spenceroo

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Vr4jr's and sub
I've got a Sunfire sub, but don't use it. I think the Jr's have plenty of bass, especially if they're loaded with lead shot. That, and the required break in time and the Jr's are tough to beat. 
Tell me about the Stibbert MK2 Tube CD
I called Sound Fusion today and no one was there. I left a message so we'll see if they call back. Bob, do you use the round Sound Fusion piece that sits on top of the CD player? I'm wondering if that makes any difference or not. 
Tell me about the Stibbert MK2 Tube CD
I ended up buying the Stibbert MK2. It sounds wonderful. I'm using it as is, but I have the Sound Fusion suspension kit on order. I emailed the company about the estimated delivery time, but haven't heard from them. It's been about 2 weeks. I know... 
Pathos Integrateds
Thanks John, Your review of the Logos was good reading. It seemed that you liked it. I'm still wondering if the Inpol is going to give me that much more for 2 times the price. 
Monster Cable HTS 3500 MKII power conditioner
Check out Ecost.com I just bought the Belkin PF60 for $184.96 shipped. 
$250 Belkin, or $1200....
Thanks for the input guys, but I'm still wondering what the $1200 unit will do for me that the $250 unit won't. 
Any Revisions to the Lector CDP7?
Thanks again Ral, Your advice has really made me take a different perspective on the situation. I'm using a Pass 250.5 amp, Simaudio P5-LE Pre and Vonschweikert VR4jr's. I'm thinking that a tube CD player might be more "musical" and less harsh tha... 
Any Revisions to the Lector CDP7?
Thanks Ral! I'm on the verge of ordering a new CDP7. Are there any other units I should be looking at in this price range, or is the Lector really what the reviews make it out to be? They say it competes with units 4 or 5 times it's price. 
Any Revisions to the Lector CDP7?
Thanks Essentialaudio. What differences does the MK 3 have over the older MK 1 & 2 versions? Is the MK 3 substantially better? 
Phono Stage Question
The cartridge is the Red one. It was recommended to me by Blackbird Audio in San Diego for my Champion Level II. Are any of the phonostages discussed here low gain models which would require me to crank the preamp with this cartridge? 
Phono Stage Question
Thanks guys for the suggestions. My table will be here in about a week. I'm starting out with a Benz Ace cartridge. I'm using Von Schweikert VR4jr speakers powered with a Pass 250.5 amp and a Simaudio P5-LE preamp. I'm hearing some good things abo... 
Integrated Amp for VR4jr
Thanks for the suggestions guys. I'm not too familiar with the Musical Fidelity gear. There's a Nuvista M3 integrated for sale in the forum classifieds. Does anyone know anything about this model? There's not much info anywhere on it. 
Amps to use with Von Schweikert VR4jr's
I'm using the Pass Labs X250.5 with my Jr.'s in a 15 x 12 x 8 room and they sound stunning. I filled each speaker with 50 lbs. of lead shot like you're supposed to do. Tons of punch and bass, but not boomy or overbearing at all. I use a Simaudio P... 
Alternatives to sand and lead shot for stands
Wal-Mart sells lead shot. Just pour small amounts in to a seperate container and use a funnel. You'll never have to touch it that way. It comes in a bag from Wal-Mart and is hard to handle because of the weight, so a seperate container is needed o...