mrjstark

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the best CD player between 6'000 - 10'000 $ ?
"What dac/transport does MF use?Me Lord I rest my case ...lol"Reviewers gear is the cure for the weak, insecure minds.IMOThere is no such a thing as "The perfect component".And it definitely doesn't mean it will work with ones' system synergistica... 
Which is better longer xlr or speaker cable
Is this still for the debate?I thought the answers to original question would end after the first post.......or maybe second..........some funny opinions tho. 
Would Like To Hear From Strain Gauge Owners
Well.......with all those standards , they still do mess things up - don't they?And no two components sound alike.......why????Give me SG which is or isn't up to RIAA standards and I WILL enjoy the music without overanalyzing the principals behind... 
$2500 Tube Amp Recommendations
I hope those are 78wpc "800" or you might and probably run out of juice........just like OJ. LOLNice amps......you will like them (I hope) 
Would Like To Hear From Strain Gauge Owners
AgreeHear it for yourself if possible. IMHO - it is an awesome product which I would love to have in my collection if budget permit that. Take my words with grain of salt seen my limited expousure to SG. However, on both occasions my thoughts were... 
VTL2.5 or PrimaLuna2: wich is better as preamp?
Good choice with VTL preamp. Your 92db speakers will feel quite comfortable with 30wpc. amps. Is the replacement of Rega amp an option? If so...I would start there. Keep in mind that it's a system synergy that matters. Choose carefully. 
A good power conditionner with tube amps ?
No conditioners for my amps. Tried quite a fee....did not like it. No benefits - non. YMMV. 
USB drive vs NAS for storage/streaming/back-up
ShasamSonos offers plug-in (from Apple application downloads - free) to control the system with your iPhone or iTouch.Very cool.I own Sonos system as well as MacBook Air which is my reference source feeding RWA Isabella preamp with Isabellina NOS ... 
Vandersteen Model 7s?
*Liter then 5A (new composite materials which cost a fortune)*a bit smaller then 5A*R.V claimes 50%-60% improvements over the 5As *Yes, about 40K is just about right*automobile finishes *introduction - Las Vegas 2009 CES (his prototype pair in "Ca... 
Tube Pre-amp under $1000
Juicy Music Peach is indeed "Juicy".Another one worth mentioning is Mapletree Audio Line 2A SE line preamplifier and PS 2 power supply for $820 direct or $720 as a "kit". This one is "Music"..........and Reference TVC passive preamp from Promitheu... 
mono versus stereo ampflication
How about VAC amps.They do sound right with your speakers.Another consideration might be the DAC Cherry amp which is awesome for the bottom but a bit sterile at the top.....at least to my taste.Pass is a great amp but unfortunately I haven't got a... 
mono versus stereo ampflication
If the particular stereo amp sounds like crap........it is not likely that his mono clone will sound any better.MaybeBetter channel seperation (cross-talk)Better (lower) total harmonic distortionSeperate power supply for each channel (not always t... 
Apple versus PC
2 desktops and 2 laptops later I went back and kiss up with the Mac.My 5-yo iMac still runs photoshop and final cut pro without a glitch.Now , strictly for music application my choice is Mac again. Its benefits - it works and works beautifully.Mac... 
Speakers that reveal bad recordings? Not for me.
Whatever float your boat. What is considered a pleasant sounding system in my book might puzzle someone else with different preferences.--------------------------------------------------------As to the degree of transparency for my taste?.......Mo... 
CDP's being dumped for hard drive driven units?
Nice one Tvad.LOL!