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| Stereo Receivers from the past... It appears the speakers are of moderate efficiency, but a low impedance load that varies a bit across the spectrum. These speakers will require current and an amp that is stable into low impedance loads. Listening space is of small to moderate s... | |
| Guest suddenly takes it upon herself to move my speakers Audio aside, the scenario would be the same if a guest moved a picture on a host's wall to get a better look. A guest in a home is not automatically given tacit permission to do what every they want. A good host makes guests feel comfortable, a ... | |
| Disappointing On Mcintosh......help Interesting thread. I recently commissioned full restoration of a MX110z, 225, and 240 and will have an opportunity to listen very soon. I have heard MAC tube equipment before, and of course their SS models. I am generally not a fan of most of... | |
| Selling locally/Value questions You are in CT, thus in the NYC metro area; one of the largest metro areas in the US. If what you have is even remotely desirable, and priced fairly, then you should have no problem selling locally. Pricing fairly implies that you know what you... | |
| Considering getting a CD player (again). Used? New? Criteria? I would purchase a universal player with a digital output so you can add a DAC to improve sound. There are a lot of DVD-A and SACD disc floating around, they do sound very good. A universal player will allow you to dip you toe in or indulge as y... | |
| Help me understand John Coltrane .... seriously. Coltrane as an artist exhibited more change over time than did most other artists (with the possible exception of Sun Ra). Certainly much more than Miles. A lot of people point to Miles as someone who constantly evolved, but his progression was ... | |
| Need under $1500 preamp for my system Conrad Johnson PV5 or PV12VanAlstine Super PAS-3Audible Illusions M3AAll are tube. All would add the warmth you seek. All sound wonderful with Jazz and Classical. All have steady resale value should you want to move on.You should be able to fin... | |
| What Would You Do with a Sealed, 1st Press Miles Davis "Kind of Blue"? You have an EARLY pressing, NOT a first pressing.1D / 1AD SD-1 1D indicates this side was pressed from one of the first 4 pressing stampers sent to Columbia record plantsSD-2 1AD indicates this side was pressed from a MUCH LATER pressing... | |
| Grading of phono cartridges Part 3 Your list and the time it took to compile lost any credibility when the cartridges you (admittedly) represent finished in the top spot, and other cartridges you represent finished in the top 9. In fact cartridges you represent accounted for 33% o... | |
| At what price point do I run into diminishing returns on an MC Cartridge? Good question. A point of diminishing returns is probably different for everyone because of unique goals.The OP specified MC cartridges recs. I would suggest also looking at the associated phono stage. MC cartridges are very sensitive to loadin... | |
| Best integrated tube amplifier, under $3,000.00. No phono needed. Could be used, too.d Icon Audio Stereo 40 Very well regarded in EuropeOn sale at Music Directhttps://www.musicdirect.com/integrated-amp/icon-audio-stereo-40-mkiii-m-tube-integrated-amp?variant=...Triode TRV-88SR Boutique Japanese brand, excellent quality and sonics... | |
| Extravagant shipping charge I recently shipped a 50 lb tube amp from the east coast to the west coast. I used Fed Ex and the cost was less than $50.I have used Fed Ex for heavy items, and have found their shipping charges to be less than USPS and UPS.I take extreme care to ... | |
| Suggestions for bookshelf speakers that have great dynamics, budget of $500 used. What are ultimate goals for this speaker purchase ? Will this be a garage-man cave rock n roll system ? Do you expect to play challenging, detailed, well recorded music ? What are your musical tastes ?Various Klipsch models are probably a ... | |
| Publications and websites for equipment reviews Dailyaudiophile.com is a agregator of 90% of hifi oriented web sites. Curiously though it does not include many UK publications, which I find to be a nice change of pace compared to US publications. I really wish Stereo (Japan) and several other... | |
| Need suggestions for a $1500 used system for my daughter....... Streamer ? Used Bluesound Node or Denon HEOS preamp. All streaming options, internet radio, can access NAS and USB drives. App controlled. |