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| Audio Desk Systeme RCM - what's been your experience? What is the "extra" maintenance that you've done?To answer your question - both.In brief, my thoughts are: 1) it stands to reason that a machine with electronic/software-driven sequences and so many moving parts will require maintenance over time,... | |
| Audio Desk Systeme RCM - what's been your experience? whart - by no means am I discounting the DIY approach (and thanks to those who have shared their ideas)......but my original question was specific to the ADS RCM because I haven't yet decided if I should take advantage of the distributor's exchang... | |
| Audio Desk Systeme RCM - what's been your experience? ...but we digress...Any other ADS RCM anecdotes on reliability from current or former owners?Thanks! | |
| Which cartridge should I upgrade to now? I second Dynavector. A much better match for Rega arms. If you can stretch a little to the 20x2, you'd have your choice between low output and high output MC versions.For consideration: I've seen many RB300 and RB600 arms come and go here on A'g... | |
| Any modern band that comes close to Mahavishnu Orchestra ? Lots of great recommendations here! While not same-for-same as Mahavishnu but generally jazz-fusion, look into Snarky Puppy!If you are attracted to the musical fusion of different styles and cultures and stellar musicianship, please find them on ... | |
| speaker cables for surrounds Often recommended here - Blue Jeans Cable. Custom length and terminations available. | |
| Phono preamp under 1k new or used advice? (Disclaimer...I have a current listing selling this exact unit)Please consider the Acoustech PH-1P. It is a former Stereoplile class "A" unit that had been reviewed favorably by many sources. When last sold by Acoustic Sounds, it was priced at $15... | |
| Smallish floorstander that sounds good placed just The Arros are a good choice - they also can be "tuned" to an extent by varying the amount of mass loading (zero to 20 pounds per cabinet). | |
| Is there an average life span for a preamp? I have a Naim pre-amp in my system from 1985 - it rocks! An older pre may require some maintenance or service to perform optimally, but usually not a big deal. | |
| How much uncompressed music in Ipod classic? 167GB??? Is that correct (I really am curious!)? I thought the Classic is a 160GB disc. After your system files, you probably have a little less to store music.If you use a "lossless" file format (like Apple Lossless), .3 to .4 GB/CD is a conserva... | |
| Used full-range speakers less than $1,500 As is often recommended in this forum, I have to go with the PSB Stratus Goldi which can be easily had for They are a 4 ohm load and require "healthy" power and current to get them on song - nothing ridiculous, but definitely over 100 wpc. An amp ... | |
| Need a DAC recommendation The PS Audio DL III is showing up ...add the V-Link and you've got a pretty potent and flexible DAC for | |
| Female Jazz Singers...new person/new releases... Rachelle Ferrell! | |
| Budget system around 1K 1) Rega Brio 3 is a fine option and has a decent MM phono input - there's one that just got posted for $425!2) Energy RC-10 speakers (new at $300 - just posted). Find the SoundStage review!...leaves $250-ish for cables and possibly an HRT iStreame... | |
| Speaker help - short list needed PSB Stratus Goldi - easily one of the best bang-for-the-buck values on the used market! ...can be had for $700 to $800ish with one of the "premium" finishes.You'll need an amp with some oomph to drive the 4 ohm load.A very good all-a-rounder! |