johnto
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| Rogue RP-7 vs. PrimaLuna Dialogue Tube Preamps I don’t have experience with either but would always go with the American made product ( Rogue). You can call and talk to the people who actually make your equipment, and support American jobs. | |
| Recommendations for a good power conditioner? Do I even need one? I know Pass recommends against them with their equipment save your money. | |
| Help in putting together my system with used equipment on Audiogon and eBay. The Pass 250.8 is a great piece of equipment and certainty worth saving for but enjoy what you have now.If you put your location out here you may get invited to hear speakers in members homes. | |
| Getting close to starting the upgrade process... If you go to the Parasound integrated you will not need a phono pre as they have good mm and mc built in, I'm sure it's at least the Schiit equal | |
| Help in putting together my system with used equipment on Audiogon and eBay. You can never go wrong with Pass , it's to bad your budget doesn't permit a Pass amp but Bryston is very we'll made and respected check the Bryston forum on Audio Circle. You are correct about wanting good power from an amp. I see nothing wrong wi... | |
| Small room amp and speakers recommendation I would consider a Parasound integrated it has everything you need in one piece of equipment and plenty of power. You may want to consider the new smaller Magnepans with a sub this should give you terrific sound within your budget. I'm sure there ... | |
| Forever speakers around $5000 I beg to differ on Maggie's 3.7i not having pinpoint imaging and detail as mine are extremely detailed and image extremely well. Each instrument is crystal clear with exact placement in the mix. If you don't hear this I suggest you check your spea... | |
| Looking for suggestions If your amp is up to it try Magnepan, I had 1.7's with a sub in a similar size room and the sound was incredible. I am now running 3.7's in the same room to amazing results.As others have commented much depends on your budget and associated equipm... | |
| Maggie 1.7 placement Happy Holidays too.Mine came moving my Maggie 3.7 from 12"off the side wall to 18" what a difference, everything seemed to improve I have them in a smaller room only 12' wide.Experimenting is the key. Rocking to the Stones. | |
| What is the most FUN pair of speakers you've ever had and why? My Magnepan 3.7i simply wonderful sound. Visitors can't believe they are speakers or the sound stage and definition they produce. | |
| Shout out your favorite Audio dealer!! Fidelis in Nashua NH. Laid back take your time atmosphere willing to demo whatever gear you want to hear even Lp's from their cast for sale collection | |
| Bang for the Buck Shop gently used and you'll get almost double the bang for the buck. Many great tt and cartridges available here and on other audio sites at tremendous savings. | |
| Watts and power Magnepan usually recommends getting an amp that will double its 8 ohm power at 4ohms. | |
| Does raising speaker cables off the floor really make a big difference? As with everything in audio follow your ears. | |
| Favorite punk song. The Kinks you really got me |