tom_hankins
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| Parasound Halo JC2 I have used the JC-1s with Thiel speakers. Of the preamps I used (Aesthetix, Audio research, BAT)I liked what the BAT VK-31se did in the system the best. It fleshed everything out and added weight and punch from the midrange down. You might want t... | |
| Krell KRC preamp question? Mike,Can you give give me any sonic differences between the KRC and KRC-hr models. Also any info on how these two compare with the newer KCT preamp? (will not be using cast cables) | |
| Krell KRC preamp question? Thanks Richard. I guess i will try to get either the KRC3 or HR model. I have also heard the KCT is a little warmer sounding but less transparent than the KRC models. Does anyone have any opinions on this? My Krell amps (FPB-650M) do not use cast ... | |
| Cambridge 840c vs. Bryston BCD-1 vs. Ayre CX-7e I have the 840C here now and have had the Droplet, and Ayre in the past. I did not like the droplet much at all. but would still take it over the 840. IMO the Ayre is the best of these three. I also owned the M5 for several months, I would rank it... | |
| VPI Aries 3 Has Arrived I have had a chance to listen to your table/arm, and you are very lucky!! I too would recomend you save and get the XV-1s cartridge. On your table with your arm it is truly heaven. | |
| If money is not a problem Until the replacement for my thiel 7.2s come out it is the one area i have no desire to change. Turntable, cartridge, preamp, amps, CDP...those are different stories. ;) | |
| Ayre preamps with Krell amps? Just to update I am now using a tubed preamp from Singlepower audio. | |
| Ayre preamps with Krell amps? I used the Krell FPB 650M amps with the Ayre K-1XE preamp for several months. Very good together. When I was at Thiel a few weeks ago my wife and I listened for a couple hours to the Ayre K-5xe with the Krell evo 600 monoblocks and 3.7s. WOW! | |
| Best U.S.A. speakers? Thiel and Vandersteen are my top two. | |
| Need to purchase a Phono Pre for Dynavector 20XH The Dynavector P75 MKII will work great with your cartridge. But if you want to take it to another level try thr Sim Audio LP5.3It will be with you a long time before you feel the need to upgrade. You can find them used here for around $1K, but ca... | |
| Best Tubes for Raysonic 168? The best 6922s I've used in my Shanling have been Amperex Bugle boys and Amperex (holland made) Orange label. | |
| Amp/preamp suggestions in $3000-4000 range I have heard several systems using Vandy speakers and Ayre electronics. They have always impressed. I would look at used V-3 or V-5xe amp and used K-5XE preamp combo. | |
| Sub. with full range speakers ? I've heard pretty much the same improvements when listening to friends systems when adding subs to full range speaker systems. Much better soundstage depth and better imaging. Someday I hope to add one of the Thiel subwoofers to my 7.2s. | |
| Thiel CS7.2 vs Aerial 20T I think both are very good speakers. I prefer the Thiels. Until Thiel upgrades the 7.2, I dont see any speaker changes in my future. IMO, both are above the Wilsons I have heard. | |
| Thiel cs 3.6 I wouldnt take the chance. If you end up getting new drivers and/or have to ship them to Thiel, your savings (and time) are lost. These are really great speakers. they can be found in excellent condition at really good prices. Thiel made tons of t... |