larryken

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What is the best $1000 CD Player?
Oppo 979HD a DVD player that sounds great with cd's. $149!!! 
ML SL3s, CJ MV-75A, what pre-amp?
Suggest a SS amp for the woofer in the SL3 before going tube.Larry 
Which DVD player
Oppo 970HD....$149 plus shipping....American made.Larry 
Which DVD player
Oppo....$149....US company...you can't lose. 
Von Schweikert VR-1 question
I don't know what power the Jolida puts out...I'm using a hybrid integrated 120 watt per side amp and the speakers sound phenominal....if you buy, make sure to get the matching stands and these speakers sound super with the VS1 sub....I have this ... 
QUESTIONS ON TUBES
Suggest you don't change any tubes until you have become very familiar with the sound of your amp and your gear....then you will be able to hear "differences" when you start tube rolling. Start going to Audio Asylum and start reading and learning ... 
My system is bright? I need help. thanks
your equipment is good....room treatment sounds like the thing you need to do...every room can be treated...like TJ I agree Nordost is overrated, over priced and tends to show detail at the expense of musicality.........Larry 
Consonance Cyber 800/845 Valve amps; how good?
Trelja,I own the Consonance 12 watt 2A3 powered integrated you heard...mine is stock too....I'm constantly amazed at what the amp can do regardless of price and it was real inexpensive!!! Replaced a big name american amp with the Consonance that c... 
What? Cant hear the voices
Friend, welcome to the middle aged hearing club!Larry K. 
Review: PS Audio UPC - 200 AC filter
Nice review, you must have set a record for narrative length. BTW I used to own the same pre and amp you use...it was a nice combination. I'm using the UPC200 Humbuster to good effect.Larry 
Wher did the DB99 go ?
They obviously were'nt selling enough to keep them in the product lineup.I own a pair and am real glad I do.Larry 
Which cable is most important to spend money on...
Source interconnect, speaker cables, power cord on source.....but first priority overall is room treatment and dedicated lines..Larry 
PS Audio Premier / Statement SC power cable
That's a nice rig you've got. I use a Statement SC as an upgrade from the Statement...more definition, better defined bass....worth the cost. Premier? Who knows....PS Audio gives you thirty day home demo and that maybe the route to go...get both P... 
Audio only room furnishings?
that square room is going to be a big problem....Agaffer's advice is right on.Larry 
Speaker recomendations please
Von Schweikert....Larry