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| Bluenote Reliability I had a Lector CDP 7 Mk II. The Stibbert blew it away here. The Raysonic betters them both and is a top loader | |
| Tube preamp suggestions. Raysonic 168 has a killer tube output. The remote has volume control | |
| "Best" Integrated Amp for JMLab Micro Utopia BE PS AUDIO GCC series,probably GCC 250. One is for sale on Audiogon. Fully balancd with unique gain cell volume control, and full function remote control, including phase! | |
| biwire terminations Spades act like electrical dams. Bananas provide the least damming effect. When biwiring, it is preferable to go one set bananas the other spade- or better still sans spade | |
| Bluenote Reliability I had many issues with my Stibbert. I replaced it with a Raysonic 168, added cryoed NOS tubes from tubeman and Herbie Tube coolers. One of my audio friends said the Raysonic sounds even better. So far it's been very reliable. Alas, I did give rup ... | |
| NuForce vs Red Wine Unless you are sure the rest of your system is superior to your amps, then and only then, think amp upgrade. | |
| Balanced SET Amplifier Maybe this is an opportunity to think outside the SET box. Wyred 4 Sound digital amps are sonic knockouts, energy efficient, and very reasonably priced. | |
| best high efficiency speakers for under 3 grand Reference 3A Veena | |
| High End Isolation - HRS, SRA, Active platforms Cheap yet highly effective Machina Dynamica Promethean Springs sandwiched between your choice of wood or acrylic boards those you buy locally to save shipping | |
| vibration isolation bearings Check out Promethean Springs from Machina Dynamica. They are GREAT! | |
| Good budget cables? Clear Day Speaker Cables are a must. He advertises hereMorrow makes really good ICs and power cords. He also advertises here | |
| Best 6922 tubes for Conrad-Johnson CT6 preamp I just ordered some rare cryoed Russian NOS from ATSI Tubeman | |
| What does more power do for Magnepans? Go to Audio Asylum and locate the planar speaker forum. | |
| used pre Not only is remote essential but a remote that adjusts for L/R balance and polarity control (phase). Also consider a fully balanced preamp design- they also have unbalanced I/Os, but rework your system to fully balanced components for greater magi... | |
| Room Issues I feel your pain. Getting my room to work with a minimum of treatment has been quite a challenge! Mine is 18 X 31 with open beam ceiling (12' peak), spanish tile floors, front wall 80% floor to ceiling glass, back wall is all glass. After a revolv... |