sugarbrie
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| VPI Magic Brick or Webster's Dictionary I owned a preamp for many years that actually recommended the VPI Brick right in the owners manual. It even told where exactly to place it. It did quiet things slightly. This preamp has a built phono stage, so along with the power supply there was... | |
| How important is it to match tubes in a preamp? What preamp are you talking about? It is more common that the line stage has two of the same tube (one per channel). | |
| Speakers for NAD 3020 integrated. under $200? 20 watt amp....the B&W DM302 is a great choice... 91dB efficiency....$150 to $180 used....there is usually a pair on eBay most of the time. | |
| VPI Magic Brick or Webster's Dictionary If it is to work other than as a big heavy weight, the VPI Brick is best placed over where the transformer is. The plates are suppose to suppress RF and EMI.Keep in mind there is not one tweek that exists, that will works in all situations. | |
| Power cord for an REL Sub Yes....At the very least get a 14 gauge (14-3; 14AWG) standard black cord ($6 to $12 depending if shielded) at the hardware store to replace the 18 gauge cord they give you. BTW, I use a Vansevers 202 cord. I did not buy it for the REL, it was jus... | |
| Back to the audio future, going backwards My work office system is all British except for the tuner. I agree that for compact lower cost audiophile systems, British gear is really great and leads the pack!They usually win in the styling department also.A partial list of compact sized audi... | |
| FM Reception question, please I also have an FM antenna in my attic. All stations are north, so I don't need a rotor. | |
| Can any CDP with coaxial out used as transport? Actually Jax2, from a purely technical standpoint you are right. All RCA connections are a "coaxial type" connection. The term is only used to decribe the digital output connection. I guess we assume people are not talking about other RCA outputs ... | |
| Bi-wired I would not try to modify a speaker in this way. Your speakers were designed for one pair of binding posts. I would leave it at that. | |
| Which amp in this system? Blue Circle BC22, or if you want something compact, you could get the BC CS amp new. | |
| Power Cords with built in RF reduction? For Blue Circle cords it is in the weaving of the wires, not a filter. | |
| Best CDP isolation device you use? 5 LB bag of sand or lead shot on top; and vibrapods under.While both work well, I find that whether sand or shot works better depends on the player. | |
| Here's why amps can be more important than speaker I have been buying audio gear for 26 years, and I can honestly say I've never bought anything based on the printed specs. I have this quaint way of always trusting my ears.The printed specs to me are just a marketing gimmick. | |
| Putting in subs A lot of us. Search old threads and you'll see. | |
| Shipping between Canada and the States There should be no import duties and any US manufactured goods going to Canada, and the same from Canada to the US.Now if you are sending other foreign made gear, there possibly could be a duty. It will depend on the trade deal between the country... |