rzado
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| Do you use an autoformer/transformer preamp/volume control? I use a Silver Rock Transformer Potentiometer, also own a Doshi Alaap V2.1 (which is an active preamp that uses transformer attenuation), and previously owned a Promitheus Signature TVC and a Music First TVC. | |
| Under $1000 each component used. What would it be ? OK, I'll take a shot. I am limiting to components with which I have had personal experience, a number of which I currently own, (including the Ayre, the Truth, all the cables, and the Shelter), or have previously owned. I include both a full fun... | |
| Most underrated Audio Manufacturers Symphonic Line - under the radar in the US, but absolute top level solid state amplificationArnie Nudell-era Genesis speakers (at their used prices) | |
| SS Amp for Avalons Symphonic Line Kraft monos for solid state.For tubes, I have not heard anything that beats the CATs with Avalons. | |
| The one component that you wish you had not bought Placette Audio Passive. I am a passive enthusiast, and had been on the lookout for an exceptional passive line stage with the convenience of a remote control. After reading all of the reviews, it seemed that my long sought-after goal had been re... | |
| Upgrade Linn LP 12 or buy new table Hal253,First, kudos on a nice, well balanced system. I recommend you do some demos of the latest version of the Linn LP12 with all the PS upgrades against other tables if you can, but if pushed, my recommendation would be to replace the Linn. As... | |
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| Speakers that will bring me down to me knees crying with joy Hi the_spaniard,What is your price range? Just off the cuff based on the speakers you listed above, the speakers that I find come closest to meeting your stated goal of "emotions emotions emotions" plus "BIG sound which can bring me to my knees I... | |
| Premium distilled water for ultrasonic record cleaner Audiotomb,I also use the KL Audio - I don't have the silencer, but will check out the sale now.In terms of water, you are looking for the highest purity you can obtain. In particular, check out Audio Intelligent, which is purportedly "filtered an... | |
| What used speaker would you buy with $20,000-$35,000 and why? Despite the long post above, there is one other speaker I forgot to mention as a consideration - Evolution Acoustics MM3. | |
| What used speaker would you buy with $20,000-$35,000 and why? Nab2,Great thread idea - I was also shopping in this same ballpark recently. Here are the options that stood out to me in my search, for one reason or another, which fit into your proposed price range (I am not saying I loved all of these speaker... | |
| Avalon Vicweast - I hear you, and the Ayon is still a great choice; I am sure you will enjoy the combo. Let us know how it works out; just watch out for your back when you pick it up - its pretty dang heavy. | |
| Avalon HI Vicweast,I think you have reached the right decision. The Ayon Audio Triton III should be a significant upgrade, and I certainly recommend you demo it if you have the opportunity (although you may need to run in pentode to really drive the Eid... | |
| Servers: Are we there yet? Celtic66 - I cannot echo your comment enough, given audiophile companies' failure to provide mechanisms to facilitate transferring a significant, pre-existing digital music collections to hard drive storage.The closest I have found to provide such... | |
| Amps which are Great, but either Unknown or Underpriced At their used prices, Convergent Audio Technology (CAT) amps are the greatest stone cold bargains in audio - much better even than their preamps. You can pay ~$4-7k for amps that will compete with anything made today, regardless of price. |