kurt_tank
Responses from kurt_tank
| The Scariest Story Ever Told? About 15 years ago, I was looking to purchase a new amp to replace my trusty old Conrad Johnson MV 50. I had a contact at a stereo shop in San Francisco who would lend you an amp, as long as you gave him a credit card payment (just in case of cour... | |
| Maggies & Logans: Why so many for sale? I just sold my Martin Logan Sequel II's, so my ad was one of the ones you saw lately. My initial awe only lasted 15 years.They are really good speakers. I only upgraded after I found something that really knocked my socks off, which was the Revel ... | |
| Floorstanding or bookshlf speakers? Definitely big enough for floor standing speakers. I think you would need to fire them along the length of the room, as the short dimension would leave you too close though.The only possible problem would be if you got full range speakers (down to... | |
| Remote or no remote for the Audio Research LS3. I own the LS-2 which does not have a remote.There are times when I wish I did have a remote, usually when listening to CD's, SACD's etc.. (Digital sources) as I could handle all the switching chores from the couch.However, since I just got back in... | |
| TT set up in the Bay Area I would also recommend The Analog Room in San Jose, as my first choice. However, if you live in the East bay, you could also try Music Lovers in Berkeley. They sell a decent number and quality of TT's as well. I doubt they are as knowledgeble as B... | |
| hifi as investment? Ok, given the new, revised topic of what used equipment best holds its value (new equipment will never hold its value, as like a car, once out the door it depreciates immediately), can be used for a while, perhaps a few months to a year and can th... | |
| hifi as investment? None of the hardware holds their value forever, and even in the short term, they merely lose it slower that average equipment. Take a look at the best gear on this site, and you will see that even the best loses its value over time, albeit at a sl... | |
| Levinson 23 or 331 - which one would you take? I would, and did, take the No. 23. It sounds great to my ears. It may not be the latest in technology, but then again, it was Stereophile Class "A" when it came out, so it obviously is a very good performer. As far as looks go, how can you go wron... | |
| Which 16:9, 46" RPT--Toshiba v. Sony I have to agree with both of the other respondents. Pioneer Elite is the Premier Rear Projection TV (RPT) manufacturer, and Mitsubishi is the next best. (I have the Mitsubishi 46" Table Top myself, as it was about 1/3 less than the Pioneer Elite).... | |
| Ozzfest,can I handle it? As an old fogey myself (43, with premature grey hair), I go to hard rock concerts all the time (Audioslave, Coldplay, Disturbed, Godsmack, STP, etc...) and have never gotten bothered by anyone.Two bits of advice:One, staying out of the Mosh pit ar... | |
| Anyone paired Lamm or Tenor with Revel Studios? I have not used either, however, I do have the Revel Studios, and am using similar quality equipment.I used to use a Levinson No. 27 (100W/ch), and then upgraded to the Levinson No. 23 (200W/ch). The smaller amp seemed to drive it acceptably, howe... | |
| Speaker cable recommendation ? I use 4m pairs of MIT 770 CVT. It really opened up the bass in my Sequel II's and it does a great job with my new Revel Studios. I bought them used for $1,000. (They no longer make this model, which is why it was so inexpensive. It was replaced by... | |
| Tube Preamps under $1000 used As an amendment to my previous posting, I should mention that the LS-2 is a line only pre-amp. I run a used Audio Research PH3 as my phono preamp. (It cost me $850). (I don't want to give you the impression that it has a phono stage).Mark | |
| Tube Preamps under $1000 used I purchased a used Audio Research LS-2, and it sounds great. It will run you well under $1,000, probably about $600 or so, depending on model. (It used to be rated "A" by Stereophile about 10 years ago. Still sounds great to me.)FYI: I use it with... | |
| The miracle of the turntable? I agree with Zaikesman (again). Acoustic Sounds has those old folding portable phonographs on sale. That would be perfect. (Of course don't let him even think of touching your vinyl!) Then its off to the used record store to buy him a few good, bu... |