mapman
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| Need an amp with a 'turbo' top end Donnwags,I also just noticed the you indicated the Fs are modified in some way.May I ask what the mods are and what they accomplish? | |
| Need an amp with a 'turbo' top end Donnwags,If you want to give the Fs a go and keep the investment minimal up front, you might pick up a used Musical Fidelity A3CR like I did for $600-$700 and give it a go.From there, three things could likely happen:1) you're satisfied with what ... | |
| Man Cave or No? "My son never touched my stereo. I actually took the time to teach him what a toy is! And it worked. Never moved a thing and he never touched it. "Same true with my kids...they never touch my stuff...intentionally.But remember accidents can happen... | |
| Simple System for a Super Senior? By the way, kudos to you also for looking out for your Dad. Sounds like he is a music lover and this should be one of the most rewarding investments you can make. Just keep it care free and enjoyable, as recommended.Cheers! | |
| DAC as an upgrade Jeffkad,Thanks for the additional info.Ive researched both the Bel Canto and Benchmark DACs of late and both are leading contenders currently in my mind. There is still not much I can truly fault with my stock Denon, though I'm sure I can do bette... | |
| Questions about Preamp Tubes "My understanding is that it becomes very, very hard to differentiate between tube/SS in high-end products; however, is this the case in lower-end models?"This is a very good question. I think you are on to something here. I've noticed that the be... | |
| Simple System for a Super Senior? Music Hall is a very good choice also from what I have heard. | |
| Questions about Preamp Tubes "Tubes in preamps normally last 5000 to 10000 hours of playing time"It makes sense to me that tubes in a pre-amp would have greater reliability than in power amps.But is it all or nothing? In other words does the system sound the same for this lon... | |
| Simple System for a Super Senior? Buy something new from a reputable dealer. Can't go wrong with anything you mention as long as the service /support is available. What is in your system that he drools over? Just get him something that resembles what he has seen and heard and like... | |
| lps sound bad Listened again to side 2 of the first ELP album on standard issue US Cotillion label (a .99 cents used acquisition) last night.Definite thumbs up. Definitely vinyl done right, top 10-20 percentile for that genre. ELP's musical showmanship on keybo... | |
| Buying used vs. New With diligence, you can do well buying used, even on ebay.There are risks though that limit the appeal for many. Never assume anything when buying used and always seek out reputable sellers whether buying new or used. Like much of this hobby, its ... | |
| Speakers better than the MMGs? Triangle Titus 202s cost me $500 new several years back and were the first box design speakers I owned that convinced me I might be able to live without the larger (than mmg) Magnepan 1.3cs I also owned at the time.Fast, clear and highly detailed ... | |
| lps sound bad Vinyl is/was no panacea. Capable of sounding great, but many poor or mediocre vinyl product out there, especially from the latter days of vinyl in the 70s and beyond. The good news is that remastered CDs done right and with proper care often resto... | |
| Man Cave or No? I like variety. I have multiple rooms I share with family and a sound insulated "man cave" where I can set up however I please and listen in at any volume at any time.Best of both worlds, though I wish I had a bigger cave perhaps. | |
| MBL alternatives Morrison and Dueval are some other omni designs to consider that I have heard some good things about.I own and run six pair of speakers. 2 are Ohm Walsh giant killers. Others are more conventional box designs. |