mrjstark

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LFD mkIII vs Red Wine Audio 30.2
LFD Mark III looks very good , try to get it from a place with 30days MBG. Or.....find someone in your area who owns it.RWA 30.2 can be ordered with extra inputs and you can switch between them with the flip of the finger. I have heard of one guy ... 
Received my Wadia i170 transport today.
I guess it will sound as good as your DAC is. Something to think about. It takes two to Tango. 
CJ PV-12 mods & upgrades by Bob & Gary Backert
My best advise would be to wait .......then listen....and listen some more. Roll tubes, play around with cables to tune CJ to your taste. Only then and only if.......there is area that you feel needs attention and no matter what you do - you can n... 
CJ PV-12 mods & upgrades by Bob & Gary Backert
Yup, G.& B.Backert......are Bob mods overrated ??? Absolutly not. Worht it ??? Yep. Would I do it again ???Yes I would. Will I hear the difference ??? You will not only hear it but you will also feel it. After Bob's modifications, my Consonanc... 
Power Cable Shootout...
Thank you Clio, I will check it out. My main concern is PC that will screw with neighboring IC and SC. My monos power,iC and speaker terminals are very, very close to each other......I fear that it will create the hummm that I can not tolerate. I ... 
Power Cable Shootout...
Best isolated PC out there??? I am not interested in sound characteristics but excellent shilding from in and out (minimum interferance). I have heard Silent Source and I like it but is there a cheaper version of this cord or similar performer but... 
RWA amp with DODD preamp both battery powered
Yes, RWA works with Dodd quite well. If SS amp is your cup of tea, I would look for Butler hybrid amp. It was a very good match with Dodd at the latest NY Rave meeting. I am not sure how much is it new or on used market but I can ask around. Butle... 
RWA amp with DODD preamp both battery powered
Hey Panu21, it might be your lucky day. One of the AgoN members asked me to audition my Dodd preamp. I agreed and we will try to make it happen soon. He is also located on Staten Island, we could try to do that on the same day. Do you own Dodd? If... 
Equipment that has made you 'stop' looking?
Sunglasses........but they have to come off sometimes. That is when the light hit you in the face, Then you are blinded for a while and trip over your new huge amps or cables. 
RWA amp with DODD preamp both battery powered
Concidering the Quads 89db sensitivity you should be fine with RWA int. I saw one up for sale with extra inputs at very good price. I am not familiar with 22Ls but heard their monitors. If they sound alike and your preferance is tone, inner detail... 
Received my Wadia i170 transport today.
Holy cow.......it is the first class tease. Thank you for nothing. I will get mine by the time you will post your impressions. Come on.......my man, give us something to talk about. 
Mono Block tube amp or Stereo Tube amplifier?
Better seperation, less cross-talk, can be place very close to your speakers and away from the rest of your rig. Cons- two PC and access to outlets, long IC but short SC , cost more.Small gain in performance.......but gain nevertheless. Monos don'... 
Which preamp Dodd or Cary slp-98L
Thanks Nate. Well.....it is OK with RWA.....not exactlly my main rig but close enough to enjoy it. Both systems share the same characteristics and sound very alike. Of course both share the same preamp.....until TVC passive preamp arrives with 4ch... 
Which preamp Dodd or Cary slp-98L
I agree with last to posts......wait and listen for yourself.I think Vinnie offers in home audition with money back guaranty for 30 days. Nothing to loose accept shipping costs. Gary does't yet offer IHT , but hopefully he will.As to one of the co... 
Reasonably Priced PreAmp without Phono ?
Go with Rockadanny suggestion.....you won't regret it.