jmcgrogan2
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| Fed Ex Ground Shipping Woes I guess I would have to say that I am fortunate. I ship Fed Ex Ground because it is the cheapest option, and the buyer rarely chooses to spend more on shipping. In fact, one of my pet peeves is that once a price has been negotiated including all f... | |
| arragon 4004 amp?good pre amp-used-400-1000 range. Sean,I have not looked that deep into the Quad 99, nor have I heard one. I have heard all the preamps that I recommended, and I'm sure they sound much better than the Quad, however, you did mention that you would sacrifice sonic integrity for tone... | |
| need warm and LAID BACK hi-rez/focused power cord It sounds to me that you are looking at a K-S Emotion or a PAD Aqueous Anniversary or Dominus cord. Both of these are laid back and relaxed. IMHO the Emotion sounds a tad more 'natural' harmonically, while the PAD cords will offer a tad more bass.... | |
| arragon 4004 amp?good pre amp-used-400-1000 range. If you want tone controls, then it looks like the Quad 99 is your best option.John | |
| ARC LS26 vs BAT VK-31se preamps Dave, by power and slam, I mean that the BAT's bass region is more prodigeous.....it feels more powerful. The ARC on the other hand, goes just as deep in the bass, but is tighter and better defined, so it seems to be 'lightweight' compared to the ... | |
| ARC LS26 vs BAT VK-31se preamps I have owned the BAT VK-31SE, 50SE, and 51SE. I have also had in home auditions of the VK-3iXSE and VK-32SE. Also, I have owned the ARC Ref 3. I would say that the choice would come down to your sonic preferences. The BAT will be more powerful and... | |
| Help me down grade "Momma's got a squeezbox, daddy never sleeps at night."My sincerest condolences on your upcoming nuptials. Losing your stereo system is but the first step in your emasculation.That said, if you insist on downgrading, get a nice tubed integrated am... | |
| Dream System Well while I do agree that you can get good sound for less, I will try to answer your question.Analog front end:Basis 2800 Diamond Signature w/ Calibrator base.Basis Vector 4 tonearmZYX UNIverse S-SB phono cartridgeWalker Ultimate Motor DriveWalke... | |
| Wilson Alexandria V2 I can't imagine how you keep blowing midrange capacitiors, but according to the Wilson website, both the Maxx 2's and the Alexandria V 2 would present the same load to an amplifier. Both are rated at 4 ohms nominal and 3 ohms minimum, though the A... | |
| arragon 4004 amp?good pre amp-used-400-1000 range. One more that I would recommend would be a Klyne preamp. I'm sure the Klyne, Threshold, Classe and Forte would all sound better with your Aragon amp than the Parasound or Vincent would.Of the follow up replies, I would say that Robr45's Quad 99 is... | |
| production or reproduction MrT, I am now convinced more than ever that you are not a music lover, you are an equipment-o-phile. You always seem to focus on gear, and never seem to be tapping your toes.'Talking' with you is just a waste of time, as you are an antagonist by n... | |
| arragon 4004 amp?good pre amp-used-400-1000 range. Classe CP-50/60, Forte F-44 or Threshold FET 10, in no particular order. | |
| Review: Fusion Audio Impulse/Enchanter Power cords Power cord Thanks again Howard for yet another review. I've always enjoyed Robert's work, I can't say that I am familiar with Steve though. I've been looking at these speakers for a couple of years, maybe one day I'll find a local owner for a listen. I did l... | |
| What components are manufactured in the U.S.A.? I haven't seen VAC mentioned, to the best of my knowledge they are all USA.John | |
| Ayon Triton Integrated or Keep my BAT? Thanks for the mini-review, I'll have to see if I can get a listen to a Triton someday. Congrats, and enjoy the tunes.Cheers,John |