gjrad
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| VPI Scout The VPI Scout is a great turntable. I agree with the above posts, get a record cleaning machine, you will be amazed on how it eliminates much or all of the noise, even on new LPs. I went with the VPI 16.5 and never looked back. I had the BAT VK30 ... | |
| short in a tube-what happens? Here is my experience. I was getting a kind of popping/rumpling sound coming from one of my speakers. It was intermittent, not extremely loud, but with no music playing it was very noticeable. Could not figure it out but ultimately traced it back ... | |
| ++++Virgo II Owners++++ I have owned Virgo IIs for a few years, purchased them new with the optional mahogany finish, beautiful. After trying many different speakers these coupled with Aleph 2 mono amps were the perfect match. These were the most realistic speakers I hea... | |
| Exposed to tubes? A much cheaper alternative, but only effective against dust is to go to a fabric store and find a silk like material and have them cut it so it completely covers your amp. I have Joule Electra Heaven's Gate mono amps which are at least as big as y... | |
| Pass labs and Totems? I have had both and depending on the room size and listening level they will probably work. IMHO a better match would be with ProAcs. I am currently using my Aleph 3 with Response 2.5s as well as well as with Response 1scs and its a great match, t... | |
| New preamp or other suggestions? I have to agree with the above comments, you will most likely need to replace the Thiels. I have had numerous pairs of Thiels (1.5, 2.2, 2.3s) with basically the same results, they can sound very harsh. But if you love them you might want to give ... | |
| What was your first system, & did you like it? My first system was a Marantz 4400 Quad Integrated Amp (25w X 4 or 60w X 2) which I used as a pre-amp, SAE MkIV Power Amp and matching Marantz 115b tuner (still have the Marantz pieces) and Thorens 165 turntable. And yes the dreadful BOSE 901 Seri... | |
| Better than Norah Jones...? Ben I have just the CD for you. Check out Gabriela Anders CD “ Wanting” she has a fantastic voice, very smooth and a pure joy to listen to. She is Brazilian but all songs except one are in English. The CD is also recorded very well. Since it has b... | |
| What do you think about Definitive Technology? For Home Theater usage Definitives are very hard to beat, especially if you shop around and get them used at around 50% of retail. I have been using an all Definitive Home Theater system for years (BP 2004s (Fronts), CLR 1000 (Center), BPX (Rears)... | |
| ++++Virgo III reviews???++++++ I have owned the Virgo IIs for a number of years and they match very well with my Aleph 2s, the sound is absolutely wonderfull. I auditioned the Virgo IIIs but was not overly impressed at least impressed enough about laying out an additional $3,00... | |
| ++++Virgo III reviews???++++++ I also wonder why the Virgo IIIs have not been reviewed in Stereophile. The Virgo IIs were Stereophile class A for a number of years until they were replaced by the IIIs. So they just drop off the list, I think Stereophile has a responsibility to ... | |
| Balanced Audio VK-200.... I also own a VK200 with Virgos and this combo works very well. I am using a VK5i preamp and just sold my 3i which I mostly used with the VK200. This is a fantastic combo, very detailed, not harsh with great extension at both ends. The VTL 5.5 is a... | |
| Any ideas on Amp selector boxes? Yes there is one out there that I am currently using but I don't think it will take spades. Its made by Niles (Cost Around $80) and it consists of only a push button. Out for amp #1, In for amp #2 so one of the amps is always one line with the spe... | |
| Audio Physic Virgos...... Pass Labs Aleph 2 Monoblocks, perfect. I also use BAT VK200 also with good results. | |
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