johnto
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| Cartridge forgiving of "non-audiophile" recordings and pressings I've found my Soundsmith Carmen2 a great sounding and forgiving cartridge. It tracks everything very well. | |
| What speaker – under $10k – has the best timbre and tonal qualities? If your can accommodate them Magnepan 3.7i with a few subs or a gently used pair of 20.7. Magnepan is just so life like with a large soundstage it's all you'll ever need.As always listen before you buy. | |
| Non-Standard Christmas/Holiday Music I like, ..and yours? John Fahey - Christmas Guitar vol 1& 2 | |
| Parasound Halo Integrated Amplifier Had one a few years ago when I was running Maggie's 1.7 and they were a wonderful match, did everything you wanted and saves lots of space on the equipment rack with all the included extras. | |
| What sends shivers down your spine when you play it on your system? Santana Santana 45 rpm mofiA Tchaikovsky Spectacular Previn mofiCharlie Byrd Crystal Clear d2d side 1 | |
| help me help my friend? You could look at a used Parasound Halo integrated they come with everything except the streamer which he could purchase separately. | |
| Amplifier suggestions please My friend with the same speakers is using a Van Alstine amp and pre and his really sing.I believe that's the match which they used at audio shows.If you call AVA I'm sure he can recommend the perfect solution. You have some fantastic speakers there! | |
| Looking for a good system for my apartment. Any advise? Parasound makes a great integrated amp with just about everything you could want.The prior model Halo 5 should be available used for $1500 and it will work magic with a used pair of Magnepan 1.7i or 1.7 which should be available for another $1500 ... | |
| Is it my amp or my speakers? If you could borrow an amp or speakers that would let you know. | |
| What are some of the downsides of owning a Magneplanar .7 or 1.7i ? The only thing I can think of is that it's been reported that they had issues with the glue they used years ago causing delamination. I've had Maggie's for 6 yrs now and they never sound old to me, the opposite is true every time I listen I make ... | |
| Pick and post 1 record you never tire of and play over and over... Allman Brothers live at the FillmoreBeatles Meet the Beatles | |
| Magnepan + live music = 🔥 Maybe they just need more time to break in as mine sound awesome with all types of music but did take a while to get there. Also play with positioning that can change the sound dramatics. I'm not familiar with that amp but in the past Magnepan dis... | |
| Phonostage recommendations under $3K Surprised that no one has recommended the Ayre 5Pxe I'm using one with my Pass, VPI, Soundsmith set up and think it sound really great.Good luck. | |
| More power for moderate listening levels? If you enjoy the Pass sound I would certainly step up to a 250.8 you will still be getting the first 18 watts in class A where most of your listening is and plenty of reserve for loud listening. I have one powering my Maggie 3.7 and never hear any... | |
| New In 2020 Dion Blues with Friends great music with amazing guests. |