ska_man

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MAnley Jumbo shrimp or Primaluna premium 3
I just have one thought for you. Upscale Audio is a dealer for Manley, Prima Luna, Sonus Faber, and Peachtree. While , I have no personal experience dealing with "Uncle Kevvy", from what I have read he is quite knowledgeable.Perhaps he would be a ... 
I need an amp, can any recommend?
I drive my KEF's (not 104/2's) with an Aragon amp. For my taste, it seems like a pretty good match. Consider either a 4004 series or an 8008 series amp. 
The most hilarious ad ever on Audiogon?
Check out the De-Longhi forum. The hot topic right now is the new quick change oil mod. It makes a very simple process out of "oil rolling". A lot of the guys switched to cottonseed oil but found the presentation a little on the dry side. A couple... 
PS audio Trio A-100 gain question
I just posed a question on the same issue a month or so ago. It was suggested that I get a pair of " Rothwell Attenuators ". I ordered them on Agon from "mrstereo",and can report that they do help. You can look up the thread to get the details if ... 
Quality recordings of reggae/ska and alternative
Try some of these.Jazz Jamaica- SkaravanMonty Alexander- Stir It UpMonty Alexander- RocksteadyErnest Ranglin- Below The BasslinePressure Cooker- What She WantsEastern Standard Time- Tempus FugitSkatalites- Ball Of FireMidnite- Ras Mek PeaceHappy l... 
Amplifier input tech question
My question has been answered and the Rothwell attenuators are in the process of being ordered. I will stop monitoring this thread at this time. But, do want to thank all who participated. Abucktwoeighty, thanks for the tip about cable support.I'l... 
Amplifier input tech question
Almarg,I have read many of your responses to other posts over the past several months, and I must say I feel somewhat honored that you replied to mine. Thank you for sharing your knowledge and wisdom, it is much appreciated! 
Amplifier input tech question
Davehrab,That makes perfect sense. Thank you so much for yourinformative and exactly on point reply! 
Amplifier input tech question
Amandarae,Thanks for your suggestion. I think that may be a little more radical approach to this issue than I'm willing to pursue. And, I am going to purchase a new amp or amps nota new preamp. 
Amplifier input tech question
Tpreaves,The JC 2 manual suggests setting the amplifier gain controls (if any) so that the volume control on the JC 2is between 11 o'clock and 1 o'clock during normal listening. That is (according to the manual) the "sweetspot", where the channel ...