samzx12
Responses from samzx12
| Marantz I have the SA11S1 and S2. Honestly really like them both but the S2 overall is a cut above. Different presentation IMO but the S2 is more refined. | |
| Premium distilled water for ultrasonic record cleaner Oregonpapa LMAO :) | |
| Importance of input tubes to sound quality? Yes input tubes are extremely important. They can change the flavor of the system no doubt. | |
| Phono pre "Break-In" process? Necessary? Yes I think there is a break in time for most equipment, IC and powercords. It varies however, I think on average around 50 hrs is sufficient enough but some IC and PCs can be more. Is it HUGE usually not but noticeable in my opinion to trained ea... | |
| What's your biggest surprise in hifi? "That as I get older and into my later years, music is even more enjoyable now than when I was a kid ... and that's really saying something."Amen to that Oregonpapa! +2 | |
| Which phono preamplifier do you recommend? I think Sutherland makes really good ones around $1000 or less. I have a PH3D and so far so good. I can't compare it to higher $$$ pre's because I have never owned one. | |
| Audio Research discontinuing lower lines components? Talk about rising prices ... I was at Costco the other day. While checking out the meat department, I happened to notice that they were selling packs of New York steaks, three to the pack. They were all priced over 50 bucks per pack. 50 bucks for ... | |
| Sell or save Keep it if you can or list it on Audio Asylum. I don't think they charge a fee and get good traffic. | |
| Gold lion KT-88 tubs for Cary Audio So how would you compare the EH KT88 to the TS KT120? Have you read any reviews on the GL KT88? There is a ton of information out there. Check out Upscale Audio as Kevin's site has quite a few reviews on the tubes. I have never used Gold Lions b... | |
| Audio Research discontinuing lower lines components? AR can SUCK it lol. Greed as usual taking over. OK bash me guys with a lot of money but I really don't care because AR has been a great company for years and most of us normal people could afford it but no longer. Look at the used ads here on Aud... | |
| How many use Vintage Hi-Fi systems? Awesome Norman. Now you know it's healthy and ready for some enjoyable listening sessions. | |
| When I have seen people listing their systems lately Personally, I couldn’t care less what the market is doing or where it’s going. I have a good SACD player and a large collection of CDs and SACDs, and they do the job for me. If that means my head is stuck in the sand, then so be it: let it be stuc... | |
| jolida vs. ASL In my opinion Jolida is hard to beat at its price point. I have had in the past a JD1000, JD-100 CD player and preamp (Don't remember model). Yes there is better but and the customer support was fantastic. I had to send the JD1000 back to the fact... | |
| How many use Vintage Hi-Fi systems? Does that mean we are OLD lol? | |
| Audio Research PH6 Phono Stage - How is it? I spoke with Kevin Deal about my phono stage in the PrimaLuna Dialogue Premium and he told me the Manley Chinook at under $5K is by far the best phono preamp available. I know Kevin sells them but he has always been a straight shooter so I do trus... |