minorl
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| Need recommendations to replace ARC VT100 MkII Zd542; the VT100 accepts both single ended and balanced signals. The internal circuitry is different than the REF150 amp the other post was referring to. This amp works well with both single ended and balanced. The OP doesn't have to be concerned ... | |
| Distortion with ARC Ref 150 and Maggie 3.7 I don't think the attacks on Audio Research are warranted.My understanding of this conversation is that the OP used an RCA to XLR conversion cable and even Audio Research would tell him that that type of cable should not be used. The Audio Researc... | |
| "Buzz" Coming Through Speakers I'm in 100% agreement with Atmasphere. You will see many suggestions to use a cheater plug permanently to eliminate (mask) a ground loop problem. As Atmasphere suggested, use it only to identify the problem with the amp or pre-amp. After you have ... | |
| High End Tube Gear Transition to High End SS Not trying to change your mind here but, why are you doing this? I know you said you were downsizing but, do you really need to? Are you moving to a smaller place and no longer have the space? Forced downsizing (such as a divorce, loss of income a... | |
| best CD player new or used for $1200 Consider the Pioneer Elite BDP-09. This unit has a really nice internal DAC and is hard to beat for less than $1000 used. I have listened to this unit vs many other units and also compared the digital output into an Audio Research DAC 8 vs the CD ... | |
| Hifi V.s. The music makers I would also add, that it is hard to know what the Engineer, producer, artist, etc. was hearing because you weren't in the playback booth hearing the play back on the studio play back equipment. So, it will sound slightly different in your system.... | |
| Amplifier specs, does they matter? Yes, specifications are important and do matter, in many ways.All electronic devices, for example amplifiers are designed and constructed based on specifications first. This is Engineering 101. Design and build an audio power amplifier, with a min... | |
| Buiding listening room from scratch - need advice I wouldn't get caught up in the solid state vs tube discussions. Simply come up with a list of equipment in your price range, go listen to them, regardless of whether they are solid state or tube and decide what you like from there. If you fall in... | |
| Audio Research LS26 vrs REF 3 I haven't heard the LS26, but have a REF3 and have directly compared the REF 3 with a REF 5 and I can tell you they are very close. So close it wasn't worth it to purchase a REF 5. Even my dealer said the same to me. The REF 5SE on the other hand ... | |
| Seeking more 3d imaging, deeper/wider soundstage Thanks Whart and Realremo for your music suggestions. I'm on it. enjoy | |
| Seeking more 3d imaging, deeper/wider soundstage Room treatment is so hard to get right, and most of the time they are really ugly. But, I think I will try the GIK Acoustics suggestion just to hear what they have to say. Good idea. enjoy | |
| Seeking more 3d imaging, deeper/wider soundstage I hope everyone is appreciating what happened here. The original was what could improve soundstage/imaging more. Shortly thereafter were many suggestions for room correction and reposititioning the speakers. To me, this should have been the first ... | |
| Are all craiglist used ads scam? The problem with buying used equipment anywhere is that sometimes the product is stolen. If that is the case, you can be prosecuted for receiving stolen goods. Even if you thought it was legitimate. I try to ask for a copy of the receipt from buye... | |
| Walking Into A Brick & Mortar High End Audio Store Just a follow up to a statement made earlier. In my opinion and experience, everything is negotiable. If you allow salespeople to convince you otherwise, then you have fallen for the trap. Cars, home appliances, clothes, watches, expensive audio e... | |
| Walking Into A Brick & Mortar High End Audio Store Brick & Mortar high end audio stores are a necessity. People that come into the stores, simply to demo equipment and buy online are the reason why the B&M stores are disapearing. That doesn't imply that the store dealers shouldn't have com... |