killerpiglet
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| What is a glass optical cable? I bought the 30 or 40 dollar glass cable on ebay (do a search for glass toslink there, it's the one from captnstarstripe), and sold the Wireworld Supernova cable I was using on a megachanger.The ebay cable sounded a little better, or at least just... | |
| tube amp with vr4 gen 2? yes or no I'm using Rogue 120 Magnums with 4's that where sent to Albert for the Mod 5 upgrade.It's a very good combination. The Rogues have plenty of power for the speakers. KP | |
| Upgrade suggestions sought Superfly, I had the NHT 2.5's a few years ago. Also in an HT type setup. They are nice speakers in many ways, but I found myslef listing to the speakers rather than enjoying the music. I bought a pair of Von Schweikert VR3's and that was a huge im... | |
| The Shortest Time you kept a new piece for ?? PSAudio HC-2.2 weeks.Could have kept it for 2 more, since it was from Audio Advisor.Tried it out while one of the Rogue 120 Magnums was out, with the intent of keeping it for the bedroom since it runs cool.But it just didn't do it, even when using... | |
| Opinions on tubes Bigkidz,can you clarify on the lead weights (how/what/where/etc.)?thanks,KP | |
| Amp enlightenment for a newbie… Tyrone,if you try out a good two channel system in your home, you will find the ration om HT/Music listening rapidly reversed (and then some).THX is a marketing certification. Means zero in terms of sound quality.KP | |
| Recommended CD of Cuban music If you're feeling a little daring, pick up Marc Ribot (American electric guitar player). He did two albums with a Cuban band, Los Cubanos Postizos.One is self titled and a tribute to the great late blind band leader and tres player, Arsenio Rodrig... | |
| Recommended CD of Cuban music Have you guys listened to the Estrellas the Areito -which I think I mentioned a bit back on this thread bust since this is an old thread you may have missed it- recordings, a compilation of which can be found as a double cd "Los Heroes," give it a... | |
| Bug Ugly I say Nrchy is butt ugly. In particular when he stands next to Monitor Audio Studio 60's speakers. He looks like Bella Lugosi going from re-hab into his Dracula casket. Wearing those Blue Circle pumps and purse, in bright pink.And the red lipstick... | |
| Inexpensive tweak Stick the cat in the freezer for 24 hours first.You'll be amazed the blacker background, universe engulfing soundstage, and abysmal bass (not sure if that last one is good or bad).KP | |
| No good new music? I'd just about given up on rock, but Southern Culture on the Skids was a a pleasnet surpise and a lot of fun. | |
| What's your favorite instrument to listen to.... Guitars: Cuban tres, electric, Spanish 6 string.KP | |
| How weak is my Digital link? You're using Toslink, right?Try switching to a glass toslink cable.I had a very pleasent experience with a Wirewolrd Supernova III+ toslink. I would go as far as to say that it has been the most norable cable improvement I'v done.There's another g... | |
| Von Schweikert modifications VR4 or 6 to VR5 or 7? I sent my in and got them back in Nov.In the meantime, I was using my VR3's in the main rig, and these sound a lot like the 4's just not as room filling.When I first got them:- the good: highs were more extended and detailed, but not harsh. Imagin... | |
| The death of an amplifier Hey, why all this religos discusson? My head hurts, maybe I have a concusson. Sorry for the intrusson, please continue you religos instructons, if you so have the noton. I didn't mean to cause such a comoton.KP |