rcprince
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| Vandersteen 5A or Sonus Faber Stradivari Homage I think Bigkidz's tongue was planted firmly in his cheek, Zd. | |
| ARC Ref phono stage. You can get all tube phono stages from Jadis (in their JP80, JP200 and JPS3 units) or Shindo (from the Monbrisson on up), and probably also Aesthetix; however, those will cost a good amount. I generally agree with Bigkidz on the noise issue, thoug... | |
| What preamp between Burmester and Krell? My point on the preamp was more a practical one--if you have one set of outputs from the preamp, you will need some type of a signal splitter between each channel of the preamp and the two amplifiers being fed by it. While such devices do exist, t... | |
| What preamp between Burmester and Krell? I would second the advice given by Al, both in this thread and the other. Passive bi-amping is not easy to do well, and why spend all that money to use a fraction of the power in the Burmester. You might consider using the money aimed at the Burme... | |
| help me decide speakers for two channel audio I personally would buy neither and wait for the Wilsons. Heck, you already have 3 systems. What is an MC12 and RX amp, though? | |
| Why are CD's decling in quality? In answer to Hevac1's question, teleportation devices.Hevac1, are you confusing the dual lasers used for CD/SACD reading with what is used for CD only? Which players, for redbook only, do you know of that use more than one laser?On the OP's point,... | |
| Audio Research REF 75 vs VAC Phi 200 Both are excellent amplifiers, you really can't go wrong with a choice. I prefer the VAC to ARC, but it's really personal preference in the sound I like (I've always felt ARC was more tilted to the highs, even their newer models, and I like a full... | |
| What preamp between Burmester and Krell? I also agree, for your setup I think a tubed preamp, such as an Audio Note or a Lamm LL2, would be a better choice. The Krell and Burmester would, IMHO, sound a little threadbare in your system. | |
| VPI Classic platter - is center milled? I was half-joking, but given the confusion I figured I'd ask. I know Jack, and I'm sure that he would know his product, so the conflicting answers indicate some confusion in the communications. Simple way for you to check would be to lift up the p... | |
| VPI Classic platter - is center milled? Very confusing. You sure you don't have the platter upside down? :^) | |
| ARC Ref phono stage. Assuming you'd be willing to buy from your dealer if you like it, see if you can get your dealer to lend it to you for a few days, then you'll be able to hear what it sounds like in your home. I see a few dealers selling their demos right now, may... | |
| Jl fathom f212 diy vs JL's version In answer to one of your questions, the effectiveness of the room correction stuff on the JL subs really depends, in my view, on where you cross them over. I have set the crossover very low in my system (about 35Hz), and in that instance the room ... | |
| Best sounding and reliable CD changer? I had a Marantz 5 disc changer that I gave to a friend years ago that's still working, as is the one I gave to my son then as well. Reason I gave it away is that I got a music server, which fills the same purpose and is more convenient to use. I t... | |
| help me decide speakers for two channel audio I would vote for the Wilsons. More forgiving and musical than the other two, IMHO (I'm not a big fan of Ushers). Of course, that's my preference; not knowing your musical preferences, room size, or what you're really after in speakers, as some of ... | |
| Thiel 2.7 VS 3.7??? I have a JL Labs sub and feel it works very well with my Nola speakers. I'm sure that you can get one to work with your speakers, too, it has a lot of adjustments you can make. I still think the Thiel sub might be a better choice, though, as it ha... |