lowrider57
Responses from lowrider57
| building the best system I can? Can't speak for anyone else, but I suggested Integrated since I thought your $5K was including a digital source. If I understand correctly, you are looking for an amp and preamp. A McCormack amp would be an excellent choice. Then I would pair it w... | |
| Tube Amps from China I agree a tube amp within your budget probably won't work well with your Maggies. Why not look at a Sunfire 300 or 600 for under $1000 used. A ton of power and has a lush, warm sound; very different than most high current SS amps. I know many peop... | |
| Which alcohol to use? Recent thread. Ethanol evaporates faster than isopropanol.http://forum.audiogon.com/cgi-bin/fr.pl?eanlg&1348524785&openflup&1&4#1 | |
| DAC burn in question Wouldn't you only need to play the source component into the DAC and leave the amp powered down? Of course leaving all cables hooked up to the amp. | |
| building the best system I can? With your budget, go with an integrated amp. You need to decide on tubes or SS. Also assume that you will want to upgrade your speakers at some point in the future. But first tell us if you will be using a dedicated CD player or a DAC paired with... | |
| Tube Amps from China Plus Mike Allen's Jolida provides fast warranty service and they will actually spend time with you on phone calls. Beware of the Chinese websites selling Jolida products. Sites such as UnderwoodWalley are legitimate dealers.**NO Affiliation | |
| Bi-Amping I agree with all the responses. But why are you starting off with 2 amps? Do you have a large room to fill or is the biamping for less noise/distortion reasons?There is also horizontal and vertical biamping to the speakers. Please explain what you... | |
| In a quandry wrapped in an enigma I auditioned different totems and the floorstanders are very picky regarding room placement. I liked their sound in the showroom but I couldn't get them to work in my room. As for power, they like high current amps. | |
| Decent entry level turntable? Rega RP1 was a good choice. No muss, no fuss plus good build quality. | |
| In a quandry wrapped in an enigma Yes, tube pre with SS amp. Don't forget to match impedance levels. The Rogue preamps have a low output impedance and have a neutral to warm presentation. I too suffer from tinnitus plus hyperacusis (pain from high frequencies). For warm and lush w... | |
| Looking for new places to buy vinyl Loran Records, an online company...google it. They only sell NM or mint and I have had great success with them. Now I've revealed a very good source.(disclaimer...no affiliation). | |
| When was the last time you listened to live music? @ Slipknot1...how did DCD sound at Verizon Hall? I missed that show, but I went to Dvorak #7 last April. To my ears, sitting in the Verizon 2nd tier, the music sounded over-damped. But an excellent performance by the Phila Orch. | |
| Ebay LP Purchases Sound advice from Rockitman. I recently got back into vinyl and I only buy NM to sealed condition. I've had good luck so far. | |
| Magnepan 3.7 or PSB Synchrony One? "If the PSB presents a small image that's not likely to be my best choice either."PSB Synch throws a wide soundstage, deep 3d image making the speakers disappear. The mids are very articulate, however the metal tweeter can sound bright and forward... | |
| Which speakers should I get. $500-$1000 Don't know what amp you have, but Totem Arros are for sale right now on Agon for $800. A great speaker for it's price; full range with wide, deep imaging. Also look at the Totem Dreamcatcher bookshelf. Same great Totem sound, but you would need a ... |