kevin66

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buzz/hum from tv
Try plugging your tv into an outlet further away from your stereo. 
Levinson 23 or 331 - which one would you take?
I wish I had taken the 23. If you read the previous post you can see why. 
Does the Mark Levinson 331 suck?
Hi,it's again Kevin. My system is a Vpi Scout turntable with an Ortofon Jubilee cartridge, a Rotel 1070 CD player, an Adcom 750 pre-amp,Revel F30 speakers and signal cable cables (good inexpensive stuff). I hate to be so hard on Levinson it's just... 
Has anyone heard the new Parasound Halo preamp?
Yes. The new Halo gear is incredible! 
Bryston Vs Classe
Classe!! 
Phono Pre: Monolithic SS or Wright Sound tube ?
I've owned both units. I currently own the wright and I can honestly say both units are great. You can spend twice as much money and not get better sound.As far as what to buy; it depends on your cartidge, a lot! If you have a moving magnet in the... 
opinions on how to build a wall Turntable shelf
I think you should just buy a Target shelf for $150. 
scout or new amp
Most of the time you really can't trust Stereophile's recommendations but this time they are absolutely right when it comes to the Scout. This thing truly is a giant killer. Other turntables in it's price range are just toys compared to it. And yo... 
Cartridge recommendation for Rega P-25
The clearaudio Aurum Beta is the only way to go for your turntable. 
best sounding cartridge with VPI Scout Turntable
Sounds like you don't have enough gain for your pre-amp. Quicksilver Audio makes a step-up transformer for $450. This device will boost the gain of your cartridge and adjust the impedence so you can use it with moving magnet phono stage (which 90%... 
Rega 25 and Ortofon Kontrapunkt A combo??
I have an Ortofon Jubilee cartridge on a Rega 25 turntable and I can tell you right now that the cartridge is to tall and to heavy for the rega. They're both great products but they just don't fit. Personally I am keeping the cartridge (which I bo... 
Monoblocks vs Vertical bi-amping vs Horizontal bia
Monoblocks. I've heard that bi-amping doesn't really give you any real benefit but it is expensive. 
Preamp Choice: Rogue 99 Magnum vs. BAT VK30
Go Bat! 
Personal amp evolution
Your right we all start with an Adcom. 
to pre or not to pre....that is the question....
If you don't have to use a pre-amp then HELL no!