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| Will a sub woofer mess up my tone and phase aligned speakers I concur with audiogroover.Call/email John Rutan at Audioconnection (that is his ID on Agon, too).He can give you the best info regarding Vandy speakers.You can also call and leave a message at Vandersteen. Mr. V. usually calls back the next morni... | |
| Zu def 4 are they the best speaker made? I owned a pair of Union's. When hooked up to Atma Ma-1's and an MP-3, they gave my Vandy Treo's a pretty good run for the money.However, they lacked a certain depth- hard to put into words. Perhaps the Definition's are a better speaker, but I'll s... | |
| Crazy to buy a 17 year old CD Player? I would buy a current CD transport, like a Rega Apollo, McCormack DAC-1. Both are good CD Players by themselves, but you can add an external DAC like an Ayre Codex or Schiit Gungnir or Yggy and get really high fidelity. I think your (excellent) co... | |
| McCormack DNA-1 Gold or DNA-225 Good for you dyl71.Steve/Pat are converting my DNA-1's to monoblocks as we speak.As I said, he is going to remove everything, so whether it works or not, or a monoblock is not an issue.I had the gold revision done a year or two ago, when I found a... | |
| McCormack DNA-1 Gold or DNA-225 Get a non functioning unit and have it sent to SMc Audio. They will essentially remove everything and give you a new amp. There is one DNA-1on Ebay with a 'Make Offer'. Have the seller ship it directly to SMc. Pat or Steve will guide you through t... | |
| McCormack DNA 500 loud hum I would not doubt Steve and Patrick's knowledge about amp construction-no disrespect to your tech, but they are the most 'stand-up' guys in the business. Call SMc and get the answer from the horse's (designer's) mouth.B | |
| integrated amp recommendations needed How about an old Adcom 555? You might find a McCormack DNA-1 for around $800. SMcAudio can update it if funds appear later. The Adcom can be upgraded by Musical Design, too.B | |
| recommendation on power conditioner for mc452 +1 for jwpstayman. A whole house surge protector would be the best way to go. They aren't very expensive (not counting installation), but will provide peace of mind.Remember, these are sacrificial, so if you do get zapped, you need to replace the ... | |
| Shipping For the best protection, ship them on a pallet via freight or a private shipper like Uship. I sold my Vandersteen 3a Sigs to someone in NC and he used Uship. It worked out well.Also, I would invest in a strapping tool and strapping. It really keep... | |
| Soundtracks and Film scores, your favourites North by Northwest-Bernard Herrmann | |
| Audioquest vs Clear Day Cables Regarding the AQ's, I would PM Audioconnection (Johnny Rutan), he carries AQ and knows their characteristics. He might be able to give some insight on the Clear Day, too.B | |
| Need recommendations for floor spike protectors +2 for Herbies. Though Randy has a good point. It's always best to contact the manufacturer directly.B | |
| Audioquest @OP,Yes, cables (and just about all equipment) benefit from a 'break in'. I guess it just gets those electrons moving in sync.I'm glad the AQ cables are working for you. They are a good company.B | |
| Need suggestions for streaming files to my stereo +2 for Bluesound.B | |
| Why is modern pop music today so terrible? I thank Providence for having let me be born in the '60's. Record labels/producers hired musicians who showed creativity, as opposed to what is now produced-music that will sell and make money-lacking any substantive/enduring quality. Though I exp... |