jperry

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Feedback on Costco & Amazon sound absorption panels from folks who have purchased them.
I have not used the panels from Amazon or Costco.  I did use room treatments from GIK. You can see some of the ceiling panels in my system. The results were great.  
Tin Pan Alley and Thanks to You- which speakers play the tap on the snares the best?
I think ribbon tweeters do a great job with cymbals  
Integrated that blew you away
I have separates, but would have no problem with either of these superb integrated amps. The Nagra is lighter and more compact so it might be better for downsizing Nagra Classic Integrated amp Jadis DA 88 S  
Develop a hierarchy for phono playback
I agree that the phono stage is very important and I think the tonearm is almost as important. A lesser cartridge in a great tonearm can sound better than a high end cartridge in a so-so tonearm.  
Develop a hierarchy for phono playback
Very interesting, but I think it's more about figuring out the weakest link in your system as well as system synergy, rather than a strict hierarchy. My system consists of a significantly upgraded Garrard 301 with an Ikeda tonearm. The tonearm c... 
Preamp Options under $3500
You could look for a used Luxman CL-38uC.    
What are the most balanced relatively neutral cartridges at each price level ?
level 1 - up to$1k. Ortofon MC Quintet Black level 2 - up to $3. Ortofon MC Cadenza Black level 3 - up to $5k. Ortofon MC 90x or for a few dollars more MC Windfeld Ti level 4. - any price. Ortofon MC Diamond  
What are the most balanced relatively neutral cartridges at each price level ?
In general I think the answer is Ortofon.  
Favorite rock/pop male voices
Paul Rodgers - Bad Company and Free  
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Thanks for saving me the trouble of not accepting your offer, or indication of interest, or whatever.    zappas OP 184 posts 03-15-2025 at 09:28am  Won't be buying here anymore. Woke.  
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I think @zappas (OP)  should send @love4audio a thank you note and small token of appreciation for saving him $400  
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I was on the other end of a similar situation. A local dealer in used equipment had just received a vintage amp and preamp that I wanted. His tech had not checked it yet. When I asked about it he said another customer was interested, but wanted a ... 
Question for Atma-sphere, will expensive power cables improve your amplifiers?
@aberyclark  - Your question is answered thanks to @jea48    Read page 8 ... The power cord can have audible effects! A good cable is recommended.  
I am sad
Inquiring minds want to know. Is this the amp?   samureyex OP 236 posts 02-21-2025 at 05:21pm  I didn't include make and model because I'm certain it won't change the end result. The make and model is BMC S1  
Turntables currently considered top of the range. Do you know what they are ?
Another TT worth mentioning is the Nagra Reference. IMO very impressive