pkelly1504

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Auditioning Elipsa SE tomorrow, getting my ducks in a row, am I missing anything
I would get the 250 and the preamp.Many of the articles written about the BHK compare PS audio gear with and without he preamp and all prefer with it.For my system I was really surprised what a huge upgrade the BHK has been.It has taken it to the ... 
Auditioning Elipsa SE tomorrow, getting my ducks in a row, am I missing anything
I have the Elipsa SE and they surely have an awesome sound stage, wide and deep. Close your eyes and there is a wall of sound.I play vinyl with a CJ ARTsa, and recently added a Ps audio BHK preamp which was a huge upgrade. The sound is wonderful a... 
Good HiFi stores in NY, Washington DC area
David Lewis Audio in Philadelphia.I have never seen so much high end equipment in my life.Amazing!Well worth  the trip. 
VPI or Pro-ject
I have the Project Extension 12 with The Sumiko Celebration 2 Cartridge. It sounds great and have had no issues over the 2 years that I have owned it. 
Amp for Sonus Faber Elipsa SE
Hello & thanks for the responses.I currently use Cary MB 500 mono blocks, a CJ ET3SE, Audio Research PH7 for a phono pre, a Project Extension 12 Turntable with a Sumiko Pearwood II Celebration cartridge to go along with The Elipsa SE'sThe soun... 
Soliciting Upgrade Advice
Sonus Faber Cremona M. You should be able to get a pair for clost to 5k. 
Sonus Faber Olympica III vs. Cremona M
I listened to both side by side with the same electronics for a few hours. I preferred The Cremona M. 
Speaker Advice?
Sonus Faber Elipsa. There are a pair for $9000 on here.Buy them. 
Better 2-channel music
I was using an Emotiva UMC-1 for my 2 channel and home theater.When I added a Conrad Johnson ET3se with home theater bypass it was at the time the biggest improvement ever in my 2 channel sound. I was truly amazed at what a good 2 channel preamp c... 
Better 2-channel music
I would recommend a 2 channel preamp with home theater bypass.I have a Conrad Johnson ET3se for 2 channel and an Emotiva UMC 1 for home theater.The 2 channel is awesome. 
Aesthetix vs. Allnic vs. ARC ph7
I own the ARC PH7 and it sounds great.I have not heard the others but I am happy with The ARC. 
Prima Luna Premium Pre
dsperPlease let me know how the sound improves over time. I appreciate your input. 
Prima Luna Premium Pre
My main source is now a turntable. A project extension 12 with a Sumiko Celebration 2 cartridge and an Audio Research PH 7 as the phono pre.Thank You all for the responses. 
Prima Luna Premium Pre
So The Prima Luna weighs more and may be better built.How do the parts internally compare to a Conrad Johnson ET3SE on a quality basis?More importantly does it sound better?My local dealer sells both CJ & Prima Luna and he told me The Prima Lu... 
Prima Luna Premium Pre or Conrad Johnson ET3 SE
My amps are Cary MB 500 Mono Blocks.Speakers, Sonus Faber - Elipsa SE.I am looking for a quiet, good sounding, long lasting tube.