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| Best electronics for Vandersteen 5/5A I have used both tube and solid state preamps and amps with my Model Fives and ended up with a Conrad Johnson 16LS Series 11 preamp and a Jeff Rowland Model 10 amplifier. I look forward to hearing the 5A, my dealer has one coming in about 2 weeks. | |
| AR PH3-SE with Benz Micro Ruby 2 I also had the same combo and found in my system that the Audio Research just didn't have enough gain matched with my preamp. I kept the Ruby 2 and changed phono stages. I played with loading and either used 47K or 1000 with the best results. | |
| Audio Research CD-3 VS Cary 306/200 I auditioned both cdp before buying the Cary 306/200. While the Audio Research is an excellent player it lacked HDCD and the ability to upsample. I have a large cd collection, many purchased in the early days of cd and the upsampling does improve ... | |
| Forwarding virus / hoax / how to verify I have received two e-mails in the last two days about a virus using my Audiogon e-mail address and this am my Norton program lit up like a Christmas tree with a virus warning so someone may be sending a virus to Audiogon members. | |
| Why is there so much Rowland gear for sale? I would like to comment on two of the above posts. I purchased my Rowland amplifier to keep and enjoy. If it's just a stop on the way, it would be to upgrade to another Rowland amplifier. Again, to my ears it's the best solid state amplifier I hav... | |
| Why is there so much Rowland gear for sale? With respect to Taters there may be better sounding equipment out there but at its price point I haven't found any. I have a Jeff Rowland Model 10 amplifier and it is one of the best pieces I have ever heard. Jeff Rowland is a very popular brand w... | |
| Aries owner, what isolation device do you use? I recently posted a similar question about an isolation platform for my Aries. I was looking at the Bright Star sandboxes and air mass or the Silent Running Audio platform.Everyone recommended the Silent Running Audio, I called them and talked wit... | |
| What amp to match with Conrad Johnson Premier 16/2 Yes you are correct, it is a two chassis unit with a switch mode power supply. I stack the units on top of each other as the stock connecting cord is only about 6 inches long. The amplifier is rated at 150 watts per channel and for the most part r... | |
| What amp to match with Conrad Johnson Premier 16/2 I also have the CJ 16/2 and like the combo of a tube preamp and a ss amp. You really can get the best of both worlds. I don't know if Jeff Rowland is in your price range but I use my 16 with the Model 10 and it is an excellent match. It seems to b... | |
| Longbox CD's As a owner of a cd/record store I can tell you that cds in long boxes are only special if they are out of print or you collect long boxes. As a matter of fact many of the early cds that came out in long boxes have inferior sound quality being mast... | |
| Best Stand For AR Amp and PS Audio P600 I purchased a two shelve Billy Baggs stand to fit my P600 and large tube amp on top. It is in your price range and has exceptional built quality. | |
| Rowland Model 2 versus Model 10 I have heard both the Model 2 and the Model 10, as you know the Model 2 is no longer in production but the Model 10 is current. The Model 2 is rated at 75 watts per channel and the Model 10 is 150 watts. I think both are conservative values. The 2... | |
| Questions about a new Ruby 2 cartridge Yes, it actually sounds better now running at 47Hz. I don't really understand why it does buy my dealer that I purchased the Ruby 2 from states that this is not uncommon. | |
| VPI SDS or Powerplant for speed control? Wanted to update, purchased a SDS and found it superior to the P600. The turntable speed was close with the P600 at 60Hz but at 59.76Hz it was dead on for 331/3. I'm not sure if that small difference accounts for the improvement or the line condit... | |
| Questions about a new Ruby 2 cartridge Thanks for everyones input, I went to 1K loading and improved the sound. It is now broken in and I changed it back to 47K and the initial brightess and the somewhat lean sound is gone. It now has a very liquid midrange and extended highs that Ruby... |