krelldog

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Top turntables under $2k
Just my experience...As I went up the turntable route...I realized the magic of analogue experience was expensive. The first time I had that "Come to Jesus moment" was when I put together the following....VPI Prime-Ortofon Black --Pass labs XP-17.... 
Integrated Amp Shopping Decisions
I went from the Parasound Int to a Pass INT 60...it was a step up...but not huge. The Parasound will also give you a basic Phono pre-MC/MM not the best but better than entry level. I also thought the DAC was better than I expected.  
Integrated Amp Shopping Decisions
Parasound HINT6----would be a great choice. I've owned it...way beyond its price point especially used.  
what are your top "audio bargins" in your system history?
Plinius 8150 Integrated Amp Parasound Halo Integrated 2 world beaters at their price point...especially used.  
Female vocalist recommendations
In short rotation this week- Monday--Norah Jones -Feels Like Home Tuesday-Sarah Jarosz--Undercurrent Wednesday- Jacintha- Fire and Rain Thursday- Abigail Lapell -Hide nor Hair and Stolen Time If you get a chance check out Abigail Lapell absolu... 
Building stands for Harbeth 40.2's
I'm having a pair made...probably ordering tomorrow. I'm doing the extended tenons on top...but the bottoms we'll be flat with heavy duty spikes. I have a thicker rug that they will sit on. I'm also going to build them out of Tiger Maple which w... 
Building stands for Harbeth 40.2's
Yogi or Whipsaw- should I use some form of protection on the top of the extended tenon ? I don't want to damage the bottom of the speaker. Maybe some form of protective coating or thin rubber top ?  
Building stands for Harbeth 40.2's
You guys rock …Thank You  
Building stands for Harbeth 40.2's
BTW- Does anyone have the dimension of the extended tenon on the TonTragers ? Or maybe a link to specific dimensions. I have the general numbers of height/width/depth. I'm specifically looking for the height/width of the extended tenon on top. ... 
Building stands for Harbeth 40.2's
One non sound advantage is being able to get your fingers under the speaker to lift or place-this is in reference to the TonTrager design.    
Building stands for Harbeth 40.2's
So TonTrager has the extended tenon on the top. For lack of a better term "decouples" the speaker from the stand...or something of that nature. Resonant Woods just has a flat surface where the speaker sits on top of the stand. I'm trying to dete... 
Building stands for Harbeth 40.2's
I started this thread. For the record I think the TonTrager stands are beautiful  
Building stands for Harbeth 40.2's
I can't figure out how to attach a pic....  
Wayne Shorter Has passed
Wayne played on Steely Dan Aja....what a talent. RIP Wayne  
Integrated amp recommendation
+1 for a Parasound Halo Integrated I've owned one and thought it was fabulous. Very versatile integrated with a good DAC and a basic phono section. Also- Their customer service is top notch.