laaudionut
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| Considering a Raven Audio Blackhawk Integrated for Tannoy Sterlings Aric and his gear are top notch! My Motherlode is the only piece of gear that has not been switched or upgraded since it found its place in my system. | |
| Disappointment with Pass Labs - I'm looking for something else Then call Aric. | |
| Disappointment with Pass Labs - I'm looking for something else Keep the amp, ditch the Pass preamp! Pass preamps are anemic and lifeless. I had the XA60.8's with both the XP20 and XP30 and was underwhelmed. Went to Aric at Aric Audio and we came up with the original Motherlode preamp. That was close to four y... | |
| Looking for a tube Preamp new or used for under $2000... Plus 3 for Aric Audio...you will get far more for your money than with many of the heavily marketed suggestions mentioned here. | |
| Garrard 60hz Strobed platter Thank you, totem395, perhaps a link to the product I was referring to would have been prudent. | |
| Garrard 60hz Strobed platter Thank you all who took the time to read my post and had some useful insight to provide. An update to this post; I was able to source an original Garrard 60hz strobed platter that will be here sometime next week. I also picked up a keystrobe light... | |
| Garrard 60hz Strobed platter Currently, I have the original, non strobed platter. Admittedly, I like the aesthetics of that warm orange glow. | |
| PSB - Stratus Gold(i) vs Totem Acoustic - Sky towers I live in Southern California, and if anyone is interested in a "close to mint as a 25 year old can be", pair of PSB Golds, reach out to me. I am the original and only owner and they are in black ash. The tweeters were sent to Paul at PSB around f... | |
| Opportunity Don't be lured by the attractive, "percentage off". Yes, B&W have their fan base, but the majority of those that have either auditioned or owned them, find their sound harsh and fatiguing. Caveat emptor! | |
| Budget tower speakers that rock! I have a pair of near mint condition PSB Gold in black ash. I am in Los Angeles if the OP is close and wishes to hear them. I am the original owner...they never been out of my home. | |
| Budget tower speakers that rock! Third vote for PSB Stratus Gold(not the i model). Excellent sonics top to bottom end, and your amp will overheat before these give out. | |
| Speaker upgrade If you are seriously considering speakers north of $25K, TAD should be on your audition list. Far more engaging and musical than that of Magico, Wilson, and Rockport. The VR55's, however, are something special. | |
| Sorry, it’s not me, it’s you? One of my first forays into high(er) end audio was with the Luxman R-115...still have it for posterity reasons, but it has been packed away for nearly 20 years. Since then there have been dozens of ever more expensive pieces swapped in and out, bu... | |
| Mac 611's If you are sticking with Mac, yes, the 601's will serve you brilliantly. And save you money, as I see several pair here and on USaudio. Long ago, I went from the MC300, to the MC501, then to the 601's...hard to do better without paying up. I have ... | |
| Used McIntosh Amp or better new options out there? - Amplifier or Integrated @stereo5 As you can probably discern, I am not looking to be combative, far too many of those types trolling the waters. At the end of the day, most of us agree that our little esoteric hobby is purely subjective to the individual. If what you are... |