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| few questions about classic 70's recievers I owned a variety of "classic" Marantz receivers when they were brand new. I enjoyed them and they were trouble free. I would love to have that classic blue faceplate glowing in a system. Good Luck and have fun. | |
| Jazz/blues guitarist suggestions for SRV fan. Give Luther Allison a listen | |
| looking for an appropriate cd for my system Your idea of a Sony SACD is right on. Good CD and excellent SACD for the price. Have Fun! | |
| Understanding Tube Power Ratings Tubes rule! | |
| Let's forget about being politically correct Tubes rule, period! | |
| Sonic differences between Conrad Johnson preamps As for sonic differences I can't comment as I haven't heard the models you are interested. FWIW, I have owned a PV11 for about seven years and it has been absolutely trouble free. I enjoy the sound the PV11/premier 11a immensely. I can and do list... | |
| Returning to 2 channel only. Suggestions? Slipknot, Grab a classic ARC or CJ tube amp and let those maggies SING!!!Have fun! | |
| Beveridge Model 2sw Electrostatic There is an audiophile here in Alaska that has a pair stashed away/not hooked up. I have been whining to him to get them setup and invite me over. I am interested in listening to them as I own Martin Logans and would like to get an idea of how the... | |
| Solid-state preamp with tube power amp I have used every combination. I still have my original APT Holman solid state pre and Hafler 500's that I bought new. I bought used a CJ tube amp and then a used CJ tube pre. In my system there is no question that the best combination is using bo... | |
| new Johnny Cash superb/other new recommendations? Yes, the new Cash album is tremendous. I think it is some of his best work. If Cash's new album floors you like it did me I would recommend you listen to Slant Six Mind, Covenant, and Milk of the Moon all by Greg Brown. Greg Brown has an earthy vo... | |
| ConradJohnson: Tubes or S/State for Maggies. I will be the contrarion here. I use a premier 11a to power Martin Logan ReQuests. I have it out of my system as a KT90 gave up the ghost and I am waiting on a replacement set of tubes for it. In the interim I have a beloved old Hafler 500 powerin... | |
| Speakers that leave room to upgrade front-end Try to audition electrostatics. In your range you should be able to score used Martin Logan's or Innersounds. Stat's are extremely clean, detailed, and image great depending on room setup . The lean sound that is sometimes pointed out as a problem... | |
| Aerial 20T or Avalon Eidolon? SS or Tube? It is a personal choice. A friend owns the regular Eidolon's with powerful tube monoblocks and they make wonderful music together.Have fun. | |
| Help picking first amp.... Sounds like a great audition list. All amps listed are well respected. I own a CJ Premier 11a and it has been an extremely enjoyable purchase. It has also been rock solid reliable and trouble-free. My last re-tube was a few years ago for real clos... | |
| Help me select an integrated amp. Options please There is a used Conrad Johnson CAV-50 for sale on the site right now. I haven't heard this integrated but if it is as good as the tube pre/amp combo's this company makes it should be a glorious music maker. Have Fun. |