mcp1
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| Best integrated ever made ? There is a review of the AA Maestro in the most recent HiFi+. They basically liked it, stating that while powerful, it does not behave like a 'muscle amp', rather "its strengths lie more in the delicacy and natural presentation, normally the domai... | |
| Best integrated ever made ? I am currently using a Pathos Twin Towers, and have to say that it is not only the best integrated I've heard, but is one of the best amplifiers I've heard, period (although the LAMMs I heard did beat it). While some have said that it is not the l... | |
| Demagnatizing Phono Cartridges Good point, Woodrow... In any case, I have periodically demagnetized my cartridges using an Audioquest demagnetizer, most recently a Glider, and have to admit that I heard very little, if any, difference in the sound. | |
| Turntable setup in New York City Help I totally agree with Sknnyc, there isn't a dealer in NYC worth spending the money for. Analogique is a good repair place, but they are generally REALLY booked up (the repair on my Pathos took eight weeks!) so you may have a wait. I would recommend... | |
| Shelter 901 Cartridge I recently bought a '501 from Red Rose Music in NYC. The salesman there said he's used both and the differences between the two are very slight. A bit more refinement in the 901, but nothing major. So, the comments you find on the 501 should be us... | |
| Upgrading VPI Jr to VPI MK 3 If you want to hear what the Benz and Audioquest can do - which is a lot given their price - do the upgrade. I didn't do an "official" VPI upgrade (acrylic plinth/armboard and steel subchassis) but, instead, made my own plinth out of Corian, using... | |
| Phono Amp Cables I don't know if you've tried it but I would recommend you check out The Cable Company to find the one that works best for you. With TCC you "rent" cables from their library with all of these rental fees going to purchase. | |
| Drivers for older ProAc s If they are the same as the Studio 1s, you can get replacement drivers directly from ProAc. I think they cost me around $100 a piece. Otherwise look in check with companies like Madisound who sell raw drivers. | |
| pathos twin towers integrated amp Yes. I own it and absolutely love it. The sound is clear and detailed yet smooth, with terrific extension on both ends. It is beautifully made and is one of the most "musical" components I have ever heard. Reviewers have said it is not the last wo... | |
| integrated amps I had the Classe CAP100 and it was OK (The amplifier section is much better than the preamp section). I now have a Pathos Twin Towers which sounds absolutely gorgeous: lush and extended, and looks like modern art. Highly, highly recommended! | |
| BOOKSHELF SPEAKERS For low-bux I really agree with the B&W DM602 - amazingly clean for the money. In addition I bought my non-audiophile father-in-law the NHT Super One's, which sounded great by themselves and I think would make excellent surround speakers. Also... | |
| The Best Speakers for a Small Room I seen a number of Pro Ac Response 2s' on Audiogon for about $1300 - that would be a great speaker for a smallish room. The clarity and detail those speakers would provide would be a great match for the "busy" music you listed as well as the clear... | |
| Advice for integrated amps I heard the Krell and agree with the assessments above - not nearly as good as the price would require. I owned a Classe CAP 100 - good sound, comparable to the Krell for a lot less scratch. I have since bought the Pathos Twin Towers and am in hea... | |
| BEST POWER CORD FOR UNDER $200.00 I have to agree with the above - there is nothing I've heard the comes close to the Shunyatas. I am using the Mamba (amazing but expensive) and have heard from Caelin Gabriel at Shunyata that the Sidewinder is REALLY close at a list price of less ... | |
| It's not the sound I want! I agree with Kkirkpa don't do anything rash - I would work to get the best out of what you have first. There are a lot of things you can do to take the 'edge' off of your system. I have had GREAT success tuning my system with Bybee products and Bl... |