jazzerdave
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| Best used transport for CD, SACD, DVDA There are two modified 3910's and a modded 3930 for sale right now here on Audiogon. The Denon universal players are extremely popular in the upgrade community, but I've just left mine stock. You can do some searches on the particular upgrades to ... | |
| 6sn7 and 12sn7 octal preamp for under $5k I would check out the Mapletree Ultra 4A/SE.There's also a new model from tubes4hifi.com that is available in kit form or assembled. With either option you can customize it. Roy will work with you to get what you want. | |
| Audio stuff I've lost in my own home... I haven't lost much stereo gear, but I've lost four recording mics, a DAT recorder, minidisc recorder, keyboard amp, mic stands, and loads of cables. I'm just glad I bought everything second-hand. | |
| Best used transport for CD, SACD, DVDA I would just find a used Denon 3910 or 5910. You can probably find a 3910 for around $200. You could also look into the Marantz SA8004; they've added a usb input. Both Denon and Marantz have well-built and good sounding players. I'm not sure wheth... | |
| Peachtree Decco vs. MF V-DAC I keep forgetting about the Schiit. I think that's probably one to keep an eye on. I haven't heard it, but they're fully upgradeably. For $450 you could get the USB version and have a DAC that won't be obsolete any time soon. It's one I'd definite... | |
| EL-34s New issue Mullards vs. Teslas Well, like I said earlier, I haven't actually heard the reissues myself, but I have heard the original Mullards, the original Svetlana's and their Winged C offspring. If you want to give them a try, I don't believe there's anything wrong with the ... | |
| EL-34s New issue Mullards vs. Teslas If you've tried the GL KT-88's, and want a change, you may want to try the GL KT-66 or the KT-77. I have a quad of the KT-66, and I do think they're closer to the "euphonic" midrange. They aren't compatible with my main setup, but they sound great... | |
| EL-34s New issue Mullards vs. Teslas I haven't heard the new Mullards, but in my experience, the tubes out of Sensor (Mullard, Tung-Sol, and Svetlana reissues plus the Winged C's) have been more reliable than the Tesla JJ's of late. If you're referring to the older, pre-JJ Teslas, th... | |
| Peachtree Nova or Jolida Hybrid Integrated I would take Zeekzaak's opinions with a grain of salt (the same goes for me and everyone else here who doesn't hear things exactly as you do). I've had the same exact unit (the iDecco). I've driven the original Advents, Usher S-520's, and Decware ... | |
| Peachtree Decco vs. MF V-DAC The V-DAC is a good product, but I disagree about the comments on the Decco/iDecco. In the setup you're describing, the Decco would be better in my mind. Unless you're expecting the amp to sound as good or better than a $5-600 amp, the amp isn't c... | |
| What does the term rolled off highs mean ? Generally, when someone describes the highs as "rolled off", they feel like the high's are dropping off before 20,000 cycles. Generally, a flat frequency response is desired between 20Hz-20kHz (typical child hearing range). I would guess that many... | |
| What Turntable should I get? What's your budget? Also, I believe the Cary's phono stage is set up for MM carts, so aim in that direction or budget for a step-up transformer as well. I like both tables. | |
| DIY TT platform Marble to Wood Changeover I would think that you should be fine with the current setup. I can't think of any reason why the Vibrapods' effectiveness would be hurt by using marble. | |
| What are the best interconnects. Look to the companies that sell direct and offer a 30 (or 60) day money back return policy. Signal Cable, Morrow Audio, MAC (My Audio Cables), and a few others that escape me right now. I've tried Signal Cable and really like them. I prefer them t... | |
| Can Anyone Recommend a Good Speaker ? I've seen a couple sets of Vandersteen 3A sigs sell in that range. However, I do feel you'll get better suggestions if you answer Bigshutterbug's questions. Here's a list of information that generally helps the AG community narrow down their sugge... |