128x128

jmcgrogan2

Responses from jmcgrogan2

Speaker Cables For Big Horns & Tubes
Auditorium 23. 
Speakers with fullness and weight?
Does playing heavy metal add more weight to your speakers? ;) 
JJ Cale dies...
A sad day for rock and roll. RIP JJ. Call Me The Breeze 
Need help with a Tube PREAMP.
On top of Jjrenman's questions, are you seeking a warm, musical classic tube sound, or more definition and articulation of some more modern designs? 
Suggestions for a good stereo preamp and amp
07-27-13: TonyangelMaybe I'm missing something, but I really don't understand why many will try to steer you toward an integrated unless you're talking about spending thousands of dollars.So let me see if I'm understanding what you are saying. If ... 
Tired of bootleg
Jafant, the companies are aware of them, that is why many companies are starting to use serial numbers, certificates of authenticity and even holograms to try to stay a step ahead of the frauds. 
Do expensive cables/wires REALLY make a difference
@Arcticmonkey, do not think of it as "Golden Ears", I consider it "Trained Ears". My hearing is normal, nothing exceptional. This hobby is about learning how to listen, and what to listen for. It's nothing more than time and money spent on trying ... 
Tired of bootleg
Nordost is not the only cable company that is struggling with the fraud market. Cardas, Tara Labs, Audioquest, MIT, XLO and many other major brands are dealing with these same issues. Buyer beware. 
What's a great system at these price points?
07-23-13: JridenI'm open about being a dealer. I mention it all over the place.Really??? Because I do not see a dealer disclaimer presented in this thread. 
Why does Amps/Preamps forum have most threads?
Does this mean people covet Amps more than any other audio component? No, it simply means that people talk about amps/preamps more than any other topic. Hey, one forum has to have the most action, why not amps/preamps? Personally, I find the pream... 
What's a great system at these price points?
Can you achieve the high end experience on budgets like these? Price points (maximums:) $500, $1000, $2000, $3500, $5000.Yes, and no, all dependent on your personal definition of "high end experience".Wanna play? Not really. 
Bands where U say
The Doors, and what they may have gone on to accomplish had it not been for the death of Jim Morrison. Nirvana also comes to mind, with the passing of Kurt Cobain. 
jeff rowland model 6 and bps-6 connecting cabel
Contact Jeff Rowland Design Group.Great amps by the way, enjoy the music!! 
Amp to Add Dynamics & Detail to 'Polite' Speakers
There are many ways to accomplish what you wish to do, from changing the speakers, amp, preamp, source or even cables. Also, subtracting damping materials from the room and adding more reflective surfaces could also help liven up the sound. I was ... 
Separates w/internal phono vs Integrated + phono
I currently own a Cary SLP-98P F1 w/ MC phono stage, which I use with my VPI table/Dynavector XX-2 mk II cartridge. Amplifier is a Coda Model 11, 100 wpc of Class A solid state. This is after much downsizing, at my peak a few years back I was usin...