karl_desch
Responses from karl_desch
| Balanced amp for Bat vk5i... Although I am a happy user of a VK-500, I think that I would recommend the Plinius, as most bang for the buck. With plinius, you may want to read up on the differences between different Mk. versions of the amps before deciding. Disclaimer: I admit... | |
| MM cart. Recommendation I would consider the Linn Adikt. All around good performer in the MM zone. | |
| Any B.A.T. amp owners-love or not I've had a VK-500 for about four years. 2 years ago, on of the channels got zapped in an electric storm. Viktor responded to my emails personally and arranged to repair and upgrade the amp protection circuits for a reasonable fee. The turnaround t... | |
| New Wilco... Impressions? One should get familiar with Jim O'Rourke recordngs to understand why "A Ghost is Born" sounds the way it does. O'Rourke not only recorded a lot of these tracks but he performs on a good number of them. I recommend O'Rourke's last LP "Insignifican... | |
| $200 or less 8' Run - Zu WAX, AP, Singal, Others? Kimber 8TC. The old classic. Love it. | |
| friend is looking for good $800-$1200 cd player I still think the balanced Theta Miles player is a steal at less than $1000.00 used. Depending on your system, you can get the advantage of the built in analogue volume control and bypass a preamp. Highly recommended. | |
| Can Kimber 8TC be converted to biwiring? Yes. Any kimber dealer should be able to reterminate these for you. | |
| Upgrading: What to use with Dynaudio 3.3's? Audition a BAT 6200 amp. You can but a 2 channel version and get a multichannel version when you do the HT thing. Dynaudio's need high current amps to sing. Have Fun. | |
| Fuse for Tice Powerblock II Radio Shack, Auto supply stores, Hardware stores. Good luck.-Karl | |
| Looking for a digital front end... Theta Miles. "detailed sound, with good pace, slam and bass." That's what Theta is known for. | |
| Review: AudioQuest Ruby Interconnect I also started my first Hi-Fi system with the rubies. While they are not the most detailed interconnect, they are very enjoyable and "Musical." I'll always recomend these interconnects. On Audiogon, these little rotters can be found for a steal! A... | |
| audio newbie question Depending on the size of your room, I would check out the Vandersteen 2ce signature. Still one of the best values in hi end. They sound better and better as you improve the upstream signal. Very musical. Listen to a pair. | |
| Recommendations for used cd player I would second the suggestion for a Theta Miles. A definate bargain that would complement your excellent system. It is a huge step up from the very good Rotel and EAD. | |
| Bi-wiring...tell me more Yes you can biwire. The only thing you need is the correct speaker cable. Bi-wire speaker cable involves a single set of terminations on the amp end and a dual set on the speaker end. Like two runs of speaker cable combined into one at the amp end... | |
| New Massive Attack LP: 100 th Window Check out the review in www.pitchforkmedia.com This album doesn't sound too promising. That won't stop me from buying it of course.-Karl |