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| Efficient Bookshelfs on a budget? You might try speaks from KRK Systems,check out their website,really like them myself,good luck,Bob | |
| Counterpoint Preamp Upgrade Sonic Improvements Had the 1000 basic upgrade about 2 yrs ago.Also had a stock 3000 for 10 yrs.Both sound very good,but I cannot compare because of time between listening years.Overall I am very happy with all his stuff over the years,also had a sa 12 and sa20 amp t... | |
| Sonic Frontier, Joule or Counterpoint Tube Preamp? I concur with Doug,I personally can attest to the excellent qualities of the Counterpoint units,plus Mike is good to deal with,Bob | |
| Personal amp evolution 1968 Sansui integrated,sent back from Nam,then a Pioneer integrated,NAD,Threshold,Levinson 27& 29,Btyston 4B,Counterpoint sa-12,now have sa-20,modded by Mike,life is good....Bob | |
| What is the best tweak? Ditto to Elizabeth's idea......Many paths to salvation fortunately.....Peace,Bob | |
| The Audio Research Database Exceptional info,good work and thanks for the tip,have a large Holiday bump and enjoy the Kharma[sorry,couldn't resist].We owe you one,Bob | |
| Can I nominate Sean please ? I agree Sean is the man,and the others mentioned are right up there too.So good to be a part of this crew at this time and place,keep on keepin on men....Bob | |
| What was your first system, & did you like it? Sent home a Sansui integrated amp,Sansui speaks and a big,beautiful Pioneer turntable,wish I had taken pics,cost around 450$,it was 1968,thanks for the memories,Bob | |
| The best DAC for the money MSB,for the money,outstanding value,Bob | |
| Best CD tracks used to compare equipment? John Scofield "Getting There",Robben Ford "Getaway",Stevie Ray and Albert King "Blues at Sunrise",Dr. John "Satin Doll",....good luck | |
| Have you heard the Aria amps by Mike Elliott? Mike did a pre and power amp for me last summer,basic upgrades,not the premium ones.Mike has got to be one of the best in the business.That being said I have not heard the Aria's,but certainly they would be progressively better than the last desig... | |
| Old Dyna amp -- Worth Repairing?? Contact Audio by Van Alstine,he has been modding these amps for years,he's reliable and priced right,good luck,Bob | |
| Best Pre-amp under 2k-USED You could buy a used Counterpoint and send it back to Micheal E.for mods,figure between 1400 and 2K total.I did and am quite happy,good luck,Bob | |
| Best CD-R Recorder--Tascam, HHB, Marantz, Sony??? Stan Warren said to check out a Pioneer 839,so I did and it works good.Bob | |
| To all the IRS Beta owners.... I am coming to Amsterdam Dec 10 for a 3-cushion tournament,I do not know where to get your parts you need,but I will check some sources here in the US,and let you know,Bob |