jrd351

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Review: Musical Fidelity Tri-Vista SACD CD Player
they are introducing a new model. 
EL 34 based amplifier recommendations
the one and only marantz 8b or the new variation of this classic by vac....both are superb. 
What can i do to make my tube preamp sound warmer?
using copper instead of silver may help. 
uses for tube preamp like BAT
the bat pre will give the wilsons a more laid back character and make the overall presentation less linear when it comes to two channel music...however... even the best tube amplification pales a bit when it comes to dialogue and effects on dvd. i... 
Classe Reliability : Your Opinions?
research shows that the average hi end consumer keeps a component for about twenty minutes. a lifetime warr was overkill. 
Is there any obvious advantage for monoblocks?
the myth of channel separation is just that...but they look way cool. 
midfi turntable cable: revealing vs. forgiving
go forgiving and enjoy all the best music. 
Any bluegrass fans?
the dillards-tribute to an american duck/roots and branches bgo cd twofer...they are the beatles of bluegrass. 
Roksan Radius 5 vs VPI Scout vs Pro-ject RM-9???
the scout is currently in my system, and may be the last turntable i'll ever own...before the scout, my favorite tables where the rega 9 and a vintage thorens jubilee. i auditioned the roksan,but found it a bit thin in the midrange compared to the... 
What does Flat Earth mean in audio circles?
i always thought it was the segment of audiofiles who prefered to buy, restore or just listen to vintage equipment 
Roksan Radius 5 vs VPI Scout vs Pro-ject RM-9???
scout-pro-ject-roksan..in that order 
What is the best tube amp for Klipsch Cornwall spk
any quality push-pull design will sound great. 
Sensitive Monitors
keep the revels unless you are prepared to change everything....a slightly larger amp will make everything sound incredible....and you'll get more bass than you would get from the jm labs or the reference 3a..and bigger soundstage to boot. 
Best Rock, Blues, Jazz speaker under $1,500.
the castle harlech...audio advisor (audioadvisor.com) has the deal of a lifetime on them......bass sounds like real music 
Paper Cones in HiFi?
speaker cones made of paper(sometimes from the very same suppliers) are used in hi end and cheapo models. thw same goes for stranded copper wire. life isn't fare.