jvogt

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"Aesthetically pleasing" DAC???
I like the Levinson 360 DAC. Some may not prefer the"industrial" look, though I find it attractive. 
Speaker cables for Maggie 3.5s
I second the AlphaCore MI2 Veracity. I'm using themwith Magnepan 1.6's and a Levinson 335 with excellentresults. 
ML 335 vrs ML 336
I own a 335, and I doubt the move to a 336 will providea significant improvement. They are supposedly similarin sound, with just greater output for the 336. It meansgoing from 250 W/Chan to 350 W/Chan @ 8 ohms. Thats onlyabout a 2dB increase. Unle... 
Preamp suggestions 1200$ used
If you could sacrifice the remote, either of the above are outstanding preamps. The ML-1 is an earlyLevinson, but has superb soundstaging, taught bass,and a very clean, nonfatiguing high end. I bought oneabout 7 years ago for $900 and sold it last... 
Glazunov violin concerto -- Suggestions?
There is a version on Naxos which have generally excellentsound. 
Digital Stylus Force Gauge: Which One??
I agree with the above positions. I'm using a Denon DL-103Dwhich is generally regarded as one of the classic and stilltop performing MC cartridges. I bought mine for about $300from Denon USA. Why spend another $300 for a stylus forcegauge, when a ... 
The Worst Speaker you have ever heard.
Haven't heard the latest incarnation, however the Watt/Puppies I've heard in the version 3 and version 5with various electronics. The sound could charitably be described as mediocre, and for the price, laughable.High end was sizzling, with a prono... 
Guilty Pleasures: Throwaway Pop
A group which many dismissed as "bubblegum music" andlightweight, but which I believe will have lasting appeal: ABBAThe stage production "Mamma Mia!" has been breakingbox office records, and they are still one of the topselling groups world-wide i... 
How To Best Deal With Voltage Surges?
I just purchased a Furman AR-1215 voltage regulator/surgesuppressor. So far it seems to work fine with my frontend equipment (Levinson 37/360/380S and TacT RCS 2.0).At least I sleep a little better at night..... 
Bridging vs. mono
I formerly owned a Mark Levinson 27.5 dual mono amp which was excellent, but only 200 W/Chan @ 4 ohms, slightlywimpy for my greedy Magnepan speakers. I thought aboutpurchasing a second 27.5 and bridging both, which wouldgive something like 500 W/C... 
Diffusors vs. absorbers room treatment
I'm using a TacT RCS 2.0 in my 10' X 17' X 8' room withexcellent results, and minimal diffusion (three Room Lens clones I built). The TacT allows precisediagnosis and minimizing of the room nodes, particularlybass nodes) which are the most harmful... 
Magneplanar 3.6R + Pass Aleph Amps Mate ?
I've owned an Aleph 5, and I have previously owned apair of Magnepan MG-IIIa and currently have Magnepan1.6QR's.In my opinion, an Aleph 5 is inadequate power for apair of 3.6R. I say this not having owned a pair, butknowing the power requirements ... 
Anyone have modem problems with this site?
As noted above, I'm having the problem using aMotorola Surfboard modem, which was installed bymy ISP about a month ago. I'm running Windows XPProfessional, so upgrading your operating systemwill NOT help. 
Anyone have modem problems with this site?
I've had the same problem. I've been in touch withmy ISP, AT&T Broadband, and with Motorola, the makerof the cable modem. Periodically it will "lock up"and disable my network connectivity. I can't even access e-mail or newsgroups. Powering dow... 
Next upgrade for vinyl rookie
I have a pretty decent vinyl front end, and the VPI16.5 made a substantial difference in my listeningpleasure. Not only does it quiet the surface noise,but it also improves the sound: more dynamic, betterbass, greater transparency. The two biggest...