ghanson

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New Rotel Class D Power Amps
Issue 53 of HiFi+ has a write up of the Rotel in comparison to some others. 
What am I missing???
Your system includes some excellent pieces. I think often we have a static view of our systems and changes need not be extreme or costly, some are as simple as moving the equipment to another room (or placed differently in the same room) or findin... 
Stereophile Article - Holt telling it like it is.
I don't see much irony in that, nor do I take it as much of a humorous point. The guy does not care for a clean living space, it doesn't mean he does not have other areas of his life he cares about or is frustrated with. 
Stereophile Article - Holt telling it like it is.
Atmashpere, what has his living conditions to do with his point of view? I don't like cigarette smoke either but I wouldn't anull some guy's opinion on how clean he keeps his place. 
Stereophile Article - Holt telling it like it is.
You mean that angry litany pointing fingers at everyone? I loved it and he outdoes my dad for scathing criticism which is pretty hard to do. I think he does have a serious point that Stereophile/JA and others are deaf to, which is concerned with t... 
Kimber 8TC - help with termination
I used to work for a Kimber dealer and have some experience with doing this. 8TC is a little more complicated than the others but basically the same. You will want to carefully unwind the ends and spread the conductors apart. The aim is to have ju... 
What started you on the merry go round?
You said it Sjungdahl! You said it very, very well! 
Stanalog - Still in business ?
And hope he hires a secretary part-time to keep customers from believing he has closed shop permanently. 
Stanalog - Still in business ?
When I was interested, with credit card numbers ready, to buy a new Sugden a21a about 18 months ago I tried many times to reach Stanalog. I e-mailed several times as well, thinking maybe they have a phone aversion. Nothing. After more than two wee... 
How to reply to questions about stereo cost?
Better on stereo components than oversized plasma TV and cable bill once a month and a million channels that never get watched. 
To tube, or not to tube, that is the question
Djh, my advice would be to try the Pioneer and if you are to make a change after that you should make the electronics (amp etc.) that were paired with the dealer's Staffs your first stop. I think it is a mistake to think that we can adquately judg... 
Cable angst and Vandersteen 2 ce signature
Without having heard your particular Yamamaha amp and without knowing your priorities I would think to change it first. Not only is it both preamp and power amp, but is doubtless encumbering the sound with video,tuner,etc circuitry. On top of all ... 
Just got my Scoutmaster, need setup suggestions...
Jdolgin: I wish I could have kept up with each thing that was being descrbed but it was a short session, maybe 40-50 minutes max. For each change he had set-up in advance 5 or 6 arms for the VPI and Richard Foster switched them out on his cue and ... 
Just got my Scoutmaster, need setup suggestions...
Just back from RMAF and the Roy Gregory analog demonstration was nothing short of revelatory as far as the differences minute adjustments make esp. to VTA and alignment but also the postion of the cartridge in the headshell. I know very little mys... 
Report from Rocky Mountain AudioFest
Just got back from day 1 and 2 and have to agree with the original poster- the sound was generally way too loud with the exception of a few rooms (Quicksilver and Audiokinesis, Atma-sphere). The best part of the show for me at least and the first ...