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AR/Aragon Has anyone used this combo?
Thanks to both, I had tried an LS3 with my 2004 a couple years ago and had a problem "popping" the speakers no matter what I tried. I have been thinking of trying to go that way again but have had a lot of reservations damaging my Apogee's. This m... 
Audio Research LS 3 question
Andrew, read your post did you ever find out what was wrong with the pre amp? What you posted sounded alot like my instance too becuse it only happen to me at home. 
Apogee & Tubes
Thanks both for your replies, I was considering the Audio Research CA- 50 tubed integrtated as a replacement to my Classe CAP 151. But my worry has been that that AR would have enough reserves and all to safely handle my listening needs or if it w... 
Review: Grover Huffman Silver Ribbons Speaker cable
I've been lstening to Grover's Silver Ribbons for some time now and I have to apologize for saying that the price was high becuse it IS NOT. The price for my runs in bi-wire were very VERY reasonable and have presented neutrality and detail for me... 
Neutral powercords
The power cords from Locus Design and CryoParts are very netursl, fast and dynamic. I've been using them for a few months now and with the combination I've put together I couldn't ask for much more, my system is SS based and most importantly this ... 
Best SS Amp with tight clean bass
Aragon 2004, 4004 are a gret option. it tamed my Infinity Kappa 8s when I had them 
Integrated amp shutting down
Joeb if you had to search for an integrated wgat type of budget would you be considering? Since you had Classe before the Models CAP 101,150,151 come to mindand are reasonabily priced here at 'goN. I've got a CAP 151 and it sings great in my syste... 
Richard Green room tune?
Not to be fussy but did you mean Michael Green? I'm using Corner Tunes and 4 48" Room Tunes IMO I 've been very happy with the results and wouldn't be without them. 
does anybody still listen
Bigjoe, Nice thread! I agree I to have dug back into some of the older music again such as; the 1st Blue Oyster Cult, Who's Next, Arageddon to name a few, and I greatly agree that that was innovative music from back then. Now my tastes has changed... 
Suddenly, things are sounding awful...
sounds funny but.... have you made sure that all the contact points have been cleaned on the cables and equipment? Have your actual room changed in it's treatments in some way unlike that which had been before? In the new set up has the placement ... 
Suggestions for upgrading audioquest interconnects
Leatherneck1812, I can't speak for the AQ line either but, can I suggest that power cord change at your scource could yeild excellent results for you. My AR CD2 has made an amazing change in everyway thru the addition of my Polestar pc from Locus ... 
Which is more important - Interconnects or PCs?
I take a bit different view, I completly agree dedicated lines for sure. After that I'd start at the scource componets down, my search took me IC then to pc, and yes the pcs made one hell of a difference (see my reviews of Beast and Polestar pcs) ... 
Vibration Isolation............ where to start?
Source componets first (CD, TT), Pre Amp, Amp, Speakers. You can also make these in combination with one another as well such as (name dropping) Bright Star/FIM where you chase the control. You also may want to ask Maxgain about this as well, he i... 
Review: Locus Designs Highly Recommended Polestar Power cord
Keith, Thank you for your patient guidence and suggestions. When Lee and I first started to corrospond and I was deciding on a pc it scared me to death but, as you can see it was one of the the best and most important upgrades I've made along with... 
Review: Locus Designs Highly Recommended Polestar Power cord
Jond please check the Locus Design web sight @ www.locusdesigns.com prices vary according to lenth, I use 7ft. Alos I have no ties to either CryoParts or Locus Designs aside from being one VERY happy customer.