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| What separates should I use for my vandersteen 1c? Underscore CJ electronics with Vandersteen speakers. One of those few but ideal matches. | |
| Harmonic Technology Truth Link RCA One thing about those locking connectors on HT cables is that they work in reverse from what one normally anticipates; anticlockwise to tighten; clockwise to loosen. Took me for a bit of a headscratch when I first installed them too. | |
| Leave the turntable running? On and off to play and flip, no need to worry about the motor being turned on/off, risk damaging the record or fumbling with the clamp while the platter is turning; well designed motors don't need to be worried about in this regard. I really do th... | |
| Thoughts on current EL-34 tubes I second the EH EL34 and recently retubed my CJ amp with these. Great, depth, warmth and richness of sound, very sweet and detailed. I have no desire to change these out for others. And no fireworks. I STONGLY suggest buying from Tube Depot; they ... | |
| which preamp for my cary slam-100 mono's? You used the word "match." So then, why not first consider a Cary preamp? I am a big proponent of giving first choice to the same manufacturer of the amp, simply because the manufacturer has a build philosophy and will likely have the closest comp... | |
| Krell vs Parasound I own or have owned both Krell(currently 400cx) and Parasound (HCA 2200) amps. Parasound was my first entree in "the high end" and makes quality components, but what sets your requested/purchased KSA model into an entirely different category is th... | |
| VPI ScoutMaster or Project RM10 Then let's keep it going; I just reread he thread and found it to be interesting and informative. I own both Music Hall (Project) and VPI tables and I enjoy both; they are quite different sonically and the engineering is finer with the VPI. Set up... | |
| Most helpful audio companies Vandersteen- Richard himselfConrad JohnsonThiel - Jim Thiel/Kathy GornikKrell - Dan D'AgostinoHarmonic Technology - Jim WongMapleshadeLyra - Jonathan Carr | |
| interconnect upgrade Question Mapleshade interconnects and speaker cables. I now use them and they are superb. Plus 30 day money back if you don't like 'em. | |
| Basic audio info book? Also take a look at the many systems for view here. Many Audiogon members have spent much time and resources putting their systems together. | |
| Warm, fullbodied, smooth, and transparent Mapleshade Clearview cables have these qualities. | |
| Anybody using tube amps to drive Thiel CS 3.7's ? I drive CS 2.4s with a Conrad Johnson CAV50 in a 12ft x 15ft room with 10ft ceilings and this is plenty of power, plus the sound is superb. My understanding is that the 3.7 is one of the easier to drive models by Thiel. Any well designed 100 wpc t... | |
| mfsl vs. classic records I want to underscore what Elizabeth said above in that, MFSL and Classic aside, many of my favorite LPs are those that were original stock pressings from the 60s, 70s and 80s, that cost me a buck or two in recent years, and that when cleaned up, d... | |
| Tube amps known to have a low damping factor? I would instead look at the output impedance ratio to the nominal impedance of the speakers the amp will drive. You want a ratio of at least 10 between nominal speaker impedance/amp output impedance. Anything less than this will usually cause a dr... | |
| mfsl vs. classic records It depends largely on the recording, what tape masters were used and the quality of the pressing run; I've had both good and bad luck with both labels with a slight nod toward MFSL for generally better results in terms of noise free pressings. It'... |