stevecham
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| SS preamps with two XLR inputs and at least four outputs [two of them XLR] Krell KCT. I know, I owned one. | |
| A new chapter has begun. Audio Research LS-17 preamplifier Audio Research DS450 Class D power amplifierAudio Research Reference 6 preamplifierAudio Research Reference 75se vacuum tube stereo amplifierHope this helps. | |
| Music similar to Mike Oldfield Mark Isham - Vapor Drawings, CastaliaPatrick O'Hearn - EldoradoTrentmoller | |
| Favorite band or artist of all time? I was absorbed with Cream when Sunshine Of Your Love/Disaraeli Gears hit the airwaves and record stores in Boston in late 1967. And then Wheels Of Fire came out and I begged my folks to give me advance on my allowance so that I could purchase it. ... | |
| Value of upgrading only 1 set of interconnects? OP: you didn't say WHY you feel the need to change cables. Please enlighten us. | |
| Integrated recommendation with Vandersteen 2C 2psyop: can you read? In fact, if you don’t have anything positive to contribute, go away.omg_ca: so what? if the OP still needs help that's what this forum is for! | |
| Integrated recommendation with Vandersteen 2C I had 2C sigs years ago and was also in the hunt for an integrated that would be just right in a small den area. I home auditioned or owned several integrateds with these, including CJ CAV50 (tube), Musical Fidelity A5, Krell S300i and CJ CA200. O... | |
| Only you expensive cable owners, is this real? Two up quarks and one down, or one down and two up, Geoff? Careful with that beta decay! | |
| DeoxIT on tube pins This is a good question. I have some original Telefunken smooth and ribbed plate 12AX7s that have tarnished pins. Does it help to remove that tarnish or just leave it alone? I have magic eraser and ProGold Deoxit. | |
| What area or country do you live in ? Medford, Oregon | |
| Phono Preamp Gain I too have a Mani and for cartridges with 4-5 mV of output, which mine are, the 42 dB setting is ideal. I tried the 48 dB setting and the soundstage collapsed and was far more compressed. Can’t hurt to try it though and see if you get the same res... | |
| Which area of components to spend the most $ on? Boy I was wrong all my life! Think I'll jump in here and offer something constructive. Aw, never mind. | |
| Long XLR cables - DIY construction suggestions? +1 for Blue Jeans balanced cables. Have them connecting PS Audio Gain Cell DAC to M700 monoblocks. Perfect. | |
| What are the best speakers you have ever owned and why? Thiel CS 2.4s and a pair of SVS SB2000 subs.Just right. | |
| Looking for ic About the connectors used in Blue Jeans LC-1, I have several pair and they grip well and are well made. They are also not soldered but are pressure crimped which is superior:"The Connectors: Taversoe Crimp RCA PlugsConnectors are a critical part o... |