jond

Responses from jond

Which one is perfect for music
Um, you need to be a lot more specific as to the application and setting. Generally speaking though if you're referring to digital connections, an rca coaxial connection is considered better than a tosling optical one. But again I have no idea if ... 
Boltz CD racks?
I have a double 660 rack and though I don't have it bolted to the wall I do have it right up against the wall. I'm afraid that loaded down with cd's it might be a bit unstable freestanding, especially on any sort of thick carpet. However if it can... 
I need help choosing my next tube preamp.
Though not a household brand name I would highly recommend checking out the custom made preamps by Deja Vu Audio in Mclean, Virginia. I borrowed one of their amps when I took my amp to them for some repairs and it was so much better than mine I ne... 
Best power amp for Avalon Opus Ceramique
Woops I feel like a complete idiot! I just saw Ceramique and my mind filled in Kharma, rather than reading Avalon. Sorry about that, please disregard my meaningless suggestion! 
Amp Stands?
It's called resonance control and it's definitely not snakeoil. Resonance control is important in many different scientific fields, for example the popular Vibra-Plane platform was I believe originally designed to support electron microscopes, muc... 
Best power amp for Avalon Opus Ceramique
If you want to use an ICE power amp why not just use Kharma's own monoblocs? I'm pretty sure they're digital and you would think they'd be designed to match, right? Happy listening!! 
Best speakers under $3K for tube amps,
I'm running a pair of original JMlabs Micro-Utopias on 24 watts of EL-34 power and couldn't be happier. The sound is big and room filling, albeit a smallish room, and as detailed and transparent as anyone could want. They can usually be found used... 
CD Player Suggestions w/ HDCD for McIntosh System?
Try a Cary 303/200, a great sounding player with HDCD and upsampling. Plus it has balanced outputs if your preamp has an appropriate input. Happy listening!! 
Shaft Style Car Radio
Wow a Rolls Royce!!! Sorry I can't help you, but what model Rolls and can you perhaps post a picture? If you can't tell I'm jealous and drooling!! 
Are some of us cultish in our beliefs
I'm a Deja Vu Audio groupie, once you set foot in that store you're hooked! I highly recommend it to anyone in the DC area, even if you're just visiting. www.dejavuaudio.com, and no I'm not affiliated just a very happy customer. 
Help please How to remove stripped screw ?
I had a stripped screw head a couple of months ago and I got the device described above at a hardware store and it worked great. Good luck! 
Can any body help me to get a tube position map
Also try and track down Tom Tutay in Florida. He's the east coast service center for Air Tight and could tell you. Do a search of his name here and AA and you can probably find a phone number. Good luck! 
Help First Audiophile system
I would suggest putting yourself in the hands of a good dealer to start with and then down the road as your personal knowledge increases you can supplement our system with some used purchases. As most of us here have discovered it's better to spen... 
Bill Evans The Village Vanguard Sessions
I own it on cd, it's a JVC K2 and it sounds fantastic, though I'm sure the vinyl sounds better. Check out the K2 if you want a great cd, it's the exact same mastering as the XRCD's but at regular cd prices. Happy listening! 
I have tweak phobia ??
That's A. Nervosa, very common and no known cure other than a Bose Wave Radio and a padded room.