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| speakers: final choice: Chario/Focal Sonus? I really liked my 1007Be's the problem you are going to have is that your electronics will not bring out the best in those speakers and they may actually sound harsh. Chuck | |
| Recommed a medium sized monitors that can go loud I would recommend a pair of Focal monitors from the electra line 1008Be's. However your electronics may not bring out the best in them and they may even sound harsh. I have a pair and drive them with all Pass electronics xp-20 / xa100.5 combinatio... | |
| What are my preamp choices? Here is a cj tubed pre-amp great unit for $1950 with remote. No Affiliation.Chuckhttps://app.audiogon.com/listings/tube-conrad-johnson-et3-preamplifier-line-stage-demo-with-2-year-warranty-and-free-shipping-2015-09-03-preamplifiers-21210-baltimore-md | |
| Best Used Phono preamp around $2500 I use NOS Telefunkens in my VTPH-2 and they made a noticeable improvement over the stock Ei tubes. Smoother more detail definition across the audio spectrum.Chuck | |
| Pass XA 200.5 versus X-600 for MBL 101D Your speakers have a sensitivity of 81 db and are nominally a 4 ohm load. Without digging deeper into the speakers specs I would say the xa200.5's would have no problem driving them and that is the route I would go. I prefer Pass Labs class A mono... | |
| Best Used Phono preamp around $2500 I compared the Herron to the ARC reference model (don't remember the reference #) at the time (3-4 years ago) and felt they were very similar in sonic signature, the ARC was($9600)so I purchased the Herron.Chuck | |
| Best Used Phono preamp around $2500 There is currently a Herron VTPH-2 for sale on this site; no affiliation. I have one and it is an excellent phono stage in your price range with great support from Keith.Chuck | |
| Some system advice I would start with a cj preamp and build from there. Conrad Johnson is known for making musical high quality preamps. The small signal tubes used in preamps are a lot more reliable and have fewer issues than do power tubes at least in my experience. | |
| Homegrown Audio ripoff? Have you tried calling them ? | |
| What's the solid state amp to buy $2500? There is a CODA amplifier 20 on audiogon right now and Reno Hi-Fi (http://www.renohifi.com/PassUsed/PassUsedInStock.htm) currently lists a x250 and offers a 1 year warranty both are within your budget. No Association with either seller.There is a ... | |
| TUBE AMP LOVERS - What SS amp makes you smile??? Agree with others concerning ss amps versus tube amps and the fact that no ss amp will sound like a tube amp. But for me Pass XA series is a wonderful alternative and without the tube maintenance issues. Although they do kick out a lot of heat bei... | |
| TUBE AMP LOVERS - What SS amp makes you smile??? Pass XA Series .. | |
| Need recommendations on phono amp upgrade I second the Herron VTPH-2. | |
| Ringing new NOS tube, is it safe? Some NOS tubes are sensitive to micro-phonics and tube dampeners can help. This does not mean the tubes are junk or defective. If you purchased them from a reputable dealer he/she will understand and should replace them. I am in agreement with Mul... | |
| VPI setup I agree the spin clean is sufficient. Do not go any higher on the tracking force IMO but certainly okay to stay at the higher end of the spec. Recheck azimuth and also make sure the arm is level(ships wheel adjustment) for rake angle. You may also... |