nordicnorm
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| Pre-amp upgrade time? Check out the Coincident Technology Statement Linestage ($6,000 new):http://www.coincidentspeaker.com/preamps.html Here are a couple of reviews:https://forum.audiogon.com/discussions/review-coincident-speaker-technology-statement-linestage-tube-pr... | |
| 12au7 or 12ax7 My new favourite 12ax7 tube is the Shuguang Custom 12AX7 LS @ $99/pairhttp://psvanetube.com/wordpress/store/products/shuguang-custom-12ax7-lx-special-edition-pair-low-noise-triple-mica/ Impressive sonics. You won't be disappointed. | |
| Best Cheap Amps for Magneplanar Speakers ADCOM GFA-555 monoblocks 600W $550Doesn't get much better value than that!http://www.usaudiomart.com/details/649328427-two-adcom-gfa555-amps/ (no affiliation) | |
| Have ~$10-12k...what would you do? Coincident 211PP Dragon MkII monoblocks $11,000http://www.coincidentspeaker.com/mpsip_amps.html Output Power: 75w (Triode) / Push-Pull Class AOutput Impedance: 8ohm,16ohmFrequency Response: 20hz-20khz ±1dbT.H.D.: <1%, 20hz-20khz (Ref. Output)... | |
| Rolling 6SN7's in VAC Phi 200 amplifiers Shuguang Black Treasure CV181zSylvania 6SN7 GTA Chrome Domes RCA "Red Base" 5692 | |
| Need to upgrade Phono section of Rogue Cronos mag If you can find one, a Blue Circle BC27, although no one seems to part with ’em very often!A Graham Slee Era V Gold or Croft RIAA (2 x 12AX7 tubes) are also in your budget. | |
| Comparing these CD players with my gear... jsbach1685, when you look at what makes the high end CD players distinct from the cheaper ones, it usually boils down to the vibration control, power supply, output stage and the DAC.That is why there is such a large market in modifying CD players... | |
| Decided to change my cd player, suggestions please? uberwaltz, sounds like you should next focus on room treatments.You can make your own absorption panels for very little money.Even hanging curtains in strategic spots (primary deflection points) or throwing down carpets can bring about immediately... | |
| Looking to build a system for under $5k You can buy a lot of good quality used gear for $5K.Here's an example of a system that would allow you to get into playing digital files at some future date. Total spend on gear is estimated at $3,550, and decent (but not high end) cabling at $1,4... | |
| Which pre should I choose? Don Sachs customizes the Tubes4HiFi SP14 preamp. The SP14 uses 6SN7 tubes. Cost depends on which options and tubes you chose; the base configuration starts at $1,699. Upgrading the output caps to Duelund CAST PIO-Cu will set you back $375.Upgradin... | |
| Best value in pre-owned preamps right now? A used Doge 8 tubed preamp (4 x 12AT7, 4 x 12AX7) is the best value under $1,000 at the moment.YMMV. | |
| Best reasonably priced SACD player? Esoteric DV-50S | |
| Best female vocal recording on CD? Some great artists have already been mentioned.Here's a few that haven't been:Sarah Vaughan (USA)- her SACD with Clifford Brown is sublime. (Japanese remaster)Beverly Kennedy (USA)- a jazz singer from the 50's. She only released 4 albums. She kill... | |
| Turn table for my kid??? With a budget of $500, I’d suggest avoiding speakers entirely and instead, opt for headphones. Granted she won’t be getting a pair of Stax, but neither will she be getting a pair of Wilson Audio Sophias either... | |
| Where is the significant point of diminishing returns on hi-end turntable? balthus makes an interesting observation.I was reminded of this earlier this year when I was in Fredericton, NB visiting my daughter and decided to check out a used vinyl shop downtown.I found a copy of Crime of the Century by Supertramp that look... |