rbschauman

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Filling out the sound
Cmalak - Components from the same manufacturer? System synergy, cosmetics, and wife/childproof…weak, I know when ultimately the objective is good sound. Not that what I have is awful by any means, just a bit short of the robustness and sweetness o... 
Filling out the sound
Gentlemen,Thanks for the responses. Cmalak – Your point is well taken. This system is an assemblage of Rega products over time without audition. Therefore, I have no benchmark to refer back to. Cmalak and others – You put forth my best hope; toyin... 
Record Cleaning
Thanks so much for all the commentary. I'm going to investigate RCM’s, hopefully I'll see some on Agon - thanks for suggesting a few possibilities. I’ll also pursue a dry brush as added arsenal to support my efforts. My LP collection is in pretty ... 
Record Cleaning
Okay, Photon46 you raise a valid point. May I ask what you are using to clean your records?Thanks,Randy 
Record Cleaning
And now my thanks to Mingles and Rshak for posting. In my brief research today, I felt that Audioquest’s carbon fiber brush had the edge and you have further supported that. Now, I’m going to head over to the forum link that Mingles provided for p... 
Record Cleaning
First, I would like to respond to Chuck...Don't feel you hijacked the thread, I'm pleased to respond.Why did I purchase the P7? Well, it was to finish an all-Rega system. One thing led to the next and suddenly I found myself with their R7 speakers... 
Recommendation Of Bright Speakers For Rega Amp
I have an all Rega system (Cursa, Exon mono b's, Saturn) and Rega's R7's. Sound for this combo? Detailed and a bit bright and forward. Please consider Rega's R or RS speakers as an option forA. what you're afterB. system synergyI see the 1 - 5's p... 
What gives? CD’s, Solid State?
The thought of a DAC has aroused my curiosity. Don’t know anything about these, so if anyone would care to validate (or correct) my thoughts I would be very appreciative.So, does a DAC reside between the CD and pre-amp for converting the incoming ... 
What gives? CD’s, Solid State?
Wow, thanks everyone for your thoughts!Mapman, you are correct in that my system has become more relaxed and musical since I acquired it. The R-7 speakers certainly have improved in depth and bass. When I bought this stuff I was told there would b... 
Rega Exons vs. Maia
Clean improvements indeed. I took a chance on a "steal of a deal" for a pair of new Exons which are behind the R7's. Sounding better everyday as they (and the 7's) are making their way through their break-in period. The next adventure lies in gett... 
Rega Exons vs. Maia
Thanks for that response, funny thing that you mention the Vandersteens. I once had the 1B's, Conrad Johnson's MV45A1, CJ's PV5- what a great sound that was! I often think about going back to tubes because that was so good, but I'm digressing.For ... 
Bookshelf Speakers with “Big” sound?
Thanks everyone for the great recommendations and considerations. A few of you asked about placement; yes, they will be on stands to “clear” furniture obstruction (and therefore the pursuit of monitors). Floor-standers would be partially “blocked”...