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| Pre amp for Merlin VSM se's and Transcendent Stereo 25 never heard a merlin owner complain about a CAT or a Joule.(specially me.)rc | |
| Would like to modify my Pioneer pd-65, any suggestions? www.modwright.com -- dan wright is about as reputable as a tweaker can be.rhyno | |
| Best Used tube Preamp 1700-- 2500: advice needed can't go wrong w/ the joule. but it does not have built in phono. but MAN, hard to find anything it does wrong. i picked up a used mk2 for $1200---the older models can be upgraded as you want, or you can enjoy (which i haven't stopped doing) and u... | |
| Suggestions for making SILVER work in system? silver is just that w/o proper breakin. but after its broken in, its the best!BUT, silver ICs will never break in w/ a 2v output from your component. try to find someone w/ a MOBIE that you can use / rent for 5days. major difference will result, a... | |
| low efficiency speaker vs. high efficiency speaker? bear in mind that most listening happens w/ less than 10w--run the math on an 88db speaker, and you're well into the upper 90s w/ less than 10w. do the same w/ a 93db speaker, and you're more than covered.however, its FAR more costly to build a qu... | |
| Add-on improvement to analog-only CDP? 10lb plate on topKAB sonic domes instead of stock feetpower cord (can buy belden 19364 ready made & may just plug in---this will make the largest difference).rhyno | |
| COAX VS OPTICAL CABLES don't waste your $$ . get belden 1695 and put some canare Coax RCAs on it. save your $300 and get the same performance.rhyno | |
| Preamp shootout: Joule, CJ, BAT i agree with all the posts--i picked up a joule mk2 for $1200, oh yeah its a keeper. big time. however, the footers can be improved--jud likes the black diamond racing, but i had better luck w/ TG Audio Pointy Things & Pasty Things. the bass g... | |
| JPS speaker cables...decent ? decent is being modest. i have the JPS Super bi-wires (older model) and they're great. no complaints. have them hooked up to merlin vsm-ms, which are extremely revealing of every change (amazing how they do it). the JPS convey the changes down the... | |
| help on isolation/absorption/coupling don't make things more complex or expensive than they must be. if you have a cheap rack (non filled support beams, glass shelves, etc), use an inner tube b/w your shelf & your component (kids bike 12" works great). this is to remove floor born... | |
| Bob Crump Custom Power Cord bwhite--email me and i will put you in touch w/ bob crump directly. if you don't know what PC you want, you should probably talk to bob first--i think he has 4 lines. btw: bob's stuff is incredible. in the asylum, he's "rcrump".rhyno | |
| Merlin BAM connection problems i can think of 2 things, neither of which you're apt to like. 1) use bam w/ the source you use most often or, 2) contact madrigal about the installation of a tape loop, which some manufacturers can do for a marginal cost. | |
| Leave Tubes In Standby Mode or Not? depends on the gear. my joule preamp has a soft start and judd (the manufacturer) was adamant about NOT turning it off (unless shipping). leaving it in standby increases the tube life significantly. contact your mfg. they'll be happy to help. | |
| Wisdom Audio Adrenaline 75 dipoles? hey bob, take a look at von schweikert. for the money they're supposed to be incredible--reference quality (the 6 is in your price range). i have NOT heard them, but i have looked and have yet to find anyone who says anything bad about them. ---an... | |
| Anyone heard or own the CTC Blowtorch? MES--if you're interested, email me and i can put you in touch w/ bob crump directly; i'm sure he'd be more than happy to speak w/ you about that gem of a preamp. ryancoleman@yahoo.com |