jgiacalo
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| VR4 JR and VIBRAPODS... Good or bad match up? I've used vibrapods on my VR4JRs and while they sounded OK spikes were significantly better. However, I have a suspended wood floor with a thick carpet and did not feel that the supplied spikes from VS were adequate -- the first ones bent easily a... | |
| Used Preamp for $2000 to $3000 Rogue magnum 99 or McIntosh C2200. Both tube preamps with great dynamics, detail and realism. I've used both with VonSchweikert VR4JRs and they make the VS speakers sing. I currently have the C2200 and would not replace it for anything at any price. | |
| Help finding Hi End in Denver Check out Moondance Audio @ 1881 S. Broadway (303-777-4449; closed Sundany & Mondays). They are going out of business and everything is drastically reduced; including their JM Lab, Martin Logan and Usher speakers. I've been dealing with them f... | |
| Better power cord for Bryston Despite the naysayers and even Bryston's recommendations, an aftermarket power cord can make a big diffeence in what you hear. I've tried several - Harmonic Tech, DiMarzio, Silver Audio - but have found the best for my 4BST to be the Analysis Plus... | |
| Preamp with most dynamic contrast? At the low end of your price range seriously consider the Rogue Magnum 99. At the upper end the McIntosh C2200. I've used both with my 4BST and found them both very dynamic and clear - not at all mellow. The McIntosh is the better of the two; I wo... | |
| new updates in transports or are they obsolete ? Apparently Rega has developed a new transport for their forthcoming Apollo CD player | |
| Looking for a tubed Preamp around $2000 Used A used Rogue Magnum 99 with phono section (tubed) is within your price range. It is a fantastic preamp; very dynamic, detailed, rich sounding pre. Stereophile did a review on it a few years back and loved it. There is currently one for sale here o... | |
| Will MFSL gold cds sound better on pc audio than XRCDs sound quite a bit better than their standard versions. You can purchase XRCDs at:http://www.amusicdirect.com/ | |
| Best Tweaks..... I'll also recommend Herbies tweaks. Another tweak with dramatic results is Walker's SST silver electrical contact enhancer. A freebie is to freeze your cables over night - done three times - and there will be an audible improvement in clarity, ima... | |
| C2200: How do you get the top off? I have a C2200 and have changed tubes many times - finally settling on NOS Amperex - a tremendous improvement over the stock Chinese tubes. In addition to the screws on the sides there are two on the back. After all are removed you do have to care... | |
| tube preamp question A great tube preamp to consider is the Rogue Magnum 99 with phono stage, it already comes with a remote. A used "99" is within your price range. Stereophile did a review on it a few years back and recommended it highly. I loved mine until I upgrad... | |
| Reasonable Cable Suggestions $300 Analysis Plus cables; fantastic yet reasonably priced. And, you can usually find them used on AudioGon.And, yes, bi-wiring makes a difference.http://www.analysis-plus.com/Also, check out reviews in Stereo Times:http://www.stereotimes.com/cables050... | |
| VON SCHWEIKERT VR-1 OR PARADIGM STUDIO 20 V3 I think that S7horton may have hit on it when he said that the electronics may have something to do with it. I have VR1s fed by a Rega Mira 3 integrated and the speakers sound rich, detailed, involving and substantive, and I love the combination. ... | |
| MMF-5: Cartridge upgrade or new table I'll second Rex's recommendation of the Grado Platimun on the MMF5. It made a significant upgrade on mine over the stock Goldring. I'd also suggest replacing the stock felt mat with a Herbies Way Excellent Turntable Mat: http://herbiesaudiolab.hom... | |
| speakers to match mainly with Mac SS and tube I'm using a C2200 preamp with Von Schweikert speakers - VR4JRs - and wouldn't change speakers for anything else I can afford - they are just captivating. VS offers the VR2 which might meet your needs - it is very detailed, musical and natural-soun... |