mattmiller

Responses from mattmiller

New Vinyl
V...I mean that most of newly pressed vinyl is defective or taken from a bad source and then pressed badly. Also, Music Direct is not perfect they sold me a Blue Note record of a new artist (Kandace Springs "Soul Eyes") and it is defective. I have... 
Transport for Exogal Comet Plus DAC
If you want a great working player that functions as a transport and is built very well look at a used Esoteric DV60 this player has a steel remote control, and no your not getting the renowned NEOVRDS transport it dosent cost 8K either. Highly re... 
AMP preference
The McIntosh 1200 watt mono blocks?? I had these in my living room driving a pair of large Dynaudio speakers......Nothing short of Incredible! They love to drive anything (even electrostats) very well with control and finesse and musical so dam mu... 
Now, I'm confused.
"I doubt changing the preamp will give you a wider soundstage"Wrong!The NAD's always sound too dark and confined to me. The GFA555 is capable of a very nice wide sound stage indeed. If I were the OP I would find a GFP565 this is a great sounding ... 
Suggestions for a dedicated rock system
Dynaudio Contour series or Confidence C1's or Special Forty would be incredible, these speakers are made for rock music, they require a powerful musical sounding amp as well. The Confidence C1 is a big stand mount and the Contours are floor stande... 
Lyra Delos A truth teller or what?
If you don’t fing love the DELOS something is wrong. New recordings are awful, and most are pressed horribly and warped. stick with old, clean ,not scratched up , original used records and you’ll be much happier. What is your system?? Matt  
DAC recommendations for CDs in 2-channel system
What about using a OPPO 105 or 205? $1100/1200 new, Its a awesome universal player (sounds like you spin discs) and has more connections then you’ll need or want,connects to your stereo with a pair of RCA’s or XLR’s nice :-) Built in dual ESS Sabe... 
McIntosh MC501 or Audio Research DS450M for Magnepan 1.7
Go with the McIntosh. Why? because its MUSICAL as hell and sounds gorgeous,powerful,dynamic,controlled and will drive those speakers without a whimper. Not to mention McIntosh amps are built like battleships, never break, they will protect your sp... 
What Do You Think Of This?
Man I feel for you as a sellar I would not except anything but a GOLDBAR! LOL Seriously though just know that these people do this on purpose, they want to try out stuff! People are using the return system Paypal provides or a credit card company ... 
speaker cable prices
Yes it is! http://morrowaudio.com/These cables are not expensive and sound "invisible" after a long break-in. I use the MA3’s and love them. I would try the MA4’s or MA3’s you will be impressed. Recommended!Matt M 
Old or new gear
Sophie, I’m not saying you can get a McIntosh Mc275 for $3500, but If there is a chance at all that you could get close, call Mike Sastra at Audio Classics! Also, not sure of your speakers or if 75wpc - 90wpc will work for you. This is a special a... 
Stereo Preamp to pair with Carver
Dustin, check out a Doge 8 clarity ,or a Modwright SWL 9.0 sig , or a Dehavilland Ultraverve 3. Whether you can spring for a new one ($1400) or find these in used form the Doge and Modwright would be right in your budget of $1000.  Any of these wo... 
Cambridge 851C with Bluesound
I think the Bluesound would be perfect and only if your willing to spend $3K for a Aurender music server could you do better imo. Matt M  
Opinions: Used BAT VK-51SE or New VK-23SE
jmcgrogan2, The OP asked for opinions on the BAT pre amp, I guess I should clarify what I meant when I used the term "dry" when describing the BAT sound. Of all the pre amps I have listened to and purchased and re sold, it was the BAT that was col... 
Audio store near Anaheim Ca
Isnt Upscale Audio near there?