johnnyb53
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| Tube Question - Do they need time to "Break In" 02-07-09: CyclonicmanMy preamp takes about an hour before it sounds best too. I think the warmup period is not for the tubes, but for the other electrical components within the preamp.Bingo. I have some all-tube guitar amps, and once the tubes are... | |
| Integrated amp under $ 500. 02-06-09: BobgatesI still think the Onkyo A-9555 is one of the best integrated amps in this price category.Me too. At the asking price of $799 it's definitely competitive, but at the street price of $400 (accessories4less.com) to $474 (Amazon w/fr... | |
| I need your expertise selecting an amp & speakers 02-06-09: Zooropa320Hi Johnnyb53. I heard about their new design and saw some pictures as well. I don't know when they will be available or the price so I'm not sure about waiting (my 3.5Rs are too big for my room so I'm without speakers right now... | |
| More convinced of analog than ever 02-07-09: ChadeffectI wonder when this debate will finally die? I am guessing soon.Digital is getting better almost every year... at this rate analogue will be confined to the history books quite soon with only the most stubborn of old audiophiles... | |
| More convinced of analog than ever 02-06-09: HdmI'm curious with respect to the Ayre prototype table; I know that Ayre has a very strong committment to balanced operation in their electronics. Did the table/tonearm lead happen to utilize a balanced configuration?It never occurred t... | |
| Which sub for a second system? How cheap and how small? Having experience with various Mirage subwoofers (and having two currently that blend very well and are very musical), I'd recommend their Omni S8 for great sound for the money (about $369), but their $599 MM-6 gives it to... | |
| The best "imaging" speakers? For both imaging and "you are there," I haven't heard anything to beat Wilson Maxx 3's or Alexandrias powered by massive tube amps. In one case it was a VTL signal chain including Siefried Reference monoblocks and the other (I heard just the night... | |
| Phono stage with volume control? The PS Audio GCPH. But at $999.99 new w/warranty, maybe you'd be slumming? | |
| Magnepan 20.1 I was just listening to a pair of Maggie 20.1s last night at a local high end open house. They were powered by an all Ayre signal chain, including the Ayre 300w monoblock amps. They sounded really good--very engaging--on a wide variety of music, i... | |
| I need your expertise selecting an amp & speakers Magnepan has some very compact (about 9x12") panels coming out pretty soon. They use downsized elements from the 3.7 so they are very refined sounding. I just heard a demo of them last night. They're made to be paired with a separate woofer Maggie... | |
| Help in setting up my first sound system 02-03-09: Mags5000The answers given above are good advice indeed. But, be honest with the type of listening you will be doing. I spent a huge amount of money on a dedicated room, high dollar system, room treatments, and was rewarded with a great l... | |
| Turntable Speed I can't help weighing in here that speed consistency was solved economically over 30 years ago with the quartz-regulated direct drive turntables. A $500 Technics SL1200 mkII will keep speed as accurately as a belt drive turntable costing thousands... | |
| Help in setting up my first sound system Start with your room size and dimensions and how you plan to use your stereo.How much room do you have to play with in the listening room? Some speakers sound fine at about 18 inches from the wall behind them. Some need 3 feet or more. Some need 5... | |
| Best cartridge for Rega RB- 250? Rega Exact. | |
| New amp or new cd player? Do one thing at a time. Put the new ICs in and give them at least 50 hours to run in before evaluating again. Otherwise, if you do a bunch of changes simultaneously, you may just get a mish-mash that still lacks synergy.Instead of buying another C... |