jmcgrogan2
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| Balanced Audio VK-200.... Tireguy, what led your decision to switch from tubed amp (BAT VK-60) to the SS BAT VK-500? I'm just curious, because I'm considering switching from SS to tubes.Regards,John | |
| Upgrade suggestions needed I'll second Judit's recommendation. The speakers appear to be the weakest link. Also, get a phono preamp and get that turntable going again. LP's will sound 'warmer' than digital. You may want to trade the B&O for a Rega 3 or VPI JR. As for sp... | |
| Retail pricing in classified ads Yes, it happens, but it happens in almost all sales fields, not just audio. Car dealers do the same thing. That doesn't justify it, but the buyer should do his homework, and let the buyer beware. One more thing, sometimes the MSRP changes over tim... | |
| Why vinyl? I dabble in both worlds. I also have an SACD player. Elmuncy, to appreciate vinyl you need to clean the LP's with more than disk-washer. I listened to vinyl again about 6 months ago, after about 16 years of 'perfect sound forever'. In a good syste... | |
| What is your most beautiful component? My Vienna Acoustic Beethovens with their Santos Rosewood finish are gorgeous. Extremely high WAF. | |
| Audiogoners Anonymous? Swampwalker, c'mon I love Agon, it's my favorite audio site, but 'better than a porn site'? You may want to check again, there are some mighty fine porn sites out there nowadays. hehe | |
| The best USED transport today - for under 500.00 Proceed PDT3. I've seen them for $450-700 used ($2495 MSRP), can't be beat at that price. | |
| Thank you Audiogoner's for your civilized attitude Are you talking to me??!!!..... Are you talking to me??!!!!!!..... You must be talking to me, 'cause I don't see anyone else here. Ya wanna make something of it???!!! C'mon, I'll show you whose right!!!That 's what you're talking about, right? Som... | |
| MC cartridge? Dynavector 10X4 mk II is an excellent MC cartridge in this price range. I bought one about 4 months ago to replace a Grado (Reference Platinum) cartridge, it blew me away. It surpassed the Grado in all categories, except midrange warmth, which was... | |
| Biwiring: can you really hear the difference? I agree with Stehno, biwiring is system dependant. I originally tried biwiring about 10 years ago, I liked it and stayed with it for about 9 years. Now I'm back to single wiring, why (?), basically because IMHO it is better to buy a better quality... | |
| What to look for in a sub? Check out the Mirage BPS-400 sub. (2) 12 inch active radiators with a 400 watt amp. It list for $1300, but Tweeter is selling them for $799. I only use mine for HT applications, but it does 'rock the house' very impressively. | |
| Best amp for Sonus Faber Concertino Home Jeff,Don't forget about McCormack, you may find a DNA 1 mates very nicely with your speakers. Or try a Classe CA-200. Of the 5 you mentioned, I like the Aragon 8008BB the best of that group.Happy hunting,John | |
| Surround Sound Processors SSP : I give up I'm a two channel guy as well. I fiddled in the high end SSP market for a year or so, but went running back to two channel system. I bought a inexpensive Denon receiver, because you're right, you don't need high quality audio for car crashes and e... | |
| Best CD player Bat VK-D5i, used. Hands down the best redbook cd player I've had the pleasure of listening to. I only wish I had your budget, and could afford it. | |
| Which VPI LP Cleaning Machine? I'm fairly new to analog, but I bought a 16.5 about 3 weeks ago and all I can say is WOW! I didn't get as good a deal as Sean, mine was $440 delivered from Music Direct. I also use the Hunt brush for dry cleanings. All I can say right now is I nev... |