vair68robert
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| New Class A/B under $6K, your recommendation? Try McCormack DNAS-750 mono blocks ,I've seen used ones for $4,000.I'm using the DNA-250 stereo and hope someday to upgrade to the &750s. | |
| Phono preamp question I use a Sim Audio Moon 110lp phono preamp ( Grado high output cartridge ) going to a Goldpoint passive preampthat has 2 inputs ( so I can switch between vinyl and CD's ) and a volume control going to my McCormack DNA-250 stereo amp and it sounds... | |
| Mono recordings - two questions... I have to say jjss49 you started with one of the best albumsto listen to in mono, This is Julie and Lonely Girl are highly recommended as confirmed by several posts .You might also try Duke Ellington at Newport ,I've been very happy with most of ... | |
| Best fuses for under $50? My stereo amp uses 7 fuses !Replacing the original glass fuses with ceramic fuses made a positive improvement , I then purchased an expensive fuse for the main powerand while I did hear an improvement over an off the shelf fuse I can't say it was ... | |
| Bad experience with Red Dragon Audio I know that Red Dragon is a one person operation, My friend is extremely happy with the amps he purchased,he was able to try out 2 different models for 1 month each.So he is a good business person,maybe just maybe he is on vacation , 2 weeks and b... | |
| Thiel Owners Thank You jafantNice of you to ask , nothing as lofty as what is sold on Audiogon.Thiel CS2.7 ( only because I got them for less than 1/2 price New ! )McCormack DNA-250 ( Conrad Johnson )Gold Point passive preampCarver SD/A-490t CD player ( only ... | |
| Thiel Owners Thank You Prof Your in-depth evaluation is fantastic, Its to bad the the " professional "evaluators couldn't be as precise as you.You've help me get over the regret of not moving up to the 3.7sI purchased one of the last CS2.7 pairs available from... | |
| Thiel speaker model range Thiel improved with time with the last series beingCS1.7 , CS2.7 and the CS3.7.I have the CS2.7s and love them ,The CS2.4 and the CS2.4SE are also highly rated models by owners to consider.Size of your room and wallet should determine your choice... | |
| cardas speaker positioning I've been using the Cardas formula for a few yearsever since I started using their cables,The equilateral triangle is the key,wall space depends on the speaker porting,my previous speakers had a rear port so being further awayfrom the front wall w... | |
| Can upgraded power cords help my setup? My 2 cents.Pick your cable manufacture, then look at the used market and go for the highest one in their line up that is within your budget.Also look at upgrading your outlet and last but not leastfor a dollar or two each replace the glass fuses f... | |
| Hearing is believing?........power cables....... One post said or stated shouldn't the power supply and filters clean the power , I guess that was the thinking of most of us as we started becoming audiophiles , in our quest to move up and upgrade we started experimenting . I being frugal start... | |
| Time for a change. Need some Advice a lot of good suggestions,the one from Audioconnection sounds good, measurements and all.sounds like the Cardis formula one which I try to use. ( on their web site )Given the size of the room I would look for speakers that are not rear ported , t... | |
| Out of these two cartridges which would you choose? JakecanadaI won't recommend one cartridge over another,but I will say that 2 things that I've done with my RB300 tonearmare the Incognito wiring and an Expressimo weight ( there are several choices for weights )made large improvments .The weight s... | |
| Out of these two cartridges which would you choose? Check out Vinylengine and use their database,cartridge compatability with your tonearm is importantand much more complicated than just your budget.https://www.vinylengine.com |