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| The BEST system you've ever built !!!! Current system:Verity Parsfals (Makoree finish).VAC 80/80 ampThor pre with phonoMeridian CDPLenco turntable in custom plinthDynavector 17D3Cardas cablesDedicated listening room | |
| Will mother move your speakers at Thanksgiving? Wine, Parsifals, food, beer, mother-in-laws, killing, giving thanks, crabs, face like a horse- so American!Horseface, if I put my face- of -hunger on and sit in front of Echo, will you invite me for food and wine? Music better be good, too! Grimac... | |
| Best LP cover and record protection Bags Unlimited might have what you're looking for. | |
| Getting The Most Out Of My Scout I was hoping islandmandan would contribute his ideas. I've seen and heard his system and I can tell you the man knows his stuff. He is an excellent source. | |
| Making the best of mediocre speakers A true listening room is very hard to find, indeed. But, if you are considering in-walls, I highly recommend RBH in-walls. I use them for home theater and friends use them for 2 channel. Very impressive. The bigger 8" woofer has ample bass, but a ... | |
| Tube amp suggestions under $3k used I highly recommend the VAC 80/80. Excellent value for the money. Expect to pay less than $2k used. As always, look for at least 8/10.Good luck. | |
| Amplifier for Audio Physics Virgo II The VAC 80/80 is an excellent choice and in your price range. | |
| The Hub: Lenco revival fueled by AudiogoN members Sarah Vaughn (Oscar, Herb & Joe)LouieThe Buena Vista S ClubJohn and his BeatlesMilesMonkColtraneRichterWagnerand some good Nach MusikAll joined me this evening for a spin on the Lenco.Long Live The Lenco! | |
| Looking for New Speakers - Suggestions Why don't you go to CES and see/hear what's out there? Since you are in the industry, you can easily get in and it's lots of fun drooling.You might consider MBLs for loud volume. | |
| Avalon Eidolen VS Porac D80 or B&W 802D The Avalons would be my choice. They require adequate power and placement. They look beautiful and sound fabulous with most music when properly placed.Get the Avalons and look no more! | |
| slightly neurotic question from a tube newbie Tube amps have lots of current flowing. My advise is to NOT turn it on. Take it to a tech and have it checked out. Most likely, he/she will do exactly what Mingles (above) advised. But, loose sockets and poking around can be dangerous. | |
| How organized are you with your music Ignore "the" and "A". If you can't figure that one out on your own, I suggest Audiofeil's recommendation. | |
| How organized are you with your music Synthfreek, Yes. Lots of John Lennon, Coltrane, Mayall, Johan, etc. A Clockwork Orange is the first one, ZZ Top last (I just looked). The beauty is I can find them within a minute.I tried genres, colors, moon phases, mothers maiden name. What's ni... | |
| How organized are you with your music About 1500 Lps and 200 Cds.All are in alphabetical order starting with the first letter. Roland Kirk is "R". The Beatles "B" etc. Lps are in Ikea Expidit shelves (perfect and cheap).Cds removed from jewel case and placed in case logic sleeves to s... | |
| Does anyone like country Bluegrass, yes.Country Swing- one of the best is- Bob Wills and the Texas Playboys for the Last Time. Gram Parsons is someone to check out. (He let Emmylou join the band). |