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| What's the best sounding SS or Tube linestage pre? I will second Sugarbrie's comments on both Stan Warren and on the Conrad Johnson PV-10. I am continually amazed at how often there are PV-10's on this site for around $600. You can usually get one with phono for little or no extra money. The phono... | |
| Brute power cheap?? Adcom Vs. Rotel vs. NAD I have owned a Hafler 9500 Transnova for the last 8 years or more. These amps were designed by Jim Strickland based on technology originally designed for Acoustat planar speakers. I have owned both NAD and Adcom amps over the years and feel the Ha... | |
| What Tube preamp for NADC370 ? please I have been very satisfied with my Conrad Johnson PV10a preamp. I tried NAD, Adcom, Counterpoint and Audire preamps before the C-J. The C-J is not neutral but is very musical. I think it is best in smoothing out solid state amps. Used PV10a's go f... | |
| Looking for Tuner/Preamp combo Hi Eric,I have owned an NAD 1600 preamp/tuner combo. I enjoyed it very much. Not much for sound stage compared to a good stand alone preamp, but very good tone. Comes with a remote. Matches NAD monitor series amplifiers and receivers for cosmetics... | |
| CJ Sonographe SA-400 now discontinued Any good? I have also been following used c-j amps on this sight with interest. I notice the pricing between the sonographe SA-250 and the older c-j-2100 amp are usually very close. Has anyone heard both? Any comments on the differences between these two? T... | |
| Preamp advice, all comments welcome If you love the sound of tubes, it is tough to beat a conrad-johnson pv10a. If you don't need a phono stage, the pv10L can be had for around $550 used. Very musical preamp and a great bargain, imho.Paul | |
| Good SS match for C-J PV10 preamp Hi Johnny,I use my c-j pv 10a with a Hafler Transnova 9500 power amp and Spica TC-60 speakers. I have had the Hafler for over 8 years. I kept changing preamps, trying Adcom, Counterpoint, Superphon, Audio Research and Audire before I got the c-j. ... | |
| Opinions of Hafler 9500 or 9505 Amp I have used a Hafler 9500 to drive Spica TC 60 speakers for over 6 years. The Hafler is a very detailed amp that throughs a huge sound stage. It is neutral and musical, but on the lean side, which has required some careful preamp matching. After g... | |
| Cartridge help with Rega Planar 3 Thanks everyone for the help. I would still like some comments on the sound of the Bias and Blue Point. I have been told the Blue Point lacks bass. Are Audio Technica or Ortofon still quality brands. As I said, I haven't been into vinyl in 20 year... | |
| Best Pre-amp for Bi-amping? I have a conrad-johnson pv10a. I biamp using mogami rca y adapters available for $10 from my local audio store. I emailed c-j and they said this should work fine. I probably lose some resolution, but for my system it seems to work ok. It is a chea... | |
| Rotel RHT-10 Tuner Nanderson, what is your opinion of the Rotel RT 990 BX tuner? Is this one of those you are referring to in your comments? I have been considering one but I can't audition first. Thanks, Paul | |
| Hidden Audiophile Classics The Cheiftans: The Long Black Veil-- An interesting mix of traditional Irish tunes with guest appearances by Mark Knoppfler, The Rolling Stones,Tom Jones, Van Morrison, Ry Cooder and others. Recording quality is good as well. A regular part of my ... | |
| home made speaker cable vs. the big boys kacz, I also use solid core wire from Home Depot and it was a significant upgrade over monster cable. I believe it is 16 gage fire alarm cable. I am curious as to the benefits of solid core vs stranded. I currently bi-wire Spica TC-60's and also r... | |
| Uncoloured Speaker for $450 I really like my Spica TC-60's. There is a pair for sale on Audiogon for $600 including stands. I believe Jeff's Sound Values has a pair of TC-50's in your price range. Not the end all in resolution but very musical imho. Good luck, Paul | |
| Subwoofer blues I have had great luck using a pair of Audio Concept Sub 1's. These are 12inch downward firing passive subs. I think they have been replaced by the Titans, which is essentially the same sub but is now powered. Audio concepts is a direct selling man... |