markus1299

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KRK ERGO
I A/B'd them by listening with the machine indicating a 95% room knowledge in the on position and then removing the machine and putting my interconnects back in place. Absolutely no difference with the exception of a decrease in gain with the Ergo... 
KRK ERGO
I also tried the Ergo in my system hoping it would enable a better placement of my Harbeth 40.1 speakers in a room with 12 foot high slanted ceilings. I did A/B with and without the Ergo and found absolutely no difference other than it decreased t... 
Good Sounding Speaker that Won't Attract Thieves?
I have a pair of old KLH 6's in my back shop that really sound great but to look at.. no body is going to waste time taking these 
N.East Storm Destroyed Several Component Circuitry
I live where there are lots of storms and so I most generally unplug just about every morning before going to work during storm season. 
Gain Question
phono preamp uses 4 12AX7's and 1 12AT7. Are you saying I should try a 12AX7 in the 12AT7 spot? 
Gain Question
JohnUnfortunately when I checked out the Clearaudio carefully, the stylus was bent so without a retip, don't think I can try this option. HOWEVER see my next post about another avenue I am considering 
Gain Question
You know, as a fairly new audiofile enthusiaist, I have learned a valuable lesson here. Do your homework well before purchasing components that you think will match up in a system 
Gain Question
I just found an MM, Clearaudio Virtuoso Wood cartridge from a table I purchased that is long gone. I think I'll give it a spin to see how it compares. Should be interesting. I'm sure the gain will be there but sound quality??? 
Gain Question
Thanks Al for sorting this all out for me and, others that are much more knowledgeable than myself, for adding significant things to look at in my system. The vinyl sound is enjoyable at present but every once in a while there is that specific cut... 
Why aren't all CD players also DAC's?
My Cary SACD has both transport and dac under one cover and you can use it as just a dac. Also the dac ins and outs are adjustable via the remote. 
Gain Question
So an amp with more power would solve the problem? My 40.1 Harbeths are at 86 db efficencey so I can see that as a problem but really love the sound of these Brits. Power on the top end seems to be the answer. 
Gain Question
Almarg,I really hate to do this but what about using a step up. Any experince doing this? I see an Ear step up for sale here and I'm considering it. I just hate to introduce a whole nuther device with it's connecting cables ETC. What are your thou... 
Cary 120s
I have had a Cary 120S amp running through a Cary SLP05 preamp for about a year now. At the onset, the pairing was good but not what I would call great. I tube rolled Genelex KT88's, Genelex KT77's and then found some NOS Mullard EL34's that reall... 
VPI Scout II vs.Scoutmaster
Years ago I started with the Scout and found that it took lots of tweeks and upgrades before it really sounded good but after $$ it truely was a great TT. Do not expect it to be great out of the box. 
HELP; Acceptable Living Room Sound Treatment
I kinda had the same problem with my 2 channel room with the high ceilings. Check out the "Ergo" site. Room Analysis & Correction System from KRK. I have mine ordered so don't have first hand experience but have talked to several others that s...