jmcgrogan2
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| How many us a Line Conditioner with a Big SS Amp Bflowers, it sounds like you used the Duke on the big monblocks, did you happen to try the Jaco on the monoblocks? Any differences? I've tried the Duke, and it is very good, but I haven't heard the Jaco yet.Also, thanks for mentioning the Hydra 8,... | |
| Loud Snapping when turning amp ON and OFF Could you please describe the sounds again? (Only joking)How old is the amp? It sounds like it may need to have some capacitors replaced.John | |
| Wife/girlfriend or audio: if you had to chose? 01-06-07: TvadDoes anyone make loudspeakers with nice tits and ass, and a supportive, loving demeanor?01-08-07: AndrewdoanAudio ( I can trade, sell, buy with no complication ).Hmmmmmmmm............decisions, decisions..............There is somethi... | |
| best preamps in the 4K-8K range 01-09-07: TcheathertreeThanks guys for the great advice. I believe it was "tvad" who put it best when he said that I was looking for a Rolls, not a ferrari. I am interested in the VAC and Joule preamps...also cj, but I am reading that their recent... | |
| Is a Koetsu Rosewood Sig Overkill for my JMW 9Sig? Thanks for your explaination Bill. FWIW, I would say that overall I agree with you.However, I do not regret the year I spent with a ZYX UNIverse on a JMW 10.5 arm. I would say that the it was immediately obvious how good the ZYX was upon installat... | |
| How many us a Line Conditioner with a Big SS Amp OH... GO GATORS! 41 - 10SailfishbenI thought the final was 41-14. Congrats to your Gators, who are the first team to currently own the NCAA Division I Bastketball and Football titles at the same time. | |
| Is a Koetsu Rosewood Sig Overkill for my JMW 9Sig? Bill,Could you please explain what you mean by 'optimized'?I ask because this might be a taste issue.I owned a JMW 10.5 for several years with several cartridges (Benz Glider, Lyra Helikon, Benz Ruby 2H, Koetsu Rosewood Signature, ZYX UNIverse S-S... | |
| How many us a Line Conditioner with a Big SS Amp Joe, I'm just curious, which Hydra were you using that 'crapped out' on you? Was it the Hydra 2? If so, what power cord were you using?I ask, because this is the one that has the least amount of filtration, and is specifically designed for the hig... | |
| cartridge Benz, Koestu, Lyra Hi Jeff,Believe me, I have no problems buying used equipment, almost everything I own is used. I also trust most AudiogoNer's, generally this is a very good group. My biggest dissapointments have been when buying used cartridges, NOS tubes, and us... | |
| cartridge Benz, Koestu, Lyra The Black is used, but I'm told not even yet broken in.JdodmeadWell, I hope you are happy with it. If you play that game long enough though, you will get burned eventually. | |
| Have any of you done this Not me, I'm never on AudiogoN. 60% of the time I'm on AudiogoN 0% of the time. :^) | |
| Is a Koetsu Rosewood Sig Overkill for my JMW 9Sig? Jim,I don't think it's overkill. I had one on my JMW 10.5 arm with no issues whatsoever. John | |
| Postive or Negative Results -Big Amp & Conditioner Audphile1, please state which Hydra you were using. You will notice that I recommended the Hydra 2, as I have found that this is the best Hydra for a high powered amp application. Yes, the other Hydra's with their added circuitry, can slow down am... | |
| best preamps in the 4K-8K range First Sound won't get you where you want to go with more warmth and a less analytical sound. The First Sound preamps are Ferraris, and it sounds to me like you want a Rolls.Tvad Of course that could all change when the Cary monoblocks replace the ... | |
| Vienna Acoustics Mahlers too big for my room? Well the room is the key, and you seem to know it better than I do. I do know that I have heard the Mahler's sound incredible, and yes, better than the Beethven's. However, I've also heard the Mahler's sound terrible in rooms to small to handle th... |