swampwalker
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| How many system makeovers to get to where u r now? Speakers- 6 prs since 1971.CDPs- 5 since 1995 (late adopter).TT- 5 since 1971.2 channel rcvrs- 2 btwn 1971 & 1976Amps- 7 btwn 1976 and 2007Pre-amps- 8 btwn 1976 & 2007Integrated 1 2008 | |
| Emerald Physics CS-2, Opinions Please Kck- You may call it "threadcrapping" (new term to me but I am way too old to be a digital native); I imagine Tvad calls it healthy skepticism seasoned with a soupcon of cynicism. I don't think any insult was intended, but then again, neither of u... | |
| Integrated amps on a 1,000 dollar budget The Shanling has been very well reviewed. Also you may want to consider the Music Hall Maven; used at around $750; if you need to save space, you can rip CDs to your computer and output digital to the Maven's built in DAC. My friend has one and I ... | |
| Emerald Physics CS-2, Opinions Please KckI re-read my post to Tvad above and realize it may come off as a trifle aggressive.You got that right. Agressive being the operative adjective; trifle being the understatement of the week. Chill out, my friend. I saw the thread up until then as... | |
| Upgrade turntable, arm or cartridge? What are you using as a phono stage? | |
| System solution My recommendation would be to get a pair of used Triangles AND a decent integrated and use the HK through the tape outs as a tuner. Used NAD 320 BEEs go for about $250-300 and used Triangle Celius for $650-750; right in your wheel house $ wise. | |
| Using big spades on a barrier block. When I had VAndys I found that the plastic "ears" that projected upward were slightly flexible and with gentle pressure on the spade, I could compress it slightly and then there was enough "give" on the plastic to get spades in. Unfortunately, if ... | |
| Tubes? There are 2 options. 1. Use a tester, but some only give you a good-bad decision, no idea of how good. Its been a long time since they've been at the five and dime (a long time since there has even been a five and dime), but you may find one at yo... | |
| Who makes these? what is the value on them? You will get less b.s. here, although sometimes the folks at fleabay overpay for stuff. | |
| External Crossover/Vandersteen Sub You will gain more by getting a fixed value x over. | |
| Should I get advents? They are definitely worth $30. They were THE moderate price high quality rock speaker back in the day. | |
| SNEAK PEEK: Lansche 4.1 Loudspeaker Hi Chris- I just saw your reply and I'm a bit dumbfounded and I think, flattered that you took the time to write such a lengthy reply. Cynical I am. Way too cynical and sarcastic. Its a personality flaw. I say that honestly and with a straight fac... | |
| Lamm LL2 preamp VS First Sound 4.0 MKII preamp I can't comment directly on their synergy with the Lamm amp, but I've heard both the FS Dlx Mk2 and the LL2 pre-amps. The First Sound is superior, IMO. | |
| SNEAK PEEK: Lansche 4.1 Loudspeaker I think the concern here is that if us consumers are not allowed to offer items for sale, i.e., "advertise", then perhaps commercial interests should not either. It is a fine line. Answering questions about a product is one thing, a 14 paragraph "... | |
| audio from comcast and other providers I would strongly recommend taking the digital out (optical = toslink) to a digital in on your HTR if available. It will be much better than the audio out. The cable box has very cheap DAC. |