swampwalker
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| Zap Sound out of Speakers when Powering Off After you get the new tubes, if you still have a problem you might drop an email to Steve McCormack at SMcAudio (get the address under manufacturers. He's usually pretty generous with his time, although sometimes when he's travelling it takes a wh... | |
| Newbie question on digital source. I am using a Sony 7000 in a second system and for the price $2-300, used), its pretty hard to beat. Plus it can be used as a transport if you add a DAC later. Built like a tank. I think your friend gives good advice. Save the extra $ and put it in... | |
| Am I wrong? If you run a search in the archives, you will find a number of threads on good customer service. To those noted above, I can second Classe' and add BAT. 24 hour turn around on both brands. SMcAudio sometimes a tad slow, but VERY personal service, ... | |
| 2-Way Floorstander, $1500 I would second the Vandy 3A, which could be upgraded to the 3ASig when you get an extra $800.00. | |
| Great CDP with No volume control I just had my EMC-1 upgraded to full 24/192/SE status at the distributor and its pretty awesome. No volume. Sounds best thru the XLR output. Make sure you have a solid stand (wieghs 44 lbs!) Can be had used for about $3K. Not cheap, but excellent ... | |
| Vandersteen Model 2CE's: Should I upgrade? What they said. I went from the 2ci to the 3Asig and it was a VERY satisfactory upgrade. And you could add 1 or 2 subs at a later date, and also recoup some of the $ via selling the 2ces. | |
| 2 Classe ca 100's vs 1 Classe ca 200 ? This may be true in this case, but I would hestitate to generalize, and alot depends on whether you plan to bridge, or vertically bi-amp. I know that, imo, a bi-amped pair of DNA 0.5s beats a single DNA 1.0. | |
| Anyone using the Gateway 42" Plasma? Well for one thing, its NOT true HD, but that may not matter if you are using it to display DVD or conventional cable or even DSS. Love to hear from someone who's got one or someone who looked at it and passed. | |
| CD player with quiet transport? If you are a music lover, I would recommend getting a high-quality used DVD/CD machine like the Sony 7000 I just got for a second system that I have. It was a quantum leap in sound quality over the modest DVD player I had (Panasonic 320). This was... | |
| Used tube pre-amp around $1,000 BAT VK3i can usually be had for just under $2k w/o remote and just over w/remote. I liked it a lot w/my DNA, although the 0.5 is better than the 2.0 if you don't need the watts. | |
| Worthwhile $5 Tweak Sean- followed your link to RS, found part #278-1645 $2.99 for 5'. I've had real problems with cable TV quality deteriorating over time, this should help that as well as my house ground. Great idea. Thanks. | |
| What pre amp matches the McCormack DNA 0.5 I had good luck with a BAT VK3i, which has an optional remote. Good option if you want tubes. | |
| "Junk" LP listings on audiogon - get rid of 'em I agree that there needs to be a limit on the # of free music ads. Maybe two per catagory at a time, 20 items per ad. My 0.02. | |
| Best DAC? Electrocompaniet, Musical Fid A324 Or? Nightfall- Other members has reported that they use an EMC-1 MKII to drive a pair of HD-600s directly off of the balanced outputs. It is also reported that a very simple wiring upgrade improves the RCA outputs of the EMC-1. | |
| Damned if I Do and Damed if I Don't I took an early 19th century primitive cupboard, that was a little beat (do NOT do this to a good quality antique) and bored holes in the back to run cables. You won't get the sonic benefits of a quality rack, but you can use isolation platforms u... |