larryrosen

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Top ten DD turntables of all time?
I loved the look, feel and performance of the beautiful Denon DP-60L. 30 pound high finish rosewood block with brushed aluminum tome arm/ 
Preamp Deal of the Century
Due to all the great discussion's here, I ordered a Cabernet from Mick last month. I hope by the time summer is here, I'll be in Audio Nirvana breaking in one of Mick's masterpieces. Thanks all and I'll keep the thread up to date with my experience! 
Where R U?????
In beautiul Canton Connecticut. A transplanted New Yorker who works for ESPN. 
Preamp Deal of the Century
I ordered a Cabernet first week in January. I guess I'm looking at late spring or summer! 
Tube Pre suggestions for Mac Amp
A smooth musical pre like the CJ Premier lines. You can find Premiere 10's on 'gon for around $1,000. 
Preamp Deal of the Century
Thanks Mustang. You are right, he does answer e-mails, and I sent him one this afternoon. 
Preamp Deal of the Century
Thanks will send one off today. 
Preamp Deal of the Century
Anyone out there recieve their package recently? I ordered a Cabernet last week, but cannot get Mick to commit to a time frame. How long as he been taking to deliver? Also, when can I expect to hear from him concerning any custom mods I would requ... 
Preamp Deal of the Century
Fantastic. Thank you. I think I may a couple of months to research! 
Preamp Deal of the Century
Thanks! I am new to tube rolling and on his web site, Mick discourages it. How much improvement over the stock tubes could I expect? 
Preamp Deal of the Century
Hi Bwhite, I just ordered a Cabernet from Mick, on reputation only. Have you seen or heard one? I have not been able to get much information anywhere on the Cabernet and would love for someone to tell me I made a great choice! 
B&W N802's and Room Size
Should be. I went from a 240 watt Conrad Johnson jm2500 to a 350 watt Mcintosh, 352 and the speakers were re-born! Good luck. 
Preamp Deal of the Century
What are the differences between the Chardonay and the Sauvigon other than price? Is the up-grade noticeble? I just ordered a Sauvignon. How long have orders been taking recently. Thanks. 
Recomendations for a line stage only tube pre-amp
Thanks. Right now my pre is a CJ Premier 10. I only listen to cd/sacd and have a Sony 777xes. I like the warmth that a tube stage brings, so I'm looking to upgrade.-Larry 
Sony Legacy SACD Players - SCD-1, 777ES, XA-777ES
I've recently gone from a Tube staged Metronome, to the xa-777es and I am floored by the smooth musicality of both redbook and sacd playback. I believe their is an anti sony bias because of the pedstrian end of their product line. These top of the...