tbromgard
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| Question about entry level tables..Debut/CJ Walker I would go with the Pro-ject Debut III or MMF 2.2 or Rega P2. All are about the same price and offer similar performance. Good luck. | |
| top 5 preamps under $1,200 All the suggestions are nice. I would add the McCormack ADL preamp to the list. Very musical, full function and half your budget. Good luck | |
| Was Beta as good as or better than reel to reel? Beta was considered superior to VHS. But Sony patented the Beta so competitors produced the VHS, and made VHS the consumer choice because there were simply more of them. | |
| Best buys you've ever acquired on AG Jolida 1501 RC integrated amp-mint $100 | |
| power chord question Kimber Kable Power Kord-look for an older used one. Or I hear good things above MIT cords. | |
| soft dome speakers I have Usher X719 and love them. I see a used pair on A-gon for $600-thats a good deal. | |
| Preamp pairing with B&K ST-140 I owned and enjoyed the ST 140 for a while. I thought it was very musical and had surprising bass slam. I used a pre amp section of a NAD integrated and a McCormack ADL until I upgraded to a McCormack amp. Experimanting with a tube pre amp would b... | |
| Usher cp 6311 I have Usher x718 monitors and they great with McCormack electronics. | |
| best pre-amp new or used for under $500? If you intend to listen to cds only, I'ld go for a used McCormack TLC. | |
| Well Tempered Classic or Technics SP10Mk2 IMHO-the Well Tempered Classic is heads and heels above the Technics. Good luck | |
| Looking to buy a complete 2 chanel system I have always liked McCormack electronics. They come up for sale fairly ofter, Steve McCormack is still actively building, designing and updating his stuff so you can get service. And, if you get electronics built by the same manufacturer, whether... | |
| My System....where to start on the upgrade path You have a nice system. In my limited experience rolling tubes, they can make a big difference. I hear matched tubes are the way to go. Maybe you should look at upgrading your source? | |
| dual volume controls? Tvad-I suppose I am pre-disposed against dual volumes. But, if I heard a compelling arguement for them or received a bunch of comments that the they sound much better and are not really much of a pain, I might consider dual controls. I prefer viny... | |
| directional cables? I love it when my post gets a lot of responses. Thanks for the interesting comments and debate. TBromgard. | |
| directional cables? I love when a post starts a life of its own |