haacke
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| Disappointed in SACD player I have the Sony 9000 SACD, CD, DVD player & I am impressed. Not only with the SACD, but how it plays CDs. Had a CAL 10 which I loved, but CDs on this player sound better. Also musical DVDs are impressive. Reason I purchased this player is that... | |
| Barebone 2A3 or SET Amp and speaker Check Loth-X Jr. speaker - sells new for $399/pair. Sensitivit 94 dB. Check www.lothxonline.com or May/June "listener" magazine.Then one of those Antique Audio amps as low as $200 per pair. | |
| UPS or should I Say Oooops I uwse Mail Boxes, ETC to pack my gear sent by UPS. Costs slightly more, but nary a problem in many items shipped. UPS is about to purchase Mail Boxes Etc. so tough time denying claim packed by "them" | |
| The partner or wife factor My wife is pleased with the "hobby" & loves the music. However, cannot fiqure out how the placement of the "switches" on the preamp keep changing. | |
| Help with sub for music I have Velodyne HGS12 Which does what you want. Preamp out to input on sub then sub out to input on main amp. To do this with integrated amp you require a preamp out and an amp in on your CJ amp. In effect the integrated amp is separeted into two ... | |
| Jan Allaerts cartridges You can purchase Allaerts in USA thru www.audioadvancements.com. Also they sell Eurokit turntables which, I believe rival the best. Also Morch arm which Dudley in Listener mag rated well | |
| Turntable or Cable Upgrade? Try a warm cartridge like one of the new Grados. Also for phono connect go to www.silveraudio.com to see their SilverBreeze phono cable. Purchased & love. My tone arms are Rega 300B, Well Tmpored & Morch UP4. Also try audioadvancements.com... | |
| Best speaker a wife would tolerate Take a look at Thiel 1.5. Small floor standing, etal. Check audioreview.comSound goog. Have tied in a Velodyne subwoofer for base | |
| How to buy from Audiogon? Nearly $20,000 sold thru Audiogon with nary a problem. I have sent items out, told the buyer & he or she then sends check. Have yet to find a dishonest audiophile. Phone contact mad4e at times, but generally all thru e-mail | |
| Wanted: Exceptional preamp w/remote Ref Sedond. One good thing about Audio Advisor is tat you have 30 days listening to decide. Still believe it does not take away from the sound afte about 10 days. | |
| Wanted: Exceptional preamp w/remote Audio Advisor has a Creek remote volume control for $199.95 which I use with my preamp & it works great. No addition or subtraction from the sound in my opinion. Call 1-800-942-0220 for info. #0 day return guaranty | |
| Rega P3 Mod or Upgrade? Have Originlive motor upgrade for Systemdek table & worked wonders. You might check Originlive to determine if motor upgrade easy to accomplish with Rega table. Also I rewired my Rega RB300 Which improved sound. Had Linn Sondeik LP12 with Ling... | |
| Building a system around Thiel 1.5 Love Thiel 1.5s. My system is CJ Premier 11a using preamp outs of SF Anthem Int. Amp 2 or using the Anthem as an integrated amp. CDs Cal 10, Phono Well Tempored and my modified Systemdek. Prefer classical, jazz & big band music Cable Transpare... | |
| Tube Amp with Thiel speakers Using CJ Premier 11a with Thiel 1.5s & sound to me is great. Purchased Velodyne H12 Subwoofer which adds bass when needed. BUT thiels for small size gets good bass. Love thyses speakers. | |
| Tonearm rewire I rewired my own Rega arm. If you can do same you can get Cardas tonearm wire at Welborne Labs - phone 303/470-6585 or on line - www.welbornelabs.com. Different colors at $1.50 per foot. E-mail me at haacke@webtv.net |