tom_hankins
Responses from tom_hankins
| What is a very nice sounding tube preamp? The VACs are good choices, but I have slightly preferred the BAT pres. would keep an eye out for a nice used BAT VK-31se or VK-3ix. | |
| Amp for PSB Stratus Gold I used a pr. years ago with a Parasound HCA-3500. Also tried but sold a big Rotel. For under 1500.00 used I would buy another Parasound or get the newer model Parasound A21. | |
| Krell 3250e vs Classe CA-2300 vs Levinson 532H I think the review site www.hometheaterreview.com has reviewed all three amps you have asked about. | |
| What to upgrade if at all Just me, but moving up to the next level cartridge produced huge returns in my system. I think your $2K put towards a new cartridge would do the same for you. You can find used or new cartridges in your $$$ range that are very very good. | |
| Can a Pass Labs XA160.5 Drive a Set Of Thiel CS7.2 Congrats on your purchase! I felt the same way when trying both the 350.5 and the Ayre V-1xe (200/400 wpc). Completely different speaker with the X600s and ended up with the Krell 650M monos. I'm wasnt in any where near the size room your in and s... | |
| Benz Micro Wood SL - Repair or Replacement? I've owned the XX2 MKIIDelosand have the Gullwing on an SME V arm right now.All nice. Id buy a new cartridge and wait and see what plays out with Benz, then retip your cartridge. | |
| Can a Pass Labs XA160.5 Drive a Set Of Thiel CS7.2 Jebsmith73, The Thiels dont allow for biamping.Thresholdman, I tried both the 600 and 350.5 amps with my CS7.2s. I thought the .5 series was the better sounding amp, but didnt control the speakers like the 600 monos did. I would think the 600.5s w... | |
| Anyone had power supply failure with an AVID TT? Never had that issue with my Sequel. Had it for over a year and bought it used. Contact music Direct, I forget the mans name, but the importer has alot of knowledge on the table. Also when i have emailed Avid they have always answered fast. | |
| BAT Integrated Amp or keep 15 Year Old Separates?? I cant speak on what you have but the BAT integrated is a very nice amp. I have used BAT gear for years and they are excellent sounding and very reliable. If you do have questions, getting them on the phone is easy and quick. At the used prices th... | |
| Vandersteen 5Aa Carbon--any 5a owner's opinions? Just wondering, but isnt the 5A discontinued, and now the 5A carbon has taken its place in the line up? | |
| Audio Desk Record Cleaner I do the same as Hessec and keep a gallon of premixed water to top off the cleaner. | |
| Cartridge for my system? Your wisdom is needed I dont think the Grados fall into the neutral/ultra resolution type he is looking for. The Soundsmiths offer alot of what your looking for. | |
| Audio Desk Record Cleaner Supplied fluid only, with reverse osmosis water. | |
| Audio Desk Record Cleaner Cleaned over 100 records the first 24 hours of owning mine. Two friends are going to get one after listening and a/b,ing some bad records. Even new vinyl sounds better. I have only had to use more than the lowest cleaning amount on three records. ... | |
| Tax return burning a hole in my pocket Go for the ADS cleaner. It will let you realize your record collection to its fullest. The VPI can not compete. I own the 17f and have had the 16.5 before it. |