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| Pairing older NAD power amp with newer preamp Given your budget, I think you would be much happier with a passive preamp. | |
| Would silver cables beat UP-OCC copper? If you get yourself some thick copper cables wrapped in a tough jacket, they can take a hell of a beating. Every bit as tough as silver. | |
| Hegel or Ayre My Ayre gear is built better than my Rowland gear. | |
| Inexpensive tube amp That's the problem of buying tubes just for the sake of buying tubes. The sound varies quite a bit, just like with SS. If I had to guess, the issues you are having sound more like preamp, than amp related problems. Given your budget, I would try a... | |
| How short should a power cable be for my amp? Why make your own cables? | |
| What is the benefit of balanced xlr cables "11-27-14: Bo1972When you are aware of the properties of each single part in your system you understand better what you will get. Ayre has his own sound. This openness in the mid en high freq. is a lot different than others. I think the silver can... | |
| Alternative AU24 'e' IC You should be able to get a really good deal on a pair of AQ Jaguars. I have a few pairs myself, and can tell you that I haven't found a situation where they don't sound good. I put them next to cables that cost a lot more and they're just as good. | |
| Which DAC "Why wouldn't distortion be additive? So that if one improved any stage that would provide a clearer sound."Not always. You can also upgrade a component with something more clear and revealing, and amplify the flaws in other components.Mcanaday,I ... | |
| Advice from apartment dwellers "11-25-14: PhasecorrectI would jump on those cdm 1se...they used a tweeter derived from.801 matrix...orig non se voted European loudspeaker of the year...Stereophilerave review...curious...under $500?"I highly recommend that you demo the B&W's... | |
| How should I set up REL G1sub woofer Also, you need to make sure the sub is fully broken in before you start doing anything. Spiked feet would probably be a good idea, as well. | |
| Opinions on Pioneer CS series speakers If you haven't already, go to 6moons.com. They review a lot of low power gear. | |
| What is the benefit of balanced xlr cables "11-26-14: Bo1972Next year they will come with all new powercords. I told them that they are not good enough. When you compare them with others they are still fine."Good job. I look forward to your review. | |
| Phono Stage Pass XP 15 VS Aesthetix Rhea If it were me, I would go with the Rhea. But that's me. You may not feel the same way. One thing you can do to help choose is to listen to your Wadia connected directly to your amp, and then try it with your XP-20. If you like your system better w... | |
| SONIC FRONTIERS LINE 3...TUBES & CAPS upgrade Here's another option that may work for you. I would call The Cable Company and see what they think. I bought my SF preamp from them and they offered different upgrade packages, along with stock units. You'll get good advice and they have one of t... | |
| linn sondek CD12 "11-25-14: Theissacdo you know any place besides ebay where i can see it"See it or sell it? If you meant sell, this is probably the best website. computeraudiophile.com may also be a good choice. And if you live near a big city that may have a lot... |