jperry

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What should I do
08-01-13: Danlib1Just one guy's opinion...Buy a Burson Soloist headphone amp and a pair of HiFiman HE-500 or Audeze LCD 2 or 3 (as your budget allows) and prepare to really enjoy the music.+1 on the Audeze. Right now I am using Sennheiser HD-600 w... 
Wish List For Vinyl Pressings
Govt Mule's debut albumJazz at the Pawn ShopGrace Potter "Nothing But The Water"Emmylou Harris's "Wrecking Ball." Kathleen Edwards "Asking for Flowers"Van Morrison "Healing Game" I would buy all of the list above.The Beatles have had their reissue... 
Snell Type D value
There was a pair listed on Audiogon for $649 in 2012 that did not sell. If you have only one it is worth less than half of that.Try entering your post title in google for additional information. 
Wish List For Vinyl Pressings
I would like to be able to buy "Asking for Flowers" by Kathleen Edwards on vinyl. It is now out of print and the scalper price is $80+ 
Wish List For Vinyl Pressings
I think you should propose a list of prospects and see if any of them could get enough votes to make a pressing run financially feasible. 
Russian made amps?
Aronov made some excellent amps and preamps. They show up occasionally for resale. 
What's causing hiss??
You should try a very quiet, low powered, tube amp with your Klipsch speakers. Maybe something from Art Audio. 
Low-Powered Tube Amp for Zu Soul MkII?
QuicksilverMid Mono Amplifier 40 watts, $1895/pair Mini-Mite Mono Amplifier 25 watts, $1198/pairHorn Mono Amplifier 15 watts, $1695/pair 
What is my tonearm??
Manitunc,I think the base is fine. When I bought my Vector 3, I was also looking at a Vector 4. The box on the Vector 4 said 2200-2800 models. I checked with Basis, and they said those models require a deeper cup than the 2000-2001 models. If you ... 
What is my tonearm??
It looks like the Rega 600 that was on my Rega P-25. You could call or e-mail Basis and ask them. They may need the serial number on your turntable for reference.A Vector tonearm would be a significant upgrade to the sound of your system and a dro... 
What is my tonearm??
You should check with Basis to see if the Vector arm is a good match with you Lyra cartridge. Just send an e-mail with the Lyra specs. I think it should be fine because the weight and compliance of the Lyra is similar to my Shelter 901. 
What is my tonearm??
I have one also. Basis used to (maybe they still do) sell these with the 2000 and 2001 turntables as an entry level arm. They have a smooth sleeve instead of threads on the outside.If you want a big upgrade in your sound replace this with a Basis ... 
Rega phono cart,s that can be used without spacer
Dynavector 17d3 works fine and requires no spacer. Low output MC so be sure it will work with your phono preamp. 
Bi-wire speaker cables for ProAc speakers
I use Goertz copper bi-wire with my Proac Response 2.5. I also heard that the Proac wire is good. 
Best Headphones $150?
These are very comfortable and sound great, especially for the price.Audio Technica ATH-AD700 Open-air Dynamic Audiophile Headphones $99 New