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| 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. | |
| Art Dudley's column in November Stereophile I have read AD's content since the days of Listener Magazine. He has a specific preference window for audio equipment and reproduction: Class A SET driving horn loaded, or very efficient reflex loaded speakers. He also seems to be of independen... | |
| sellers trying to sell used product for 10-20% off of list price Don't like the asking price ? Either make an offer, or ignore the listing. Instead you take the time to post about your displeasure. Why are you wasting your time ? | |
| Remasters - are they better? What exactly is it? A "remaster" can sound better, worse or the same as an original pressing. There are too many variables in play to give a blanket answer.Some remasters of vintage/golden age material sound better. Back in the day, engineers had to be mindful of t... | |
| Top vintage receivers vs. modern high-end equipment Your answer really depends on what you want to accomplish. First- AVOID a vintage receiver ! Even a fully restored Fisher 500c or Mac 1500 will not be good enough for your speakers !Do you want vintage tube ? Heath W5m, Eico HF 50 or HF 60 mo... | |
| Integrated tube amp under $1000 / $2000 $1000-$2000 is a good budget for exploring tube amplifiers. Cayin, Rogue, Prima Luna all get rave reviews and are readily available both new and used. I would also suggest Icon Audio. This company is not well known in the US, but very well kn... | |
| How many of you believe in MQA? The industry wants to push consumers to a subscription model, and wants to ensure that consumers can not copy streaming content. Pay to play. It is always about the money, never about the consumer. MQA creates additional revenue streams because of... |