listener57
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| Best used cd player under $1000 The old time JVC XL-Z1050TN, which runs about $125-175 routinely, has continued to surprise me with its fine performance for the money as a CDP, and as a transport, with full remote control facilities. Solid build quality is evident when you lift ... | |
| suggestions for top quality CDP running direct If you want a real life, inexpensive preview of what eliminating your pre-amp may sound like, take a look at tweakaudio.com where the Ultimate Attenuators are sold.These are plugged directly into amp RCA input jacks, acting solely as stepped volum... | |
| Digital cables If you use a CD player then you are correct that your integrated player (which combines in a single box your CD transport, digital de-jitter device, and inboard digital to analog converter), has analog RCA output jacks to send separately the analo... | |
| help picking a cartridge This is a third member of the Shure fraternity checking in. You can buy a ton of great records with the money you save, and still have a "no problem" vinyl musical experience. Just don't let anyone see your cartridge until they first comment how w... | |
| Attic room too small for Hi End Speakers?? If you can pick up a used pair of Platinum Audio Solo's, you can sit anywhere from virtually touching the speakers to as far back from the speakers as your space allows. The sound is truly full range, without requiring physically imposing appearan... | |
| Newbie Question: MM v. MC cartridges? I always seem to second the Shure V15VxMR recommendation of Johnnantais. There is a single source which sells it for $200, shipping included. It was mentioned in past postings discussing the Shure, and makes for an easy decision when considering c... | |
| Tube upgrade/rolling question Brauser, I was warned that the surround type of brass dampers from Mapleshade may be more able to hold in the tube heat, shortening tube life, rather than making it easier for heat to escape into the air, as the manufacturer believes.What is your ... | |
| Can I introduce a DAC to this?? Agree with the above. scott-nixon.com even includes a tube output, high value DAC among its custom designs for sale. Prices are very modest for the performance gains you would expect to hear. | |
| Looking for a monitor that likes walls Although it defied conventional wisdom, the rear-ported Platinum Audio Solo's about 18 inches out from the wall sounded well balanced in my listening room. They run about $600 used on Audiogon, more when the custom matching stands are included. Th... | |
| which monitor isn't lacking in the bass dept.? The used Platinum Solo's for about $600 per pair have extremely satisfying bass, along with full range sound, and musicality. I have used with 35 watts per channel tube amp, and in a room your size always enjoyed it. I don't know if your amp will ... | |
| Omega Mikro Power Strip I use the top of the line Mapleshade power strip, and find it is certainly able to enhance the performance of fixed power cord components from the good old days. I never compared it directly against other power conditioners, but it seems to rival ... | |
| Cary V-12i There are many fine power cords among those recommended here on Audiogon. One that I have found excellent is made by the iconoclast, Pierre Spey, of Mapleshade Records fame.I do use it for my tube amps. and it seems to increase the black backgroun... | |
| Jitter Control on Rotel 991AE CD player Kazchaz, I think I can help you regarding your request to hear about suitable speaker cables.As a baseline of reasonably priced, great sounding speaker cables, consider a money back home trial of the $180 per eight foot pair from greggstraley@yaho... | |
| Can a manufacturer post replies & discussions? Barry, Although it may be hard to walk the line you propose, your expertise will be appreciated. Just be prepared to receive back other opinions in conflict with yours. Each Audiogon member has a way of marching to his own drummer, hearing what he... | |
| Best integrated Tube amp as an intro to tubes Cdilascia, The Aronov Audio site is apparently not being maintained. There is a phone number for them: 323-653-3045.Their hours of business are 9 am to 5 PM, in California.Please email me if you need information, as I am a big fan, and their links... |