jsujo

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I need to get rid of my JBL 4311s don't I?
arent timbrally accurate? I find most JBL's of that era very accurate and true to the sound....Now, In my opinion, what would be a better window to how hardware swapping affects sound than to have these JBL's...Dynamic speakers should also do well... 
I need to get rid of my JBL 4311s don't I?
I would check instead a pair of JBL L-96's which actually many studios preferred over the professional monitors...i find them satisfying on any music, CD or vinyl....Also, if you are considering getting tube monos in the future, I would say that a... 
Speakers to hang on to for LIFE
I think speaker evolution when not paying a lot of money, kinda flattened out, and one's preferences play a part..I am more keen on timbre accuracy and realism of sound...I dont particularly need an iron clad imagining speaker...But when well plac... 
Aragon 4004 mk2 vs Adcom 555 mk2
Which amps in the Adcom line were designed by Nelson Pass? I had the GFA-5500 and I enjoyed quite a bit...The McIntosh amps that do not have Autoformers, I dont believe they have that "Mac" sound... 
Preamp Deal of the Century
Actually the body of my message disspeared,,,it wasnt supposed to be that way...But thanks for the advice!..;-) 
Preamp Deal of the Century
there is one right now on Audiogon! 
Favourite Guitar CDs
For layering of many voices with great harmony Steve Howe from YES is awesome. Try Quantum Guitar and Turbulence. Allan Holdsworth's Live CD called ALL NIGHT WRONG is the best live recording I ever heard...its expensive though thru www.audiophilei... 
What's the best CD transport used under a grand
I would get a Parasound CDP-2000 Ultra which already includes an extraordinary DAC or you can by-pass its DAC. Its Belt driven, and top loader with the little hockey puck. Its based on the highly regarded transport by CEC.The CBD-2000 which is tra... 
How do you determine how much to spend on speakers
But I always buy used as much as i can. I just dont think it makes sense to have a limited budget and loose 1/2 of it when you want to upgrade...I spent 600 on my Berning TF-10 preamp, 600 on my Parasound CDP-2000 Ultra, 400 on a Kinergetics Chiro... 
I've got a basic, directional decision to make.
I agree regarding the source,,,everyone says garbage in/garbage out, but if wise, no reason to have the garbage CD player,,,I would find a used Parasound CDP-1000...which later on you can add a good DAC as an upgrade, and definitely go with the Mc... 
UPS delivered new "used" vinyl
LOL..UPS has been good to me so far,,,,so far,,, 
Best midranges...
Those are what i think sound better than most.. 
OK folks, what the best pre for under 10,000?
That sounds like a great speaker project,,,I love the ScanSpeak drivers,,,those paper treated wonders!! 
Favorite Movie Soundtrack
The Killing Fields.. 
Paper Cones in HiFi?
,,,There are paper base drivers in the multi thousand price tag speakers as well,,,,Scan Speak and Morel make awesome paper treated drivers, and so do many other manufacturers I am sure...paper is easy to model and is more predictable, and all mor...