mattmiller

Responses from mattmiller

Turntable suggestion -- budget.. or not?
Also , All those 200 $ phono preamps SUC! buy a Musical surroundings for 300 used or 600 new its worth it!! 
Turntable suggestion -- budget.. or not?
BTW Martin, If your into Tone...Consider a Tube preamp from MODWRIGHT the SWL 9.0SE to be exact. Sells for 1500 used. It is an amazing toneally beautiful sounding unit.One of the best buys in preamps out there. A real sleeper. 
Turntable suggestion -- budget.. or not?
IMO you need a used REGA RP3. You can then slap all kinds of cool upgrades on it(groovetracer.com). AND it will except a few AMAZING cartridges.I highly recommend the Dynavector 10x5 with the RB301 Tonearm.This is a match made in heaven. The music... 
PHONO CART SUGGESTIONS
The Dynavector 10x5 is a perfect match for your RB250 or RB300 arm you are using. Save the $ and get the 10x5 , you will not regret it.All vinyl sounds different so you just need to find better sounding used records..I suggest GRUV GLIDE your used... 
Subwoofer for "seamless" integration with Zu Druid
You need a REL Britania series B2,or B3 you can find these used at very nice prices..it is the only way to get seemless integration with your Druids. Check it out. 
Best Cartridge for my system, MC or MM ??
I would check the specs on your phono pre.If your using the stock McIntosh you will most likely only be able to use MM or high output MC. 4.0 mv or better ,if I recall correctly.So if needed you can always purchase a external phono preamp so you c... 
Integrated tube amp has no bass Cayin A50T
Try a more sensitive pair of speakers. 93db or better would be a much better match for that amp. 
Advice on sub and hookup for Martin Logan Ethos
Hi Cdc2, You can get a REL and hook it up to the outputs of your AMP! Using the SPKON connection cable the AMP dosen't see this at all, having the signal off the main amp will give seamless integration with the main speakers. You can also get a Mu... 
Anti static guns
Well I for one think that the Benefits far out weigh the negatives. The $40 can of spray is an award winning product that is meant as a tweek. The very subtle details that I might be blanketing are a minor trade off IMO. I keep my stylus clean wit... 
Does anyone use a RUMBLE filter?
Thank You HDM ...After trying a few different things I can see how Cartridge and tonearm matching is a big part of curing this problem. 
Preamp with tone controls?
Call Mike Sastra at AudioClassics.com They have all the Mac equipment and the best deals. They are located next to the McIntosh factory in New York. Mike is a great guy. 
Does anyone use a RUMBLE filter?
I am thinking that Rauliruegas AND Newbee have some valid points. This is why I do not want to buy one if I can help it..I think there is something wrong in my system...Today I am trying a completely different table and Cart..Thornes TD160 with a ... 
Does anyone use a RUMBLE filter?
If you go to KABUSA.com and look up Rumble filter...They talk about how this is something that is recorded into ALL vinyl from the cutter head. Its subsonic rumble and it makes your amp and speakers do things that are not kool. My brother runs a V... 
Anti static guns
Not true, it cleans the grooves and eliminates static and repeals dust. It also protects against needle wear. I wont spin a record without it. 
thickest outer record sleeves, where to buy them?
I stopped using plastic sleeves..I think paper is the way to go. IMO.