mattmiller
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| Hifi USB player fro under 250 Euro Audio Quest Dragonfly USB DAC, this is a thumb drive size DAC that plugs directly into source via USB. All you need then is 1/8 inch jack cable with RCA's on one end. Matt | |
| External EQ/other solution? I am a firm believer that when dealing with problems, start small and work your way up, and NO equalizers! No Rumble filters! these units rob your system of anything good its doing and adds a lot of bad. Start by treating the room, throw some pill... | |
| Rush" DMM is awesome. Awesome Im checking this out! Thanks for the info. | |
| McIntosh c1100 vs audio research ref 6se vs Ayer KX-R Of course your going to buy the McIntosh! One button to turn everything on using power control, plus the amazing lights, not to mention im sure the C1100 sounds pretty pretty pretty good :-) O did I mention they have been in Binghampton NY since t... | |
| Are there any bookshelf speakers that sound good on a bookshelf? For Several thousand dollars I would choose the Dynaudio Special 40, it dosent matter where you put this speaker, they are a Tour De Force when given enough power and clean electronics. Also, the Dynaudio Confidence 20 would max your budget wow...... | |
| How much lead and silica sand in speaker stands? Small ball bearings or small pea size stones work best, fill them to the top as you want them to be dampened as much as possible. I then use some poster board putty formed into small golf ball size then pressed hard between the speaker and stand t... | |
| which speaker to buy I like the JBL too but they have really gone up in price, Legacy Audio would be a great choice as well as Dynaudio and Martin Logan. I would not bridge the MC2300 because it will raise distortion levels and make the amp harder to listen at loud le... | |
| Which phonostage should I choose (or would you choose)? Neither! If you really want to get better sound the Modwright PH150 or PH 9 Phono stage, or the Manley Steelhead are the units to look at, I recommend these 3 phono stages mainly for sound quality and ease of use. The Phono pre amp is the gateway... | |
| Dynavector DV-10x5 repair? Soundsmith is the place they rebuild these cartridges all day, not sure how much it costs though. GL | |
| Dynavector DV-10x5 repair? The Dynavector 10x5 is a really great cartridge, super fun sounding not the last word in detail or refinement but a freaking great cartridge. I would contact Soundsmith I think they can repair. Also, the NEW gen 10X5 is a $750 cartridge the older ... | |
| Rega Aethos integrated, impressions, opinions...? You said it!...........When you think REGA you think turntables. When I think of Amplifiers I think McIntosh! Just saying.Matt M | |
| Phono cartridge recommendations Perfect price point for either the Clear Audio Maestro V2 ($1200) this is the best MM youll ever hear. Also, the Dynavector 20x2L ($1000) is a .3mv low output MC which is fantastic sounding. I use the 20x2L on my JA Michell Gyro SE turntable with ... | |
| Phono preamp worth it with MM cartridges? Forget all the fancy specs and numbers people are spewing out. The P3 with Exact combo is a very lively and fun sound.With this set up you dont need a $2000 phonostage, you will wind up wanting a new table! Then things just start going sideways...... | |
| New speakers but old Rotel Amp "the dealer I bought the speaker from said I could have done better, and is suggesting a BAT-56 (non SE) or a Rogue, or a Bryston 3B3 amp."DONT DO IT! Why are these three brands the ones?? I for one do not like the sound from BAT, others really ... | |
| How do you know what you're missing? Get the gear you are interested in then listen to it. If you dont like it you change it, I went through 5 pre amps before I found the one that gave me the best of what I was looking for. Its a long process that takes some time. Some stores will al... |