rbschauman

Responses from rbschauman

What preamp & power amp to buy?
Please follow link...perhaps a consideration. But even more, how about asking Rockport?http://www.stereophile.com/ces2008/010908rock/index.html 
Old vs. New
I agree with Elizabeth that, in some cases, yesterday’s components truly had “a warmer, romantic sound” which some prefer.Example: In 1982 I purchased a Conrad Johnson PV2 preamplifier for $485 - and that included a phono stage! I sold it off some... 
Cables – Speaker as well as interconnects – ugghh
“The Sandringham's have an 8 ohm nominal impedance, and also apparently have a benign impedance vs. frequency curve. That will reduce their sensitivity to cable differences”This is big, Al and I’m trying to digest it. So, if I understand correctly... 
Speaker footers – Ugh
Missioncoonery - Interesting...what did you have between the granite and speakers? Granite and floor?Thanks,Randy 
Speaker footers – Ugh
Thanks Gentlemen,I should have noted that my Rega R7’s are on a hardwood floor.Rhljazz – You raise a point that I have pondered: wouldn’t the manufacturer provide a pretty good solution to begin with? They show their stuff without swapping out var... 
Filling out the sound
Jrtrent – Thanks for the pick-me-up! Not often do I see one coming to the defense of solid state products. Maybe the CJ system I had was not as great as I seem to recall, although I’m sure it was very good in many ways. It’s kind of like how legen... 
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...