mesch
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| BEST CD TRANSPORT Yes, $2500. I hate the double posts. Didn't see the 1st, Thought I exited prior to actually posting. I understand the 'once and done' thing for avoidance of regret. I have several component projects under consideration, starting at the source. M... | |
| BEST CD TRANSPORT I am considering the Jays CDT2-MK3 or the CDT3. $2500 vs. $5000, hummm... | |
| End of life for Vandersteen IICe? I had a pair of the original Model 2s. When the drivers went out I gutted the interior enclosures and made Bass traps out of them using material from ATS Acoustics. | |
| Solid State amp to go with Audible Illusions Modulus 3a preamp If looking for new, check out the Parasound A23+. | |
| Solid State amp to go with Audible Illusions Modulus 3a preamp What is budget? | |
| Cambridge CXC > Audiolab 6000CDT > Jay's Audio CDT2-MK2! @creativepart Thanks for the feedback. I will likely purchase the Jays later this fall. | |
| Cambridge CXC > Audiolab 6000CDT > Jay's Audio CDT2-MK2! Glad to receive your take on the Jays transport. I am considering the purchase of the CD2MK3 | |
| Magnapan LRS+ VS .7 @lrlacosse Did you see my post above? | |
| Weak Link in Vinyl Playback @owl9113 Sorry, I thought I picked up somewhere that it was stated that your cartridge output was 2mV. Yes using your preamp in active mode for vinyl should help. | |
| Weak Link in Vinyl Playback It seems to me that you are looking for greater dynamics. To achieve this you need to increase the gain. When you increased the gain on the phonostage from 1 to 2 the system sounded better. Gain 2 is for cartridges with less that 2mV. Gain 1 is fo... | |
| New video review of Fritz Carbon 7 SE Mk. II "Punches above its weight" @hilde45 Thanks for the video. I own the 7s, possibly the same pair you auditioned and returned to Fritz. Striped Rosewood. Purchased last September. Mine are in rotation with Maggie LRS+. LRS+ driven by SS amp. 7s driven by tube amp. | |
| Magnapan LRS+ VS .7 Give a call to Glenn Poor Audio, Champaign, Illinois. They had 3 pairs of LRS+ in stock in April. | |
| Magnapan LRS+ VS .7 I that size room I would recommend the LRS+. I found them to be a great introduction to what Maggies provide. | |
| Should I steer clear of class D amps I think the question is how Class D compares to the better Class A/B amplifiers at the OP's budget. | |
| Should I steer clear of class D amps Check out the Music Fidelity 2si. A good sounding line level integrated amplifier in your price range I believe. Class A/B. |