mickeyb

Responses from mickeyb

Authenticity of Speakers
The guy the guy bought a lot. They’re probably the real deal. Check em out and if they’re in real good shape , buy them. I’ve bought tons of stuff of cl with no issues. Let your eyes tell you the truth. Goid luck!  
Why have the prices of Marantz and Sansui speakers have gone up so much? Whyyyy???
I collect and love lots of vintage equipment and can honestly say that Marantz and Sansui speakers are the worst of the lot. I’d take realistic or technics over those and that’s not saying much.  
New or Old CD Player?
Rega Saturn. Great CD player. Can be had under 1k.  
First time tube integrated buy
Agree with cayin tube integrated or line magnetic if you can find one for under 2k. Good luck and have fun.  
Have you moved from tubed amplification to solid state amplification... Why?
I’ve got an all tube system and an all ss system. My tube system is all of the vintage kind ( altec model 19s, Sansui 1000a, Grant fidelity tube dac 11, pioneer pl-630 turntable).  My ss system is diapason adamante 3’s with a pass int 60. Both are... 
Neil Young - Guitarist
He has a very distinct style which makes him original. Mark Knopfler is a truly incredible guitarist. IMO he’s the best alive. Sorry Clapton lovers.  
Looking for amp advice (punk, rock & reggae edition)
A beat up Sansui g9000 with stickers all over it should do the trick. 1000 quid should get you a nice one.  
First Watt vs McIntosh vs Ampzilla
First watt with your speakers should pair very nicely. Class A with those speakers is the way to go.  
speakers with balls
Jbl l-65, l-200, l-300. Be prepared to spend some bucks. True rock speakers. I also agree with klipsch Cornwall’s and fortes. I just like the jbl sound more. Have fun.  
Question for tube aficionados
Nos vintage tubes sound significantly better than any tube made today and they last much longer. I use Mullards, telefunken and rca 12—7’s. The rca clear tops are nice and about 12$ a tube. I don’t like nor have had good luck with modern day reiss... 
Klipsch La Scala diagnostics/repairs
Talk to al klappenberger as well. Alk engineering is his company and I bought some new crossovers for my lascalas and they sounded great. You can also adjust the mid and high with his crossover.  
New Vinyl
Ty segal. Thee o sees. Slowdive. All new releases and sound great. I received a big star #1 album recently that sounded like s@&t. I bought the lounge lcr phono stage just recently and couldn’t be happier.  
Has Anyone Uesed A PrimaLuna Amp With Harbeth Speaker's
Get a dual mono, hybrid ss class A amp. By far the best sound reproduction available. Don’t care if it’s chinese, Japanese or American. They all use top notch parts and weigh a ton. I’ve heard a Cayin compared to a luxman and would take either. Cl... 
From KEF 103.2 to Harbeth 30.1 and back....Your advice sought.
103.2 my very first audiophile speakers with an ads system. I loved them. I tried many different studio monitors and they lacked the oomph as well. I’m now running vintage altec model 19s with some tube equipment and couldn’t be happier. Was liste... 
Hello, my name is WisepreadPanic and I’m an addict
Ain’t life grand!