jmcgrogan2
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| Have you ever deceived your wife-audio purchase I never discuss finances, she knows better than to ask too many questions, since she doesn't like the answers. She gave up quite a few years ago. She still may occasionally ask why I need to upgrade, but the cost subject is never brought up. I do ... | |
| Which components to connect to Audio Magic Stealth I would use it on your low level equipment first. I have my amp plugged into it, and it doesn't seem to restrict current (Threshold T400-150 wpc Class A), but you have more amp power than I do. I use one and have my 'analog' equipment (turntable, ... | |
| Turntable and Phono Stage Help Needed Bowbow, you're right. That was said by Music Direct and it is a low blow. Especially considering how many of those units they sold over the years by MD. They've basically told all of their customers that our opinion (MD's) today is meaningless, it... | |
| What to look for in a good turntable??? It's the P25, which is upline of the P3. Clip and paste the address into your address bar and you can see the sale ad right here on Audiogon.Regards,John | |
| What to look for in a good turntable??? http://cgi.audiogon.com/cgi-bin/cl.pl?anlgtabl&1049200862That would make a good starter table. Throw on a Dynavector 10X4 mk II cartridge and it'll blow your 508.24 out of the water. Rega are good tables for beginners, not much fuss.BTW, I am ... | |
| 6 Components + A Big Amp: Which rack? I'm using a Lovan Sovereign AVR rack. It's double wide (43") and sturdy. I have my 95 pound amp and 60 pound turntable on the top shelf. It's also segmented, so you can buy additional racks if desired.John | |
| Pre-Amp Pass Through Loop Ken,I haven't heard the SSP 75, so I can't really comment. I have heard the SSP 25, 30 and 50 though. I felt the 60 bested all of them in terms of warmth and lower noise floor. Possibly due to the outboard power supply. I listen to 80% music and 2... | |
| Pre-Amp Pass Through Loop Mdomnick is correct. I also have the Classe CP-60. I have the preamp output from my Denon AVR receiver input into the CP-60 SSP loop. This allows me to use my mains in HT without detracting performance from my two channel system. When the SSP is e... | |
| Turntable and Phono Stage Help Needed Dave, see if you can get Classe to install their phono board. I'm using a Classe CP-60 with phono. It is a very nice built in phono board. IMHO, Rowland was the only preamp I've heard that I like the built in phono better. E-mail Armin at Classe a... | |
| tice power block 3c or another for $900 ? Look for a used Audio Magic Stealth, you can get one for around $1K. | |
| Is there a cable that can warm up my sound? If your DAC1 has an IEC detachable power cord, try putting a Shunyata Black Mamba power cord on it. | |
| What do in store listening tests prove? I don't frequent high end salons often, but I was just at one on Saturday. What I learned was the most important thing is the recording. I stopped in to listen to their 'top room'. It had a pair of Dynaudio Confidence C4's being driven by $12,000 ... | |
| Using 2 pair of speaker cables for single hookup ? No advantage that I can think of. I agree with Sogood51, keep the ones you like best and sell the other pair. | |
| Warm and Wet cables? Cardas is another brand you may want to give a listen too. They certainly do tend to be warm. Maybe give The Cable Company a call, they track folks systems and cables, so they have a good idea of what cable works well with which components. They m... | |
| Grado Platinum VS Dynavector 10x4 MkII I had both on the same table, VPI Jr with Rega RB 300 arm. I much preferred the Dynavector. The Grado was warm and musical, but with no high end it sounded dull and lifeless. The Dynavector bass is leaner, but the high's are there. Not bright, but... |