tomic601

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Integrated Amp to match with Magico A3
Welcome back melbyguy1i always think of you when rebalancing the asset allocations in my system, even named my reference system after your “ garbage in, garbage out quote”i am mellower now.... might be time to drop that ...... 
Integrated Amp to match with Magico A3
I would try the Aesthetix MIMAS integratedanyone who says they know more than 99% of everyone else should apply for work with Dumpsterfire...ciaoAudioquest 
Aragon 8008x5 with Vandersteen 2w
Well.... this was of course so point of debate and applied science during the run up to remodel of the condo and selecting speakers... having Model 7 and also not being a very loud listener can inform with real data just what real 30 cycle perform... 
What separate tube phono stage do you use ?
Normally I would weigh in ++++++ as an owner of a Croft RIAA - RS single chassis wonder... but having two USA techs work on it and having sent it across the pond to Glenn himself ( who btw was and is an absolute PRINCE about diagnosis and repair (... 
The nightmare of the cartridge buyer...
+++++++ for LAST stylus treatment I sold a ton of SOTA + Jelco + Dynavector Ruby back in the day....many of them still running.....and the Gyrodeck :-)IF someone has a line on a well cared for Ruby and or AC-2, I would love a PMas for the RP-10, I... 
Technical Network Streamer Question
like Steve said.....but dont get overwhelmed and approach this as a project of refirnement done incrementally..start with a good, well supported stream with a great control application - for affordability, sound quality AND a stellar control app, ... 
How much better is direct BNC vs adapter
I have a Nordost Silver Shadow 2 which is terminated BNC on both ends, NAIM server is BNC but Aesthetix Pandora is SPDIF coax, so I use the adapter....IT sounds fantastic and is quite close to my reference AudioQuest Eagle eye which runs adapter f... 
Aragon 8008x5 with Vandersteen 2w
Johnny Ryes the new sub 3 is killer - have heard it here on West Coast i am a home theater idiot and shall stay that way, yes that was the sub I was referring toi would pair the sub 3 with my Treo CT except that i would get evicted....ha 
Aragon 8008x5 with Vandersteen 2w
on the subject of W vs. WQ I believe the W is more of a slam / bam HT sub, and the WQ is much more accurate..... 
Aragon 8008x5 with Vandersteen 2w
Vandy friends Helping Vandy friends.....love it !!!!! 
Music reference/ audio research / vpi
Erici do the same picking up high quality castoffs for $100-$120 after a $750 MIT disaster cable.....hathanksJim 
Basis Turntables: Worth it or Ripoff?
hope AJ pisses on your shoes from heaven for fun 
Basis Turntables: Worth it or Ripoff?
but lets also ask what if anything you know about precision machining ?how about freezing rubber and precision grinding that ?????let me know your CNC skill level before you judge affordability  
Basis Turntables: Worth it or Ripoff?
OP are you really looking at a long discontinued 1400 or something now in production ??????what is your real budget ???????stop hucking rocks at a great company you seem to know ZIP aboutyes, I have real knowlege..I own a 1400 and frequently liste... 
Music reference/ audio research / vpi
 @bdp24 asking for a friend with a RM-200 on the way....15 A IEC power cord ? recommended sanely priced cord?