quincy

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CJ Premier 11 amp versus PrimaLuna EV 300
Hi Skip. I'm a big fan of C-J equipment. I ran a Premier 17LS with a premier 11 a for many years. I also ran a C-J EF1 phono stage with the above. I found the bass to be lacking, so purchased a C-J MF 2250 solid state amp, and tried bi- amping... 
turntable/cartridge setup
Just curious?  What did this cost??  
HiFiaholics Anonomous!
He, he, he...yep!  
Full Audiophile system for sale in Chicago
Wow!  Some really nice folks with vast knowledge have really given you a helping hand!  Good luck in your quest!  
JA Michell Turntable
  Buy two, keep one in a zip lock baggie some place cool...  
Phono cartridge choice
You should be happy with the Benz Glider, Ortofon X series, or a nice Lyra cart!  
New Product - Schiit Byggy DAC Details
This company builds excellent equipment at a reasonable price point!!  
the gateway product that turned you into an audiophile
This was an amazing and unexpected experience.... I already had my college dream system.  Marantz 2285 amp/preamp.  Heathkit equalizer and graphic processor that I built, monster cables, Sony linear tracking table, and JBL L65 speakers.  I bough... 
Streaming recommendations
I went with a Wiim mini.  It works great.  Plugged it in where the am/fm tuner used to be since I have not turned it on for 10 years....It streams through our wireless router from basic cable, Comcast.  
Make speakers disappear. Simple, cheap
Interesting idea and set up!  Thank you for sharing!!  
How much power needed to drive 91db speakers?
@curiousjim   I believe so.  I also have a pair of very nice SVS unported sub woofers working in the system as well.  They have their own Class D power amps rated at (If I recall properly) 600 Watts x 2.  I have a tendency to play my music louder ... 
What is your scariest moment in High End audio?
Oh God!  When I used a ferros machinest square to set up my Benz Micro Glider, and the powerful magnet pulled the arm sideways and clipped off the Boron cantaliver.  By by Benz !  $2k gone in a heartbeat!  
Fed Ex makes good
So glad you got a fair deal!!  
Have You Seen - 10 Characteristics of Great Audiophile Sound
Great post!  Thanks for sharing the link to the article.  I concur with the article!   
Too good to be buried in a thread.
Great songs!  Great post!  Thanks for linking those various songs for us to enjoy once again!! But, be forewarned, someone will come along and lambast them, ruining the flavor of this wonderful thread!