jperry

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HELP PICKING NEW TURNTABLE
I could not agree more on Basis. I moved from a Rega P-25 to an older Basis 2000 with a Basis modified Rega arm. It was far superior to my Rega table.Recently I bought a Basis Vector 3 arm and replaced the Rega arm. The difference, to quote my wif... 
need help with outdoor system
A solution like martykl used is great. I have ceiling mounted speakers running from an AV receiver in the house with the music coming from a Sonos device. The easy, less expensive, no holes in walls or ceiling solution is to just carry a Sonos spe... 
need help with outdoor system
Try a Sonos 
Just for something different.....
I love my Proac Response 2.5 speakers. They work perfectly with my Quicksilver V-4 amps. Great imaging and bass performance from a small footprint package. I have had many other speakers and this is the best sounding setup I have ever had. 
hissing sibilants
I think you need to adjust the VTA by ear. It is very difficult to get the optimal VTA alignment by just looking with the naked eye. Select a record with plenty of silibant sounds and adjust until it sounds right. If you have the same recording on... 
Rega RB300 tonearm VTA adjusters
That is great customer service from Michell! 
Rega RB300 tonearm VTA adjusters
Interesting. I think you should call Pete Riggle. He is a nice guy and might be able to help you. 
Polk Audio RT2000p or LSi 25's--- WHO CARES ???
"2012chipmunk57Ya know it's like people start to warm up and as soon as they do they want to be cold again. I don't get it. "You need to bear in mind there is a lag time beween writing a post and when it is posted. I also am not sure all posts get... 
Amp for Proac Studio 140 mk2?
I have also heard these speakers demonstrated with a Leben integrated. You should hear them with a Leben if you can. I think that is an excellent match. It has tubes, but none are exposed. 
Floorstanders 3K
Buconero117Used ProAc Studio 140's might be appealing.I agree. You could also look for a used pair of Proac Response 2.5. No subwoofer necessary with these. 
Amp for Proac Studio 140 mk2?
I recommend a pair of used Quicksilver V4 monoblock tube amps. Proac speakers pair well with tubes, and IMO especially Quicksilver. 
Etiquite Regarding Response Times to Offers
I noticed that e-mail from Audiogon regarding offers is sometimes routed to my spam folder and sometimes to my in box. I can't determine a pattern, so when I have have something listed or I am offering I check both. 
I wanna rock -- with monitors on stands
I changed from Proac Response 2 (standmount) to Proac response 2.5 (floorstanders) and the difference is significant, particularly in bass, and the ability to play loud without strain.The don't take up any more space than my stand mounted speakers. 
Greatest Rock Guitar Riffs
Trex - bang a gong 
The Trouble with Cartridge Recommendations
Good decision. I recommended the Dynavector 17D3, but I have a Shelter 901, and I think it sounds great.Have fun with your holographic sound system!