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| ISO advice for completing first hi-fi system I'd consider Rogue Cronus Magnum for the tube integrated. | |
| High End Audio-Gaining Higher Ground? It's just not as hard nor expensive to get very high quality sound these days. It's becoming more of a commodity, like most popular things technical do over time. So audio is gaining higher ground in this sense, but its a totally different world a... | |
| Great Saxophone Artists and Albums "Play the Right Thing" by Lou Donaldson.I saw him live a few years back at the Village Vanguard in NYC and became a fan. | |
| High End Audio-Gaining Higher Ground? Maybe Czarivey has cornered the market on those 2%. :^)I was in my local B&M audio shop today they are in process of adding a new vinyl area. The titles are varied but mostly well known ones from over the years. Except they are now $30 a pop. ... | |
| Should I upgrade power cord for my preamp? For pre-amp and source devices, especially digital,its all about noise control/reduction.For power amps, its more about current delivery.I use Pangea ac14se on both my ARC sp16 pre-amp and mhdt Constantine DAC at present. Each seemed to make thing... | |
| Sennheiser HD650 and ipod A good headphone amp should only help, not hurt.Glad to hear they sound good as is though as well.I have Sennheiser Momentum over-ear phones. THese are designed to work better with portable devices than the audiophile Sennheiser models like HD650,... | |
| What happened to Jfox "Mapman, How do we help the new members cut through the noise?"Its up to the members/participants to help mostly it seems. Many seem to take it upon themselves to do so. There is power in numbers.It would be nice if A'gon had some quality control ... | |
| tube vs SS preamp IT can happen anytime. Amp will amplify whatever it is fed unless protection circuitry kicks in. Tubes can have various issues. So can transistors. But tubes probably more often.End result will vary case by case depending on circumstance and desig... | |
| Top 3 Most Overrated Artists contest in R&R. "In what way are the Dead over rated? "Probably not really, at least in terms of studio recordings. I've just never been a fan of their live performances for the most part. Reckoning is good though. Saw them live once in 1981 after looking forward... | |
| What happened to Jfox "Just harder to do under the new system of controlling communication"What has changed in this regard exactly?Isn't it natural for people to move on to new challenges once old ones are conquered effectively?There will always be those who are intere... | |
| Seeking alternatives to Oppo Upgradability sounds like a useful distinguishing feature perhaps.Have only heard an oppo once in a system at a show. I was not impressed, but was not familiar with most of the gesr used, so I would not necessarily blame the Oppo. Many people seem... | |
| What was your first 'hi-end' system? First attempt was an all Lafayette system with integrated amp, tuner, and Heil AMT speakers.Second attempt shortly after was a Hitachi Class G receiver, Philips 312 table, Aiwa ad6550 cassette deck, and OHM L speakers (which I still own). The Clas... | |
| Should I upgrade power cord for my preamp? Audio Advisor is a nice resource. I have bought from them indirectly via Amazon for same cost plus I get points on my Amazon credit card when I do it that way, which adds some value. I love their catalog. Reminds me of the old Lafayette or Radio S... | |
| Am I the only one who thinks B&W is mid-fi? Some brands like B&W might be a victim of their own success to a certain extent in that many are sold at various price points and probably only a small percent are ever really set up properly to maximize their potential.Hifi has always been th... | |
| Top 3 Most Overrated Artists contest in R&R. No mention of The Grateful Dead yet?I'd hold them in higher regard overall if they spent more time innovating like with Terrapin Station and less time doodling mindlessly while someone left the mike on.As it is I do respect them and like a lot of ... |