trinhsman

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Audible Illusions modulus 3A, what would be the next level of up grade?
I know this thread is a bit old, but I wanted to let you know how things are going for me and my Modulus 3B.  First, it is an amazing preamp.  With that said, AI is really dropping the ball now on things.  When I ordered my preamp I was told it wo... 
Audible Illusions Modulus PreAmp>Best Amplifier Match Ever!
Mine is mated to a Pass Labs X250.  Amazing sound and detail.  No need to look further IMHO. 
Emotiva XPA-2
I now run my XPA2 with an Audible Illusions 3A preamp. All connectors are Morrow level 6 or 7's. So how does it sound?.......was at a dealers having my turntable tuned. Got a chance to listen to 6000 dollar speakers and 6000 dollar plus preamp and... 
Starter System Suggestions
Emotiva for the power and DAC. Used Snell's for the speakers. If he can find a good set of E II's that have been refoamed with Audio Note surrounds, he will be impressed. Vandersteen 2 CE's are very nice also, but I've heard both and I really like... 
Oldest piece of gear you own
A pair of Wharfedale WD-90's. 1964 vintage. Look great and sound quite nice. Also a pair of refurbished (Snell original woofers) Snell type C speakers. Truly an amazing speaker now that everything is correct. 
Power cord for Proceed HPA 3
Contact Cullen Cable. Patrick will know what to make for you. I have 3 of his power cords. They are great. 
Personal speaker evolution
Originally had Magnepan 1C's, but got out of the hobby for many years. When I started back did DCM' time windows, then Vandersteens 2ci, then Snell type C, then Snell type C IV. Now playing with the Snell E II. Love the vintage Snell speakers. Sne... 
Emotiva XPA-2
Just got an XPA-2. Changed out the power cord to a Cullen Crossover cord. OMG, what a difference. Anyone that says power cords don't matter, have to be crazy. The sound stage just exploded,and the instruments were better focused. Had my inlaws ove... 
Amplifiers:A Keeper for Life. Do you know of one ?
Got an Emotiva XPA-2. Upgraded the power coed to the Cullen crossover cord.........OMG!!! Sound stage expanded all over the place. Instruments became more focused, and the air.....For right now I don't see how I could do better. 
Good sub $100 cartridge for Thorens TD 160
Ortofon 2M Red. Great bang for the buck. 
Cartridge for my system? Your wisdom is needed
I have the Ortofon 2M Black......very, very, nice. On a MMF 7.1 table 
Recommendation for analog set for $700
Debut Carbon. Add the Acrylic platter and speed box. If you have some money left, add a ice set of phono cables. I have had great luck with Morrow cables. 
Turntable setup under $2000?
Check out the Music Hall MMF 7.1 without cartridge. Put an Ortofon 2M Black cartridge on it. Get a good phono cable. I got the Morrow PH4. Dead silence, and very nice details. Bass is very nice and tight, as long as it is in the recording. My 2 ce... 
Looking for a good set of speakers cables.
Morrow makes some great cables. Good guarantee, and a good return policy if you don't like them. Get the 5 day burn in service. Well worth it. 
Low mass tonearm needs a high compliance cartridge
The Ortofon 2M series really shine on Pro-Ject tables.