Recent content by Tbadder

Okay the new preamp has been installed, fired up, and given its first good listen. Any discussion of the Allnic has to start with my amp, the Maker Audio Reference 2a stereoblock. The amp is the most preamp sounding piece of power I've ever encountered. It is ruthlessly true to the source. So...

How important are they? What should one look for in a good stand? What are you using? How did you system change after you settled on your choice? P.S. I just want to thank everyone for their willingness to contribute. Already Audioshark has helped me make one big decision about my gear. Good...

I keep looking for a preamp deal. I need a fully balanced unit and as such I am interested in Classe, Aesthetix, and Wyred 4 Sound. Which brings me to BAT. Holy cow there's a ton of different models on the used market. Anyone in particular that you love that usually goes for a decent price (I'm...

Anyone heard of of these. I have no dealers close to me, and I'm in the market for a fully balanced pre. Thanks in advance for any help.

Anyone here make a direct comparison between focal speakers and their home audio brethren?

Anyone out there have an entire loom of cable from one brand, or better yet one type of cable from one brand. Right now I'm working on getting the whole kit and caboodle converted to Crystal Cable Micro, but it's slow going I tell you because I can never buy new. what benefits have you...

Anyone heard one/own one? I'm in the process of downsizing my system and at the same time going fully balanced. Thanks in advance for any help/thoughts.

:wave: How's it goin' all! This Tbadder from Milwaukee. Longtime audiophile who moved on until I rediscovered vinyl. My my musical taste revolves around Jazz from '55 to '75, Reggae from '69 to '82, French Ya Ya girls, Serge Gainsbourg and Jacques Brel, all things Rock, British Folk, all the...