rhljazz
Responses from rhljazz
| $1,500 upgrade budget/what would you do? I agree a modern integrated amp would be the best bang for the money. My choice at your price point would be the Rogue Sphinx at 1295.00. You get your tube preamp and powerfuel class D output in one package. It's also American made which is anothe... | |
| Help for my return to vinyl -- $2K rig. Your system consists of some high quality components and it would be a mistake to compromise on a new budget turntable. Quell your buying used phobia and purchase the Basis 2001 with modified RB250 currently listed for 1600.00 which will be a soli... | |
| Bi-wire: is it worth it? This explanation is from TAS The Golden Ear's Guide to Audio system Setup and Evaluation. The except in the book is quoted from Bill Low of Audioquest."When you're using a single full-range speaker cable (not bi-wiring), the large amounts of bass ... | |
| Speaker Upgrade Journey - Wilson, B&W, Linn The Acoustic Zen Crescendo is another worthy contender and under 20K. Your room appears to be large enough to fit a pair. | |
| Help me choose a Conrad Johnson pre-power Your speaker is listed as 8 ohm. CJ only has one set of outputs usually set for 4 ohm, but can be factory reconfigured for 8 ohm. Do you know how the Premier 11 was configured? That is something to take into consideration during your search. | |
| Has price of used 802N's shot up? I have noticed that prices have gone up as well. The N802's have always held around 50% value of original list and that does seem to be creeping up a bit. This is a strong performance that many other established brands fail to match.So what factor... | |
| I don't get it Here's my experience with the ESP Bodhran speakers. The speakers are supplied with spikes made of a plastic (perhaps Delrin) material with a brass pointed tip. I thought this might have been a cost saving measure to only make the tips brass. So, I... | |
| looking for musical Tube Integrated Amplifier In the pre-owned market I would recommend a VAC Avatar. Brand new, you could have a Cary SLI 80 or a Rogue Cronus Magnum within budget. These are products with a track record from companies that build the product in the US. Your current speakers a... | |
| W4S STI500 or MF A5.5 for Kef R500? I looked up the spec on the R500 speaker, min 3.2 ohm, recommended amplifier power 25w to 150w. Any reason you want a 250w into 8 ohms amp for this speaker? I'd be thinking more towards an integrated from Naim, Exposure, Croft, etc.For the record,... | |
| Used turntable market I purchased my Origin Live table on AGon and had it shipped. The factory box is a very well constructed wood crate instead of a carboard box. It arrived without damage. The table was in fabulous condition, unidentifiable from brand new. So my expe... | |
| What's under your sub? I used a Sub Dude with my REL B3 but didn't note any improvement versus the sub on the carpet. The floor is concrete. Of course, I never could achieve the result I wanted with the B3 either. I now have a pair of Gallo subs which actually do what I... | |
| Size matters- recommend small system or component Wyred for Sound makes some mini components in your price range. | |
| Polling MagnePan Users - Using a SubWoofer? You might also consider Gallo TR1D subs. They are solid to around 25hz in my room and very easy to integrate. These are way better than any of my previous subs including REL.The cabinet is a sealed design, round and metal, very compact, aluminum c... | |
| Longish speaker cable DH Labs Q-Sonic works great whether I use the tube amp with sealed speakers or solid state amp with ported speakers. The cables are neutral and I have a 6 meter run. | |
| How to protect turntable from children? Show them a picture of kids in an orphanage. Tell them if they touch the turntable, that's where they will end up.Seriously, if they show any interest, buy a cheapy one box player they can have fun with and learn to play with just like daddy. |