michaela

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Power conditioner help
I think all the designers and manufacturers know what works best with their system and unless you are a close personal friend, they won't tell you for fear that it will be splashed all over the internet in forums such as these.  
Used Audio Research Preamp Options
@statman and lost bearsHow does the LS5 mk 2 or 3 compare to the LS25 mk 2? I've seen LS5's for about $ 2500.00 over the years and they seem to retain their value. I owned one a number of years back and thought it was an excellent preamp. It was s... 
Who has heard the Audio Research CD5?
OP - Thank you for that info! Gonna give it a try, especially about the tube dampers!Mike 
Who has heard the Audio Research CD5?
Oregonpapa - I have a CD-7se but it doesn't have much play time. Can you tell me what tubes you are running with and I am interested in the sonic difference the Synergistic Research Black fuses made, before and after. I am thinking I didn't give t... 
Just bought used Wilson audio Sophia 1 and Wilson audio center channel comments
I have  pair of Sophia 2's with a Watch center 2. I also run dual JL Audio F112v2 subs in the room. Your Wilson's will sound magical properly sent up and well integrated, That is probably your first step. I had some help with mine as I had a profe... 
Which Speaker System ?
Shameless plug for something I currently have for sale but if you need to run two subs and your preamp only has output for one, then a JL Audio CR-1 crossover (along with a few others) is what you need. If you don’t have your subs already, I do hi... 
Best speakers for Pink Floyd?
Not to take this thread off topic but for all you Pink Floyd fans (and if you can't get to see either Gilmore or Waters in concert) there is a band called Brit Floyd presently touring across the country who are absolutely awesome! I saw them in At... 
Help me choosing Phono Preamp
Take a look at the Allnic H1201, I think it hits all of your requirements. Good luck in your search! Mike 
Which Speaker System ?
Well I haven't heard that particular Klipsch but, and please don't take offense, if you're only after saving bucks, you shouldn't be looking at Wilson, especially for home theater. The Watch center channel, along with matching stand, that matches ... 
Help wanted: Bass!
All great suggestions from everyone and each in it's own way will add its own incremental improvements to your in-room bass response. I was in the same spot as you (and also own and use Tannoy D700's) but I didn't get the bass I was really looking... 
$500 used CD Player Recommendations
That's funny 
Fair price for a Yamaha RX-V1
I don’t have a price for you except to say that home theater specific equipment takes a pretty big hit in price generally. I remember that receiver as being top of the line but that was about 10 years or so ago. I have a Pioneer Elite DV09 that wa... 
Buying Without Audition
I'm late to the discussion here but wanted to chime in to say, yes, you can buy without audition. I have bought probably 10 pairs of speakers that way. I always make sure I narrow down a list of a few I am interested in after reading reviews and/o... 
Is my room going to suck
I feel your pain but the thing to remember is regardless of the room size, with a 7 month old, be very thankful you have a room at all! So, will it work? Absolutely! Good Luck!Mike 
Best Subwoofer Interconnect Cable for powered Wilson Watch Dog
Hi, I used a pair of Kimber Hero HB on my JL Audio F112V2's and have upgraded again (it's a sickness). Here is a link to them: http://www.needledoctor.com/Kimber-Kable-Hero-HB-Audio-Interconnect-Cable_2 . They are for sale, just haven't had the ti...