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| An upgrade a long time overdue "What research I have been able to do leads me to consider opening up the sound stage with something more mixed, like a conrad johnson pv14L as pre- and the ayre v5xe, and coming forward in the age of digital, considering something like the opp... | |
| KT-88 vs. EL34 I thought you had a seperate multi channel amp, not a receiver. | |
| Preamp with tone controls other then McIntosh C22 Why not just buy an EQ? The adjustments are much more percise and will allow you to make changes in a way that alters the signal the least. | |
| Is a Drangonfly DAC useful on Spotify audio You should definately hear a difference, but you can only speculate on how much. They sell the DF in Best Buy. Get one there and return it if you don't like it. | |
| Help choosing Marantz integrated amp upgrade "OK sfall, whatever man. I know what I read in your post - you emphatically recommend only one speaker, a Vandersteen Model 1."Not true. I also recommend the 2's and 3's as well. My reasons for doing so are stated above. In a situation like this,... | |
| Have you ever duplicated another system that you heard? Yes. I always tell people that ask me for advice, to go out and find a system that they would like enough to buy. Building a system in your head never sounds the same as the one you build in your listening room. | |
| Help choosing Marantz integrated amp upgrade "I agree sfall, but why does it have to be your Vandersteen Model 1's?"They're not mine. I own different models. However, one of the main reasons I recommend Vandersteen, is that they are so transparent. You can make them sound however you like, ... | |
| Help choosing Marantz integrated amp upgrade "And not get suggestions from strangers on the internet about what speakers they already have or want to have. All being seldom the right speaker for you."I get that, but looking at the other options presented here, I stand by my statement 100%... | |
| Vac Renaissance 30/30 -- difference between original Mk2 and Mk3? I have the Mk. 3, but to be honest I never compared it to a 2. That said, if the price is fair, I would buy it. The risk is very low.Also, you may want to call VAC. I think you may be able to upgrade the amp to current status. | |
| KT-88 vs. EL34 "I am currently using Canton Karat M70s, woofers facing out. Not too efficient and 6 ohm average. Current amp is SS, a B&K AVR-307 (150w x 7) in two channel analog mode, used for stereo only."Since you already have the gear, you might as wel... | |
| Help choosing Marantz integrated amp upgrade Keep your electronics for now and just upgrade your speakers to a pair of Vandersteen Model 1's. Compared to this, your other options are tweaks. Its also a good idea to have your new speakers first, before you get a new amp. | |
| Nak PA 5MMKII Bellles 150A HR Rotel RB 1070? Which one Save up a little more and try to get a good used solid state amp from Ayre, Bat, ARC, CJ, Pass Aleph. Anything from that list will be clearly better than what you are now looking at. | |
| KT-88 vs. EL34 I wouldn't say better, its more like different. 6550's and KT88 have a more "modern" sound to them. Highs are more extended, and bass has more definition. EL34's tend to focus more on the midrange. Keep in mind that I'm talking in general terms he... | |
| Replacing some old Bryston 4b/1b combo "I figure its not worth repairing the 4B as for similar money to repair you could buy a much better amp??"You can definately get a very big increase in sound quality with a modern amp. You still have to listen to if first, though. Amps can sound v... | |
| Are there any $1500 tube preamps that that can compare with Tubes4hifi's SP14? "The leap between the Mod Squad and the Audible Illusions in sound quality was monumental. It changed the experience entirely. I love what I'm hearing."I thought you were using the AI."I thought that the preamp had such a huge influence that i... |