jasonsim
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| Please Critique my Setup and Recommend Upgrade(s) The Tektons look interesting and say they are efficient, though they also say they can handle 400 watts at 4 ohms. They offer a 60 day trial, which is generous. Shipping 200 lbs of speakers back...ouch!Not sure you can expect $400 bookshelf ELAC... | |
| Please Critique my Setup and Recommend Upgrade(s) Ok...the VPI Scout Prime with an Ortofon Bronze (I am assuming 2M series since the Rega is only MM loading) is your strongest component. I am wondering though, if you are limiting it by using the integrated phonostage of the Rega Brio. I'm not a... | |
| Do I need a power conditioner? Thanks for the responses. Awaiting your impressions of the 2RQ. I am using a Shunyata Hydra Talos (6 outlet) conditioner in my system connected to the wall with an Alpha HC 20amp cable. I very much wanted the Denali, but gotta feed the family w... | |
| Do I need a power conditioner? How would he know he made a good decision without trying both the Shunyata Denali and Equitech 2RQ? | |
| Do they make a quiet great sounding phono pre amp?? I can only really recommend ones that I have used, but will suggest one that I haven't too. At present I am using a Zesto Andros and it is really quiet. Really nice sound and I love that the settings can all be controlled without having to open u... | |
| Preamp... Solid State or Tube Maybe take a look at Backert Labs Rumba or Rythm pre amps. Also look at Zesto Audio. They too have tubes. For solid state, I'd suggest a Classe' Sigma SSP. It can do both surround home theater and two channel. It has a great interface and can be c... | |
| Parasound Halo JC 3 vs Whest PS .30R for the Lyra Delos Have you considered a Sutherland? The 20/20 model is around $2300. I am selling a Sutherland Insight on Audiogon at the moment, it retails for $1400. Very good phono stage and very quiet. Jason | |
| Which CD\SACD? Thanks. I truly think that once you hear an Esoteric you won't want anything else. My SACDs and XRCDs, gold MoFi's sound just as good as my LPs on my VPI Classic 4! | |
| Which CD\SACD? Find a nice used Esoteric K-05! I got mine for $2800 and it is a beauty. Sounds wonderful too and doubles as a DAC.Transparent MusicLink Super single ended from Esoteric to Classe Sigma SSP. Transparent MusicLink/Wave Ultra the rest of the way to... | |
| Voodoo cables Crystal vajra I will second that Voodoo cables are great! I've used Thunder and an older Diamond Dragon. They are both still in my system and used for pre amp and amp. I have a Magneto that I use for a separate 5 channel amp. | |
| System assessment--should I change amps? Depending on what you want to spend, maybe a D'agostino's Momentum Integrated amp:http://dandagostino.com/products-momentum-integrated.phpNot only is the design wonderful, but it looks very elegant! | |
| Should I upgrade to Martin Logan Montis? Thanks for your responses Tom! I received my Montis yesterday and must say that I am really impressed. They really have the low level that kinda lacked in the Theos. Now I need to decide whether I should replace the power cords to the Montis with ... | |
| Should I upgrade to Martin Logan Montis? Thanks Tom. I took the plunge and picked up a pair of Montis for $5500. They might be a little big for the room, but who knows until I try them out right. My room is going to be 11X14. I will be putting them against the 11 ft wall. My thinking was... | |
| Should I upgrade to Martin Logan Montis? Thanks Tom. I am leaning towards getting the Montis. Ideally, I would rather not have a subwoofer in my listening room. Since it is not that large a space and like you say, it is not easy setting the crossovers etc. I think I've done a decent job ... | |
| Power Cable choices Thanks to those who have responded. I have both the AntiCables Level 2 and Voodoo Thunder on the way to me. Might have them tomorrow if USPS cooperates :-). The LessLoss had to go back to the CableCo, but I agree with Foster_9 about it rolling the... |