jmcgrogan2
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| Need recommendations for a Cartridge under $2K Lyra and Dynavector cartridges seem to mate well with VPI tables. So you probably can't go wrong with either the Delos or XX-2 mk II. Another good one that you may consider, though it's hard to demo is the ZYX Yatra. | |
| Why is it that when I look up the seller info... Dekay, I noticed that same thing just the other day. Either Audiogon and the Internet has been around for much longer than I thought....or it's just another bug in the system.Oddly enough I just looked up my own and it says: 12/31/1969 there too. ... | |
| Does my acoustic ideology make me an outcast? Andre Bose is a second cousin to Dr. Amar Bose, who sells his knock-off speakers in the mall, right next to Rudolph Lauren. | |
| How do I smooth out violins? Zd542, I think you have made things clear enough, and I agree. I look at it as preparing a meal. Yes, you will want to pick out the best main ingredients that you can afford and locate to cook with. These represent the system components. Then you ... | |
| Do expensive cables/wires REALLY make a difference Good advice by Soix, including the last line. LOL.Now that you've found the forum section, feel free to search the archives, there is a lot of information there. In the end, it is your money, and only you can make that decision for yourself. | |
| How do I smooth out violins? How about Hamels for Kemp?? ;) | |
| VPI Scout setup after watching Frefmer's video Stringreen, I've set up numerous VPI arms and cartridges. Yes, the counter-intuitive makes setting up a breeze. I have had issues getting the azimuth just right on VPI arms though. It's easy enough to get the azimuth close, but with the counter-in... | |
| How do I smooth out violins? Hey Jeff, how are you doing my friend? It looks like there are better days ahead for your beloved Dodgers. I wish I could say the same for my Phillies. LOL. :) | |
| VPI Scout setup after watching Frefmer's video I've found with mine that it's best not to use the VPI anti-skate add on device at all, one turn of the cable works fine for me. I've also found that Soundsmith Counter-Intuitive, that Chayro mentions, to be invaluble when setting up this arm and ... | |
| Best integrated amp for 10K You cannot go wrong with either of the two units that you mention. If you are willing to buy used you also might consider a VAC Phi Beta 110i integrated amplifier.They don't come up for sale often, but it may be worth waiting for. It's discontinue... | |
| Please tell me about the Coda Technologies 15.0 A pair of Clayton Audio M-300 monoblocks just went up for sale used on Audiogon. These are even a rarer find than CODA amps. I don't know the seller, and have no affiliation. I just thought that you may be interested. Clayton amps are about as har... | |
| Looking for a very good integrated solid state amp Of those that you have listed, I would also choose the Ayre. Though if shopping for myself, I would be looking for a used Jeff Rowland Concentra II. | |
| How do I smooth out violins? Zd542, while I don't disagree with you in theory regarding cables, in reality, I think everyone uses cables somewhat to 'tune in' a collection of equipment to suit their personal musical tastes. Many times I will see folks who swear by cables that... | |
| I’m looking for suggestions for a tube Pre Amp If you are looking for the warmer sounding tube preamp, look for a used Conrad Johnson, Cary or BAT. Happy Hunting! | |
| I’m looking for suggestions for a tube Pre Amp Define 'nice tube preamp'. Are you looking for an old-fashoined warm, lush, tubey sounding tube preamp, or a more modern, articulate, transparent tube sounding preamp? |