mattmiller
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| Phono cartridge advice: replacing an Ortofon MC Rondo Red Hey do your self a favor and pull the trigger on the Dynavector 10X5. I really think it would be the most bang for your buck upgrade for your system. I would only do this if your looking to add some JUMP factor into your system. The Dynavector ha... | |
| Hegel H300 and B&W 803 Diamond Most integrated amps do not make for good pre amplifiers. Do not skimp on this piece, it is critical to get right, and when you do it will bring your whole system together, you could even go with a tube pre amp? Of course a Pass labs pre would be ... | |
| Aurender now streaming Qobuz Does Tidal not offer this already in the U.S.? That's what Aurender uses Tidal. Matt | |
| JL Audio e112 sub vs. JL Audio Fathom 112 v.2 gapperis, I find it amazing that your sub volume is all the way up?? The e112 should be all anyone could want for added bass. Also, you should not have to turn it up all the way. What size football field of a room are you in? LOL. Need room dimen... | |
| WARNING - USE UPS FOR SHIPPING RATHER THAN FEDEX Ok I understand the frustration about the expensive container being damaged. Have you considered the fact that, if its that nice of a box then the seller should have placed IT in another container to prevent damage during shipping. I know a thing ... | |
| Would frequency response of cartridge determine purchase? "Clearaudio is on the brighter side" I have NOT found this to be true of Clearaudio. In fact they make some of the most gorgeous (not bright) sounding, tonally accurate cartridges I have ever heard. very beautiful indeed. A very good phono preamp... | |
| Basic Interconnect Question Dsper, unless you have a connection problem I wouldnt even go there, no reason or sonic advantage, rca's are just fine. well put cleeds, jl35, infection. I agree.Matt | |
| Rega Planar 3 upgrades help. Put a Dynavector 10X5 on it for the best bang for your buck!!Matt M | |
| What is best turntable for listening to Rock from the sixties like Led Zeppelin? A REGA P3/24 or an older P3 would work very well with a Dyanavector 10X5 or the REGA Exact cartridges.Matt M | |
| Proac D2/D18 vs Totem Mani 2 Totally recommend the PROAC'S!!! The Mani 2's are not known to be one of there better speakers. Totem makes a few models that I would consider buying but the Mani is not one of them. Go with the Pro's I think you would be getting a more tonally ne... | |
| CD player or CD transport ?? It really depends on what Oppo you have? But I will say that transports and DAC combos are important to get right. Every transport will sound differently with whatever DAC you run it to, then there is the connection (XLR,RCA,Optical,USB Audio) to ... | |
| Losing out From a SELLERS perspective.....I honor the 1st person who pays the money....Period! And I don’t take promises in any way . From a BUYERS perspective If I have paid the money I would expect to receive the item. One time here on Audiogon I sent paym... | |
| Dynaudio's best sounding bookshelf between $500-1000 I 2nd the Totem Model 1 sig’s. These speakers use a driver made by Dynaudio and it has a 3" voice coil! If your lucky you can find a early pair for around $1000. Model 1’s have been made for over 20 years! Also, a nice Classe 100w per channel amp ... | |
| Hd-dvd Ok I know you dont want to hear this ...BUT, forget the ghost, trash the DVD's and embrace cloud services. There is so much more content...(50 discs?? are keeping you from a whole new world) IMHO. Its like clinging to BETAMAX? LOL. sorry.Matt M | |
| OPPO BDP 103/105, sound quality??? Mark I think you will love the Oppo 105 I repeat 105 because it has dual ESS Saber dacs and better high end audio circuitry. I would go ahead and buy it in a heartbeat, Highly recommended. You will be very glad im sure. Great sound and features, ... |