tomcarr

Responses from tomcarr

Fantasy or reality? Inexpensive solid state preamps that get you 80% there?
I got lucky my Topping Pre90 plays well with my Vincent SP-331 amp. To listen at 85 dB peaks on most albums requires the volume to be at about 70% of max.  
What's in your CDP tonight? the minority report
The Fixx  
I Was Stunned
@thecarpathian LOL!  
Fantasy or reality? Inexpensive solid state preamps that get you 80% there?
@lanx0003 My system is very simple. Just a CD player, preamp, amp and speakers. In my case using the preamp sounds better than using the CD players volume control. The sound is more natural, less grainy, more organic. A lot better.  
I Was Stunned
@thecarpathian Good eye!  A  heavy book that dampens resonances and makes my CD player sound better.  
I Was Stunned
@kota1 Thank you so much. A labor of love.  
I Was Stunned
@kota1 @roxy54  @speedthrills  @gemoody @ebm @petg60 @izjjzi @alucard19 @carlsbad @waytoomuchstuff  Pictures posted, finally   
Spikes on tower speakers
Are the spikes too short so that they can't contact the floor underneath the carpet? If so, you might consider removing them/paying to have them removed and installing/paying to have installed spikes that are long enough to penetrate the carpet a... 
Fantasy or reality? Inexpensive solid state preamps that get you 80% there?
I owned the original Freya (with tubes). It sounded very good. Then I read about the Topping Pre90. Bought it. Compared them back to back. The Topping was little better with clarity and micro-details. The Freya had a little more bass "bloom".... 
What's in your CDP tonight? the minority report
The Cult  
Speaker suggestions for MC275 Mark VI
Before I bought my speakers I heard them paired with Macintosh. Sounded absolutely wonderful.  
Speaker suggestions for MC275 Mark VI
Tubes watts play bigger than SS, so I've heard. Should be fine if you stay below 90 dB peaks.  
Preamp Suggestions
@mr_bill Absolutely! I love the pre, I tolerate the remote.  
I Was Stunned
@gemoody 🤣  
Speaker suggestions for MC275 Mark VI
I LOVE my B&W 803 D3s Amazing clarity and detail.