mthieme
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| Need help with tube linestage-SF vs ARC vs Others I have a vk3i presently, but owned the vk30 in the past and had sold it to raise some funds. BAT's tube gear seems to be where its at in their line. That said I own a vk200 and have not had any complaints to speak of, and have been thinking about ... | |
| CD players/DAC spitting SSS reproduction I'm sorry, I mispoke, I did not mean it could not be a combination of the gear and media. I have just noticed that certain songs on certain albums, whether vinyl or cd, display that nasty sibilance while other tracks on the same selection do not. ... | |
| Speaker upgrade help needed: 4500$ used I recently listened to Legacy Victorias and was very impressed with the size of the soundstage and bass given the dimensions. Very smooth and well rounded. Don't require a ton of power either. | |
| Thick 2" maple amp platform--couple or isolate? Would spikes to concrete really be a bad idea? I've been thinking about timbernation platforms as well and maybe ganymede feet below. | |
| I need a speakercable that bring voices forward me Wow! This is quickly becoming unreadable. Here is my 2 cents. Try to find speakers and components upstream that suit your purposes and then look to cables for a little fine tuning. | |
| Need help with tube linestage-SF vs ARC vs Others Another suggestion. Bat vk30, it can be found under 1700-1800 with remote, maybe phono. Balanced with unity gain for ht and great customer service. I have heard a few ARC pre's but don't know models. I agree with bigkidz in that they are very deta... | |
| CD players/DAC spitting SSS reproduction I know exactly what you mean and it does sound horrible! I think that what you are hearing is the recording, and no a transport or dac should not change or filter the signal. Bad in bad out. | |
| Where is Your Turntable? Thanks Neil,I think you are right, it probably does resonate because of the rubber suspension. The granite seems to weigh about 80 lbs, and if it was completely coupled to the next layer I bet it would be quite dead. I will try your fix first sinc... | |
| Where is Your Turntable? Due to lack of space I have Lovan 3 point stands with .75" marble shelves with the turntable sitting on top with an extra 1.25" granite slab separated with rubber buttons. All of it sitting between speakers. I haven't had problems with walking aro... | |
| Anyone paired BAT 51se with solid state amp? I have no experience with the 51se but have had 3,3i,30. I have paired them with vk60 and vk200. The results have always been good. If your speakers need the solidstate muscle, I would not hesitate in buying ss. Many say you get the best of both w... | |
| Variable output cd players I believe Levinson 39 or 390 have variable output. | |
| Speaker upgrade help needed: 4500$ used I will agree with Kck in that Maggies come with a few more demands than some speakers. Placement and power have to be considered carefully. They have a large dealer network and a respected history, and don't seem hard to get rid of here. Seek them... | |
| Best intergrated amp for under $2000 The Moon I5 can be found used under 2k. I had one and thought it was great. | |
| Song intros that really grab you? ? "voodoo chile" Jimi Hendrix | |
| Speaker upgrade help needed: 4500$ used another vote for magnepans. Awesome with image and soundstage, and most of all a great value. They are not a "small footprint" however. |