jedhartman

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Tube amps that kick ass?
McIntosh Tubes are an excellent choice though more expensive than comparable amps (with better re-sale too)... especially for rock music...they are not overly revealing of flaws, excellent bass and excellent highs, they play loud ...the MC2102 is ... 
Anyone heard the Von Schweikert Unifield 3?
This is an old thread but I wanted to chime in, in honest support of the VS Unifield 3s....I have owned a pair for about a month (on hour 60). I bought them through AG. As I have a 13 x 14 room with a 7' 8" ceiling, i have challenges... though a 6... 
is audiogon good for the audio industry or bad?
the ability to unload used equipment and upgrade I believe is good in the long run. I have upgraded to new equipment that i could not have bought without getting reasonable dollars for my used equipment the result that i keep trading and more trad... 
is audiogon good for the audio industry or bad?
I am responding to a few folks who thought I was saying that I condone going to a dealer, auditioning and then buying on audiogon, which I have never done before... I was misunderstood here...in fact I have recently tried hard to buy products at a... 
Tube Pre Amp Help McIntosh C2200?
the c2300 has a better mc phono stage...it is more expensive retail though check ag listings which is how i got mine...either mac tube will sound much different than the shrimp I am certain, though I have never heard the shrimp. 
mc252 v. mc501s in a 13 x14 room?
Thank you all. I am looking at the 402, the 2101...even getting a 2nd 252 and setting them each up in mono..... 
how big a speaker can you put in an 11 x 11 room?
this is why i love ag....good honest opinion (and fairly price highend audio/folks to buy stuff I dont use)...many sales people have been recommending many big speakers for this room. I have been an easy target as it's the only room in the house i... 
how big a speaker can you put in an 11 x 11 room?
so i'm nuts to be looking at SAlon2s, CremonaMs and Reference 3A Grand Veenas? I presntly have Virgo IIIs...which is basically a monitor...... 
how big a speaker can you put in an 11 x 11 room?
Thanks....I presently have Virgo IIIs which do a nice job, though, i have become a huge fan of the Elipsas and the Revel SAlon2s so I have been ready to upgrade...but I dont think either will lend to the room...though I am a big fan of nearfield l... 
vander 5A, Revelsalon2, sf elipsa or magico v3?
Thank you...I dont disagree that the SFs are musical and many recordings sounded excellent in my auditions...even those that are averageecordings....I have not listened to the magicos through Macs...but loved them through VTL....What do you think ... 
vander 5A, Revelsalon2, sf elipsa or magico v3?
thank you Bvdiman. Can you please elaborate on this? Also, I just heard the Revels again and was impressed. They are also a lot less $$. 
vander 5A, Revelsalon2, sf elipsa or magico v3?
when you refer to upgrading my source..which is my weaker link, the Cal audio lab or th eVPI Scout...I assume the CAL.....I am looking at a Mac SACD or Esoteric SACD...I like the Esoteric better but with my Mac electronics, I assume the Mac SACD w... 
vander 5A, Revelsalon2, sf elipsa or magico v3?
Thnx Onhwy61,I have a Sony SACD 777 as well which i was going to add. do you feel my Mac mc252 and c22 are good enough for the mentioned speakers above. My 2nd system is a a Mac mx135, mc207, Arcam DVDA, WAdia ipd transport, Peak Consult Princess ...