joey54
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| Michi X-5 Integrated amplifier (Where to buy?) I believe that JohnnyR (audioconnection) can sell the Michi product line. The Audio Connection, Verona, NJ. | |
| Aesthetix Calypso Signature My response from another thread:I have gone from the Calypso/Atlas to the Aesthetix Mimas with a pit stop in between. I owned the Calypso/Atlas for many years driving a pair of Vandersteen cloth Quatro’s. It was a great combination and I lost all ... | |
| Recommendation for a replacement speaker cable You can't go wrong with Audioquest.https://www.musicdirect.com/cables/AudioQuest-CV-4-Speaker-Cables | |
| Entry Level Tube Preamp or Higher Quality Used Model? +1 on the Calypso, though it would be helpful to know what amp you are using. | |
| Need advice replacing my preamp You might want to look at the preamp the PS Audio was based on, the Aesthetix Calypso which has balanced and single ended inputs and outputs. Also I have heard good things about the Wells Commander which appears to have 1 XLR input and output. The... | |
| Aesthetix Mimas vs. Calypso + Atlas? I have gone from the Calypso/Atlas to the Mimas with a pit stop in between. I owned the Calypso/Atlas for many years driving a pair of Vandersteen cloth Quatro’s. It was a great combination and I lost all system envy for those 5 years. My Aestheti... | |
| Owners of Vandersteen 2CE & Ayre Ax7e... You might want to look at the Belles Aria which seems to be a good match to the 2CE’s. | |
| Owners of Vandersteen 2CE & Ayre Ax7e... My gut says you will need more power than the AX7e can give you for the 2CE's. I love the AX7e though and used it successfully for years with Harbeth SHL5+'s. The thing is that it needs balanced sources to sound its best. Once I updated my Digital... | |
| Phono Preamp suggestions $2000 (pre-rabbit hole tire kicking edition) You might want to have a look at the Musical Surroundings Nova Iii Phono Stage with the Linear Charging Power Supply. Just over your budget at $2150 but you might be able to get a discount from your dealer.It's very flexible and easy to use and wo... | |
| Harbeth 40.2 or Vandersteen Quatro CT As someone who has owned a few Harbeth's, 40's, SHL5 and SHL5+ and a few Vandy's, 5's, Quatro's (cloth) and currently Treo CT's I can understand your curiousty about the Quatro's. I have moved back and forth between these two brands for the last 2... | |
| John Rutan / Audio Connection Very true! | |
| John Rutan / Audio Connection dougthebiker-The guy you are referring to was Hart, the previous owner. JohnnyR bought the place from him a long time ago. | |
| Anyone heard new Belles Aria Signature integrated? I have heard it at Audio Connection in Verona NJ. You should contact JohnnyR there with questions and listening impressions. Sounds great to me. | |
| Innuos Zen Mini Mk II with an Ayre Codex You should touch base with JohnnyR at Audio Connection in Verona NJ. He has that setup in his showroom. | |
| Amp for Kef reference 1 -Ayre Acoustics AX-5 0 Match? The main thing here is that the OP has a set of speakers he really likes and is looking for recommendations for an integrated in the $4-$5K range. The Belles meets that criteria, the others he mentioned, including the Coda are more than he wants t... |