jrd351

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JBL 4410a a classic or a dust collector?
the 4408,4410 and 4412 are all great....well built and very detailed monitor type speakers..work best with tube gear, 
Traffic "John Barleycorn Must Die" - Why no mfsl
jbmd was the second largest seller by traffic next to 'low spark'. mfsl was and still is at the mercy of the content owners, who for the most part have equalled or surpassed mfsl's technology(and make more money selling it themselves in a remaster... 
Traffic "John Barleycorn Must Die" - Why no mfsl
the new japanese mini sounds incredible..bonus tracks too. 
Sunfire Classic Vacuum Tube Preamplifier: Yes/No?
its a good one 
Has anyone compared SP16 to C2200 ... ?
i use the c22 with an mc2102. the c2200 throws a larger soundstage and doesn't roll off on the highest frequencies. like the 16 it has a great deal of detail, but it retains more tube sweetness. the c22 has been in my system for almost a decade, a... 
Has anyone compared SP16 to C2200 ... ?
the 2200 beats both the others...although i own the c22 reissue. 
Is VonSchweikert VR-1 good upgrade from Spica TC50
as good as the vs is, its no match for the tc50. the spica will improve even more with another amp/receiver....the tc50 is a classic small speaker. it has yet to meet its match in midrange or soundstaging without dropping an awfully lot of money. 
Turntable comments and recommendations, please
stick with the vpi and spend the money on vinyl 
Receiver for Vienna Acoustics - Haydn
magnum dynalab 208 
Need a smaller, efficient floorstander
ohm micro walsh 
Best overall Speakers for $2,500.00 or less, New?
ohm..full range! 
McIntosh C 352 vs. Bel Canto evo
the mac 
PSB or Thiel? nOrh??
the psb gold stratus may be a classic design...a fantastic all rounder. 
Omnidirectional speakers. The future?
omnidirectional is without a doubt the best kept secret in home audio. shahinian,allison,gradient,and ohm and a handful of others are still the closest thing to the real thing from bottom to top. they will always be a cult item because they are ou... 
Wadia 861 or keep Electrocompaniet mk2
stay with the electro/bat