justvintagestuff
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| Cleanest CD recording to test with ... well thanks blueranger for your obituary about my opinion on that Nora Jones CD; now - do you have any suggestions for me to check out? I'm sure you do - YOU obviously have a critically listening ear... | |
| Cleanest CD recording to test with ... not laughing - smiling; had this CD in what seems like a lifetime ago, and forgot how great it really is. Can hardly wait to blast it with my MARANTZ SA-8001 SACD into my JOB INT Integrated amp, and out thru my GERSHMAN 20+ year old AVANT GARD... | |
| SPEAKERS, SPEAKERS AND MORE SPEAKERS.. BUT NEED BASS.? My error: RX-20s on USaudiomart, the other pair on Audiogon... | |
| SPEAKERS, SPEAKERS AND MORE SPEAKERS.. BUT NEED BASS.? ... 2 differenT pairs of Gershman Avante Garde for sale on Audiogon:The RX-20 pair are older; either are a golden choice:CHECK THEM OUT - READ THE REVIEWS ON THE INTERNET - CHOOSE/GET A PAIR OF THEM AND BE HAPPY!!! | |
| Do speaker cables need a burn in period? Burn in everything for at least 300 continuous hours.It's that simple - and it does make make a difference... | |
| Whats playing on your system today? ... Nora Jones; Red Hot Chili Peppers; Beach Boys; Miles Davis; Elvis Costello; Blood Sweat And Tears... | |
| Where to put one's best power cords?? ...first of all: EVERYTHING ( Electronics, interconnects and speaker cables, powercords) NEEDS SOLID BREAK-IN TIME.I do 300+ continuous hours before any serious listening.Find a dealer or friend who will let you experiment with different combos; ... | |
| SPEAKERS, SPEAKERS AND MORE SPEAKERS.. BUT NEED BASS.? ... Very simply: VINTAGE GERSHMAN AVANT GARDE RX20s or more recent versions of the AVANT GARDE. BASS IN SPADES! | |
| Opinions on these budget integrateds? ... Another option, which I have in my 2nd system with JBL L25 PRIMA speakers, is a MONOPRICE INTERGRATED AMP for about $150 or so (go with the 50 watt unit), use a good power cord ( I'm using a PS AUDIO SC STATEMENT) and use the $$$ for more musi... | |
| Opinions on these budget integrateds? ...sorry to see you've left out the rig I have and luv: a JOB INT. AMPBUY DIRECT BRAND NEW for about $1700 and if you've got extra $$$ , buy the SWEETCORD POWER CORD for it.Break it in for 300 hours continuous, and be amazed as the sound matures. ... | |
| Looking for speaker recommendations ... Sorry - found your room dimensions. Reinforces my recommendation. Speakers with a 1'x1' footprint, 3' tall that visually disappear in the room, and throw a wide soundstage - with a high WAF. Reproduces acoustic piano and voices amazingly, and ... | |
| Looking for speaker recommendations 1st question: how big is your space?DEFINITELY DO VINTAGE/USED:Rarely do you find them - but if you find a clean pair of GERSHMAN AVANT GARDE RX20s, or even the more recent AVANT GARDES, you could be happy for a lifetime. Do your internet research | |
| Looking for speaker suggestions ... in my main system - I'm listening to vintage Gershman Avant Garde RX-20s (circa late 1990s) powered by a JOB INT - and I have no want or need to look further. The speakers are stellar performers... I'd suggest you open up a forum and investig... | |
| Looking for speaker suggestions I'll chime in and agree with williewonka: Gershman.I've never heard the Sonogram but have an origional pair of Gershman Avant Garde RX-20s playing in my main system with a JOB INT - and don't feel the need for anything else.Bide your time, search ... | |
| Where do I start-amp or speakers ? ... my 2 cents worth:Invest in your amp - it is the heart of your system.You can more easily experiment with speakers (both dealers and some manufacturers have demos you can borrw for in-home accessmentI'd go SS Integrated with pre-outs and main-i... |