jmcgrogan2
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| Preamp with most dynamic contrast? Assuming that you are talking used prices, I would highly recommend a BAT VK-51SE. You should be able to get one for less than $5000 fairly easily. Very dynamic, with more slam than any SS preamp I've had in my system (Coda, Threshold, Krell, Levi... | |
| Mono blocks-High current/low impedance...options? Ralphdude, sorry, it looks like your thread got hijacked.BTW, how did you make out? Did you get any real information?John | |
| Hall of Fame: BIGGEST BADDEST Monster Amps I'd have to say:Solid State: Pass X-1000Tube: VTL Wotan MB-1250 ReferenceI'd need a much larger room to look into either of these monsters!John | |
| Graham Phantom Larry,Thanks for the detailed comparison. It sounds like I can't go wrong with either one, but I'm leaning even more towards the Wheaton now.Thanks again,John | |
| Mono blocks-High current/low impedance...options? Hi Ralph,Actually I had success with tube and solid state preamps with the M-100's. I would avoid tube preamps with high output impedence like CJ's though (700 ohms). Tube pre's with output impedence at or below 300 ohms, like BAT worked as well o... | |
| Graham Phantom Sorry, I don't have any input on the Phantom, unfortunately. I am curious as to your expereiences with the Graham 2.2 and the Wheaton Tri-Planar VII, as these are arms that I've been considering. I admit to leaning towards the Tri-Planar myself. W... | |
| Mono blocks-High current/low impedance...options? Clayton Audio M-100 monoblocks. Great SS amps. Definitely high current/low impedance capable.John | |
| 180 Gram vs. MFSL It would depend on the condition of the MSFL (Buying used can be a crapshoot), and the quality of the re-mastering job done on the 180 gram. I've heard 180 gram re-masters that are better than the original's, but MSFL in mint condition is hard to ... | |
| is 4 meter speaker cable too long? Hi Michael,Personally, I'd rather wait for the right deal to come along. 4 meters probably wouldn't sound much different than 3 meters, but why pay more for cable that you don't need. I'm sure a 3 meter run will pop up in the near future, just be ... | |
| What Is Best Monoblocks For Around $10,000 Used? I second the Lamms. I don't think they can be beat in this price range. You don't mention power restrictions, though the amps you've mentioned do have more power than the Lamms, but lack the Lamm's sonic refinement. If you can get by with a mere 2... | |
| About Lugnut -- Patrick Malone Barb, thanks for the photos, what a beautiful puppy. Take care of yourself, and try to get plenty of rest. As this can be a very stressful time, and you need to take care of yourself now. We all know how detrimental stress can be to our well being... | |
| Are you open minded about loudspeaker designs? I guess I tend to go with the same type of designs. | |
| Great Copper Cables? Jena Labs make the best copper cables that I've heard. Better than Cardas Golden Reference, Tara Labs Air 1, XLO Signature, and many others that I've heard. | |
| About Lugnut -- Patrick Malone Hi Pat,I love you man! This is the first time in my life that I'm literally sitting here crying at my keyboard. I'm glad that your burden (pain) is finally gone, but the world was a better place with your presence. Know that you touched many, many... | |
| Where can I find a value of old amps Orion blue book |