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| Ayre V3 owners. What preamp do you use? I am using a Tact 2.0 RCS for room correction and pre-amp capabilities. The Ayre is on the top end of a bi-amped system with a Levinson 332 on the bottom driving Maggie 3.5Rs. Mmmmmm good! | |
| system matching help Streetman, I agree with the suggestions to find a dealer willing to help you, and, to add to that, one trying not to sell you. I would gather all the advice from Audiogon about makes and models and use it to make wise decisions based on what sound... | |
| Best Phono stage under $1200? Audiomat? I have an Audiomat and chose it over Lehman, ARC and E.A.R. It is a neutral, noiseless unit. It also fits your need to have a small unit (I have mine behind the preamp). I highly recommend it. | |
| Cryo your cables? I had a cable cryogneically frozen and could not tell any difference. However, a friend of mine had cables and CDs frozen and there was a vast improvement (much more open and easier sound). I have heard of freezing car engines and after doing some... | |
| Update - TacT 2.0 Room Correction System Jim, I have been using a full blown (with all possible analog and digital inputs and outputs)TacT RCS 2.0 as both pre-amp and room correction for over a year. This unit has made quite a differnce in what I hear and how I listen. I, too, am "intere... | |
| Room Correction Systems? I have been using the TacT 2.0 for over a year and it was a wise choice. I have used the various settings to set EQ for some troublesome albums. I also listen at lower levels because the music comes through without noise/distortion. To me, there i... | |
| Amps & Maggies...what is your take? I use a Levinson 332 with 3.5Rs. The sound is clean, open and real. I used a Bryston 4B (then modified to a 4B-ST) for six years and, while it made me smile, the 332 makes me smile more. I highly recommend the 332, but remember, this is only a rec... | |
| Feelings on Napster? My thought is that Napster is like a giant radio station only you can get virtually any music you want at any time. I would like to have Napster pay BMI, ASCAP, SESAC, etc. licensing fees so the artists would be compensated. Broadcast facilities p... | |
| CD,DVD,Vinal storage?? I have "customized" a medical file cabinet to store my records and CDs. I bought this (used for $90.00)at an office furniture company. I dislike having to turn my head sideways so I can see the spine of a record album or CD. With the file cabinet ... | |
| Most important link: Source? Pre-amp?or? I believe the most important links are at the beginning and the end of the chain. I agree with anyone who says the room is the most important factor, but I also believe that the media (LP, CD, Tape) is important. A terrible recording can't be help... | |
| Speaker Recommendation I have owned Magnepan 3.5s for six years. I have seen used pairs available for $1400.00-$1800.00. You can find 2.7s available, too. Each time I listen to a "box" speaker I am not happy. I am a classic example of a Magnepan listener who can't go ba... | |
| Please recommend Tube pre-amp(s) I agree with most of what Pedsent said about the Bryston BP-25. I had one for a couple of years. I tried a Cary SLP-98 tube pre-amp and the Bryston got sold. I listened to a few tube pre-amps (Electrocompaniet, Art Audio) but the Cary had a sound ... | |
| Advice for a new hi-fi customer It's great that you have an interest in hearing how pleasing music can sound. Remember, what someone else says sounds good may not sound good to you. You really need to listen to music you know on various systems. If the music makes you smile and ... | |
| Best used Solid State Amp $1500.00 I think a used Bryston would provide excellent sound and value. As always, listen and let your ears tell you if the music is loud and clear. | |
| CD player finally died. Need rec. I have had wonderful sound from my Audiolab 8000 CD player. This is the all-in-one unit. Check the reviews and try to audition one. Your ears will tell you what to get. |