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| Mullard EL34 as a choice for your amp. El 34s are GREAT for small, intimate music. However, they don't rock and they don't do large scale well/Thanks to ICE technology (at least when it's done right) you no longer need tube amplifcation. See Wyred4Sound ampsYou might gain tube warmth f... | |
| Rogue Metis pre amp You should be very happy. Check with tubeman.com for tube rolling ideas. If you are looking to upgrade the power cord I have 2 Eichmann eXpress Series 2 2M available. | |
| Upgrade DAC or Buy New 5 Y/O dac technology is ancientCheck out PS Audio new DAC (MSRP- $995). Cullen and Underwood modifies them if you want it to take it to another level | |
| external x-over for sub.... Behringer DCX2496 | |
| good subwoofer interconnects First, most subs belong near the inside edge of the main speaker, though some distance back. One has to experiment. This reduces the length of cable considerably, and thus resolves a lot of signal loss issues.Since your sub is not powered, you get... | |
| How would the Usher BE10 sound with Mac Like with all audio dpends on your source and cabling. I highly recommend Clear Day Solid Core Silver- Shotgun. FYI He advertises here | |
| Where do I go from here ? Invest in a couple of large maple boards and 4 Machina Dynamica Promethean Springs. Make a sandwich under Rega. Get 4 Herbies isocups to go between the Rega and top board. Get a pillow to catch your jaw | |
| New System Recommendation? The equipment is probably not your issue.1. Install one or two 20 amp dedicated lines2. If possible have room szed according to Golden Rule3. Add a high quality power conditioner, based on balanced power4. Upgrade all power cords (Morrow MAP 2), i... | |
| power cord for electrostatic speaker If you already have dedicated lines and balanced power conditioner then try Morrow Audio MA 2 power cords. FYI, I have a BPT 2.5 for sale but have not listed it here. $875, plus shipping | |
| Power cord for benchmark dac1 Definitely check out Morrow Audio- he advertises here. THe MA 2 is great at any sane price | |
| Raysonic 168 vs PrimaLuna Prologue 8 My 168 has NOS cryoed tubes Herbe tube dampeners, Morrow Audio MA 2 power cord and sits on Herbie isocones. This then sits on a sandwich of ERAudio Harmonizers with Machina Dynamica Promethean Springs. My last 2 players were Lector and Bluenote St... | |
| Hybrid - Tube / SS amp capable of sub 1 Ohm loads? I amusing Wyred4Sound class D amps on my Maggies. Vheck out the SX1000s. Great price, great sound and they don't drain your power bills | |
| Usher BE-10/20, what do you use to drive them? Having owned several pairs of Ushers, they do like power. My PS Audio GCC 250 (250 wpc @ 8ohm/500 wpc @ 4 ohms) grabs hold of them. FYI, one is for sale on Audio Sylum | |
| can I get some opinions - bass on magnepan mg20.1 Also Behringer makes inexpensive active OXs. Scott Endler modifies them. YOur could also get 2 Behringer CX3410s run them in mono for each side when you bi/triamp | |
| can I get some opinions - bass on magnepan mg20.1 1. Check out the MUG at Audio Asylum. Tons of hepl there.2. Wyred4Sound amps have the speed and authority that Maggies need3. As an alternative to custom stands, get tie down (see AA for this info- HiOnFi)and wrap completely around the top of the ... |