gdnrbob
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| Speaker Choices For My System Well, most know me as a Vandersteen fan here, but your list is a pretty good one. As I have said before, you really have to listen to a speaker to know if it floats your boat.At $10K, should you buy used will give you a greater field to choose fro... | |
| McCormack Amps No Longer Manufactured? Steve is alive and well in Cali.SMcAudio is his company.He still upgrades the older McCormack's. Basically using the case and installing new boards and components.He has built DNA-1 monoblocks, Micro power amp monoblocks and upgraded a Microline D... | |
| Update on Audiogon Member Almarg A very sad day for me.I always find Almarg's post to be spot on and ones to be trusted implicitly.Hopefully, he can listen to music to his hearts content.Bob | |
| SS vs. Tubes with Vandersteen 2ce sig II Them's two nice nice amps.I will await your opinion. I have never listened to either, but I do know they are well respected manufacturers.Bob | |
| Ground loop feedback - cable wire issue To lift a ground means you remove the ground pin.You can do this by either removing the ground pin from the plug (not recommended), or using a ground cheater:https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Cheater_plug.As your Marantz has only 2 prongs, then this i... | |
| Help me understand "the swarm" in the broader audiophile world Even Richard Vandersteen believes that multiple subs are better than one or two.PM ctsooner. He spoke with Mr. V. about this not long ago.Though I have to say the new Sub 3 with equalization will probably be very close to multiple subwoofers.I wil... | |
| Bluesound Node Issues After the Firmware Upgrade @rocray,Oh, ye of little faith...😉The fact that Bluesound is still working to keep all previous iterations of the Node current means that they will probably do so in the future. And, considering how old and how little the original Node's cost, it ... | |
| SS vs. Tubes with Vandersteen 2ce sig II @OP, Glad to be of service. That is what this forum is for.Johnny is one of the best dealers out there. And, believe me, as a NYC guy, I came to hate dealers with a passion. But, Mr. Rutan broke the mold.Bob | |
| Sub Question. One higher quality sub or two lesser quality? (Rythmik vs HSU) I own HSU subs and Vandersteen.The HSU's are very good for the money. The Vandy's, with their crossovers, are, in my opinion, the best- easy integration, and built like tanks, unlike many brands. ( I would do a search here on Audiogon. I remember ... | |
| Length of speaker cables You know, Veteran's Day is just around the corner.😜B | |
| Ground loop feedback - cable wire issue I have had this issue with my office.I even sent my amps and preamp to Atmasphere to sort it out, but, to no avail.It seems some amps don't play well with other equipment.I think it might be some inherent design issue with the amp, but I am no EE.... | |
| SS vs. Tubes with Vandersteen 2ce sig II @OP,Good move on PM'ing Johnny.Sometimes he doesn't check his Agon PM's, so I will give him a reminder...And, as far as tubes go Ralph Karsten (atmasphere) would be someone who might be able to offer some info.Bob | |
| Length of speaker cables @OP,No reason to be 'anxiously waiting'.Those cables are going to 'rock your world'.They did to mine.Whatever Garth Powell is doing, you can be sure it will be for the positive.Bob | |
| SS vs. Tubes with Vandersteen 2ce sig II Vandy's pair great with Ayre. An AX7e would be a good integrated, as well as a Belles Aria integrated.Of course, you can buy separates and get additional power/higher resolution-though it depends upon your budget.I run my Treo's with either Ayre M... | |
| Length of speaker cables @mammothguy54,+1Though the OP doesn't have to go as far up the AQ chain to achieve higher resolution, I would personally opt for the William Tell's, as it would be the end of a chase.Don't believe me? PM ctsooner, or audioconnection (John Rutan)- ... |