mikec

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Absorbtion?
Thanks Macm, i did go back to the dealer (yesterday) to have a listen to another pair of 10Ts. Big difference on top. The dealer demo's seemed ear bleeding to me compared to my 10Ts (both new version) in my room. The dealers room is heavely treate... 
Can $15,000 Sound As Good As $75,000?
Simply stated, all things being equal, A 75k system is going to outperform a 15k system. But i bet that there are plenty of 15k systems that outperform 75k systems. 
Marantz AV600 Subwoofer cutoff?
Yes, you would have go to the back of the AV600 and set the Subwoofer Switch to off every time you would want to listen to stereo without the sub(s). Then set it back to mono if using one sub or stereo if using 2 subs in stereo for surround sound ... 
The "D" word...Has audio ever caused it?
No i'm single but infidelity with a girlfriend cost me a total system back in the 80s. 
best cd's to impress your friends with..
"Wish You Were Here" by PF comes to mind, Into the Machine, gotta hear (and feel) this thru a pair of 10Ts and a pair of Rel Stadium IIs. The foundation shakes and the music doesn't fall off the curb. 
best cd's to impress your friends with..
"Wish You Were Here" by PF comes to mind, Into the Machine, gotta hear this thru a pair of 10Ts and a pair of Rel Stadium IIs. The foundation shakes and the music doesn't fall off the curb. 
The top ten reasons why.....
"Will the Internet Kill High-End" NO BOSE WOULD!!! 
The top ten reasons why.....
Don't laugh, if Bose wanted too they probably could come out with high-end sound. Just think of all the money the company has profited and how much money they could afford to spend on the best designers!! Geez all you guys and gals may force Bose ... 
Please Help Solid State Amps ?
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Will Internet Distroy High End ?
For 5yrs now, i have been friendy with the manager of a local hi-end shop that been in business for 20-30?yrs. 3 yrs ago i said to my friend, "the web is going to kill you guys", he replied "no way the shops is always going to cater to the main pu... 
Tubed Headamp for Grado RS-2 ?
Hi Lorne, using ca300, cav75, CDT-1, tuner-1, sony 7700, Aerial 10t w/stands (rosewalnut,1yr old now), cc3, sr3, 2 rel stad 2s and a bunch of other sources, fm amp, sat DD, etc. Sounds great. Never listen to the ssp75 but understand it also has 2c... 
Tubed Headamp for Grado RS-2 ?
Thanks Joe, yes Quest for Sound (Stephen) did give me a great deal. I also picked up a Panasonic SL-CT570 portable CD for only $88 incl ship (List 170) from www.onecall.com to use on the road. The 570 has some great reviews, one of the best soundi... 
Tubed Headamp for Grado RS-2 ?
Wow you guys are great. Today everything is sounding much much smoother with great detail. What i think is that i started to evaluate without anything burning in. I just recieved the Grado combo the day before i posted and only had a few hours on ... 
Tubed Headamp for Grado RS-2 ?
Lornecherry thanks, headwize's forums are down at the moment. Can't find a server that can handle the increased activity for his budget. Sad, headwize was very informitive. I am using a Classe ssp50 (same analog pre as the CP-50) into the RA-1 but... 
Highest B/B
If your not wanting to spend too much cash. There is a Classe ca100 for sale in the A'gon classifieds for only "800 something". The ca100 is a 100x2@8ohm high current design that will double down into 4ohms giving you 200w@4ohm. Bass is not a stro...