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| Switching to solid state amp? I tried to switch back to SS amps for a while, didn't work. I got tired to the heat and maintenance issues. At the time, I was using VTL 300 Deluxe MB's. I tried 3 or 4 brands of amps Bryston and Classe and a few others. This search went on fo... | |
| How good is the Technics 1200 Mk2 with all the KAb upgrades? Time and money wise, changing out the 12xx arm to the Jelco is pretty darn easy. It's a DIY project taking about 2 hours. then the 12xx can handle just about any cartridge you may wish to use. | |
| What 2 channel Amp would you Buy for $6k? Roddyboy,I use VTL 450 tube amps with B&W 801 Series 3 speakers. In the past, I have used Classe CAM 300 SS amps with the 801's. If you are into hard pounding bass tubes may not be the way to go with your speakers. Don't get me wrong tube ge... | |
| LP's... Do they sound better now than 30 yrs ago? My Lp's sound a whole lot better. 30 years ago I was poor and had a low end, mid-fi system. These days my system is a little more refined LOL | |
| Cable Risers/Elevators revisited I tried rising my cables once. I used "Concrete Chairs" found on the ground at a construction site. The Chairs are designed to hold rebar above the ground during a concrete pour. I didn't notice an appreciable difference in sound. | |
| Upgrade Thiel CS3.6 to CS6?? I agree with Micheal. I have CS6's and they performed best for me with Krell or like amps. | |
| DAC upgrade or Amplifier Phil, I have not kept up with the latest and greatest in tube gear but I've alway liked Jolida products. | |
| DAC upgrade or Amplifier A Tube amp! Adcom is pretty benign gear, they add very little coloration to the music. I would start with amp (s) then look at devices. I use to own a Adcom 750 GFP pre-amp along with the GFA 555 amps. The soundstage was very wide but it misse... | |
| So how many use MM cartridge and intend to keep it that way ? I run two TT's, one's setup for MC and the other MC or MM but mostly MM. Which I use is based on the LP I'm playing. Each type of cartridge flavors the meal in it's own unique way. | |
| Would you use an Ortofon A90 on a Jelco tonearm? Herndonb:I also have a DP-500M. Based on what I’ve read regarding the TT, it’s manufactured in China by Hanpin to Denon’s specifications. A few months ago I changed out the stock tone arm to a Jelco 750SA. I have always enjoyed the way it looke... | |
| What's been your turntable ownership over the years? Pioneer PL-15DPro-Ject Debut IITechnics SL-1700Technics SL-1300 *Technics J-33*Technics SL-10*Technics SL-1210MKII w/Jelco 750 arm*Denon DP-500m w/Jelco 750 arm*these TT's I still own. | |
| Cartridge for Technics SL-1200GAE I have a Technics SL-1210MKII and I used a AT-150MLX which is out of production but still available on the web. The 150 was a great match with my older stock arm. I changed out the arm to a Jelco SA750 a few years ago and it has remains my go to... | |
| Tube Preamp Recommendations please to partner with Parasound JC-1's.... I use VTL 450MKII tubed mono blocks. There are a few of us who purchased NOS close-out C2500's lurking about. I would have been happy with the C2300. My understanding is, with the C2500 Mc added a DAC to the package and a few other control featur... | |
| Tube Preamp Recommendations please to partner with Parasound JC-1's.... At your price range it's hard to beat the Mcintosh C2300. I recently purchased an NOS Mcintosh C2500 on this site and could not be happier. | |
| VTL MB450 power tube choice I have VTL 450MKII amps and currently use Gold Lion KT-88’s. My reason is pretty simple, they sound the best with my speakers of choice. I have a full set of Winged C 6550 that I compared and prefer the KT-88’s. Since that comparison I’ve not ... |