sdcampbell
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| Recommendation for interconnect and speaker cables Your system is of sufficient quality that I suggest you get cables that offer a high performance-to-price ratio. The Alpha-Core Goertz MI2 speaker cable would be my first recommendation to you, followed by the Kimber Kable 4TC. For interconnects, ... | |
| How much tilt back for Vandersteen 2ce's? The Vandy speakers come with adjustable stands so you can tilt them back to get the tweeter's output to align with your ears. The further away from the speakers you sit, the less back-tilt that is required. As you are adjusting the tilt-back, tape... | |
| Mississippi John Hurt and Tom Waits Back in the late 1950's and early 1960's, when I was developing a strong interest in Delta blues and coun try blues, I bought several albums of recordings by MJS and Big Bill Broonzy. During this time period, I lived in the suburbs of Washington, ... | |
| What phono preamp would be best? If you give us the approximate budget you have available, it would help members make better suggestions. | |
| In Quest of Subwoofer... With Vandy 2CE's, the natural choice would be the Vandersteen 2Wq subwoofer, which can often be purchased for around $850. If you are not already familiar with the 2Wq sub, then go to the Vandersteen web site for an in-depth overview. | |
| Denon 3910 or theta Carmen 2 I also own the Denon 3910, and was quite pleased with it in its "stock" condition. Then I added a Musical Fidelity X-10v3 tube output buffer (between the 3910 and my pre/pro), and the overall improvement in the audio quality was significant. Befor... | |
| best speaker in a small room in the $2000.00 range You might audition the Dynaudio Focus 140 if there is a dealer in your area. It just got an excellent review in the current issue of Stereophile.I have also been impressed with the Paradigm Signature S2. You currently own a pair of Paradigms, so y... | |
| minimze ambiguity when describing audio components Whether or not a cable or interconnect has a particular sonic signature, I think MrTennis is suggesting that we adopt a different set of descriptors. I understand his point, but disagree with the idea. It has taken audiophile magazines and hobbyis... | |
| Choosing a turntable.... You're assembling an excellent system, and your "short list" for turntable/tonearm combos include fine choices. I have no personal experience with the Transrotor, but you wouldn't be making a bad choice with any of them.That said, I would personal... | |
| What is your favorite Chick Corea CD/Album? It's hard to pick a favorite, since Corea has performed a number of different styles of jazz, and recordings ranging from solo and duo to sextets). Here are a few of my favorite Corea albums (both as a leader and as a "sideman":1. Light As A Feath... | |
| Good way to raise VPI SAMA Opal: I have the older TNT acrylic and lead platter with the standard bearing. I substituted the Sorbothane pucks (used on the last Mk4 tables produced) for the springs, and am pleased with the change. The acrylic and lead platter weighs about 20 ... | |
| bravo audio seattle? Bravo Audio moved into the old Definitive Audio store at 6017 Roosevelt Way(just north of Ravenna Blvd) some time ago -- maybe 2 years ago. Here's a link to a map showing their location:http://lostinseattle.com/cgi-bin/lismap.cgi?shop=Bravo%20Audi... | |
| Platter Upgrade for VPI HW MK lll to MKlV I have the older TNT acrylic and lead platter,with the original bearing, on my Mark 4, and think it's the way to go. As noted above, you will also need the bearing shaft that goes with this platter, as well as the heavier springs.I replaced the sp... | |
| Changes to the Watt/Puppy System 8 Velo62: mainly that it's a lot more expensive than the old one... Ya gotta love Wilson Audio. | |
| Good way to raise VPI SAMA Thanks for the ideas, guys. I'll check each of them out to see which ones might work best. |