midirons
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| Cartridge, Phono Preamp Hum Same thing happened to me about a year ago on a different set-up, except the left channel didn't work. Changed cables, switched cables, substituted different phono stage. Then I took the cartridge out, blew some compressed air over it, and reinsta... | |
| New Orleans high end stores? That could have been one of 2 stores. The aforementioned Valentino's, who moved to Baton Rouge; or Alterman Audio who is over on 17th street. I'd forgotten about them as I don't live in the area anymore. Wilsons, Valentinos, and Alterman were in a... | |
| New Orleans high end stores? Yes, go to both stores if you have the time. I've purchased equipment from both and I personally like Valentino's better. A little more organized. Wilson's is a Rogue, ARC, Spendor, Harbeth, paradigm, Maggie dealer. Doug Wilson still listens to SP... | |
| B&W 803D - Best amplifiers to drive them The size of your room will influence the amp. I have the 803d and use a Classe CA2200. Previously used a Krell KAV2250, but the Classe is a bit warmer. Pre is Krell KSL. Also used a VTL 5.5 which was very good. Room size is 16' x 23'. Generally sp... | |
| Amplifiers for B&W 804 Nautilus - Need Help R0817 - How big is your room? Is it dedicated to your stereo system? How loud do you listen to music? | |
| Amplifiers for B&W 804 Nautilus - Need Help You have a lot of good options with those speakers. They were in my main system for 7 or 8 years. (I now have 803D's.) I used a Krell KAV 2250 and then a Classe CA 2200. The Classe is smoother and seems more musical to me. Pre is a VTL 5.5. This c... | |
| Are B&W Nautilus 804's too bright Poloman makes a great suggestion. I am using a VTL 5.5 -->Krell KAV2250 --> N804's. Source is Project 2Xperience and Arcam CD93. The VTL has a thearter bypass which is a nice feature. As I see it, The Krell provides all the punch and power t... | |
| Music to evaluate Speakers and System Thanks for your kind words, but I recall that this article was recommended by Bob Neill in some other forum. I just happen to remember where I read it. It is an interesting process to evaluate systems and different components. I'm currently in the... | |
| Music to evaluate Speakers and System Here's a link to an article on the Audio Note website. I found it very helpful in evaluating different pieces of equipment. It's definitely worth a read. Good luck in your quest. http://www.audionote.co.uk/articles/art_audio_hell.shtml | |
| MC402 vs FPB 300cx I'm kinda late getting in on this, but I have a nearly identical system except for the source. (Arcam CD93 -> VTL 5.5 -> Krell KAV 2250 -> B&W N804.) I did try some older Macs, 2105's I think, in a biamped configuration. Just wasn't t... | |
| Music that has good cymbals Try Patricia Barber's Nardis. I think it's on the Cafe Blue CD. There are 3 cymbals on this cut from what I can tell at varying volumes.The Bill Evans Trio recommendation is a very good one. | |
| Looking for turntable for under $1000 It won't come in until tuesday, so I'll post something a few days after that. THe dealer from whom I purchased mine has an EMotion set-up, so, if I have any exta time, we are going to try and do a comparision. ( I live in the New Orleans area. Thi... | |
| Looking for turntable for under $1000 Thank you, Piedpiper. I understand that there is an adaptor although I haven't researched if they're still available. Thinkin' about it, that could end up being a lot work just for a certain type of cartridge. Also, thanks for the tip on the Pearl... | |
| Looking for turntable for under $1000 Bob - Congratulations! My Xperience is supposed to arrive today or tomorrow. On the cart, I'm just going to use the Sumiko pearl that comes with it for a few weeks/months. The Dynavector noted above would be good match as would the Sumiko's. I was... | |
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