jmcgrogan2
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| Amp and PreAmp, stick to the same brand? Those that choose the same brand will say "Yes", those who do not will say "No".After more than 40 years in this hobby, if you want to match aesthetics, then matching manufacturers makes lots of sense. As far as sonics go, it doesn't really matter... | |
| Question .. I hear a loud pop through speakers every couple minutes when playing vinyl I run 4 tables and have always noticed I get a lot of static with only my vpi TNT. The other day I grounded my bearing to the phono pre and that seems to have worked well. Yes, about 15 years ago I owned a VPI HW-19 MK IV turntable, and I had... | |
| Question .. I hear a loud pop through speakers every couple minutes when playing vinyl Having a humidifier in the room during winter really helps with static electricity. Definitely worth the trouble. +1, run a room humidifier, and your "pops" will vanish. | |
| Audio Research Ref 3 VS Mark Levinson 38s Would the ML 326s be worth the extra 2 grand or so ? Only you can make that decision. I am sure that you will be happy with either one though.I would think that if you are paying an extra 2 grand, the price is either really good on the ARC Ref ... | |
| Audio Research Ref 3 VS Mark Levinson 38s A piece of advice DO NOT base your purchase on someone else’s opinion. Let your ears be the judge because it’s you that will have to live with it. +1. As the OP can see, there are those here who feel the ARC is a much better choice, and ther... | |
| Nordost Odin or Valhalla 2 I don't think the audio industry is dying or growing, it is simply changing to reflect the changing economy.As the rich get richer, and the poor get poorer, there are products made for all the changing economic scales. Yes, high end audio prices a... | |
| How to make your first sale at agon Does this mean that I should be consigned to eB@y purgatory? No, there are many selling options, and eBay is just one of them. You could list this on Audiogon, US/UK/Canuck Audiomart, Audio Asylum, AudioShark, Audio Aficionado, What's Best Foru... | |
| Sister's wants music system without the hassles! AKG a solo is okay sounding it is a lovely product there are better choices @akg_ca , please allow me to translate this for you, since I am fluent in sales-speak.What audiotroy of Audio Doctor is trying to say is:"I don't carry Arcam, so buy so... | |
| Sister's wants music system without the hassles! Well, to make things as simple as possible I would recommend an integrated amp just to simplify the box count and not have to teach here turn on/turn off sequencing.Look for an integrated amp in your price range with a built in phono stage, and ma... | |
| Audio Research Ref 3 VS Mark Levinson 38s I've owned both of those preamps, though not at the same time. I had the 38S for about a month, around 15 years ago. Then I spent about 3 years with the ARC Ref 3, and sold it about 8 years ago.In my system, to my ears, there was no contest at all... | |
| "Original" equipment vs. upgraded equipment At least to me, an upgrade is a change in the internals of a unit developed by (and in many cases done by) the manufacturer. Like the Vandersteen 3 to 3A to 3A Sig or a VAC Ren 30/30 to a 30/30 Sig. In my mind, the value of such units is increas... | |
| "Original" equipment vs. upgraded equipment One example would be an ARC Ref 75 being upgraded to a 75SE. Is the upgraded version inferior to an original 75SE? In this example I would say that though the upgraded unit may sound the same, the original 75SE will have greater resale value on... | |
| Shunyata Zitron Cobra vs Transparent Reference G5 I believe that ARC uses a lot of Shunyata gear at their shows. | |
| Be Careful! @wolf_garcia will fish work? @pops , only during lent. ;^) | |
| Be Careful! Sorry to hear that Jerry!You need to run a humidifier!Who repairs Classe gear these days?Cheers,John |