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| Personal speaker evolution Rectilinear 11 A;s - traded for a Fender Bassman/Showman ComboSAE - cant recall model number 350.00Dynaco 25 XL's used as a back channel to SAE's 125.00B&W DM2 200.00DIY KEF Transmission Lines using T27 B110 and B139 - 400.00???Burhoe Blue Spe... | |
| Stand out phono stages The M/C phonostage in my Hovland HP 100 is superb and a step above other phonostages that I have used in the past. (Musical Fidelity LP2, Mod Squad Phono Drive and Benz Micro) Unfortunately Hovland went out of business in 2008. | |
| Amplifiers:A Keeper for Life. Do you know of one ? I would probably agree with TVAD but add a VOX AC30 and a Fender Deluxe Reverb. Presently I am using a Bryston 4B SST Squared which I don't see changing anytime too soon. | |
| Matching pre-amp for Bryston power amp I have owned both the Bryston BP26 and Hovland HP 100 but unfortunately I was not using the same power amp for both. (with the Bryston I was using a modified/upgraded Moscode 300 and with the Hovland I am using a Bryston 4B SST 2. My general take ... | |
| Audiolab, Rowland integrated - nothing in between? YBA Integre DT - great preamp section - far more detailed than the Audiolab (I've owned both) | |
| Personal speaker evolution Rectilinear X1 traded for a Fender Bassman head/bottomSAE Mark X (traded for a Tandberg 330 Cassette Deck)Dynaco A 25 XL (used as a back channel in a quad configuration - I'm really dating myself here!)Bowers and Wilkins DM2 - 300.00 (new)Home bre... | |
| Attention all Melos owners Definitely interested, received the same e-mail from Mark Porzilli. Anyone know the status of his site as of yet? | |
| Musical Fidelity XLPS What cartridge would work? Ron: I haved owned both LP2 and LPS phonostages in the past. The phonostages themselves are very flexible in that they can drive a wide array of cartridges. I owned several decks and arm combinations utilizing Rega and Roksan Arms mounted on Roksa... | |
| Who is your overall favorite guitarist? Studio Player: Dean PARKS - great tone and taste.Recording Artist: Ry COODER - plays a wide variety of styles VERY well. | |
| Undiscovered blues gems..... Knights of the Blues Table - British BluesShowdown - Robert Cray, Albert Collins and Johnny CopelandFolksinger by Muddy WatersDancing Down a Stony Road - Chris ReaA Long Time Coming - Electric Flag (Blues and R&B)Blind Pig Records - 25th Anniv... | |
| Looking for Jazz emsembles with a guitar flair I would suggest checking out Jimmy Bruno if you haven't done so already. | |
| Should I purchase an expensive phono preamp I would agree with your assessment relating to diminishing returns. Not knowing your budget I would turn my attention to your amplifier and put your money towards improving this side of your system. If you wished to purchase preowned you could pic... | |
| Up grade Sumiko MMT I currently own the same set up and would suggest saving your cash until you can afford a major upgrade from the MMT. The wiring change improvement would probably prove to be incrimental at best. I don't know what cartridge you are using but you w... | |
| Best live album you've ever heard? Procol Harum - Live with the Edmonton Symphony - Stellar versions of Conquistador and Salty Dog!...Everyone who has heard this album (at my place) agrees with this assessment. Outstanding performance... | |
| Whats on your turntable tonight? Captain Beefheart Trout Mask Replica, Mark Knoffler - Shangri La, Tony Rice Unit - Still Inside, JS Bach Kananten and possibly the Live Ry Cooder Album if I can get around to it.... |