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| Bluenote Reliability I had many issues with my Stibbert. I replaced it with a Raysonic 168, added cryoed NOS tubes from tubeman and Herbie Tube coolers. One of my audio friends said the Raysonic sounds even better. So far it's been very reliable. Alas, I did give rup ... | |
| NuForce vs Red Wine Unless you are sure the rest of your system is superior to your amps, then and only then, think amp upgrade. | |
| Balanced SET Amplifier Maybe this is an opportunity to think outside the SET box. Wyred 4 Sound digital amps are sonic knockouts, energy efficient, and very reasonably priced. | |
| best high efficiency speakers for under 3 grand Reference 3A Veena | |
| High End Isolation - HRS, SRA, Active platforms Cheap yet highly effective Machina Dynamica Promethean Springs sandwiched between your choice of wood or acrylic boards those you buy locally to save shipping | |
| vibration isolation bearings Check out Promethean Springs from Machina Dynamica. They are GREAT! | |
| Good budget cables? Clear Day Speaker Cables are a must. He advertises hereMorrow makes really good ICs and power cords. He also advertises here | |
| Best 6922 tubes for Conrad-Johnson CT6 preamp I just ordered some rare cryoed Russian NOS from ATSI Tubeman | |
| What does more power do for Magnepans? Go to Audio Asylum and locate the planar speaker forum. | |
| used pre Not only is remote essential but a remote that adjusts for L/R balance and polarity control (phase). Also consider a fully balanced preamp design- they also have unbalanced I/Os, but rework your system to fully balanced components for greater magi... | |
| Room Issues I feel your pain. Getting my room to work with a minimum of treatment has been quite a challenge! Mine is 18 X 31 with open beam ceiling (12' peak), spanish tile floors, front wall 80% floor to ceiling glass, back wall is all glass. After a revolv... | |
| CD Player to replace my granite 657 I am blown away by my Raysonic 168 with cryoed NOS tubes from ASITubeman. It's less than $3K. See Underwood HiFi ad pn Agon. FYI my previous player was a Bluenote Stibbert Mk II ($5K)! | |
| Anyone know of good active crossovers? YES! Behringer CDX 3410. Google Musicians Friend | |
| Bel Canto Ref 1000s vs. BAT VK6200 If your HT is multichannel consider the Wyred 4 Sound amps which can be ordered any way you want. See Underwood HiFi ads here. Wally is very knowledgeable, and helpful | |
| PRE_AMP for ATC- actives?? Tube pres have a reputation regarding bloom which is no longer their exclusive domain. SS pres CAN provide better flexibility. For instance, at a much lower price you CAN get remote control of volume, balance, input selection AND polarity control.... |