jmcgrogan2

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Upgrading Sonic Frontiers Line 3SE to ???
This may sound too simple, but if you really like your BAT VK-75SE, and you've heard and enjoy the 6H30 tubes, why don't you just try/buy a BAT VK-51SE and be done?FWIW, yes, I agree that the 6H30 tubes are more dynamic and powerful, however, they... 
VPI table owners, help please.
I'm currently using a pair of Ridge Street Audio Designs Poiema!!! Very nice, detailed but not harsh. These replaced a pair of Nordost Valhalla's, which were very detailed, but a bit on the thin side.I have a 1 meter pair of Jade Audio Gold on ord... 
Anyone Totally Content With Their System?
11-28-06: Shadorneit is hard to be content with a stereo system when live music is so much more satisfying. after attending a recital of acoustic performances, i have no interest in listening to any stereo system for a while. not my experience at ... 
Anyone Totally Content With Their System?
If we were totally content, why would we be perusing AudiogoN? No good can come of that!Cheers,John 
Need to know proper ampere valu for fuse.
Have you tried to contact Parasound?I'm sure they would know more about the fuse's value and substitutabity than we would. 
Same manufacturer for pre & amp?
I don't believe that you will find any consensus that will say staying with one manufacturer for amp and preamp will yield optimum results. It may, it could, it is possible, but far from being a necessity. There are many manufacturers that are fam... 
Speaker power ratings vs. aplifier power ratings?
While Newbee is correct with his power table, I would also add that you do not have to stay that close to the 120 WPC speaker manufacturer recommendation, to answer your question. I would recommend that you use a higher powered amp than the 120 wp... 
Need an Entry Level Phono Preamp
11-24-06: PsychicanimalSmart move. You eliminate the purchase (and shipping costs) of a chassis, power supply, interconnects, power cord, etc. Everything stays in place inside a well designed, ruggedly built, quality preamp. As a plus, the sonic s... 
What is a Home Theater Bypass
The home theater bypass feature allows you to use your two stereo speakers as your Front Left and Front Right speakers in a home theater setup as well. Basically you take the FR & FL line outputs of your HT receiver or SSP and run them into th... 
Need an Entry Level Phono Preamp
I think in this price range it is best to look for an inboard phono. I know that Bryston has an inboard for the BP-26, you may want to check with them to see if they have one for the BP-25. You get better phono 'innards' as you're not paying for a... 
JADE AUDIO Cables
You can contact AudiogoN member J.D. MacRae. His AudiogoN handle is Jadem6, email is jadem6@hotmail.com.You can e-mail me offline for his phone number.He usually has ads up on Audiogon, and probably will again in the next couple days.Cheers,John 
How to shop for audio
FWIW, Overture is in Delaware, not Philadelphia.As for your question, buy and sell used on Audiogon.Search the archives in the forums for brands that interest you. Then if you see something you like at a reasonable price, buy it used. Listen to it... 
Advice on Class A Amp or Integrated please
Why not look in your own backyard? Plinius is manufactured in New Zealand, and has some fine sounding Class A amps.John 
Whats more important? Speaker or the Amp
Whats more important? Speaker or the Amp Which came first? The chicken or the egg? 
Any thoughts on Krell
Newer is not always better. I'm not a Krell fan, but I prefer the sound of older Krell gear to that of the newer gear. Just relax and enjoy what you have.