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Tyler Acoustics
I own Tyler Speakers and enjoy them immensely.  I have talked to Ty at length and found him to be very helpful.  The quality of the speaker is equivalent to much higher priced ones.  The woodworking is impeccable and the choice of hardware is amon... 
Amps and Preamps has standby, but should I turn them completely off?
I have another slant on this issue.  I pull the plugs on all my equipment when I leave for an extended period of time.  I live in an area that is prone to severe lightning strikes and no surge protector is sufficient to prevent the dreaded blue sm... 
which preamp
I own the Audio Horizons. I play vinyl and CD's which sound wonderful. My amp is Mac 352, my CD player is Audio Research CD3 MkII and the speakers are Tyler Acoustics Signature. My Audio is not the fully tricked out model but I put it against a Au... 
Upgrade from Cambridge Audio 840C to lessen glare?
The issue of upgrades is often a matter of taste. We have a group who discusses this frequently. Our solution is to audition components, cables, and power cords from a local dealer and each other. We have had surprising results. We have saved mone... 
Best mm cart for VPI scout/jmv-9 memorial arm
I have had the Grado Sonata with this tonearm and it sounded nice. I moved up to the Aida from Soundsmith which is a bit more than the Zephyr and the improvement was astounding. My stereo supplier form Wilmington, Delaware recommends the Zephyr fo... 
phono stage for VPI Traveler w/ 2m blue
I had a Sim Moon LP3 Phono Preamplifier that was reasonable in price and was dead quiet. They can be found for much less than 500.00. Read the reviews and I think you could use it in your system. Hope this helps. Steve 
Help on Power conditioner
I experienced the same problem at my home. I borrowed a balanced power supply from a friend built from a kit from Transcendent Sound. It was incredible the improvement was immiedate. At the time, I was running two Classe CA-150's in mono. I never ... 
How to select a subwoofer
Tls49, I am using a McIntosh 352 with Joseph Chow cabling. I have bi-wired the speakers. My front end is a Audio Horizons pre from Joseph Chow with a Audio Research CD Player and a phono stage from Lehmann for my VPI turntable. My audio dealer is ... 
How to select a subwoofer
Thanks everyone for your input. Jim, I do really like the music output from my system but the bottom end is not quite as defined as my Aerial 8's. I might be chasing an elusive improvement. I am checking out the SVS folks. I never knew they existe... 
How to select a subwoofer
I have the Tyler Acoustics Linbrooks Signature Towers. The bass is nice yet very low bass could be improved. The bottom end is reported as 25hz. Thanks, Steve 
Joseph Chow
I got one the other day. I suspect that his laptop was stolen or his email account was broken into. 
Summer Power Woes
Years ago I had the same issue. I put the meter in the wall outlet and it fluctuated more than is acceptable. I live in a rural area and at the end of a line. My more than satisfactory fix has been a Transcedent Power Conditioner. It is sold on li... 
Audio Horizons TP 2.3
I own this preamp and have two balanced outputs installed for my system's requirements. The option of the remote is nice for when the phone rings. I have owned and auditioned many preamps and have never regretted my choice. Hope this helps. Steve 
Pictures At An Exhibition CD
My favorite rendition is Barry Douglas from 1987. This is solo piano on RCA Red Seal. It is an old CD but worth seeking out. Hope you enjoy it as much as I do. Steve 
Decent Power Conditioner in the $ 300-$400s?
I recommend that you check the Transcendent Audio website for a power conditioner. There is a kit or factory assembled unit. It has done wonders for my system since my electrical power is very dirty. The price point is well below my fellow audio n...