jmwick
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| Newer cars without cd players-what now? Alan,I don't know what your budget is for the SUV, but I purchased a 2016 Lexus RX 350 for my significant other and it has a cd player, which is standard equipment. | |
| Audio desk pro vs. Clear audio double matrix I'm not sure how relevant it is now since the original post was back in August, nevertheless, I offer the following:I agree with " restock ". For years I had the VPI 17 which was a fine machine ,however back in the fall of 2015 I started to read u... | |
| ARC Ref 5se VS ARC Ref 6 I had the ARC Ref 5se, and loved it. That being said, right out of the box the Ref 6 sounded better, huge improvement.I hope this helps. You may also want to read some of the reviews of the Ref 6 many of which compare it directly to the Ref 5se. | |
| Thumbs up for ultrasonic record cleaning For years I used a VPI 17 then Audio Desk followed by Klaudio were introduced and I began reading all the rave reviews. However, like nolojunko, I had concerns about exposing my records to ultrasonic cleaning. Let me add that my concerns were pure... | |
| Audio Salons in Greenwich, CT I'm not sure how far you are willing to travel, but Take 5 Audio in New Haven is top notch. Same location since 1977. | |
| Interconnect for FM Tuner Transparent Audio Super Balanced ICs (generation 5) connected to my Magnum Dynalab MD109 SE. Sound quality is top notch.More info and product selection can be found at their website. | |
| exceptional voices of female singers (non-classical) A second for Nancy Wilson and Ella.Also: Lani Hall ( Sergio Mendes, et al ); Lyn Stanley; Nicki Parrott; Laura Nyro, and Vanessa Fernandez | |
| The longest you have owned any gear? 1984/1985 I purchased my first hi-end system:Threshold SA-2s, Fet Ten line and phono stages, Sota Star Sapphire with an SME V, Cambridge CD player, McIntosh MR80, and Snell A III speakers. The CD was replaced some ten years ago with an Ayre which ... | |
| Pass Labs XA30.8: is it enough for Wilson Sasha 2? I have the Sasha 2 powered by the ARC Reference 75 SE which is more than adequate. Prior to my purchase I did a fair amount of research, and on two sites it was reported that Wilson used the Ref 75 to voice the Sasha 2 s. My dealer had the Sashas ... | |
| What are your favorite upright 4-5 shelve audio rack recommendations? Dhpeck,I too have an Arcici and absolutely love it. Harry Pearson ( late, of The Absolute Sound ) also had one.In addition, I also have a four shelf Gregitek which I purchased on Audiogon for $2400. It was a demo in mint condition. It is also a ni... | |
| HELP PLEASE - VPI Classic Signature 3D Arm or Dr. Feickert Woodpecker Jelco Arm My two cents worth.For years I had a Sota Star Sapphire with a SME V arm, a wonderful setup. Two years ago I decided to make some changes. I have listened to the VPI with the 3D arm ( a friend had one ) as did my local high end dealer. It was nice... | |
| Portable Radio Quality?!? I have a Sony ICF 2010, which is am/fm and shortwave. It's long out of production, but available used. Highly regarded. A/C or batteries. | |
| Need to lay a portion of my high-end speakers cable under the floor ... I have run my speaker cables under the floor for over thirty years with no degradation in sound. This has been with two different systems; one pair of speakers driven by solid state, and my new replacement pair driven by tubes. I have never encoun... | |
| Top Ten Tuners of all Time?? I had a Macintosh MR80 in my system for thirty years and truly enjoyed it, a wonderful turner. However, almost a year ago I replaced it ( I still own it ) with a Magnum Dynalab MD109 SE. It is simply spectacular. Much more musical. | |
| Tonearm recommendation I have a Kuzma 14 inch 4 point mounted on a Dr. Feickert Firebird. I have had it since October and I absolutely love it. Both the 14 inch and 11 inch come with an additional headshell. The cartridge I am using is the Transfiguration Proteus; for m... |