jgiacalo
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| Cambridge 740c or Rega Apollo with Linn and Sonus You might consider a used Rega Jupiter 2000 for about $750. Rich, detailed, liquid and warn with PRaT galore. Very involving. | |
| Which Herbie's Product is Best? 3 is more stable than 4 since they compensate on any underlying shelf irregularities. Herbies gives a money back guarantee so its worth experimenting; send back what you don't like. I've never sent back anythiny I've pruchased from Herbies; Steve'... | |
| Best Cold Weather & Bloody Knuckles Integrated Amp Knownothing is on to someting. I purchased a late-60s Pioneer receiver that been in someone's garage for the last 20 years in my area noted for the temp extremes you mentioned and it work perfectly. Bought it for $3.00.So, check garage sales and r... | |
| bi wire suggestions Used Analysis Plus Oval 9s are a tremendous upgrade over what you're using - new about $700; used about $350. They come to this site frequently and they are superb cables.Or, make your own bargain cable that came out very highly in comparison test... | |
| Question for McIntosh C220 owners I have a c220 - similar to the c220 - and I use a combination of inexpensive V-pads - a rubber-cork-rubber - isolation with a block of hardwood on top in direct contact with the C2200 chassis (not the component feet).I find this very effective and... | |
| What matters most for an enjoyable home listen? My sweetie next to me sharing the experience. | |
| cleaning discs and players Walker 'VIVID' both cleans and enhances sound dramatically.Old English spray-on ploish also works surprisingly well and is available inexpensively at local grocery and hardware stores. | |
| Vienna Acoustics setup questions I fully agree with Dcstep on this. The Beethovens should not need a center because they image well if set up properly. And, a used Rel sub, say a Strata, seems to add so much more than low frequencies. There's something magical about what a Rel ad... | |
| Bryston 4B or B&K Reference 4420 The Bryston is hard to beat. The 20-year warranty is just a(significant)added bonus. | |
| WOW factor Herbies Black Holes - cheap tweak and....WOW!!!! | |
| where to find 3M Damping sheets? Thanks for all the advice. I'll look into all the recommendations. | |
| where to find 3M Damping sheets? Thanks, Tvad. Actually I just found them at Music Direct although I couldn't find them on my first search. I'll try MPA in the future to compare prices. | |
| Viewing Angle - Tilt or Flat Mount? FWIW - Ergonomically, a screen (any screen) above a mantel can cause neck strain since it is necessary to keep the head tilted upward (from your normal eye level gaze - even slightly)constantly working the muscles in the back of the neck to do so;... | |
| What to upgrade in an exsisting HT setup Try Walker SST contact enhancer on all connections. Also, give the DakiOm feedback stabilizers a try for your DVD player and amps; they are surprisingly effective at opening up a system's clarity and detail-without-harshness/brightness. And, they ... | |
| inexpensive upgrade to music hall 5 tt Herbies Turntable mat makes a significant upgrade over the stock felt mat. |