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| turntable recommendations There is a very well regarded new Pear Audio Kid Thomas/Cornet 2 & Ortofon Cadenza Black on USAudioMart priced below wholesale. The turntable/tonearm is just about in your price range.https://positive-feedback.com/audio-discourse/impressions-t... | |
| Pondering a change after 30 odd years... The engineers at Tannoy left to form a new company, Fyne Audio. They are taking the Tannoy sound to the next level; from low cost to high, an impressive new line up. | |
| Versatile, non-fatiguing speakers for a small room under $1500 used or new: advice needed! New company Fyne Audio (engineers from Tannoy) offer very good value in the low price range.Can't go wrong with the lower price ATC passives that others have mentioned.Of course, used Merlin TSM monitors offer tremendous value. Rich Brkich of Sign... | |
| What's your favorite boutique speaker maker The first company that came to my mind is Merlin speakers. No new production since the owner passed away but Rich Brkich of Signature Sound offers full support, like new refurbished TSM monitors and VSM towers as well as upgrading any model to the... | |
| Who puts their speakers right up against the back wall and why? Yes, Larsen speakers are designed to go right against the front wall. Unlike Klipschorns and Audio Note speakers, they do not have to be placed in symmetrical corners providing far more flexibility. Bass response always surprises everyone that hea... | |
| Can anyone recommend a good streamer/DAC? Sonnet Digital Audio Hermes/Morpheus.http://https//www.sonnet-audio.com | |
| Best Speakers for a small Nearfield room, budget at most $10000 (used is also ok) Used Merlin TSM monitors. | |
| purchasing US made speakers Legacy Audio manufactured in Springfield, IL. The Focus SE or Focus XD fall into your budget. | |
| What isolation feet under your amp with great result? Another vote for AV Room Service EVPs. | |
| What has been your costliest mistake in this hobby? Buying gear based on reviews. | |
| Opinions on Rega Apheta 3 or 2? I have tried the ZYX Bloom III with a Planar 8. Although the sound quality is very good, there is an unacceptable hum (doesn't matter whether the motor is on or off) that I can not resolve. Also (very dry in AZ), on some records, there is an occas... | |
| The Best Isolation/ Vibration Footers per component - what's your experience? I agree. You've done a great job with your system. I also agree that the 4" EVPs aren't as good a value as the 2" ones. I'm guessing with everything you've already done with your subs, there may be an improvement but it probably would be minimal, ... | |
| The Best Isolation/ Vibration Footers per component - what's your experience? You're welcome Mitch. I heard of them initially from Jim Smith of Get Better Sound, one of the best ears and setup guy on the planet. He uses them under all his components (at least, last time I visited with him) but was particularly impressed wit... | |
| The Best Isolation/ Vibration Footers per component - what's your experience? A/V RoomService EVP (equipment vibration protectors) are very effective and less costly than most of the commercial products listed in this thread.I haven't tried many of the products listed above but I've found the EVP to work well in all the app... | |
| Minimonitors Find a pair of Merlin TSM monitors (almost always well below $2k, original retail was $3530). The last two revisions before the company closed were the MMM followed by the Black Magic.They would match up very well with your VAC. |