listener57

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Advise on Tube integrated with good bass
Aronov Audio LS-960I has seemed to my circle of listeners to be the reasonably priced tube bass champ, as it runs in the $1200 (or, less) range used on Audiogon. Also, very realistic, and "just right" sounding, throughout rest of frequency range.O... 
The Tony Bennett - Bill Evans Album - XRCD2
I have the original "plain vinyl record" version, and it is great to learn your state of the art XRCD2 is bringing such listening pleasure. As you can imagine, with a chuckle, may I ask 'why do I need CD?'The very best JVC proprietary manufacturin... 
Low priced giant killers
Platinum Audio Solo's are quite fine, and you really get to enjoy the bass foundation in all your recordings. Because the company is gone, the used price is in the $600 range. Your 90 watt tube amps are going to be able to power these in their sle... 
Best Integrated All-tube Amp?
In a totally different direction, but immensely satisfyng, is the Aronov Audio LS-960I. A recent one was virtually given away at around $1000-1200 price range, used on Audiogon. The natural and satisfying sound is allied with bass capability as go... 
Dakiom feedback stabalizers....
Chadnliz, Why not email the Dakiom website guru? The official response from Dakiom will be accurate, and definitive. The website hook up diagrams seemed informative when I took a look, but if you need more guidance, email your question to Dakiom.T... 
Please Help with DAC...
Chadnliz, The Dakiom tweak is excellent when used in modest cost CD playback systems, which is how I use them. Others have used in very high end applications, too. There are many favorable comments on the website from Audiogon members, myself incl... 
Any impressions on new Gini/JAS SET integrated amp
According to the demonstrator I spoke with, another reason to demonstrate their preamp feeding amp portion of an integrated amp (a redundant situation) was said to be the more beautiful sound from the tubes selected for use in the separate preamp.... 
smaller speaker suggestions
The Platinum Audio Solo's currently for sale have excellent WAF since they are not tall, but rather a little deeper front to back than other stand-mounted speakers. The sound quality is surprisingly wonderful for the price, with a musicality, and ... 
Help choosing tube monobloc's
Don't forget Aronov LS-9100 tube monobloc's which provide the reality of a performance in your listening room, and the best in bass for your classic rock (and everything else). Some days,I seem to be a one person Aronov cult believer, although in ... 
Experience with power conditioners
Just for fun, if you use the modestly priced, flimsily constructed, top of the line version of Mapleshade Records power strip with its built-in power cord, there will be a pleasing improvement in performance. That way, while you research everythin... 
CD Modifications
I have been using the current Marigo Audio Lab 3-D mat, v2, and although it is $95 retail, well worth it to optimize CD sound. Marigo indicates their Marigo Signature 3-D mat is even better for $199, and with a birthday coming up, who knows? :>... 
Review: Odyssey Audio Lorelei Speaker
Klaus Bunge is one of the rare enthusiasts who has created a company delivering amazing value, and yet not a household name despite 17 years in business. That's almost as long as his twenty (!) year warranties.Last year at the NYC Stereophile Spri... 
Anyone heard the Aronov LS9100 monoblocks?
Chiho, The Aronov "house sound" is very natural, together with excellent extension, most uniqely impressive for tube amps is the bass extension, and control. On a variety of speakers, including Spendor monitors, Duntech monitors, Platinum Audio (g... 
Used Pre-amp advise please....
"ypur" equals "your" in the strange world of non-touch typists :>) 
Used Pre-amp advise please....
There is an Aronov LS-9000 preamplifier currently on sale, with an $800 asking price, that should make you very happy, as it is not a compromise despite its reasonable price as a used Audiogon item.You can do your own trading here on Audiogon, and...