sdcampbell
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| The most transparent speaker cable I've been in the hi-end audio game for just over 50 years, and during that time I have owned or used some 20 brands of speaker cable. The most transparent cable (both speaker and interconnect) in my system is the Nordost brand. Try to borrow sever... | |
| Help me choosing Phono Preamp Unless you are absolutely committed to a tube unit, I urge you to audition the Parasound JC3+ (retail = $3000). It's an excellent phono pre designed by John Curl, and it works very well with both MM and MC/MI cartridges. | |
| When and what was your last significant equipment upgrade? Parasound JC3+ phono preamp -- what a fine piece of gear and a real value. | |
| Upgrade from Vandy 2w to 2wq. In one word: yes. I have owned both the 2W and the 2Wq, and the 2Wq is a meaningful improvement over the earlier version. I currently own a pair of 2Wq's and confidently recommend them to serious music listeners (but not for LFE in home theater). ... | |
| $1600. preamp At this price range, you should put the Audible Illusions Modulus 3A on your audition list. Galen Carol Audio sometimes has factory refurbished units at a nice price. | |
| Need a decent universal remote to work with a Magnum MD-208 and Oppo 980H player? I bought a Logitech Harmony 700 about 4 years ago and have been VERY pleased with it. It is easy to program (via the Internet) for the specific equipment you own, and it has downloadable settings for a wide variety of gear. I think the Harmony ser... | |
| Need New MM Cartridge Recommendation The "short list" in your post included the Clearaudio Maestro v2 Ebony, which is a stellar choice. I owned one for nearly a year and passed it along to my son when I upgraded to another cart that sells for about 3X the price. Interestingly, there ... | |
| Will Changing my 100 Watt Tube Amp to a 200 Watt SS Amp Solve My Problem? I'm coming late to this discussion, so I'll try to be succinct. One of your problems has already been identified: the preamp, for whatever reason, has a poor signal-to-noise ratio. This could be due to mediocre original design, but it could also b... | |
| Parasound JC2 compatibility with Quicksilver v4's FWIW, I suggest you consider the reverse of your current plan: get a good, tube preamp and pair it with a good SS power amp. This arrangement will give you the advantages inherent in both modes of amplification. And, again FWIW, the Parasound JC-2... | |
| Is there Really a difference between a Krell 400xi intergrated amp and the newer Vandgard? I have a close friend who has been using a Krell integrated amp for about 15 years, and he recently decided to replace it. He asked for my input about which integrated amps might best suit his needs (MartinLogan speakers; large, high ceiling room ... | |
| Used amp recommendation Assuming you want to stick with SS amps, then you should put Bryston on your "possibles" list. They are fine amps, have a transferrable 20-year warranty so you are covered should the amp need repair, and they provide unparalled customer service. | |
| Most of us have this in our collections .... I've always enjoyed Desmond's self-deprecating description of his sound on the sax: "like three dry martinis". | |
| Speaker recommendation for a Fisher 500-c Last year, I bought a Fisher 500-C and a Fisher 400. Both receivers were superbly restored by Analog Engineering Associates in California, and I highly recommend them if you have not already made other arrangements. AEA's roots go back to the earl... | |
| Do you remember when Audiogon was just a bulletin board classified ad site? It was good to read Elizabeth's remarks about the LP's she bought from me -- glad you still enjoy them SC53. I first started posting to A-gon in the late 1990's and really miss the level of discussion we had back then. Not the old A-gon anymore...... | |
| What Cartridge please? Bearing in mind your TT / tonearm cost, it doesn't make much sense to me to spend mega- bucks on the cartridge. Two of the best cart's I have owned in the moderate to medium-price range are the Shelter 501 Mk3 (mc), and the ClearAudio Maestro v2 E... |