vman71

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Do IC and Power Cables Really Make a Difference?
Mitch,I quickly looked over your system to include your listening environment. Your environment and system will allow for audible improvements to be heard more than my environment and system. If I can quote from your system thread -"After 90 hours... 
Do IC and Power Cables Really Make a Difference?
I noticed a difference when I replaced my basic monster speaker cable with some VooDoo Refernece speaker cable.The real difference came when I upgraded the crossover networks in my Klipsch speakers. I replaced every capacitor and resistor with hig... 
Klipsch speakers sound better than ever
Mechans,Talk to a guy I know, he does this stuff all the time for the full range of Klipsch speakers, where I only doe the Forte's, Chorus, Legend Series and Reference Series. He does everything and really good work.Tell Dean, Mike Van Sloten sent... 
Seperates vs Integrated at $2000
If you are just interested in 2 channel and not interested in HT, I think you're better off going with an integrated. Single box, less IC's to deal with, one less power cord to deal with, equals more money to spend on a single box and less synergy... 
Classe Cap-101 vs. Plinius 8100
While I've heard very good things said about the Panache, I ended up going with the Plinius 8100. I had just sold my Krell KAV-300i because it was a little on the bright side and I thought it was very mechanical sounding.My system is: EAD CD-1000 ... 
tube/integrated 2ch beginner
It would help to know what you are going to match this up with? Speakers, CDP, etc. 
Pondering a pair of Klipsch La Scalas
I would recommend that you also look at th Klipsch Legend series: KLF-20 and KLF-30 (not the KLF-10). Much smaller footprint and just a hell of a speaker. I have the 20's for HT and Klipsch Chorus II's for 2 channel. Both are really great speakers... 
Which Intergrated amp for starter??
I would also include:Plinius 8100 - if you don't need MC/MM capability 100w/chPlinius 8200 - if you do need MC/MM capability 175w/chGreat reviews on these integrated ampsMike 
Please educate me on tubes
All,Thanks for the great advice to get me introduced and started with my tube journey! I just received my Eico hf-81 today. It is in very good condition with a partial rebuild. The previous owner took good care of it and did the following to get m... 
Did I make a mistake buying Krell?
Guys,I've given it a couple of days to be "on" and have spent some time listening to it today. It's just not the right integrated amp for me and my equipment.To the selling block it goes. Once it's sold, I'll be considering other integrated amps a... 
Did I make a mistake buying Krell?
Okay, I'll spend a little more time with the Krell and let it settle in to it's new environment. I'm stuck with the Klipsch speakers, so I need to give the Krell a fair trail. If I don't like the Krell and sell it, I'll try a tube integrated.I end... 
Did I make a mistake buying Krell?
Mikesinger,From cdp to integrated - using Violin ConciertoPower chord to cdp - Acoustic Zen Tsunami PlusPower chord to integrated - Electraglide Reference GlideKrellm7,What I'm trying to say is the sound is warmer, not as bright and not so in my f... 
Did I make a mistake buying Krell?
Well, the Krell was hooked up this weekend. My first impressions are that this integrated amp has tons of power, probably too much for my Klipsch speakers. The sound was very clean, good soundstage and good imaging. I thought that the sound, while... 
What can I use to clean the Krell faceplate?
Thanks Albert! 
Integrated amp, looking for suggestions & comments
Surfgod,I don't want to wait for the tubes to warm up and I'm not very knowledgable about tube gear.I feel a little more comfortable going with a decent SS amp.