martyw

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Amp rec needed for Quad 21l2
Thanks -- I am interested in the Naim. I will looking into selling the Jolida 302BRC here. 
Amp rec needed for Quad 21l2
A follow-up, another option would be selling the Jolida here, and using the proceeds from that to increase my budget. In that case, would the Naim Nait 5i be the best option?THanks --- M 
Amp rec needed for Quad 21l2
Thanks -- any reason why those and not others? I'm still figuring out how to match amps with speakers. 
Please help -- DAC newbie needs wisdom.....
So here I am with the dilemma: cheap dac as an addition, or better dac and computer/dvd player as cd transport.1) Use the macbook for internet radio and lossless, as well as atransport to a $300 DAC (Scott Nixon, HRT streamer+) and sell the Music ... 
slightly neurotic question from a tube newbie
Thanks all -- this is what I get for trying to change the speaker feet at 11:30 at night! I looked again this morning and it was seated pretty tightly in the socket, just not as snug as it was when the sockets were brand new. The only tube plans I... 
New Jolida DAC for $100???
Thanks -- in between waiting for this and the HRT Streamer 
Advice on adding a sub to my system
Here is what happened -- I have the Jolida 302 amp bi-wired to the quads with Wireworld oasis speaker wires that have 2 connections on the amp end and 8 on the speaker end. With the speaker cables approaching the speakers, I accidentally inverted ... 
Advice on adding a sub to my system
So last night, I decided to double check my wiring and while the speakers were not out of phase, I did have the bired spades, with the bottom two spades attached to the tweeter. Argh.... Anyway, from some listening last night, the bass was definit... 
Advice on adding a sub to my system
Thanks -- I have them around 2 feet off the wall as recommended. Are there any tubes that can use in the Jolida 302 that would improve the bass performance? 
Please help -- DAC newbie needs wisdom.....
There is a new Devilsound coming out that is $399, will try and check it out. Also, Jolida is coming out with one for $!00!!! This may be worth exploring... How do I decide? If I can't try them all, what are the factors I should be looking out? My... 
to mod or not to mod my new tube amp?????
Sorry -- to be more precise, the speakers are Quad 21l2s -- http://twochannelaudio.com/Quad21L2speakers.htm---If I sold the Jolida, I guess my additional budget would be around $500 above what I could get for the Jolida 302 on audiogon. Thanks -- ... 
to mod or not to mod my new tube amp?????
Thanks all. I am running them with a pair of quad 21l2s. What other amps would you recommend I listen to?Thanks 
to mod or not to mod my new tube amp?????
Yea -- just starting to get cold feet about the tube upgrade. Hard to commit the money when I really don't know how the different options are going to sound. 
Need advice for my Jolida 302BRC
Thanks all for the advice. I decided just to upgrade the tubes for now. I bought EH6CA7, RFT 12AT7, and RFT 12AT7. I am really looking forward to hearing how they sound compared to the stock tubes. Re: upgrades -- the only thing I did so far was p... 
How should I upgrade my Jolida 302B?
Why would you recommend upgrading the CDP rather than the amp? Has anyone else on the board had any experience upgrading Jolida amps?