gdnrbob
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| Townshend Audio Podiums - current owners opinion on the merits of this product I bought the Podiums for my speakers, but, alas, the outriggers made them unusable (-think limited space).So, with the blessing of Townshend, I put them under my preamp. There was a definite improvement in clarity-noticeable immediately.I have a s... | |
| Bluesound Node2 with outboard DAC @dbphd ,That is what I am doing.Node to Codex. I have no experience with Roon/Mac, so I can't say it will sound 'better', but I am very happy with my current combo.Bob | |
| New System for a greenhorn audiophile I would try to source used equipment in order to get the best bang for the buck.Though it will probably exceed $2K, I would suggest a pair of Vandy VLR's and a Belles Aria Integrated.It would give you a good foundation, as well as path to future u... | |
| Tube monoblock options? And, though he has responded to this thread, Ralph is too classy to boost his products. So, if I can speak for him, I would recommend Atma-Sphere amplifiers in a heartbeat.Bob | |
| Class D vs Class AB - Looking for best used budget amplifier for Magnepan MG12 I would wait for Ralph Karsten's Class D amp to hit the market.If his new amp is as good as his tube amps, and I expect it to be so, then Class D is going to be moving to new territory.Bob | |
| High Quality XLR IC's For My System @teeshot ,If you are referring to me, then I would ask that you PM Ralph Karsten (Atmasphere). He can provide the details.In a nutshell, if equipment supports the balanced standard (AES47), then any cable should perform as good as any other. That ... | |
| Perfect speakers for audio Research Classic 30 @stereo5 ,No point in trying to convince people who drank the Kool-Aid that they made a poor choice.@OP,I would PM John Rutan (Audioconnection). He sells ProAc's and would have good information regarding what they require power wise.B | |
| High Quality XLR IC's For My System @stringreen ,It seems we are preaching to the choir. Though I do believe cables do make a difference, XLR cables utilized in properly designed balanced equipment do not.Bob | |
| amp for vandersteens I run my Treo's with Atma MA-1's, albeit with crossovers and Vandy subs.I bet a pair of M 60's would be capable of driving the Vandy 2's, even without the subs. Unless you want to reproduce a rock concert.Bob | |
| Audio Connection/Johnny Rutan @bigkidz ,Tomic is on the other side of the country.@tomic601 .Glad to hear you got it done.Bob | |
| Audioquest Robin Hood Zero Contact John Rutan (audioconnection).He has the best AQ informationThough, FWIW, each new series AQ introduces generally outperforms earlier ones.I heard the William Tell's and was blown away.Bob | |
| Audioquest Firebird Zero @ctsooner ,When I ordered a set of William Tell's from Johnny, it seems they didn't come any shorter than 1 meter. My office system has my baby monoblocks right near the speakers and 1/2 meter would have been a lot neater (visually), and less expe... | |
| Initial impressions of my new Vandersteen Quatro's in Audi Havana Black @spe .Great post.It just goes to show that when you 'do the right thing', the world is a better place.Bob | |
| Bi-amping Rules @gibalok,I would contact Ayre directly. They answer the phone and would have the most accurate information.Bob | |
| Floor standing speaker recommendations new or used, $10,000 and under Under $10K,Why not the new Vandy Kento's?Heck, used you can score a pair of Quatro CT's.Vandersteen- the best bang for the money-Actually, the best bang, period.😄Bob |