stereo5
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| Hi end tube preamps, it’s all about functionality!! How many different titles to threads regarding preamps has the OP written? Personally, I don't think this person will buy another preamp, seems like wishful thinking. | |
| Audio Research LS/Ref or Primaluna EVO Preamp I have heard the new Prima Luna and like the sound very much. I never liked the ARC presentation, so my vote would be for the Prima Luna. They also hold their value quite well. | |
| Which integrated amp for rock/metal (and why McIntosh?) If you buy a used McIntosh amp, make sure it has the original box and packing. If not, run away from it as no amount of packing and bubble wrap will allow the glass front to arrive in one piece. | |
| Gryphon Diablo 250 vs Hegel390 Hey George, Google won't let me see the image on the link you provided, it says "forbidden content". | |
| Capped off? I bought a bunch of no name RCA caps and also caps for my unused XLR ins and outs on eBay. At the very least, it keeps the unused inputs and outputs clean. Never heard a difference although my systems are dead quiet to begin with. | |
| Direct drive, cart and phono for under $750. Possible? The Pioneer DD turntable is $700.00 new. You can buy a cheap mm cartridge for $50.00 and up, also new. | |
| VPI Magic Brick threads deleted The Magic Brick goes back to the 80’s. I have them Iin both my systems and they are quite effective.ATTN MODERATOR: WHY DID YOU REMOVE THE VPI MAGIC BRICK THREAD?THIS IS JUST ANOTHER WAY OUR FREEDOM IS SLOWLY GOING AWAY, AUDIOGON SHOULD BE ASHAMED! | |
| Audible Illusions modulus 3A, what would be the next level of up grade? Arts biggest downfall was customer service. | |
| Canare 4S11 The highs are smooth, smooth, smooth! | |
| Solid State Phono Preamp recommendations $3k-$4k new range Why 2 exactly the same posts? | |
| Harbeth P3ESR vs the new XD When I see the words “groundbreaking”, I need to take pause. | |
| What are the best tuners each company has made, and how you started? I have owned:Magnum Dynalab FT101AMagnum Dynalab MD100Magnum Dynalab MD102McIntosh MR85McIntosh MR88My favorites which I use daily are the McIntosh MR85 and MR88. They sound excellent and pick up more stations with less noise than all the others.... | |
| Kenwood KR9600 receiver Check the cable from your phono. I had the KR9600 about 48 years ago. I believe it is a very powerful receiver at 120wpc? I liked the tiny power level meters at the very top of the tuner dials and it lit up a nice blue. | |
| Audio Research preamps EXCESSIVE OPERATING COSTS If you are concerned about the price of tubes and even the small amount of electricity to power them, you are in the wrong hobby. Get yourself a boom box and then you can complain about the cost of the battery’s. I would never want my family to ... | |
| Audio Research preamps EXCESSIVE OPERATING COSTS I much prefer the sound of PrimaLuna compared to ARC, but that is just me. I heard the Prima Luna HP mono blocks and they were quite special. I find ARC sound to be a little threadbare. |