grinnell

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CD vs. Vinyl
7 figure system!Damn. 
Tube Phono Stage Help
I second the Seduction, it is a sweet sounding stage 
Greg Brown - Wilson speakers
Iowa Waltz? 
SS or Tube Amp for Sawdust Environment?
What about a hybrid unit like a Jolida 1305?tubed pre amp little heat SS amp output 
best towers for $3000 ?
Reference 3A Veena's used 
Trying to get in to vinyl, turntable suggestions?
I have had some very good luck buying LP's on ebay. Checking out the seller is important. Only bad deal was a zappa album and the guy refunded my money. 
Should I upgrade my turntable?
Save a bit more money and look for a used Pro-ject Xpression. $300 may get you one. But i found when i moved up the ladder it took more money than i thought. I went from $300 used to $900 used. 
Wright WPP100C Phono Preamp Died
I pulled this off of the Asylum"I have a viable contact in Seattle Washington, Roger Hug, (206)0789-2385 who is thoroughly familiar with Georges (Wright) products, should servicing ever need to be performed. Should you desire to contact him he req... 
Monitors for Fatman 13 w/ch Integrated
look for some Triangle stella's 
Triangle Heliade ES
I had the Comete which is similar but the monitor version. Yes this is not a bass heavy speaker. But it should sing with tubes. I used a Primaluna and EL34 and enjoyed it with a wide range of music. Maybe you should pair this with a sub? I'm not a... 
Reference 3A choices?
I can only speak to the De Capos. They sound great at low levels, wonderful sound stage and imaging the music floats away from the speakers doesnt sound like its coming from them.i have a 35wt Primaluna and no trouble getting loud when i need it. 
do monitors require a subwoofer?
I am not a big fan of "thump, Thump" noise. I do think a subtle sub :) can make a difference. I'm using 3A De Capo's and don't really feel the need for a sub. With my Triangle Cometes there were times when it might have made a difference. 
Small-ish Speakers That Come Alive At Low Volume
I had the Cometes and got some 3A De Capos and found they do even better at low volumes than the Cometes especially with dynamics. 
Phono Pre?
I use my Seduction with the Shure V15-V-MR on a jelco 250st and HW-19 mkiv.It is a great combo, warm but not too tubey, a sweet sound i listen mostly to classical and blues with rock and jazz. Great all around performer 
Where does your user name come from?
My Alma Mater