jolen1aub

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Survey-What is your most used source?
1st-LP12/Vinyl2nd-MCD205/CD changer3rd- Ipod 
Record-playing Rituals?
I started getting serious in listening to vinyl 2 years ago when I bought a used LP12 and set it up myself.Almost every evening I would turn-on my Phono preamp and let it warm-up for 2 hours. While waiting I'd get myself a glass of red wine. Take ... 
Linn LP12 Question
Just like the previous posters, if you think you can do it and have a lot of patience to set-it up it could be fun and enjoyable. You just have to be into it to decide yourself if this is for you.I purchased mine from ebay almost 2 years ago. It w... 
Upgrade cartrige Linn Sondek Lp 12 with Valhalla
You may want to to try this place in San Jose, CA called "Analog Room"They specialize on analog gears especially Linn LP12 turntables.Here is their contact info:Telephone: 408-971-6158Facsimile: 408-971-7103Postal address: 1416 Fruitdale Avenue, S... 
Haltron 6922 tubes
I am not familiar with the HAltron tube but I have the Line 2se. I've been tube rolling for 3 years with Sovtek 6922, 7308 and 6DJ8. IMHO the Yugo Ei 6DJ8 elite gold gave me the best results for the money. I have the MC402 amp driving a pair of Ma... 
Subwoofer with 2 channel stereo setup
I suggest to audition and give it a try on your system.Most of all trust your ears. Just like you I was a skeptic unitl 2 days ago I brought home a Martin Logan Depth to demo with my Ascent of 2 years.I opt for the Depth due to its size and ample ... 
Cartridge for my Linn Sondek LP12?
There are other variety of Cartridges that will work. But you have to consider- budget and matching to achieve the sound that suites to your taste. Having said that, I just completed setting up my LP12 with a Grado Prestige gold. I use it with an ... 
Origin Live LP12 Upgrade
Just wanted to find out if you had your LP12 set-up professionally or did it yourself. I just got my 1st LP12 recently which had the Valhalla, Itok LVII(Black), Grado prestige gold.I'm currently cleaning it up and in the process of recapping the P... 
Are You Happy With 2 Channel SACD?
Multi-channel is great for movie veiwing. 2-channel does it for me for serious listening. Just my 2 cents. 
Best amps for full range electrostatic loudspeaker
MC402 with my ML Ascents.. Very happy with this match. 
McIntosh MCD-205 Changer?
This hobby is just so addicting that it makes me want more.After experiencing dramatic improvements you just have to say enough! Or...let's push it some more to the next level hmmm... Now I get a funny feeling being so-called an "audiofool". Anywa... 
McIntosh MCD-205 Changer?
After months of debate on which CDP to get, I finally got the MCD 205. Improvements are not subtle. The Ascent came out from singing to magical. The MCD 205 had better dynamics, more body,warmth, detail and very musical. And the built quality is t... 
Best drink while listening to your rig?
Glass of good vintage Merlot. 
Where R U?????
SF Bay area, California 
McIntosh MCD-205 Changer?
I had completed auditioning the Aero Prima and the MCD 205 yesterday in SF. Brought my old CD/LD player for an AB comparison at each store. Store1: Had KEF speakers, MC402, C39 pre setup- After listening to the system and switching between the MCD...