m-reiner

Responses from m-reiner

How long do you or should you keep your gear.
This hobby allows you to keep what works for you (and still operates properly) or change in new items as fits your mood. While I have several new items in my system, I still love my Denon DP-2000 drive and my Stax UA-7 tonearm. These pieces are m... 
Amplfiers that Sound like Pass 30.8 that are not so heavy
I agree with the folks saying that the Pass amp is special and perhaps you should just get help moving it, so you don't have to change it out. That said, if you must change, I recommend that you consider the Son of Ampzilla II by Spread Spectrum ... 
LSA 20 Statement Speakers
The platforms under my speakers are from Butcher Block acoustics. They are 3 inches thick. I love the MapleShade products, but I am cost-constrained and I have to spread my budget around in order to maximize my investments. 
LSA 20 Statement Speakers
These speakers exceeded my expectations and I have no regrets. Coupling the LSA-20 Statement speakers with your Pass gear and VPI turntable will indeed give you musical pleasure for years to come.My baselines for speakers include Vandersteen, To... 
SST Son of Ampzilla ii power amp
I have listened to and sold many of the great brands of hi-fi gear out there, and I have owned tube, hybrid, and solid state amps. So my comments below are informed by this experience. After much research and consideration, I opted for a Son of...