jasonsim
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| Done buying new vinyl My new rule is to only get the special limited edition reissues like the Mobile Fidelity one-step ultradiscs and the stuff produced by Analogue Productions. I have had best of luck with their stuff like the Verve Jazz and BlueNote, Prestige serie... | |
| Switch preamp? If you enjoy the sound of the Krell (great product), then a recap is going to bring the life back! Getting over 25 years out of something is an awesome feat and shows the value you have received from such a product! Looking forward to your thoug... | |
| Switch preamp? I am going to second Scott_w's recommendation for a Sanders Sound Magtech amp. It's especially made for electrostatic speakers like the 13a's. I have been using one with my Martin Logan Montis speakers and the combination is a true dream! I hav... | |
| What 2 channel Amp would you Buy for $6k? It’s hard to say what you will like in your system. If you have a local dealer, maybe they can let you borrow a few different amps. Else I suggest purchasing an amp from someone that has a generous trial period / return policy and will not hassle ... | |
| Looking for a Phono pre around 1K Sutherland Insight is a great option. You might be able to find one used for around 1k. It doesn't run on D cell batteries, which is a nice convenience. Ron has a new KC Vibe phono out for $895, which might sound almost as great as the Insight.... | |
| Please Critique my Setup and Recommend Upgrade(s) The Tektons look interesting and say they are efficient, though they also say they can handle 400 watts at 4 ohms. They offer a 60 day trial, which is generous. Shipping 200 lbs of speakers back...ouch!Not sure you can expect $400 bookshelf ELAC... | |
| Please Critique my Setup and Recommend Upgrade(s) Ok...the VPI Scout Prime with an Ortofon Bronze (I am assuming 2M series since the Rega is only MM loading) is your strongest component. I am wondering though, if you are limiting it by using the integrated phonostage of the Rega Brio. I'm not a... | |
| Do I need a power conditioner? Thanks for the responses. Awaiting your impressions of the 2RQ. I am using a Shunyata Hydra Talos (6 outlet) conditioner in my system connected to the wall with an Alpha HC 20amp cable. I very much wanted the Denali, but gotta feed the family w... | |
| Do I need a power conditioner? How would he know he made a good decision without trying both the Shunyata Denali and Equitech 2RQ? | |
| Do they make a quiet great sounding phono pre amp?? I can only really recommend ones that I have used, but will suggest one that I haven't too. At present I am using a Zesto Andros and it is really quiet. Really nice sound and I love that the settings can all be controlled without having to open u... | |
| Preamp... Solid State or Tube Maybe take a look at Backert Labs Rumba or Rythm pre amps. Also look at Zesto Audio. They too have tubes. For solid state, I'd suggest a Classe' Sigma SSP. It can do both surround home theater and two channel. It has a great interface and can be c... | |
| Parasound Halo JC 3 vs Whest PS .30R for the Lyra Delos Have you considered a Sutherland? The 20/20 model is around $2300. I am selling a Sutherland Insight on Audiogon at the moment, it retails for $1400. Very good phono stage and very quiet. Jason | |
| Which CD\SACD? Thanks. I truly think that once you hear an Esoteric you won't want anything else. My SACDs and XRCDs, gold MoFi's sound just as good as my LPs on my VPI Classic 4! | |
| Which CD\SACD? Find a nice used Esoteric K-05! I got mine for $2800 and it is a beauty. Sounds wonderful too and doubles as a DAC.Transparent MusicLink Super single ended from Esoteric to Classe Sigma SSP. Transparent MusicLink/Wave Ultra the rest of the way to... | |
| Voodoo cables Crystal vajra I will second that Voodoo cables are great! I've used Thunder and an older Diamond Dragon. They are both still in my system and used for pre amp and amp. I have a Magneto that I use for a separate 5 channel amp. |