gdnrbob
Responses from gdnrbob
| Used McIntosh Amp or better new options out there? - Amplifier or Integrated @OP,Getting discounts from a dealer means building a relationship with him/her-and, buying enough equipment to make it worth the while.-As far as class A goes, they can drive anything within their power range, just like any other amplifier. A lot ... | |
| Used McIntosh Amp or better new options out there? - Amplifier or Integrated @OP,I would recommend getting your speakers first, then choosing the remaining components. Some speakers work better with certain amp/preamps. If you buy your amps first, then you are locked into what speakers will work best with them.And, I would... | |
| Wish I had put more emphasis on cables earlier @OP,I, too, was skeptical about power cords. I just bought inexpensive Zu cables and called it a day.Then I listened to the new AQ cables-speaker, interconnect and power- and became a believer in what cables can do to a system.Unfortunately, they ... | |
| Power Conditioning / Surge Protection +1 on the whole house surge protector.@facten recommended.There is a nice comparison review on Positive Feedback:https://positive-feedback.com/reviews/hardware-reviews/audioquest-niagara-5000-ps-audio-p20-directst...It might help you understand th... | |
| XLR connectors Well, I just bought a set of AQ Yukon's at the recommendation of my dealer Audioconnection.I haven't connected them yet, but when John recommends something, it always works out for the better.Bob | |
| How do I pay? Unless I could listen to the speakers in person, I wouldn't consider sending a cashier's check to somebody prior to having the speakers in my possession. And, $4K isn't something that would warrant such demands.From my days of buying/selling watch... | |
| Audio quest rocket 88 vs audio quest castle rocks @tomstruck,The newer AQ cables smoke the Rocket's and Castle Rock's, albeit at a steeper price tag.Which is why I suggest the OP contact Johnny. He can suggest a cable in the price range the OP is looking for and get him the most bang for the buck... | |
| Audio quest rocket 88 vs audio quest castle rocks PM John Rutan (audioconnection). He can provide all the info you need.Bob | |
| Belles original 150 amplifier. Any good? +3 on contacting John Rutan.I just bought my Aria monoblocks from him and sent an Aria preamp to be upgraded.He knows Belles inside out, PM or call him.Bob | |
| In-wall ethernet cable for streamer I would recommend a shielded cable- at the very least.I have seen Supra cat8 well reviewed, but have no first hand information.You can buy it on Ebay for a 'reasonable' price.https://www.ebay.com/itm/153783903352?ul_noapp=trueBob | |
| Volume turned up, but sound not I think you should provide more information regarding your situation.What comprises your system?Did you make changes to it?etc...B | |
| Does speaker-level input to sub by pass its electronics? Um, uhh, Al is no longer with us. Though even residing in the beyond, he continues to help us mortals.Al, you are missed.Bob | |
| Does speaker-level input to sub by pass its electronics? Can't you run the sub using the speaker output?And use the subs high/low pass functions?B | |
| Are there any bookshelf speakers that sound good on a bookshelf? +3 on the Vandy VLR's.I own a pair, and have them near the corners of my ceiling (like monitors).When I disconnected my subs, I was very surprised by how much bass they could produce.If you aren't super into high fidelity, or have a less than perf... | |
| smaller speakers for critical listening? I hate to be the 'stuck record', but a pair of Vandy VLR's with a Sub3 or two, and some AQ William Tell's will deliver you some of the most engaging music you've heard, at a very reasonable price point.I suggest you give them a demo.Bob |