gdnrbob
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| Please...dont flame me (Bose 901-Series I help) A good power amp is requisite for the 901's.You could go vintage and get an Adcom 555, or maybe something newer like a McCormack DNA-1. Both should power the 901's as they should.B | |
| Ikea Eket shelves with a large vinyl collection? I would go with Besta. Very well designed with lots of different door styles.B | |
| Vandersteen Seminar at Audio Connection (NJ) Nuts, I didn't even know about it. I always wanted to meet Mr. V.B. | |
| Recommendations for music network player +1 for Bluesound.I own the Node 1 and use my Ayre Codex as a DAC.Works beautifully and you can have them run throughout the house for wireless connectivity.For the money, Spotify would be my choice. I am trying Tidal again, but find it a bit limit... | |
| Amp recommendation need I would never turn my nose up to a Pass amp.My ancient Adcom 555 still works like it did 30 years ago.There seem to be a couple for sale here on Audiogon, too.B | |
| Store auditioning and then buying on-line from others. How do you feel about it ? @viridian As a native New Yorker, I share your sentiment. During the '80's I visited just about all the stores in the area, and with the exception of one or two, they all exhibited the traits you described: Many are more concerned with their need... | |
| Amp recommendation need Thanks hifiman5!I have just set up my DNA-1 monoblocks and am letting them break in.1st impressions show them to be very impressive. I tasked Steve and Pat to make me something to give my Atma MA-1's a run for the money. I think they did it.True t... | |
| Shahinian Obelisk vs VandersteenTreo I, too, am a bit confused by Johnny's post.@ja_zz Yes, you need the spikes/cones installed on the speakers. Didn't yours come with a set?They disconnect the speaker from the floor and help with clarity/imaging.Tilt back, too, is necessary for prop... | |
| Store auditioning and then buying on-line from others. How do you feel about it ? @inna- I believe a moral compass, i.e., a strong sense of right and wrong (as opposed to legal vs. illegal or allowed vs. not allowed) is one of the most important if not the most important personality traits one can possess. But it has to be fr... | |
| Amp recommendation need I'd go with an Ayre amp. If you wait, you could probably score an MXR for about $6K (I did).Or, buy a couple of McCormack DNA-1's(preferably broken) and have Steve at SMc Audio do his magic. B | |
| Shahinian Obelisk vs VandersteenTreo Super!Sometimes the simplest things make the most difference.You might want to consider an Ayre Codex. It can function as a DAC or preamp, too.B | |
| Slappy here. Been a long time, have some audio source questions. I would drop Pandora and get Spotify. The sound quality is much, much better.Tidal is a good alternative, but if you like anything other than contemporary music, you probably won't find it on their playlists.B | |
| Earworms It was how I got so familiar with classical music.I remember taking tests in high school to the notes of Brahm's 1st piano concerto repeating in my head.Though sometimes it can be a bit distracting.Like listening to the Little Miss America song.ht... | |
| Store auditioning and then buying on-line from others. How do you feel about it ? +1 Chazro | |
| Store auditioning and then buying on-line from others. How do you feel about it ? Mea Culpa, I heard the Ayre Codex at AudioConnection and bought a used unit here on Agon. I felt bad that I didn't give him a chance to sell me one.In fact I bought all my equipment used- a lot of it from Johnny's customers. I couldn't afford it o... |