macdadtexas

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Cartridge Change Clearaudio and systems questions
Your speakers are great, I don't think the Mythos are worth the price difference, plus you have great subs built into those. Why don't you keep your Denon and buy a seperate pre-amp with home theater pass through and a good 2 channel amp? Best of ... 
Bass rant
Hulk say, "MORE BASS, GOOD!!" 
I need help with my Equipment addiction
Pssssst, I'm better now!!! I thought I was getting sick again when I bought a much desired from my youth, B & O Beogram 8002 a few weeks ago and: even though it worked fine I decided it should go back to Sound Smith for new interconnects, dust... 
Whats on your turntable tonight?
Smashing Pumpking - Siamese DreamStuttgart Chamber Orchestra - Mozart Eine Kleine NachtmusikRosan Cash - The ListThe Police - Zenyotta MondattaChet Baker - Chet is Back!!wife and kids are out tonight, so lots of loud stuff!! 
Wire the House A/C or get Power Conditioner?
Both are great if you can afford it, I need to have some dedicated lines run myself. If you can only do one, I would get an excellent power conditioner such as the mentioned, PS Audio is a good place to start. I have PS Audio and APC, like them bo... 
If you had 1500 to 2000$ to spend
No matter what you are using, you should spend it all on a single power cord, that's the most important piece of audio equipment. It doesn't matter if you have conditioned/surge protected/cleaned/conditioned the power, and it doesn't matter what o... 
Whats on your turntable tonight?
I am breaking the rules and listening to digital tonight with the trick or treaters coming around. The Bryston DAC is stellar, not analog mind you, but it does sound good. In fact I hate to admit, but the Norah Jones vinyl version I have of Come A... 
AppleTV variable output trade-offs?
Dudes, excellent info!! 
Do I still need a DAC for a Logitech Transporter??
That things DAC is awesome. I am pretty sure, but I didn't check online like I should have before I said this, that Modwright does not change the DAC at all when they do their "Truth" mod.Very cool source. 
No very little Compromise $20K 5CH System?
Pre-amp - Cary SLP98p f-1 (used) or McIntosh C2200Amp(s) - Parasound Halo A51 or Bryston 5 channel (can't remember the number)Speakers - Paradigm Signature S8 for the fronts, then Pardigm Reference for the center and SurroundsBluRay - OppoSurround... 
Has anyone heard the VPI Classic yet
I have a dumb question, where do I find directions on using the damping fluid? It's not with my manual, and I cannot find it on the VPI site. How does it work? The fluid came with the deck, but I need to understand exactly how it works?thx. 
Bidat vs. Perfecwave MSB Playback Design
If you want Jane Monheit in your living room, you need to listen to her on vinyl, you will never get there using digital samples. Or, know her of course. 
Pass X250.5 With Vandersteen
I think that Pass Amps are the only amps that I have ever heard that seem to be a match for every speaker. They are just the abolute last word in amplification in my opinion.With the excellent Vandy 3a, that will just sound great, good choices.If ... 
Are DAC prices reflecting sound quality?
Almarg, Thx, just what I need, to try another DAC!!! But I probably will, even though I listen to 95% vinyl. This hobby is an illness!! 
Whats the consensus on Zu's loudspeaker cables?
I have the Libec, and like them quite a bit. I don't think they are quite as open as the Analysis Plus Oval 9's they replaced, but they are move detailed, and have excellent bass response.