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Can I run my CD Player through a Phono Preamp?
Thanx Elizabeth. I meant the "pre pre." But, I understand now. 
Von Schweikert VR4JR & Tube Amp???
Thanx Mjcmt; I would agree with our assessment 100% and am working on the room as we speak. I did not know however that drop ceilings would accentuate bass? I thought bass was controlled or affected more from corner treatments. Can you expound on ... 
Can I run my CD Player through a Phono Preamp?
RIAA equalization...duh! Nevermind. 
Von Schweikert VR4JR & Tube Amp???
Drew, I agree, I just wanted more balance in my system. I had a $450 amp and $1000 worth of cables !? 
Von Schweikert VR4JR & Tube Amp???
Excellent advice and yes, I just re-read the manual and saw the part about the Dacron. Thanx much. 
Von Schweikert VR4JR & Tube Amp???
Thank you very much. I am between a pair of Cary SLM-100s or ARC Classic 150. Any epxerience with either of these? thanx again 
Audio Research Classic 150
Facinating! Thank you very much. I never would have guessed...Not to put you on the spot but, I was going to trade a pair of Cary SLM-100s. NOT, an upgrade right (If, you know)? Either way, thanx for your response. BTW, I searched the forums here ... 
ARC VTM120 Any thoughts?
Tomryan, can you tell me which spec/measurement will tell one what the current drive is for a particular amp? Also, are you implying that the Quicksilvers do NOT provide enough for you? Thanx 
ARC VTM120 Any thoughts?
Audiofeil, the more I research Quicksilver, the more intrigued I become. Currently, I see KT88, Mid, V4 and 100 Watt monos available here. Based on specs, the prices asked for these vary not in accordance with what I would expect. Could you rank t... 
ARC VTM120 Any thoughts?
Thanx JaFox. One of the things that appealed to me about the VTM120s was that they were probably less than 10 years old. I'm biased against buying something older than that. I just have that as a mental line in the sand. I have Von Schweikert VR4J... 
ARC VTM120 Any thoughts?
Ok now, I actually respect Audiofeil's opinion and appreciate the time he took to answer my thread. There's no such thing as a wrong opion - in my opinion. That's why we're all here. Right? Anyhow, JaFox, great post. I was actually poised to pull ... 
ARC VTM120 Any thoughts?
Geez Audiofeil. I don't understand how they could be that bad. Where does their good reputation come from? At least, I perceive them to have a good reputation. Do they do anything well?? 
Marantz SA8260 Direct to Amp
Mikesinger, thank you for your recommendations, I'm looking into their availability.To those of you whose experience was poor, running source direct: As rule of thumb, I understand, output impedance from the source should be below 300 Ohms, input ... 
Marantz SA8260 Direct to Amp
The 8260 doesn't have volume control. I was planning on buying an in-line attenuator. Also, here was my thinking on the situation: I have about $1,400 to spend on amplification. I thought that since I don't need to switch sources (I'm single sourc... 
Von Schweikert VR4JR & Tube Amp???
Newbee & Leftistelf, thanx for your thoughts. I considered your solutions but decided to go this route because 1) The worse case would be the bass problem still exists and I have a nicer sounding amp (I listen to mostly acoustic music e.g., ja...