nkonor

Responses from nkonor

How did you choose your equipment?
Jafant, Agree! Get out to brick & mortar dealers. Listen, Learn. Internet is spec and someone else's ears. Support your dealer. Traveling is good  
Thiel Owners
Owned Theil 3.5s; never liked bass booster/ equalizer. Definitely more transparent w/o it. Straight ahead, 8-11' away, 200-300watts SS and they will sing! Kathy wrote me that warranty was at its end as she sent last midrange driver. Sold them; Wen... 
How did you choose your equipment?
1990; I heard the "Grail" at The Spectral/Wilson dealer of the time.Lived in Alaska at the time/ On vacation to visit family/friends in Chicago. Spent 3-4 hrs ; 3-4 days every week during the month I was on vacation ( the dealer was a great guy an... 
Power Cords for Spectral equipment
billspecfoc, I am a Spectral owner/ user since 1996. I used Original Z Stabilizer and Z II PCs for yrs. Recently the upgrade virus has hit me with a Fever. Really did not believe PCs would make much difference. Difference between stock Spectral an... 
Recommend small, low power but low noise monoblocks
I have a Forte' system ( Nelson Pass Design ) model 7 mono blocks / 75watts; pure class A and matching model 40 preamp w/ Phonostage 
Who's absorbing the cost?
I remember the Old Days. Defective record ; you got a new copy of the same record. Do not ever remember getting refunds. I am a long time customer of Music Direct ( lived 20min. walk- 5min drive ) now they moved, 1/2 hr drive. Never a problem w/an... 
Equipment Rack
audiopoint and agear, appreciate both of your responses. Some background ; chasing the "Grail" for 45yrs. Current system- Avalon Opus, Spectral 30SV, Spectral DMA 400 mono's, MIT Oracle ICs, MIT Oracle Speaker cables, MIT Oracle PCs, MIT power con... 
Equipment Rack
Concerning my previous post; Stillpoint Ultras are easy to come by. I would like to find a pr. of MIT Oracle MA- X , Balanced , 25' long ICs. Thanks in advance to anyone that can steer me to a pair at a descent price 
Equipment Rack
There are a LOT of racks, cones , spikes, pods etc. value oriented to ultra expensive. My Avalon speakers now rest on Stillpoint ultras instead of original spikes ; ( Yes, Improved the sound) my amps rest on Black Diamond Racing "The Shelf" using ... 
Albums you can listen too all the way through and it's all good
How about great albums only available on CDs but you would like on Vinyl? Frank Zappa/ Yellow Shark for one. I have gone strictly vinyl  
SS Amp for Avalons
Avalon Opus w/ Spectral 360s They like power!! Speakers are as fast as the amps 
Avalon Acoustics vs Wilson Audio
I have Avalon Opus w/ Spectral 360s and finally get my new Spectral 30SV tonight after work (waiting 6 months) all MIT Oracle IC, SC and PC plus conditioners. Used to have Wilson Cubs w/ Watch Dog Sub. Prefer Avalon's. But I see a pair of Watt Puu... 
Does anyone run 2 or more turntables...
Just added second TT, Kuzmz Stabi S w/ 12" Kuzma arm, platter upgrade and outboard power supply Dynavector XX2 Mk II  to Pass Xono phono Still have Linn LP12 ( just overhauled - 1988 vintage) w/ Lyra Kleos to Manley Steelhead . Tight bass SS ; Lot...