jimmyrod

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VTL Transformer Up-Grades, Worth It?
Funny this subject came up. I am totally new to tubes, but I ran across a pair fo VTL 225 deluxe mono blocks a few weeks ago that needed repair. I sent them into a local tube shop and it turned out to be a minor issue with a fuse! I thought these ... 
Help with FedEx claim......What would YOU do?
Dan,This is one of the reason I use my own account when shipping, meaning when I either drop a package off at Fed ex or UPS the package is already marked with a pre printed label generated from my computer. The file is maintained in my account for... 
Need Maggie MG-2C help....
I don't know the speaker in question, but more power is always better with Maggies. If you have not been to audioasylum.com try it. Click on Planar/statics/Ribbons speakers. Ask the question there. You'll get the best info from Mart and other inma... 
Best Concert DVD
For the sake of sound Diana Kralls newer concert DVD is a must, So is Keiko Matsui DVD.If you never heard Keiko Matsui try a CD first. She is a great pianist. Santana's "Supernatural" is pretty in sound, video quality is OK.I always try out my Pet... 
Best 5 Channel Amp
Theaterhome,You state you have heard the EAD, Pass labs, Cal Audio, What are your impressions? I own the PM2000 with the all important 20 amp power supply and 20 amp dedicated outlets. I have heard the Theta and depending on your needs both work v... 
Genesis speakers with Nudell is back
Yup,I read that all parts for older products are available as well. I wonder if they still will warranty some of the product bought a few years ago?That great news. 
EAD PM 2000 or Theta Dread?
Boy Dave now you have opened the flood gates!!You'll have suggestions up the wazzoo, but your room size and placement issue will need to be mentioned. Of course the all important $$$. Do you have a sub. I mean the Def. have a built in that problab... 
EAD PM 2000 or Theta Dread?
I currently have the Signature and the a 20amp PM2000. I too am 75% music and 25% movies. I have heard the Dreadnought with my speakers which currently both the Aerial 10T's and Magnapan 3.5R. The Dreadnought is a fine 5 channel amp and few can di... 
Genesis VI Replacement Midrange Drivers
I would try http://www.genesisspeakers.com/and call them up. They may be able to help.352-378-0192 is their number. Hope that helps.Jimmy 
Aerial 10T replacement?
I spoke to Mike Kelly a few weeks ago regarding the 20T's and hopefully they will be shipping soon. There will be another model that replaces the 10T it's not the 20T. Well I guess it is for now, but he stated another speaker will be coming out in... 
center and surrounds to match thiel cs3.6's
You may consider teh NHT line that was just discontinued the AC2 center adn 1.5 rears. The AC2 Center can be had between 450-500 used. 1.5 rears for $300. I had this set up with my NHT 2.9 prior to moving to Aerial 10T's and CC3B the AC2 center is... 
I give UP Aerial 10Ts and Power Amps
Dan, I used to have on one Dedicated 20 amp outlet with the rest 15. Because a reconfiguration of my system I went ahead and installed 5 dedicated 20 amp circuits for my system. I just finished setting up my system this morning using the 10T and C... 
Need in-wall speaker advice not expensive
Not to plug any particular seller, but a local dealer in the Bay area has some left over Definitive Tech. in wall speakers at great prices. They sound pretty descent for in-walls prices vary between 150-250 a pair. Most of which are dipoles and a ... 
WOW Aerial 10T vs. B&W 801II/III
I have patiently been waiting for my Aerial 10T's to arrive. I bought a one year old pair 7 days ago along with a CC3B center. I have heard these speakers many times with Krell gear, Theta, but no tube set up as of yet. These are fine speakers for... 
Are You An Audiophile Or A Music Lover?
I had a pretty good laugh thanks to Clueless's remark. I too would take the music and the boom box with a modified power cord.By the way is the 10,000+ music collection in CD format or LP. Got Milk?Jimmy