jeffjarvis

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stacked equipment isolation?
I once placed some styrofoam squares under my speakers. Really works.Best of all is you can find this product in most trash bins. 
Audio equipment and cars...enthusiast thread...
I drive a Segway Human Transporter. Goes about 8 miles on a 10 cent charge. Zero maintenence, no pollution, no sounds, no traffic and no parking problems. thailandsegwaytours.comThe most fun you can have standing up! 
Best Cd Player under $100,000
You can pick up a very decent, second hand player for less and with the change left over, buy a nice vacation home in Tahoe. 
MIT Z-Center Power Conditioner, any comments?
Well, I sprung for the MIT Z-Series Power Conditioner.Used $575Audible improvement.Larger bass and sweeter highs.Seems more crisp at higher volumes. 
Integrated amp advice needed...
Accuphase E530.Sugden Masterclass.Your making a mistake if you don't listen to these two integrateds.Both are Class A and need lots of ventilation though. 
California Audio Labs Master Series
I'm curious about the sc-20. I see a pair for sale at my Hi Fi shop. 
What is the best Beatle Song
"With a little help from my friends" Ringos best song. 
What are we listening to tonight?
The Best Blue Note Album in the World...ever!(doubleCD) 
looking to go from seperates to intergrated
I see the, Mcintosh MA2275 going for $4,000 and the SS MA6900 for $2,900, second hand.Sugden or Accuphase make wonderfull Class A integrated amps but don't see them used very often. Expect to spend $5,000 
Isolation For Rega P3
Would a sandbox type of platform be OK I wonder? 
New Construction Acoustic Design & Consulting
I know a bit about construction and it take alot of character and dedication to get thru a project like Mikes.Nice to see someone with the money AND good taste.A beautifully crafted room, somthing to be proud of. 
New Construction Acoustic Design & Consulting
In your case, a hired consultant seems to make sense, worth the investment. You are striving for a perfect room and have a building contractor ready to do the work. Might be a good idea to have the builder visit several different listening rooms t... 
B&W Speaker Placement
My speakers sound best about 1/3 into the room with a listening position about 1/3 from the back wall. 
To much wattage for B & W 805s ??
I don't think I can ask anything more from my 33 watt, Sugden Masterclass integrated. Very pleased.Can't turn the volume knob past 7:00 position without disturbing the neighbors. If you were sitting here and I told you it was 200 watts, you would ... 
To much wattage for B & W 805s ??
My 805s sound nice with 33 watts Class A by Sugden.I also listened to some powerfull amps from Krell and Mcintosh. Don't think I'm missing anything.