I'd also look at the Vinni Rossi L2ise integrated, give you a 300B tube based preamp and excellent ss amp section. Just got mine and loving it. The Agostino stuff is excellent when I have heard it at shows, but the Rossi has he...