jmcgrogan2
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| DK Design Review Bobf, I'll take it that you're a glass half empty kind of guy as opposed to a glass half full, since you chose to focus on the 'entry level' part of my 'entry into high end' comment. Just remember, it's your choice to take offense, since no offens... | |
| DK Design Review Folks like Jimmy Olsen, Emerawski, and Audioari1 are the reason that DK has such a bad reputation here on AudiogoN. That is if indeed they are different people and not one.84audio makes valid DK points with class, as does LSA, though I don't think... | |
| Any VAC Phi 30/30 Owner's? Well the Renaissance Series is twice the price. I was limiting myself to your budget with my recommendation.Double your budget and I'll recommend the Renaissance also.John | |
| Any VAC Phi 30/30 Owner's? How about a VAC Standard LE preamp?Seems like it would be a synergestic match, no?Cheers,John | |
| bat vk-51se vs. audio research ref2mkii still going backwards. You forgot the all important IMHO Jaybo.IMHO, either would be a step forward, yes, I've heard the X-1, very nice.....for a solid state preamp.I ultimately prefferred the VK-51SE over the AR Ref 2, better dynamics and larger ... | |
| Review: Valve Amplification Company Phi 300 Tube amp Congratulations on a fine review and an excellent system.I'll bet it sounds incredible. I currently have a VAC Avatar Super driving Verity Parsifal Encore's and the sound is very good. I'm sure yours is on a whole new level though.Enjoy the music ... | |
| DK Design Review Hey Dean, how are you doing? I couldn't help myself, the thread title had me ROTFLMAO. :-)Jeez, if these folks think AudiogoN forums are soooo rough, let's make sure they don't find out about the Audio Asylum. One thread in AA may take years of th... | |
| DK Design Review Sigh.........not again.......pass the Kool Aid please..... | |
| Is there any benefit to a tubed phono stage? I like tubes, but they don't like me.:-( | |
| High power integrated suggestions please. Jeff Rowland Concerto- 250 wpc/8 ohm, 500 wpc/4 ohm.It does list for $5900, but you can get it for under $5K used.John | |
| Verity Parsifals to Von schweikert VR4 Gen III ?? Congrats on realizing the situation BEFORE making a change Royy. Too many don't realize that change just for changes sake can ruin a system. The glossy rags can cause one to think they are missing out on something glorious, but that is simply thei... | |
| how can a line cord affect frequency response ? if i place a line cord into my stereo system interfacing an amplifier and after break-in i don't like what is coming out of my speakers., at the least it is a bad line cord for my stereo system. it may have expensive parts, be constructed accordin... | |
| what is the difference between good and bad music Good music sounds good, bad music sounds bad.I hope that clears things up.:-) | |
| Anybody have a problem buying modded units. I wouldn't say that I wouldn't buy anything but a modded unit, but if all things being equal, I would buy a second hand modded unit. I say all things being equal because sellers of modified units tend to be less flexible on their prices. I do thin... | |
| Review: Linn Schulte Modified CD12 CD Player What is the reason for upgrading if you have vinyl?Well, I do still listen to digital. As I said earlier, I haven't heard digital that approaches the sound of my vinyl, however, vinyl does require more attention. Cleaning and changing the LP or 45... |