jimrobie
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| First tube preamp recommendations (under $5k) I couldn't be happier with my Sonic Frontier Line 2. bought used. solidly built. very serviceable - Parts Connection. XLR in and out. dead silent. IR remote. this was my first Tube pre-amp so i can't say as i have any comparison to others. | |
| Do any of you kids , want your system ??? I offered to donate and build a system with some of my excess equipment for my single nephew who likes music. he expressed some interest and then showed me the plans for the distributed system he was buying from Crutchfield - ceiling speakers and... | |
| what system musicians prefer? Do they care? Great topic. i've always wondered just the same thing. i've listened to some great songs/scores that were recorded / engineered poorly and came to the conclusion that the artist just doesn't care or only listens to music through his phone - like... | |
| This is the list of the best makers of audio equipment. Respond if you disagree yes for the categories you picked. silent about amps, pre's and speakers... | |
| Sellers: When do you drop your price? Hi, ya I kind of echo some of the above comments. it's a rare day that I will pay 50% of original retail price. second owner and no original box, i'm not likely to pay even that. Two considerations I keep in mind when buying: if i don't like t... | |
| Backup Generator transfer switch I am an audiophile who sells and installs generators. absolutely no reason that an ATF should impact anything. it is closed contact. electricity travels through it just like your main breaker. | |
| Audio Lessons Learned - post your best advice for the newer members! This was a REALLY GOOD idea for a thread. Big nods to: don't focus solely on specs, the ancillary benefits of highly efficient speakers, listening to various equipment, recording quality etc. Lots of great advice for young audiophiles. In betw... | |
| Vandersteen 3a vs Magnepan 3.7i Hi Johnto,I have 3.7i with Oppo 105 and Bryston 4B ST. Your set up is better than mine and I agree with others the problem is not with your equipment. my room is not ideal - about 20 x 20 with about half of the back wall being open. My plus mig... |