jahatl513

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Whats on your turntable tonight?
Sting, Sarde, Jason Isbell & The 400 Unit, been at it since 2pm.  
Recievers, Pre amps and amps.
You want something with a phono pre-amp built into it. As many have said, older "all in one" receivers like Marantz 2220 that have a phono stage built in will get you started. If you want separates meaning an amp that hooks up to a pre-amp; just k... 
Looking for speaker suggestions
I have Klipsch Forte series I's and no fatigue at all. Yes there is a big difference from yours to mine. I also use Revel Performa3 F208 (not 206's). Love both of them and I listen to Jazz, contemporary roots country, 70's and 80's rock. Forte ser... 
Where do I start-amp or speakers ?
Source; Amp first its the sound; the heart. Anything else is BS 
Sister's wants music system without the hassles!
I can suggest without a doubt. Conrad Johnson CA150/160SE or CA200 control amps are an amazing buy. Sound is as Reviewers say. Look it up. Price is right for gently used control amp/ all in one. 
Pass Labs 250.8/250.5 or mark levinson 532h
It's been over a year and thought I would just ask and hope you see this. What's your impression now? I too have Revel Performa3 f208's and am looking for a good matching amp. Both of your thoughts were mine 532H and Pass x250.x.  
Integrateds: Why do they all SUCK?
To Those who dare to give the post their verbal thrashing. Get a life. People have different means and tastes, therefore your ever so mighty talking down to whomever, is not warranted. Don't respond if you don't like it. Bow out of the conversatio... 
Integrateds: Why do they all SUCK?
Conrad Johnson CA200:Similar in function to an integrated amplifier, a control amplifier offers the significant potential improvement of eliminating superfluous connections, external cabling, and inter-device connection considerations that limit... 
Integrateds: Why do they all SUCK?
MadavidO: This may not meet your exact, but a powerful and amazing Control Amphttps://www.audiogon.com/listings/lis8e1gi-conrad-johnson-ca200-stereo-integrated-amplifier-ca-200-1...https://positive-feedback.com/Issue32/cj_ca200.htm 
Please , Thank you.Help in choosing a CD or a CD/Universal player
Is it not subject to what it is running through as well?  
Please , Thank you.Help in choosing a CD or a CD/Universal player
To astewart8944's point: http://modwright.com/modifications/oppo-bdp83-and-bdp83se-mod.php 
Terminals spade type loosening the binding posts
https://www.bluejeanscable.com/store/speaker/index.htmIs there a reason you don't terminate using locking banana plugs?Have you heard of Blue Jeans cable ultrasonically-welded terminations include locking banana plugs  
Anyone have issues with Revel Performa speakers
What price range is good for 532H? I see some from 4xxx to 3200. 
Anyone have issues with Revel Performa speakers
Initm and all others of the 532H club. Not meaning to hijack the discussion about Revel. What pre are you using with your No. 532H's??? 
Anyone have issues with Revel Performa speakers
I own F208’s; I blew the right one up, a self inflicted gunshot wound. I’d buy another pair no questions but I’m rebuilding it. These speakers are awesome, do not hesitate but they do want a good amp.I upgraded from 135watt CJ amp to their Premier...