mrjstark

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bi-wire cables on single binding post, sonic loss?
I thought his speakers were single wire+-..........Will it affect the sound......? I guess not , but then I have neverused bi- wire cable with single terminated speakers. 
Granite Audio 770 Tube Pre-amp & its phono sec.
Yes , Granite is/was in the shadows but it is a really nice preamp:very neutral, not in the way, a little heavy in bass region but I wouldn't blame it on preamp , since it wasn't broken- in yet. Fine product if you can get a good deal. 
a tube amplifier repair technician
Hi Spiro,I really appreciate your thoughts about possible upgrades for my speakers as well as explanation of potentials and benefits of gold plated silver wire.Maybe , if I have known "ALL" of these informations before deciding on modification of ... 
Best Preamp $2,000.00 budget
Certainly, nice catch Gary. 
Best Preamp $2,000.00 budget
Fiddler, glad that you have overcome this "problem".I was also thinking about having Bob ( my favorite modder/technician ) check what could be done to make it even better but gave up on that idea ( it could be my mistake). Got Granite instead. Whi... 
is there a consensus on too short speaker cables?
Same with 5 or 6.....or 7 feet tall speakers. I like mine tall, brunette with nice bottom end and extended front stage. 
is there a consensus on too short speaker cables?
Like so many voices here I am not taking any side exept what my ears tell me. Your situation might be different then X or Y. It comes down to practicality, shielding/isolation, quality and interference. My cables are top of the line Vampire ( cust... 
Is this when you have "arrived??"
I almost cried when my daughter wanted to bake her cookies in my brand new DVD player. DVD survived that assault only because the cookie could not fit in the "oven". My wife thought it was a tear of joy and comely laid her head on my shoulder whil... 
How to evaluate amps that are not broken in?
How can you keep a burn-in anything from customers like me.Nice guy from Audio Connections N.J almost lost it when I ask him to sell his demo that was breaking in for few days ( my friend that was there with me bought one. This is just when Rega A... 
Is this when you have "arrived??"
Nice move Tobias. 
Best Preamp $2,000.00 budget
From my experience:• ( so take it with reservation since I've own these in the last 6 months or so and I could be bias. Also interaction with rest of my components/synergy might ....... and is big factor you have to take into consideration if you ... 
Cables Are Crazy, what do you think?
My search for the IC, Speaker cables, PC etc. Ended long time ago.I still buy/try some cables, but more out of curiosity then anything else.My opinion on this is solid. Cables are different, but the differences are chosen by manufacturer and chara... 
Is this when you have "arrived??"
Get new, more comfortable couch& loosen the ropes. :)P.Syour name sounds familiar..........Cheers 
Mullard EL34 as a choice for your amp.
I think that KT77 are a NO NO for my amp.Thank You &enjoy the music 
Great systems in butt-ugly rooms
Yeah - MAF still alive and kicking in my cave.