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| Cary 306/200 - What next? I'm in the same boat. Great machine. Once the economy changes for the better (which at the rate we're going...) I will probably upgrade as well.My shortlist is Esoteric X0-3, AR CD-7 (with upgraded power supply), Ayre CXe-5. I could be probably be... | |
| Best single-malt Scotch... Unsound: the Laphroig 15 YO is in a different class than the 8 YO. All I can say is I wept when the last drop went down my gullet. | |
| Explain the asthetics of Punk A great documentary which touches on this subject is "Filth and the Fury" (this has to be the greatest name for a documentary ever) which relates the socio-economic situation in England that gives rise to the Sex Pistols. | |
| Audio Research Reference 5 Preamp Lougiants: I feel your pain but $12K is not as outrageous as some of the top of the line preamp offerings from BAT, Ayre, VTL, MBL, etc which are pushing $20K. A bigger concern for me is why are these companies still charging that amount and not p... | |
| Best Live Recording on LP I second Audiofeil's "Waiting for Columbus" (Little Feat). I assume he means the MFSL edition. | |
| Anyone use CD tweaks David99: "Not sure if Herbie offers a return policy,but Im very sure anyone that tries it wont be returning it."Now let's see, where did I keep that receipt..... | |
| Ayre's new Minimum Phase filter re. Ayre: typical response from Ayre re. the cost for upgrades. I have found their service to be nothing short of exemplary. However the cost they charge for upgrades says something about their company and is someting I wish more companies would a... | |
| Best tubed pre-amp w/phono stage for ss amps? I have not heard either of these but both are on my short list: Hovland HP 100(or 200), CAT Ultimate. | |
| Who is your favorite jazz pianist Just a few: Richie Beirach, Steve Kuhn, Keith Jarrett, McCoy Tyner | |
| Watt Puppy that much of an improvement? Jaybo: Are you familiar with any of Stvrvin's gear or is this another diatribe against upgrading? | |
| Best solid state amp under 1k I second USblues. Thresholds are a great option here. You can probably pick up a S300 for $1000 or less. | |
| Anybody tweaking by using the RCA caps? I have them but have not noticed a difference. It was a relatively inexpensive purchase hence the gamble. | |
| Do amps sound better when left on for 30 minutes ? I think it depends on the amplifier. I have owned both tube and SS amplifiers mfrd by Quicksilver, McIntosh, Threshold, and Ayre and I can tell you from my experience I have never noticed a difference. | |
| Upgrade bug has hit, interested in Pass Labs Amps doesn't mrtennis have it right? Could be wrong but I was taught that in terms of the heirarchy it goes source, room (or room acoustics), and then speakers. The reason there is so much fixation on speakers is that it is the easiest to control.... | |
| Best Neil Young Album? Have to agree with Bongofury. On the Beach is a great album. Just listened to it the first time a few months ago. would include it with 'Zuma, Hawks and Doves, and Glendale. |