jmcgrogan2
Responses from jmcgrogan2
| New or Old DAC 08-31-09: MacdadtexasI can't see any reason why an older model would have a "superior" analog section? I can't imagine that any older DAC could hold a candle to current models. The reason behind this philosophy is depreciation. Digital gear deprec... | |
| New or Old DAC This question, new vs. old DAC, has been asked many times before, I suggest you search the Digital archives. To some up all previous post, there is no 'right' choice. Some prefer the superior digital section of the newer models, and some prefer th... | |
| Which Integrated Amp I haven't heard the new Pass integrated amp, so I cannot say anything in that regard. I currently own one of the last pairs of Verity Parsifal Encore speakers manufactured, just before the Ovation's came out. I'm currently using a VAC Avatar Super... | |
| Van Halen on 200 gram vinyl? 08-26-09: ChashmalI have found that all the 'extra heavy' LPs sound worse, not better. It sounds like you may be experiencing VTA issues. Most times it is necessary to adjust the VTA when switching between record thickness to adjust the proper tra... | |
| Cart option for VPI turntables I found Lyra and Dynavector cartridges to work best with VPI tables/arms.Cheers,John | |
| Roland Model 6 Monoblocks I've heard them with the battery option, but decided against using batteries. The sound was smoother and a bit quiter with the batteries, and that may work in some systems. My speakers are on the warm side of nuetral, and sounded better w/o the ba... | |
| Roland Model 6 Monoblocks I owned a pair of the Rowland Model 6 monoblocks a few years back, and thought they were among the best SS amps I've ever heard or owned. IMHO JRDG was at it's peak in the mid to late 90's with the Model 2/6/8/9 series amps. Earlier models were lu... | |
| VAC Signature Preamplifier mkII The VAC is so musical and reliable. I just wonder why its such a well kept secret.Jimi_p Price. I also enjoy the sound of VAC gear, but it ain't cheap. This preamp listed for $18K and that was 5 years ago. That's 50% more than ARC's current top of... | |
| Which songs/albums take you back to college? Bruce Springsteen. Mostly "The Wild, The Innocent and the E Street Shuffle" , "Greetings From Asbury Park" and "Born to Run". I don't think there was a single frat party that didn't blast "Rosilita" at least 3 times a night. | |
| Can You Live With Crackling & Popping Noise? Another method that you may want to try is Steam Cleaning.Cheers,John | |
| Preamp PC - Elrod Sig II or SR Tesla T2 or ?? I apologize to Joe for taking so long to reply. The Electraglide S.O.T.U. is a very good cord, especially for the prices that I've seen it selling for on auction. FWIW, I now have two of them. Their positive attributes are speed, clarity and resol... | |
| Speakers for the ears, eyes, and for the decade Hatari,Thanks for the offer, and I wish I could take you up on it, however, reality gets in the way. I have a feeling my high end audio days are done for good, and can only envision myself continuing to downsize. At the moment, and for the foresee... | |
| Speakers for the ears, eyes, and for the decade I can't say for sure, as I bought them used about 18 months ago. I also thought the Orion sounded better than the Valhalla, but I actually thought the MLT sounded better than the Orion. All three cables had very good speed and resolution, the Vaha... | |
| Speakers for the ears, eyes, and for the decade Hatari,Let me know how you make out with the Shunyata Stratos. I also ran Stealth Hybrid MLT to my Verity Parsifal Encore's with great success. I've also owned several Stealth Dream power cords, which are still the best I've heard in my system. I ... | |
| Retubing power amp Rod,I've owned a BAT VK-75SE, and a highly modified one at that. As with most BAT gear, there is not much you can do with tube rolling, as the tubes used are all based from the Russian military. You could try spending $300/tube for BAT's NOS 6H30'... |