mike4597

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Tube Amp or Tube Pre Amp
I second those who have had great experiences with a tube preamp and solid state amps.  I have a Rogue RP-7 tube preamp with Odyssey solid state monobloc power amps that have been significantly upgraded (almost to Kismet) by Odyssey at the time of... 
???YOUR Personal Favorite???Why???
I am still using, in a second system, a pair of Infinity Modulus satellites I purchased in 1992, with the original, very heavy Infinity stands.  These stand-mount speakers were used with the Infinity Servo-Subwoofer for many years, although it is ... 
???YOUR Personal Favorite???Why???
+1 on axpert’s recommendation to add subwoofers if your listening includes any serious bass components.  I have floorstanding Fyne F702 speakers that use an 8” woofer, and they are definitely a bit shy on the deep bass.  I added a pair of Rythmik ... 
Phono preamp for a Denon 103R cartridge.
I recommend you look at the Lounge Audio LCR series of phono preamplifiers.  There are three models, ranging in price from $420 (LCR III) basic model, to $610 (Silver), to $870 (Gold).  I am not familiar with your cartridge, but if it is a MC you ... 
Speaker Suggestions for Next Move
You might look at Fyne Audio speakers.  I have the F-702s (made in Scotland), and, while needing a sub to augment the 8” bass, sound superb.  The F-703s are in your price range and have a 10” woofer, and F-704s have a 12” woofer.  The imaging and ... 
Mark Knopfler & James Taylor
CCR: Who’ll Stop the Rain & Midnight Special Procol Harum: Whiter Shade of Pale The Moody Blues: Question and Running Water Mommas and Pappas: Twelve Thirty Luciano Pavarotti: Mille Cherubini in Coro Erik Esenvalds: Only in Sleep (Choir o... 
Phono Preamp Selection
Look at the Lounge Audio LCR MK III.  Standard is $410, Silver (upgrades) version is $610.   I bought the Gold version, and it’s is amazing for my Thorens TT and Audio Technica MM cartridge.  Reviews of the standard version are quite good.  Hand m... 
What Power Amplifier Should I Buy?
I had the s@me concern as you, and I recommend a look at the Odyssey power amps.  I replaced a 100 wpc tube amp with two mono Odyssey Stratos Extremes with several upgrades, almost making them equivalent to Kismet amps.  200 wpc, and the improveme... 
Need Opinions for Different Cable Manufacturers/Cable Designs
+1 on Silversmith Fidelium cable.  I’ve used AQ Rocket 88, Raven Soniquil, and custom cables from Mogami cable to connect my Odyssey monoblocs to my Fyne F-702 speakers.  When I hooked up the Fidelium cables the improvement was simply astounding a... 
Whats playing on your system today?
Showing my era, I guess:  The Moody Blues—“Master CD” of Every Good Boy Deserves Favor album, Mark Knopfler—Local Hero, Fleetwood Mac—select songs, and CCR—almost everything.  
Best low budget speakers for a Levinson 383 Integrated amp
A pair of Fyne Audio F500SP speaker are right at your $2K budget.   Have the F-702s and love the sound—wonderful tonal qualities and imaging.  They are made in the UK, Scotland, I think.  I may get a pair myself in the near term to replace my offi... 
Recommendation for tube preamp
Rogue Audio RP-1 is well within your price limit and an excellent product.  Not balanced, but a very good preamp made here in the USA.  I had one until I upgraded to the RP-7 by Rogue Audio.  
Looking for a new Subwoofer
For Soix, I checked the Paradigm website, and it states that it is a sealed sub.  However, many thanks for the link, and they look pretty good, so I will have to check them out as they are made here in the USA and are very reasonably priced.  Now,... 
Primare/ Vincent Adio /NAD /Rogue/ AVA /Hegel...- need a simple and reliable integrated
I cannot speak about the Rogue Sphinx specifically, but I have owned two Rogue Audio preamps, the RP-1 and the RP-7 is my current preamp.  The quality is first-rate, the performance is excellent—I am very pleased with the RP-7, and the company is ... 
Need Opinions for Different Cable Manufacturers/Cable Designs
After exchanging several emails with Silversmith founder/President Jeffrey Smith, I ordered a 4 ft pair of Fidelium speaker cables to replace my Performance Audio cables using Mogami W3104 cable, which I considered to be quite good. Jeffrey took t...