murphy1244

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Looking to Develop A Short List of Amplifier Candidates For A Pair Of JBL 4367 Speakers
I use a set of JBL 4435s with my Luxman 35mk3 tube preamp with a First watt J2 amp. I can hit 120db easy but I stay below 80db. This class A amp really does not get really hot like my Threshold 400 a did. If I replaced my amp I would buy a Pass l... 
A principle guiding the wise audiophile life
The best money I spent was for good hearing aids! Was like buying new speakers. When you hit your 60s most of us lose upper frequency hearing.  
Picking a power amp
"More sensitivity =more noise'  Don't believe everything you see. More sensitivity =less power you need to make higher db, I run a monster pair of JBL 4435's with a first watt j2 25watt class a amp and it has more than enough power for me in a ... 
Used tube preamps, Cary, AR, Aesthetix, Wells...........or?
If can find a Luxman C35mk2 in good shape buy it.  I've tried Mac new and used but the luxman is in a league of its own. Good luck and happy shopping   
Why Do ~You~ Still Play CDs?
I don't. I am still playing records.  
Any regrets in selling gear?
I regret selling my Luxman cl-35 mk3.  I am now using a Mac 110z. Trying to find another Luxman.  
Adding tube sound to my SS system
I am more of a novice on these things. I like using a tube preamp with a SS class A amp. Now I am using a McIntosh 110z  preamp with a first watt j2 class A amp, spinning records on a thorns 124..  A very musical presence and quite a kick in the... 
Good Speakers for Rock and Roll Under 15K
So you want to Rock-n-Roll I use a mac tube preamp and 2 mac 2100's bridged with JBL 4435's  
Budget amp that will give Magnepan 3.6Rs better depth of soundstage
If you are in the Ohio area I do have a recapped Adcom 555 mk2 For sale