micthurst
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| CEC Belt Drive CD Transports vs Jay's Audio CD Transports I have looked at and considered an older CEC T-1 and a Jays Audio. Curious where the Pro-Ject CD Box RS2 T would land in the battle between these brands? | |
| Omega speakers -- mostly sold out, all the time? Louis is as easy to talk to about what you want as any in the business. And the fact that you can get a custom build in a short time frame is worth it. I have the SAM’s and love them, may get a pair of passive subs at some point from him. Check ou... | |
| Compact ~20WPC Tube Amp Get in touch with Will Vincent here on Audiogon or over on Audiomart. He always has some sweet ST70’s for sale. . | |
| BOOKSHELF SPEAKER RECOMMENDATION Audel Magika MK 2, not sure if there is a U.S. or even Canadian distributor by now. But it is easy to contact Walter Carzan and get them directly. Incredible tone, midrange, just a great speaker that delivers in so many ways. | |
| Amp match for Chartwell LS6? I have really enjoyed them for several years with a Classe’ CAP151. But once I had my GAS Son of Amp/Thaedra rebuilt by Mike Bettinger, it’s been sitting. To my ears they pair so well together. Abit reluctant to match them to my WV ST70 wired in t... | |
| Looking for a DAC under 2k The Swiss made Merason Frerot should be on this list. Granted when combined with the POW-1 it is above the 2k mark. | |
| Where did you buy your first audio gear? Audiophile Mike’s Electronics Wenatchee,WA GAS Son of Ampzilla/Thalia | |
| What are/were the best sounding cheap components you have ever had? Cizek speakers, G.A.S amps/pre amps, Crown and Mitsubishi tuners | |
| Acoustic BBQ Cables Explain the Schroeder method please. I am alway on the look out for another Acoustic BBQ PC. Right now, I am very pleased with my Aurealis Audio from AUS, Geoff Maloney builds some very nice Duelund cables. I do have his speaker cable and shielded... | |
| DAC That Punches Above Its Price Point Merason Frerot/POW combo is a gem! Of course if you have the $ the Merason DAC1 competes with the best of the best. LessLoss Echo’s End is an incredible option as well. | |
| Reasonably sensitive speakers for tube amps, max $2k/pair, new or used I have been using Omega Super Alnico Monitors(SAM’s) with a Will Vincent built ST-70 KT66’s wired in triode(20w) and XR-audio dual mono tube pre. Love the pairing! | |
| My thoughts on TT isolation methods. How would brass feet on a thick maple board work in comparison to what you used? Like Mapleshade brass or Eden brass? | |
| Best CD player under $2000 Any chance a Dynaco CDV PRO with upgrades could be a nice unit and still have a good run? Or is a 25+- yr. old player not worth the effort? | |
| Best CD player under $2000 I know several have posted that no CD player is the best. I am sure streaming HiRes has its positives, yet as I said I am away from home through the week and do not even have internet, and a Tidal, Qobuzz, Roon or other monthly bill is not needed.... | |
| Best CD player under $2000 Thanks to all for the input, very much appreciated. I do plan to keep the Jolida DAC for now, so a transport is really all I need. Have read/heard good things about the Audiolab CDT 6000, yet not sure about the slot loading over a tray or even to... |