rockadanny

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Preamp: AVA T8, Quicksilver, Mapletree 2A SE?
Rockin', Do you at all find the sound somewhat tipped towards the high freqs? 
Choosing proper gain for preamp. Am I screwed?
I may not have been clear in my above post. I guess what I'm asking is: has anyone else experienced such diverse output levels on the basis of different CDs or DVDs? Perhaps this is just a common occurrence people just live with? Perhaps there is ... 
HELP I need Speaker Recommendation? w/set up
I read in a white paper (by whom? when? where? sorry, I forget) that the best place for speakers is hung on a wall anyway, due to vertical blah blah blah ... ummm, beer ...Anyway, don't discount hanging them on the wall. They may actually sound be... 
What subwoofer to choose for 2 ch and HT combined
I auditioned REL, Martin-Logan, Polk, B&W, etc. and decided on one I never heard before: ACI Titan. After reading so many positive reviews I took a chance and ordered one. (They are returnable if not satisfied.) I think it is the best sounding... 
In search of more power ... MF? V Alstine?
Well ... I did it! Took the plunge. Ordered a Van Alstine Ultra Fet Valve 350 amp today. And I am GEEKED about it! Spoke with Frank to dicuss options and decided on the 350. Only issue is five weeks back log. So, five weeks of anticipation. Can't ... 
In search of more power ... MF? V Alstine?
Jaybo - Thanks. BAT, CJ, etc. ... if V.A.'s build quality is on par with those then I'd certainly be happy with that.TonyPTony - Thank you for explaining the sound qualities of the 550. You described it very well.After hearing from both of you I f... 
2 stereo amps in a mono-block config = 2 x power?
And just for the record ... I misunderstood my dealer's suggestion completely! A follow-up contact with him revealed that he meant for me to simply bi-amp my speakers (which I cannot do since my speakers have only one set of binding posts). So all... 
2 stereo amps in a mono-block config = 2 x power?
John - Thank you for the detailed explanation. It is much help. The proposition sounded goofy to me too. I cannot insert an external crossover for my mains as my integrated does not have any power inputs, therefore the mains run full-range. I am p... 
2 stereo amps in a mono-block config = 2 x power?
My setup is: I own a stereo integrated amp rated at 90wpc into 8 ohms. My speakers require more power than my integrated can adequately deliver at higher volumes. My intent was to buy a new separate power amp to connect to the pre-outs of my integ... 
Best live album you've ever heard?
Rory Gallagher - Irish Tour (live).Buy it, load it, crank it ... don't forget to leave the porch light on for the cops. 
Which CD with Volume control up to $3500
I own the Opera Audio Consonance Reference 2.2 and am very pleased with its build, sound, and looks. These are available on A'gon used for <= $1K, making it an awesome bang for your buck. However, I listen to most of my music (jazz, acoustic, v... 
Bryston B60
For CDP I'd also check out the Opera Audio Consonance 120 if you want new, or the Consonance Reference 2.2 if you don't mind used. I have the Reference 2.2 and am very pleased with its build and sound. 
recomended musical sub for 2 channel audio
ACI Titan for sure. IMO, it is the most musical of all subs I've heard: Rel, Martin Logan, Klipsch, B&W, Sunfire Jr., Polk. It is also the best looking and most versatile: continuously variable phase and cross-over. And if you don't like it yo... 
Speaker recommendations please
I have a pair of EgglestonWorks Fontaines and love them. Deatailed, smooth, dreamy, responsive, superb bass quality, disappearing speakers. Pardon my morbidity, but if I knew I was eight minutes and 11 seconds from death, I'd insert Cannonball Add... 
cayin cdt 17a vs. consonance cd 2.2
I have not heard the Cayin but I have the Cons Ref 2.2 and I love it. It offers both balanced and unbalanced (tube) output, like the Cayin. Some music I use one, some the other - very versatile, though for detailed music I prefer the balanced. The...