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| Pass Labs X250 with merlin VSM-mm/system overhaul? ...or bag the separates and buy the integrated amp specifically tailored for the Merlins, the ARS- Sonum Filharmonia SE.One was listed for sale today. | |
| Pass Labs X250 with merlin VSM-mm/system overhaul? Bobby P. often mentions the BEL 1001 solid state amp as a good match with his Merlin speakers. They can be found used for $1500 - $2000.Provided the impedance match with whichever amp you select is good, the Dodd or Joule preamps would be good cho... | |
| Who's your guitar daddy now? I saw Abercrombie last month with a quartet. He was terrific, as were the other players. Funny guy, too, with a dry humor. | |
| Who's your guitar daddy now? Onhwy61, I agree. When I played in bands for a short time, I became aware of the grind of playing the same set lists, and I wasn't even playing that often.As I said, Clapton's show was very professional, but a bit staid.On the other hand, when I s... | |
| Tube Sources for Exemplar 3910? Andy's the best in the business. Call him. | |
| Who's your guitar daddy now? When I saw Clapton seemingly on auto pilot, it was at Staples Center in Los Angeles. I would think he'd have been on his "A" game for this show (and perhaps he was). The performance was extremely professional. I just thought it lacked spontaneity ... | |
| I seek your guidance - re turntable I agree with Nrenter about KAB (and the cartridge and MintLP suggestions). However, in keeping with the OP's desire for simplicity, I will mention that Kevin also offers modified Ortofon and Stanton carts that he mounts for you, so when you receiv... | |
| Who's your guitar daddy now? Philojet, I saw Clapton about six years ago, and I came away thinking the same as you. His show seemed to be on autopilot as if the entire performance was done to a click track (no disrespect to Steve Gadd). | |
| Best John Mayer Album I always dismissed Mayer as a bubble gum, granola head, lightweight.Then, I saw him a few nights ago on Austin City Limits. I thoroughly enjoyed his performance, and I've ordered "Continuum". | |
| Phono Preamp Recommendation I'm going to toss in a phono preamp that's so inexpensive that you'll probably dismiss it, but that'd be a mistake.Heed Audio Quasar. $995 new. I auditioned this against a Pass Labs Xono (another possibility in your price range), and preferred the... | |
| When is digital going to get the soul of music? There is a great deal of time and money spent in Hollywood post production houses to soften the look of HDTV program content.It's ironic. A crystal clear delivery method with purposely deteriorated images. | |
| need warm and LAID BACK hi-rez/focused power cord Audio is like lasagna. Everyone has their favorite recipe.There's no right or wrong. | |
| AT150mlx price went up I wasn't trying to be funny.$250/$500 = 50% discount$350/$800 = 56% discountThe new street price represents a larger discount than did the old street price.There's no point in ranting about something over which one has no control...like the pricin... | |
| AT150mlx price went up Popularity?Consider this, the new discounted price is a bigger discount from retail than the old price.Also consider used AT150Mlx sometimes come up in the listings with little or no hours on them. | |
| Nuforce step up from Sunfire for B&W 803N? FWIW, when I auditioned the NuForce amps, the price the dealer offered unsolicited when I was ready to return the amps was less than they were selling for used on Audiogon.No, I won't disclose the dealer's name.This is my system:Loudspeakers: Silv... |