timrhu
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| Which amp and CDP for around $1200? You might investigate the Roksan Kandy MkIII integrated. Very well reviewed by the British press and one of the most versital amps out there. Headphone out, phono preamp and two preamp outs as well as remote control. | |
| What should I use between spikes and wood floor? Instead of spikes I use common hex bolts with same thread as supplied spikes. They don't mark the hardwood and provide solid contact. Just be sure to thread a nut on the bolt for tightening. I may be cheap but spending alot of $ on some esoteric f... | |
| Which amp and CDP for around $1200? The Audio Refinement Complete Alpha series has a wonderful sound. The integrated amp, which usually sell used for under $600, would probably work well with the Arcam. In your price range there are a lot of good options. Give a listen if possible. | |
| Super impressed with Von Schweikert VR-1 I agree. After owning several standmount speakers the VR-1s stayed the longest. How high are your stands? Originally mine were on 24 inch stands, I bought 28 inch stands and this much improved soundstage. I recall the first night on the new stands... | |
| Fedex or UPS? I prefer UPS only because it's more convenient. The advice given so far on careful packing is right on. I found out the hard way when I shipped a 65 pound amp, without original packing, just how important solid packing is. The buyer returned the d... | |
| sexiest sounding female vocalists? Ani Difranco, WOW. | |
| Help:need adjustable brass spikes f/speakers Do they have to be spikes or could you use bolts with same thread? I do this on my hardwood to keep from putting holes in the floor. It seems to work fine if a nut is threaded on the bolt to keep it stable. You can also modify the tip to suit your... | |
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| Am I crazy????? Try THIS How far are they from the floor? I tried this a long time ago but looking back think I hung them too high (ear level when standing). | |
| Integrated fo Vandersteen 1C The 1Cs are easy to drive as Banksfriend stated. I'm currently using a Roksan KandyIII integrated (115 watts) with excellent results. The Roksan very versital with a nice phono stage, headphone jack, two preamp outs and remote control. They don't ... | |
| Need Good Advice - Speaker Cable Hello,I agree with Pcs. I have tried cables from several respected makers and the cables that seemed to make the most significant difference were Audioquest. Crystal IIs and Slate come to mind as the cables that seemed to provide clean open sound ... | |
| Can Someone Help the Idiot Out? The speaker terminals on the amp coincide with the speaker on that side. That is the simplest way to look at it. Good luck. | |
| Which warm sounding cd player for under $400? I've been extremely happy with my NAD C-541i for more than six months now (love that HDCD). That's a long time as on line buying makes it so easy to switch. I also owned an Audio Refinement CD Complete Alpha for a few months but sold it recently a... | |
| What Integrated Amp & Speakers for $1,000? I recently downsized to a Roksan Kandy III integrated (115 watts) with phono stage driving Vandersteen 1Cs and am extremely satisfied with the sound. The Vandersteens replaced VonSchweikert VR-1s in my small room. Sweet and simple. Good luck. | |
| "Wife Friendly" full range speakers Hello,I've owned several different floorstanding speakers over the years but only one has met my wife's approval; and the winner is (was) Thiel 1.5s. I'm sure the replacement version would suffice. Easy to live with visually but need a sub for ful... |