kleiman421
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| VPI Turn Table I'm also interested in getting back into vinyl. I have a fairly large collection, but my old turntable is shot. SD,you seem to have a lot of knowledge in this subject. Do you have any recommendations in regards to buying a pre-owned table? Is it b... | |
| New DAC or New CD Player The Classe DAC-1 is a great one for the money. Talk to JM Sound for a good deal. | |
| Best Recording Label I think "best" is open to debate. I've enjoyed recordings from Chesky, Reference Recordings, Sheffield Labs, Mapleshade/Wildchild, and FIM amongst others. | |
| transport dying? Matt, I just bought a used Cal Audio Labs playing that was doing the same thing. I think it may have gotten banged around in the shipping. Right now it is in for repair. When I get it back, I'll let you know what was wrong with it and the cost of ... | |
| McCormack SMC Audio Upgrades Schroeder,From my conversations with SMc Audio, I don't believe you are correct. | |
| Tuner Questions I'm also interested in purchasing a tuner and glad this thread is back. I don't have a lot of knowledge about them. I was considering the Magnum Dynalab Etude or 102, but now I'm not sure after the comments about some of these other tuners. I didn... | |
| McCormack SMC Audio Upgrades It's nice to be able to start this thread off fresh. I just received my DNA-1 Deluxe back from SMc Audio yesterday after having the new Revision A Gold upgrade done. To the best of my knowledge, mine is the second amp to have this upgrade. Steve h... | |
| AMP against McCormack Have the amp upgraded by SMc Audio. Four different level of upgrades currently available. Go to www.smcaudio.com to find out more. | |
| Amp/Pre-amp for Vandersteens I think you're making a good move with the McCormack. When you're ready for the pre-amp, the Audible Illusions Modulus 3A is one to consider. It has a very well respected phono stage. I've been using one with a DNA-1 Deluxe (waiting for it to retu... | |
| Most achingly-beautiful music Don't forget to include Dvorak's Cello Concerto. I particularly like Yo Yo Ma's interpretation on CBS Masterworks. | |
| Best used amp $750 range There's a fourth upgrade now for the McCormack amps called the Revision A Gold. I'm having that done on my DNA-1 Deluxe and am expecting the amp back any day. The ability to upgrade an already outstanding amplifier is a big plus. | |
| Best used amp $750 range I'm sure there are other good amps out there, but I would give the McCormack DNA-.5 a serious look. | |
| Anyone Heard the new Powersnakes? I spoke with Powersnakes yesterday. They said that other than using their own plug now, the Black Mamba has not been upgraded. They had considered it, but the upgraded cord is actually the Viper. | |
| Preamp with a DNA-1, tube or SS? Mettef, Another plus for the AI Modulus 3A is that it has a great phono stage. If you're into vinyl, it's worth giving it a listen. Lihifiguy,I'll be glad to let you know how upgrade works out. Kris, at SMc Audio assured me that the Gold is a majo... | |
| Preamp with a DNA-1, tube or SS? Hi,Lihifiguy. Actually, my DNA-1 Deluxe is scheduled with SMC Audio for the upgrade. I was going to do the Revision A upgrade, but Steve has recently come up with what he calls a Revision A Gold upgrade. It's over double the cost, but I've waited ... |