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| TOP TEN solid state amps of all time? Audio Research 100.2 amp. People usually think of tube amps when you mention Audio Research, but the 100.2 is an incredible SS amp. At a cost of $3000 new it's even better. The price just recently dropped from $3500. | |
| Attention Audio Veterans The turntable you are thinking of is the Phase Linear 8000. I used to own one before buying my VPI. It was a very large, but sleek looking turntable. The dustcover had a low sloping look to it. I sold mine to a friend. I think he still has it. | |
| Audible Illusions 3A ....question? I have found myself in the position of having to sell my Bryston 4B NRB amp. As I noted in my post above (slowhand) I use this amp with a Audible Illusions M3A and it sounds great. I have Thiel 1.5 speakers, which are not the easiest speakers to d... | |
| Best MFSL pressing Supertramp-"Crime of the Century", Muddy Waters-"Folk Singer", an Gino Vannelli-"Powerful People". The best MFSL pressings are the ones on JVC pure vinyl with Stan Ricker doing the mastering. | |
| Building a system around Thiel 1.5 I have Thiel 1.5's and I love the detail I get from them. I am using a VPI mk4 turntable, Pioneer CD 54 stable platter CD player, Audible Illusions M3A Preamp and I just got a Audio Research 100.2 Amp. This amp with the M3A preamp really makes the... | |
| Cartridge suggestions I agree with the others about not sinking much money into a cartridge until you get a better turntable. My suggestion is a VPI Turntable with a JMW Memorial Tonearm and a Benz Glider HO cartridge. The VPI table is great because you can start with ... | |
| Audible Illusions 3A ....question? I am using my M3A with a Bryston 4B NRB power amp, and it sounds great. My speakers are Thiel 1.5's. This power amp is solid state, but may not be considered laid back compaired to other designs. | |
| Best Recording Label I like the original Mobile Fidelity recordings with the pure Japanese Vinyl and Stan Ricker doing the mastering. I think Classic is doing some wonderful things with vinyl also. | |
| AH Tjoeb CD Player, comments good or bad Thanks for the info guys. this gives me some food for thought. I just can't bring myself to spend a bundle on CD when the format is changing so fast. I am one of those guys that still mainly listens to LP's. Thanks also for letting me know about t... | |
| Tonearm for VPI HW MkIII I traded in an Audioquest PT-6 tonearm when I got my VPI and ended up getting the VPI for $895. What a deal! | |
| BEST HEAVY METAL BAND The first Black Sabbath album entitled "Black Sabbath" is a true classic. You can get it on import Lp from Sound Recordings with a bonus 45 RPM of Evil Woman/Wicked World. The sound is fantastic. | |
| Viva la Vinyl!! Dacostab, the LP you are referring to is the soundtrack to "Casino Royale". It is on Classic reissue and it is a true sonic gem. The song "The Look of Love" is sung by Dusty Springfield, and it will send chills up your spine, it is that good. Herb... | |
| Viva la Vinyl!! Ramsti, I have some of the MCA Heavy Vinyl of Jimi Hendrix, and I ejoy it, But if you really want to here a great Hendrix recording, get the Classic reissue of Axis..Bold As Love....it is amazing! I also have Whos Next on MCA Heavy Vinyl, on Germa... | |
| Viva la Vinyl!! I just got a copy of the new Jimi Hendrix LP Axis..Bold As Love on Classic reissue label. It is a MONO recording, and the sound is INCREDIBLE. This is a winner! Here are a few other sonic masterpieces that I have: * Kind Of Blue-Miles Davis... Cla... | |
| Cincinnati, OH, any audiophiles? Hi Alexc, my name is Tom and I am one of those hard to find Cincinnati audiophiles. Nice to hear that someone else in Cincinnati is into the Hi-End. If you want to get in touch with me on line to chat, you can reach me at audiostud@dellnet.com If ... |