listener57
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| Extension cord on dedicated line Mapleshaderecords.comsells an exotic looking, somewhat fragile power strip that actually improves the sound better than many a more traditional looking power conditioner. Looks are deceptive.This is sold with stepwise upgrades from the manufacture... | |
| Which Integrated got you off the merry go round? Aronov LS-960I, at least in one room :>)When the weight gets to the fifty pound range and the distance to the car seems longer than before, no more merry go round. And, it doesn't hurt that the sound is musically enjoyable while lifelike, as we... | |
| Grado cartridge marked Might translate into "The Reference."Check out needledoctor.com for the details/comments on this cartridge. Also, can call Grado directly to be sure what production variations there may be with this particular lettering.Have you actually heard thi... | |
| Sound Valves VTP-100/101i Upgrades & Parts Any experienced tube repair/upgrade person can handle this preamp.You can change tubes although my original factory tubes are old enough to qualify as vintage and still sound fine to me.Beneath the VTP-101i preamp I use Edensound (here on Audiogon... | |
| best biwire speaker cables for under $300?? A set of Gregg Straley's Reality speaker cable is still in one of my systems where it unveils every subtle change when a tweak is tried or a component change is made. His companion analog IC's are great, too.You will really hear what your system c... | |
| looking for a DAC that will add some bottom end Aragon D2A mkll with its elegant outboard power supply delivers the type of extended forceful bass you are seeking.Although mine is not yet for sale (hard to part with) there is one for sale from another Audiogon member.As an extra feature it can ... | |
| cheap tube integrated for 4 ohm speakers You might want to contact the seller of an Aronov LS 960I which is listed for $1200.Since this powerful integrated tube amp is less well known, you might be able to negotiate the price down to right at the top of your price range.Although the sell... | |
| Phono Preamps $500 - $1500 Another one to consider at the low end of your price range :>) is a used Mod Squad phono preamp with its included outboard power supply. Quite a classic great sounding unit for classic cartridges of a bygone era. I also mate this with Shure V15... | |
| Tweaking a Cary SLA-70 If there is not any member response, suggest you telephone the factory since their customer service includes being able to talk to someone knowledgeable about upgrade options when it is an older used amp.Tube rolling is always one way to upgrade. ... | |
| ROOM ACOUSTIC ADVICE NEEDED In addition, although it is counterintuitive, try briefly a radical move of listening position to within 2 to 3 feet in front of the plane of your ribbon tweeters. You didn't mention brand of speakers. Relative position of speakers on the front of... | |
| Does coloring the edges of CD's help the sonics? A simple easy to hear improvement in every CD follows the one-time insertion of "Codename Turquoise CD tray masking kit" into the CD tray.Available from machinadynamica.com This is similar in concept to what is built-in to CD players by Esoteric a... | |
| Tube Integrated with deep bass Aronov LS-960I has been a tube integrated bass performance champion in a reasonable used price range, $1200 range. Although manufacturer no longer active, it has a straightforward design that any tube repair facility can work on.Not vintage, and s... | |
| Affordable interconnect for warm system In one of my systems, the use of Auricle Audio Design analog IC's from Audiogon member-manufacturer Joemazzaglia has evolved the sound away from "warm/dark" to sunlit, musical, and emotionally involving, highlighted by recovery of every recording ... | |
| Digital Cable suggestions Audiogon member Joemazzaglia (owner of Auricle Audio Design) sells Encore Signature digital IC which he crafts himself.I could not find the current price, but I recall it to be in the $75 range, ridiculously cheap for the quality of sound.I compar... | |
| Walker Audio- High Definition Links- anyone Rodman99999,Thanks for letting me know the answer. |