rcprince
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| It's No Fun Being a Guru Anymore You're right, it's no fun being the guru in this case. My guess is that they don't care about sound as much as being able to hear their tunes, given the current equipment they use, so I wouldn't go crazy on the two channel speakers and sources; th... | |
| What seperates "hi-fi" from "mid-fi" in cdp's? Gthrush is right, in my view, but if you're looking for a philosophical analysis, my feeling is that better power supplies and analog stages, rather than bits and digital chips, are what separate the pedestrian CDPs from the best. | |
| Are KT-88 a good substitute for 6550c? Zaikesman had a thread on this that you might look for; unfortunately, the KT88s I lent him did not bias properly in his amp and he hasn't been able to try them, but I now think they may have been worn out from too many years in my Jadis, which te... | |
| OK folks, what the best pre for under 10,000? I'll nominate the Lamm L2 and Jadis JP80MC, if you're going with used prices, and the Lamm LL2, a comparative bargain at its list price. These units get the midrange right, better than most pres I've heard. | |
| Phono stage in vintage Marantz? I would imagine it was quite good, as the sole reason for a receiver in those days, other than to listen to FM, was to play records--line stages were really of secondary importance. My old SR-1000 had a pretty decent phono stage, and that was an e... | |
| "simian" rock/pop songs?-a survey This is a stretch, but in Dire Straits' "Money for Nothing" there's a line "bangin' on the bongos like a chim-pan-zee", that ought to fit in your definition. | |
| Gordon Lightfoot Tribute I have enjoyed his music for years also, having heard him in concert back in the 60s. He really enjoyed himself while performing onstage, and that came across to the audience. Our folk group in college and my harmony group now do a number of his s... | |
| Best Live Recording on LP "Send in the Clowns" as done by Bill (or is it Joe?) Henderson--Classic Records reissue, 45 rpm side, 12 inch single (33rpm side isn't bad either). Takes you right into the nightclub where he performed it. Everyone who's heard this record on my sy... | |
| Single input Line-Stage Pre-amp I'd be curious if Dennis Had might be willing to make one for you if you asked him. He seems like enough of an enthusiast, always trying out something new, he might make you a special order. Since you like your Cary unit, something you might consi... | |
| If you were to carry a tube product line? Remember, Peter, you'll want something reliable that is backed by its manufacturer as well, or you won't want to be a dealer for it because your customers won't be happy. With that criterion firmly in mind, Twl is right on the mark, in my view. | |
| "Appalachian Journey" SACD It's indeed a nice disc, one of the first SACDs I got. I have the same reaction to the James Taylor cut as well. Edgar Meyer would be shocked to be called Buchanon, though..:-) If you like this sort of crossover (Classical Grass, some call it), Be... | |
| SACD 2 channel vs Hybrid SACD Your Arcam cannot read the SACD layer of the discs you mention, but they are hybrid discs, with a CD layer as well as an SACD layer--you're hearing the CD layer. I think the big difference between the old and new redbook discs is that the new Dyla... | |
| Thiel CS1.5 and properly sized Aragon amp Leo, if you have limited space the Aragons might be a better choice, as the early Krells are pure Class A designs (Aragons were Class A/B) and run MUCH hotter than the Aragons; fans notwithstanding, they could overheat. You could look for some fan... | |
| Thiel CS1.5 and properly sized Aragon amp Unsound, my recollection is that Aragon amps were called the "poor man's Krell" at the time, as I believe Dan D'Agostino had a hand in designing them. I agree that they're excellent amplifiers, overbuilt and great values for the money. Leo, if you... | |
| Thiel CS1.5 and properly sized Aragon amp Years ago I tried a 2004 with my Thiel CS3 speakers for a few weeks, it drove them easily, although I wound up returning the Aragon to my dealer and getting a Krell KSA 50 Mk II because I didn't like the Aragon's softness on top compared to the Kr... |