mikesinger
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| Sony SCD-C 555ES i owned a 555 and it takes at least 30 plus days to break in.it is not a bad player but it simply isnt that involving. went with the marantz sa-8260.good luck...mike | |
| What is the amp for magnepan's: tube or solid? the amp for maggies is pse studio v's....awesome combo...good luck in finding a pair, they are hard to come by.mike | |
| Vinyl playback is still a secret vinyl as mainstream source is dead...the current trend is toward ipods and home theatre.sorry about the truth, it hurts...however..vinyl as a audiophile source looks great !!!! there are alot of new turntables and phono stages.this is a good trend... | |
| Anyone have opinion on PSE mkV amps? forgot to add..new studio v's go for $2995 signature series go for $3500..i think audio connection out of nj is a dealer.mike | |
| Mix & Match Interconnects i am a big believer in different interconnects and follow the same line as S23chang...with that being said, i have found a interconnect that works well in both spots, so "for" now" i am using the same.the key is to experiment....depending on the r... | |
| Anyone have opinion on PSE mkV amps? have 2 pairs of them..really like them alot( i own the original and the upgraded). there are 3 differnt series of them that i am aware of.1. original- serial serial numbers on sticker on the back.2. upgraded- different caps, upgraded internal wire... | |
| Best used cd player under $1000 would suggest marantaz sa-8260...i try to buy used when i can but pretty much all newer cd players will require service sometime due to reading errors/toc/transport issues. so gettigng one with a 3 year warranty is not a bad idea imo.as far as the... | |
| audible illusions 2d phono section specs thanks so much...best regards,mike | |
| Help with a complete vinyl setup about $2,500 i came up with 2 pair of cables since most audiophiles i know dont have 2 decent pairs of the same cables laying around for spares.....$250 is pretty much the starting point of decent used cables.as for pre's i am looking the the audible illusion ... | |
| Help with a complete vinyl setup about $2,500 i am setting up a analog rig now...unless you get very good used deals, you might be estimating too low. a analog setup is alot more $$$ than digital.here are some costs to consider...used table, arm and cartidge -----$1500used phono stage -------... | |
| which older /used preamp for phono stage ??? jim,thanks for asking the millon dollar question...i recently acquired a sota star III, ET 2 tonearm and Audioquest B200 cartridge.(vaccum holddown and electronic flywheel)so i am looking for:2 sets of interconnects ( please suggest)phono stage ( ... | |
| can i use a use rca interconnect for phono ? i just acquired "my first" turntable after 18 years of audiophilia ( sota star mkIII, et2, audioquest b200). that being said...i know nothing about analog and facing a huge and $$$ learning curve.....in regards to the phono cables.....i see all ki... | |
| sota saphire help... spoke with sota and i am missing the junction box( goes between the table and the flywheel.thanks for your help...mike | |
| Which Counterpoint Preamp SA-5000 or SA- 5.1??? i would suggest running as far as you can from counterpoint. their reliablity track record isnt the greatest ( all the dealers in san diego stopped carrying them and still dont carry the new line to this day.hope that helps,mike | |
| Warm sounding cables - non fatiguing i would second discovery... i havent heard the signature but i have heard the plus 4 and essence in my system. they can be had at factory direct for very good prices and even better used.they are on the warm side of neutral and allow the detail to... |