gdnrbob
Responses from gdnrbob
| Who has been an "Insider" with Audiogon? I had it, and dropped it after a month. Bob | |
| RCA to XLR (Anthem MRX to dan d'agostino progression) I would just spring for a pair of Jensen RCA-XLR Transformers so you don't have issues with grounding.- I have no experience with Anthem or D'Agostino, and don't know how their equipment is grounded. If both are using the AES 47 standard, then the... | |
| Audioquest Dragon ZERO vs Transparent Opus My big bugaboo with Transparent is their price new, vs the hit you take should you try to sell them. I also have little respect for their 'Network' boxes. And, yes, I have owned Transparent speaker cables. To me, the new cables from AQ by Garth P... | |
| Innuos as Core and Streamer for digital solution w Roon I tried Aurender, but ended up going with the Innuos. Zen Mini MK3, and Zen 3 are in my systems. Both work perfectly with Roon. Like most things digital, going up the ladder means improved resolution. But, if you are constrained by finances, the... | |
| Subwoofer The only single sub that I would consider is the Vandersteen Sub 3. I has an internal graphic equalizer, so you can tune it to the room. Unfortunately, not as inexpensive as other routes, but you get what you pay for.-Especially when you consider... | |
| Best Amplifier & Speakers combo? IMHO, if you want a future proof combo. Buy the Vandersteen VLR bookshelf with a Belles Aria Integrated. Albeit, a little more than your budget, but, you'll have a very capable system that can be upgraded as funds allow. These little speakers... | |
| speaker delivery I used UShip for a pair of Vandy 3a sigs. It was a good experience. Hopefully, you have the original packing. B | |
| Vandersteen 2w sub hookup As a Vandy owner, please join us on the Vandy forum -just go to the Vandy website and you'll see a dropdown. There you will get all the info you need. And, Mr. V. will often chime in. If you don't want to join, then PM John Rutan (audioconnectio... | |
| Is it still worth buying a Lumin x1 in 2023? @thibaultgeoui , I would say that a 'better' Dac would be your best move. Though I should say I have no firsthand experience with Lumin products, but do have a bit of experience in the digital realm. So, YMMV. IMHO, though a streamer can/coes p... | |
| Subwoofer recommendation Vandersteen 2wq's are available for under $2K for a pair, but you need the crossovers ($800/pair). Just follow the directions and you'll have the best integrated subs you will ever know.-And, they will perform without issue for years. Bob | |
| Fair price for used Vandersteen 3a Signatures @mustangjeff , If I were you, I would look into getting the Treo or Quatro (non-CT) used. You'll get a more refined speaker that will work in almost any space. The key to Vandy's is the set up. You have to follow the directions in the manual in ... | |
| Used DACs for sale - help me choose A used Ayre Codex would be my choice. Under $1K used, nowadays. B | |
| Speaker Cables - Long Run @rbschauman , Even Mr. V. would recommend trying to shorten you speaker cables. If you are ever able to move to monoblocks, it would make your life much easier. But, given the case at hand- I would suggest buying a pair of Audioquest GO-4's, or... | |
| Modifying Crossovers @falmgren , I would be highly suspect of anyone who thinks they know more than the speaker designer. If they know so much, why haven't they designed their own speaker. My 2 cents... Bob | |
| Stupid Asking Prices- Why Don't Sellers Read Audiogon The Blue Book First? @jaytor , +1 I have used HifiShark for years not only to get an idea of prices, but to find equipment. A very useful website. Bob |