jmcgrogan2
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| Tube guy gets a B&K: tubes vs solid state Jim, I agree with Swampwalker that the preamp is the heart of the system, we both use VAC preamps, though his is several steps up from mine. I am using a VAC Auricle preamp which also has a great built in phono stage. I paid about $1150 for it wit... | |
| Gain for HO MC or MM cartridge? My cartridge has a 2.5 mV output, my phonostage has 42 db of gain and my linestage has 22 db of gain. This is MORE than enough gain, as I usually listen with the volume pot at around 10 o'clock. | |
| Dynaudio Pricing You can sign up for the Audiogon or Orion Blue books to get an answer. | |
| Tube guy gets a B&K: tubes vs solid state LOL Jim...I didn't think that a cheap SS amp would satisfy you after using a tube amp. You are right about tube amps, tubes just have that *special* fuzz on the peach quality. Good SS certainly gets better than the B&K, but it's still SS.Cheer... | |
| What next? I'm actually really happy with the way it sounds, but I subscribe to the theory that there's usually some incremental improvement to be had somewhere.LOL....you just sound bored and you have some money burning a hole in your pocket. Why not just b... | |
| interconnect brand/model attributes???? Well why don't you start out by telling people what your gear is, what cables you are currently using and then telling us what you think is missing. Are you looking for someting with more musicality or something with more resolution?There is no si... | |
| Best speakers to "abuse" for around $2k ? Legacy Focus. | |
| This is the best i have built LOL!! Congrats!! Good for you!! | |
| $3500 integrated amp for Zu Definition speakers? I highly recommend looking for a used VAC Avatar Super. It can be done within your budget and you'd be hard pressed to top it in value IMHO. | |
| Krell I am surprised that a well known name like Krell would mix components within a single unit, but if you don't hear a difference and it was factory done, I guess it's no harm no foul. I would have expected a manufacturer would just use all black cap... | |
| nordost heimdall speaker cable The Heimdall Series 1 does not sugar coat anything, if you system has some edge, that will show through. I have read that the Series 2 are a bit more forgiving. | |
| How does one get off the merry-go-round? Mapman, the computer chip in the key is for security reasons, not to make ignition better. The chip *talks* to the chip in the engine and says "I am trying to start this vehicle legitimately". If someone tries to start the vehicle without using th... | |
| nordost heimdall speaker cable I agree with Cmalak, I'm also running Nordost Heimdall Series 1 with no edginess. So it may just require a longer break in, or the cables you replaced them with were warmer sounding. | |
| Jeff Rowland Preamps IMHO, Jeff Rowland hit the sweet spot between musicality and transparency in the mid to late 90's with the Model 2/6/8/9 amplifiers. Earlier designs tended to be warmer, while later designs tended to be more transparent. The best JRDG preamp I've ... | |
| Pass amp vs McCormack with Silver/Gold upgrades... Jim,I wouldn't say that the Mapleshade are bright, but they do lean toward the transparent side of neutral. I have heard brighter cables though.John |