mrjstark

Responses from mrjstark

Why are you here? ...music or equipment
MUSIC THRU THE BEST EQUIPMENT. 
Do you rember your first?
Yes she was the best ! 
What's more important; sound or brand name?
SOUND , SOUND , SOUND AND ONE MORE TIME SOUND !!!!!!!! 
What is your cost for each system category ?
I spend 30% on speakers ,30% on amps , 30% on source , 10% on cables & then i bag my boss for raise. 
vandersteen 2ce sig/ 3a sig power requirements
Vandersteen speakers usually match very well with tubes. Between 70 - 120 should do just fine. I drive my Quatros with 78 watts per Chanel cyber 800 mono blocks. 
TV's... what does the typical audiophile have?
Westinghouse LCD 1080p 47 inch. & optoma 70 dlp 720p. 
Universal Remotes for hifi components?
Harmony 1000 works for me . Very easy & cooool ! 
tweak, do they realy bring improvement?
Some do , some don't. 
Equalizers anyone?
Yes TacT 2.0 works for me. One of my components i would not sell. 
Low watt system for rock,electronica?
I'm not sure what is your budget. But if you are on very small budget Zu druids & Trends digital amp is a good eco. match. And if your budget permits sonos wireless system connected to dac & your preamp. In my opinion the best budget frien... 
New York, New York - Audio Stores?????
I must agree " IN LIVING STEREO " may be the best & most friendly shop in New York ! 
What CD player to buy?
Rega apollo will be fine for you. I had the same question 6 month ago. I did the shoot out with similarly priced CD players & more expensive ones. I chose Apollo. 
Have you tried SILCLEAR from Mapleshade?
SILCLEAR from Mapleshade works for me. There are others at premium price . Just don't expect too much . It dose what it suppose to do - better connection , lower noise & a long run protection on your investment. Small improvement to your syste... 
Best Retailer Youve Done Business With?
Audio connections N.J & Quest for Sound PA . Almost non in New York where I am from. 
What's the deal with the Machina Dynamica Clock?
In my opinion this is the best joke ever. The best way to brake the ice between buyer & dealer . From my personal experience . It works .