johnto
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| Selling towers - keep getting bad actors/scammers when doing local pickup only. Bought and sold multiple audio items, I always get a name and address of the party I’m doing business with and do a thorough Google search. You can verify a person is who they say they are and much more. | |
| Replace Rogue Cronus 3 with Rogue Pharoah 2 or HiFi Rose rs520 or suggestions Have you considered one of the Pass models or Parasound. I ran 1.7i with a Parasound HINT with fantastic results, have since moved up to the 3.7i with a Pass set up again fantastic sound. You can stretch your dollar by buying used. | |
| Speaker choice Have you considered a gently used system. I had magnepan 1.7i with a sub in the exact same space, i think it will give you everything that you’re looking for. Have since made moved to the 3.7i in the same space( that audiophile bug). I’ve always p... | |
| Local pickup for speakers - should I let the buyer in the house or use the the garage? In my first response I forgot to mention I thoroughly research people I don’t know on Google before doing business with them. You can get lots of info on a person and also call the local PD for background if you’re still worried. | |
| CD's or Vinyl? As someone with a huge vinyl collection I’d definitely pick the newer remastered CD’s. The best vinyl I’ve heard can approach them but not surpass. Many of the best sounding records are cut from digital anyway. | |
| Magnepan 1.7i vs 2.7i? Unless your space is extremely small don’t worry. I mover from 1.7i to the 3,7i n a 12 x 15 with a magnificent improvement in sound. If you can swing the 3.7I go for it. I always purchase gently used and have never had a problem. | |
| Local pickup for speakers - should I let the buyer in the house or use the the garage? I’ve always let folks in and been invited in to verify the equipment is working before a deal. If you feel uneasy have a friend over too. | |
| Your first concert was to see who and when? Led Zeppelin, MC5 and Johnny Winter 69 or 70 Boston Garden | |
| New vs old Magnepan models If your budget allows a used pair of 3.7i in that space I’d go for it. I went from 1,7i to the 3.7i in a much smaller 12 x 15 space and the difference was jaw dropping . | |
| Vinyl records & Discwasher cleaner I think Hudson Hifi and other sellers still have similar products for sale. i still use one to dry clean my spinning disc it’s good at picking up dust, lint and other debris. | |
| New vs uses in your current setup All used otherwise I wouldn’t have the system I have today . | |
| Ice fans for listening during warm/hot days Yes mini split is the way to go basically silent. | |
| Should I upgrade from REL/510 subwoofer to REL/812 subwoofer? Not familiar with your subs but I went from 1 to 2 and it does make an appreciable difference. I place one on each side behind the main speakers. | |
| Does cover art of an album or recording influences your purchase? Sticky Fingers, most Beatles, Mothers, John Coltrane - The Believer, Led Zeppelin and the first few Hendrix come to mind | |
| Turntable Setup Consultant Have you tried talking to Fidiles or Audio Video Therapy both in Nashua and great people they would probably have recommendations or if you brought the tables in you may save a few bucks but do give a call. |