jmcgrogan2
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| Analytical, revealing COPPER w/ XLO Signature 2These are the fastest, most transparent pure copper cables that I've ever heard. Your system better be up to the task though, because they do not hide any flaws.XLO Signature 2Regards,John | |
| Best cd player under 1K used Classe CDP-1, a classic, IMHO. | |
| Beginner/ Starter cables Unfortunately these cables are totally system dependant.Try The Cable Company, or just buy and try via AudiogoN.John | |
| My system is bright? I need help. thanks Try some Cardas Golden Reference interconnects in place of your Nordost. I'm not familiar with your AZ satori speaker cables, but Nordost cables are extremely revealing, and can sound bright and thin in the wrong system. The Cardas GR is the polar... | |
| Analog nirvana- what does it take to get there? It's hard to say, it really has more to do with matching your cartridge and 'table. I would consider the Schroeder Reference, Wheaton Tri-Planar VII, Graham Phantom and SME V to be amongst the best sold seperately.If looking for a tonearm already ... | |
| Is Digital actually better than Analog? Andrew, enjoy your DV-50S and let sleeping dogs lie.Having owned your DV-50S, yes, analog is better, no question. However, it does take much more work to set up properly, and keep the LP's clean.If you have any doubt's, drop by again, when I have ... | |
| Phono preamp evolution 1) Classe CP-60 preamp w/ internal phono.2) BAT VK-P5 modified by GNSC.3) BAT VK-P10SE w/ Super-Pak.4) Jeff Rowland Concentra II w/ internal phono.Cheers,John | |
| Mark Levinson 38, 38S, 380, 380S SS Preamps... All are older models. The 38 and 38S are circa 1994, and the 380 and 380S are 1998 vintage. The 'S' versions supposedly have replaced many parts with higher quality parts.Regards,John | |
| Passive Pre - No Regrets? I also have tried the passive route a couple of times in the last decade. Yes, initially there is some satisfaction about clarity, blacker background, etc. However, I always wind up missing the dynamic impact and rythmatic drive that only a active... | |
| VPI arm damping Hi Mike,Well I guess it all depends on your cartridge/phono stage/amps/speakers. I know when I left the bowl low, the sound became thin and two dimensional. In my system, when the oil is applied as described, the soundstage opens up and becomes mo... | |
| VPI arm damping Hi Mike,I've found that damping the arm to VPI's recommendations works much better than using no oil. Using the supplied oil, fill the cup about halfway, then seat the arm. Give it a minute and lift the arm, if you can see a thin strand of oil lif... | |
| Threshold T200? Good deal. Congrats Qualia8. I cannot say that I've heard your AI preamp with your T200, but having heard them seperately, I would think that you could not do better value wise. I'm not a big fan of Revel speakers, but a good friend of mine is, an... | |
| RidgeStreetAudio Poiema 3 IC'S? I concur with all of the above posts. Robert's cables and cords are exceptional, especially considering the price. I replaced much more expensive cables/cords in my system with RSAD and now I just listen to the music, no longer trying to analyze i... | |
| Power Cords for Ayre K-5xe and V-5xe Of the three that you mention, I would recommend the VD Master. I feel it is more transparent and natural than the others. The PAD Dominus probably would sound better on digital gear though.That being said, the VD Revelation is even better than th... | |
| Threshold T200? Unsound, I agree that the caps normally go before the transistors. I haven't heard of any new IGBT's though. Jon Soderberg would know better than me though, I only mention it as a caution.Mlsstl, yes NOS tubes are much more availible, mostly becau... |