john_l

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Amplifier Suggestions?
I third the McCormack amp for solid state. It's a good match. For tubes in that price range, the vtl ST-85 and IT-85 are excellent matches. Someone is selling an ST-85 on audiogon for $1000. 
Amplifier Suggestions?
I third the McCormack amp. It's a good match. 
BEST USED SS AMP FOR 1.6QR
I've heard them with the krell kav 300. Very good sound. 
Does speaker cable length really matter?
I dunno carl. I can see you being pretty good at 'smear the queer'. You're still alive aren't you ? 
Does speaker cable length really matter?
Uhmm. I mean't sympathetic. Yes, that's a much better word. 
Does speaker cable length really matter?
Sorry Carl. We are sensitive to your predicament. Just a domino effect. 
Biggest Sonic Improvement
Replacing Bose SA1000's w/vandersteen 2C's. 
Does speaker cable length really matter?
Even when taking insertion losses into account. 
Best tube power amp(s)-B&W Matrix 802-S3
I found my vt100 lacking in power to drive my vandersteen 3aSignatures. It could drive my virgo's fine. It would probably be cheaper to add a subwoofer, or go with a more efficient speaker. A big problem with large tube amps is they can be VERY ex... 
Recommended cables for NHT 2.9
I have done a/b comparisons using my cheap Esoteric Audio solid core copper wire speaker cables and expensive nordost red. The difference was very obvious using my high quality components, and barely perceptible using my midgrade components. I hav... 
Audible Illusions Modulus 3a tubes
I notice www.thetubestore.com has some admonitions regarding 6922's with the audible illusions. Does anyone know a good place to buy discount matched octed power tube sets ? 
Recommended cables for NHT 2.9
Audio Advisor sells mail order discount cables. Also, Echo hifi sells used ones. A good way to try for extended times. 
Demo dispair
I would call and ask to return them based on the incorrect reporting. It is likely they have a store standard return policy within a day or so. If they don't, you have the following recourse options: a) If you purchased with a credit card, you can... 
Best Male Singers of the 20th Century
Cool post Bmpnyc. I vote Jeff Buckley the numero uno for his 'Grace' album. Other as yet unmentioned greats are Junior Wells (Alone and Acoustic w/Buddy Guy), Leonard Cohen (The Future), and lastly Townes Van Zandt in his elder years (Dollar Bill ... 
Best female vocals on CD
I think Diana K. is a great singer and pianist. I think she'll go down as one of the all time greats. To the list of other greats, add in Gillian Welch (w/David Rawlings - his guitar playing adds quite a bit to the music). She sings bluegrass / am...