jl35

Responses from jl35

Importance of Power cords feeding Conditioners
I just upgraded my two generations old BPT top of the line power cord, to their current top of the line, on my BPT power conditioner, ansd was quite surprised at the degree of improvement. 
Smallish floorstander that sounds good placed just
Vienna Bach Grand 
Amp burn-in..Best technique
For my Pass X250.5 I was told to run it 24 hours a day for 4 days, then for the next 4 days to run it 16 hours and turn it off (not standby) for 8 hours. This was supposed to break it in 90% - 95%. 
Best floorstanding speakers under $2000
There are some great values on Aerial speakers in recent months. I have owned the 8 and the 6, currently own the 7b, all recently available in your price range. Fully agree with Trelja. With so much equipment out there and so few stores to go list... 
Rowlands
My experience with JRDG customer service has been extremely positive. Have a Rowland Pre and a Pass amp. 
If your whole system costs $40,000....
My CDP tends to run about 15% - 20% of total component cost (not including cables, stands etc.). 
Aerial 10T and Aerial 9
The 10T is an incredible bargain at it's current used price. They were made for about 10 years, and some significant changes were made without changing the model number, make sure which version you are getting. 
looking for advice on budget subwoofer
There is a great REL sub listed for $325 
Budget system around 1K
Onkyo A-9555, Vienna Haydn Grand. 
NAD C375Bee or Yamaha A-S2000
Hi Soniqmike, Have you heard any other models in the Yamaha lineup? As a long time Yamaha fan (70's) was hoping the others are also quite good. Thanks. 
Best Pre with a built-n phono section?
Jeff Rowland Capri 
Complete 2.0 System for Under $3k?
Vienna Bach Grand, NAD Integrated or Onkyo A-9555 both with phono, Music Hall MMF-7. Discovery or Mapleshade cables. 
Magnepan 1.7 too bright, HELP
I have never liked Rotel amps with Magnepans, and in general I like Rotel amps, and use one for home theater. 
Pass XA30.5 vs. X150.5
Is the power output between the X150.5 and the XA30.5 very different? 
How does Aesthetix Atlas compare to ARC HD220
Heard the HD220 with the new 3.7 yesterday, also the ARC CD8 and ARC Ref 5 pre and it sounded incredible.