kevin_mcdonough
Responses from kevin_mcdonough
| Music Reference RM-200 Yes, I've read about the Salk/Van Alstine synergy. I totally agree with synergy as being key. My only hesitation is that the AVA gear doesn't look as nice as the RM-200, I want an amp where I won't feel the need to upgrade, and the reliability is ... | |
| Music Reference RM-200 Wow, those are some good responses. Siliab, I really appreciate your detailed comparisons with other amps. Gives me more to look into. | |
| help me build a system for $1200 I also agree with Daimbert to keep your SB3 and spend $500-600 on a DAC. I have the Ack Dack 2.0 with the high rez caps and I see them for $550. Currently there is one on Audiocircle for this price. Keep your NAD and use the remaining balance on s... | |
| Looking for an upgrade to my Ack Dack 2.0 Gongos, that is good to know. I sent an email to Steve last night and he said the dynamics could definitely be improved. Also, RAM does mods to the Ack as well.I am not wedded to the Ack per se, but I like its tone (rich and full), but I want to s... | |
| Looking for an upgrade to my Ack Dack 2.0 Gongos, did you compare a modded Ack 2.0 or the 1.x model? If so, what improvements did you notice? | |
| Looking for an upgrade to my Ack Dack 2.0 I don't have it hooked up to any preamp. It goes directly into my tubed headphone amp. I appreciate the advice, but I don't really want to have to assemble anything. My time and skills are pretty limited. |