lowrider57

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Back on Black: LED ZEP 1-3
Actusreus...Whenever I've voiced my complaints about Mothership, I appear to be in the minority of opinion. When listening to this boxed set, I always have various copies of the Atlanic releases to use as a baseline; they are no high-quality sound... 
Emo dumps Carver, the Carver site is down.
It looks like Bob is back with his original tube designs, only re-branded. Plus the Silver Seven 700s are available.I would say that is good news. 
Back on Black: LED ZEP 1-3
There is so much speculation going on even on the Analog Planet website.In creating a new master from analogue tapes, the end result is still a HiRez digital file. Then that file is sent to the record cutter. Just because it's a digital file doesn... 
Apartment Drama
I lived in apts my whole life and hated those neighbors with the thumping coming thru the building. Now that I have a house I can be lord of the manor. Elizabeth has it right, it's the bass, you'll never be able to use cabinet spkrs in that apt. ... 
Adcom GFA 5500 v B&K ST 1400 II v Rotel 990
Going to a GFP-715 is a lateral move. Here is a user review that compares 565 to 715...http://www.audioreview.com/cat/amplification/preamplifiers/adcom/gfp-715/prd_324244_1591crx.aspxYou haven't said what your budget is and what you are looking to... 
Any Tips on Buying?
Thanks for the advice and the kind words, Mitch. After we went thru the period of scamming and hacking, I started to wonder if some members were buying and selling using unethical means. 
Will an after market PC improve the sound of CDP??
Yeah, that Diamondback will never help the amp, it's also a budget cable in the Shunyata line.For your CDP, the Pangea line is so inexpensive and so much better than stock it's worth trying.http://www.audioadvisor.com/Pangea-Audio-AC-14SE-Signatur... 
Any Tips on Buying?
Thanks for such consistent and frank advice.I know that making an offer constitutes an agreement to buy, but I wanted to hear what others have been doing. I'm glad to know how many honest and decent folks are members of Agon.(except for those who ... 
Powered subwoofer connection?
"It may also be possible to run a set of speaker cable from the amp to the preamp."oops, I meant to say... run the speaker cables from amp to sub. 
Did You Get a Ticket for Kate Bush's London Gig?
Hope you find some. Sounds like the same BS tix sales we have in America. I envy you being in the UK. 
Speaker Isolation options for wood floor
There are tons of isolation solutions for speakers, and you're going to get a lot of advice. But why not first try some high spikes and dig them into the carpet? 
Will an after market PC improve the sound of CDP??
IMO, a good PC is every bit as noticeable as changing ICs. But aftermarket PC's can also be component dependent. Did you try using the Shunyata with a different component, although I doubt that particular cable would be very noticeable on an amp.P... 
Need help determining next upgrade - 3rd ATTEMPT
Good power conditioning will give you a blacker background, resulting in increased separation and air around the instruments. 
Powered subwoofer connection?
Are powered units available that run off your amp?Yes.A powered sub has its own internal amp with volume and frequency crossover controls.Most subs have RCA inputs that your preamp feeds, some subs have both RCA and speaker wire connections. When ... 
Adcom GFA 5500 v B&K ST 1400 II v Rotel 990
Good advice, the GFP-750 is a major upgrade.