jl35

Responses from jl35

Is Magnepan still in business ?
I spoke to them about the still not available LRS+ stands last month, have never had a problem getting hold of someone there...  
"High end" store snobbery
rude is never good...but how many hours have members here spent auditioning gear in stores, knowing they would buy it used on Audiogon...very different then when stores only had to compete with other stores...  
How much does a DAC do the more expensive it is?
a DAC will depreciate much faster and steeper than an amp or preamp...lots of high quality amps and preamps will hold used price value after a few years of depreciation, not very often with a DAC...  
Integrated amp recommendation
Also might consider Schiit Vidar amp and one of the Schiit Saga or Freya preamps  
Integrated amp recommendation
Belles Aria are under $1500 used....if you want to keep costs down, Musical Fidelity M2si...I have owned both...  
Did the Old Receivers Sound Good?
Not able to do a refurbishing but it looks so good I’ll still keep it… thanks though   
Did the Old Receivers Sound Good?
my wonderful refurbished HK430 just started a very loud hum...guess it's done   
My experience with the First Watt F7
On the First Watt home page,  Nelson Pass seems quite clear that First Watt in general, and each model specifically, are designed for unique situations, needs, preferences, and not meant as a general amp lineup for everyone...at Mark's suggestion,... 
The LRS+ Speakers
I find the LRS+ and Magnepan in general, are easier than expected to set up sounding good, but that to do "everything" set up becomes much more exacting...  
The LRS+ Speakers
When I spoke to Magnepan, they said the LRS+ would be the best sounding speaker in my small room...it sounds great, sometimes use with REL T/Zero lll sub     
Speaker Cable Recommendations - Under 2k
Cerious Matrix  
New Synergistic Master Fuse
I never tell anyone about my upgrade fuse  
Using the Magnepan 1.7i with two REL S/812 Subs
Which Gallo secretguy? I had the metal tube ones, but now use their big wood one in home theater...  
Using the Magnepan 1.7i with two REL S/812 Subs
My local dealer ran Magnepan 3.7i and 1.7i with a pair of Vandersteen subs, sounded incredible...  
Did the Old Receivers Sound Good?
I love the old receivers, but seem to always be disappointed in their sound, whether refurbished or not...though some here feel they are the ultimate...