timo62

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Jolida amp repair in and around San Francisco
I would recommend giving Jolida a call and ask for their opinion first. Meanwhile, You could also ask your fiend how long he had owned the amp and if he ever replaced the tubes. Check the manual and see if the amp has any kind of fuse protection.... 
Your three favorite audio dealerships?
Soundscape - Baltimore , MDAudio Connection - Verona , NjDeja Vu Audio - Mclean , VA 
The best speaker you ever heard?
There are a lot of speakers that could be placed in this category. I have really been enjoying The Audio Note AN-E lately. They have very organic musical sound , especially with tube amps 
amp for vandersteen Quatro maybe vandersteen 5a
What amp and preamp were you listening to on the Vandersteen speakers that made you like them? 
Replacing Veneer on ProAc Speakers
I would agree with Zd542. I would not even try to repair them , but have the moving company pay for the cost of a new pair. 
Tube Amp - Output Power Fuse Protection
Kevin , your comment below is exactly what I meant by my post. Thanks for your response." But regardless I think it's not reasonable to expect a customer to repair an amp by replacing a resistor if a tube fails, and that's in essence what we are t... 
Best speaker for songs like Heart - Alone
Rock Panther : I had a great audition today playing Rock/Hard Rock music on a pair of Audio Note AN-J / LX speakers with an Synthesis Roma 753AC EL34 50 watt push/pull amp today and it sounded fantastic!!! I like the same type of sound you like. H... 
Do true audiophiles own Mcintosh gear
Looks like Mcintosh is reintroducing the MC75 Amplifier and C22 Preamp . 
Rock and roll speakers?
If you have any local audio stores near where you live, I would just go and listen to what is out there. Take your favorite music with you and enjoy the experience. It is the best way to tell if you like what you hear. 
Increase price for Vandersteens
Vandersteen 1CI Starting at $1,249 /pair 
Best speaker for songs like Heart - Alone
Rockpanther , Are you looking for a complete new system starting from scratch , or do you already own some equipment?? Also , do you have any local audio dealers near where you live to audition a different mix of speakers and associated equipment? 
Amp Recommendation for Vienna Acoustics
Twoleftears , I will keep the Ayre in mind. I have heard the Arye with Vandersteen and it sounded good. I guess I would have to find a place where they had both products to know for sure the synergy between Ayre and the Mozarts. I do believe that... 
Amp Recommendation for Vienna Acoustics
Marqmike , What you said below here on your last post is exactly where I am at now. "I have found on the Mozart Grands the most difficult balance is what you are dealing with. Components, mostly the amp in this case, that control the lower midrang... 
Amp Recommendation for Vienna Acoustics
The Higher powered integrated MF M6si did open up the Vienna Acoustics. The bass tightened up and became more defined and brought to life to the entire speaker from top to bottom. I still could hear some limitations in the bass of the Mozart Grand... 
What are the best speakers for 80's hard rock?
Rockpanther , I understand your frustration. I been looking for the exact sound you prefer. It is very hard to find. Were the Vienna Acoustics you listened the new Symphony Edition? The SE versions are supposed to be more quicker and extended than...