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A little OT, but is this G. Kennedy from ADVRider??? Two Dot here

Dave, I sent you a pm. Stephen

before looking for an amp... you should learn how to spell Mr. Hendrix's name

Unbelievable SCORE!!!! Nice work! I really like those grills, are they decorator or just new style cane? Also what is the rest of the equipment under the JM? I assume that is a TD 124, Right?

Have you tried getthing them about 16" off the floor? Really helps, I think. Good luck and congrats.

This won't be much of a guess...but has anyone ever seen this one before??? [imghttp://say4567.smugmug.com/photos/126932201-M.jpg[/img]

You have a beautiful system. You clearly enjoy quality sound... therefore.... YOU NEED A TURNTABLE.........STAT!!!!!

This is one one of my favorite "reference" albums, I have played it 100's of times and everytime I look at that TT and wonder... what is that???? I have been jonesing for a 124 or something similar of late. It would be great to find a table of equal quality thet did not have the "cult status" value of the the 124.

At least the were blown by the master... I always say "there is no shame in being beaten by your master"....

Flynn, I have sent you a pm, I am interested in your Cornwalls. I am in Santa Barbara.

Seems like someone ought to mention McIntosh... Maybe an MA6200 or some such thing. Vintage McIntosh and Klipsch make a nice pairing.

Travis, You do not know me, but I know your pain. One of the worse facts of life is that man lives longer than his dog. Peace to you and your wife. Stephen

Ok guys... I guess I should have been more clear on "concert level"... I am not talking stadium rock at blarring, distoted levels. I am talking, quality, loud , small venue, thoughtful set up, good amps producing live music sounds. Lets not get a war started here...

Nice work Allan... Enjoy the table Gary.

There you have it...

Dean, Currently (but subject to change) my room is 12X17 with the sweet spot about 10 feet from my Cornwalls. I listen to a lot of old blues, rock and some jazz. I like to listen at concert levels. No neighbors, no wife, no kids, no tv, just 2 channel music. I plan on an appropriate pre also. Either Mc 220 or maybe JM. Thanks for your help. Stephen

Thanks Josh, Now... have you made a direct comparison between the Pcats and the VRD's? Just trying to learn all that I can here...

Thanks for the reply Speakerfritz, Not trying to rule out any of the other amps mentioned. I just knew that there were alot of folks here using and loving the VRD's...and the 275 is kind of a reference point that a lot of people know. At least more so than some of the small esoteric brands. Some of the posts that say "tubes changed my life..." have me thinking. I do not have a good way to home demo anything without just buying it and trying it. Thanks again. PS> I might start with a Mc tube pre and SS power.

I am in Southern California... thats part of the problem. It is a bit of a "tube wasteland" out here.

Interesting, thanks. I have sent craig a email to see what we might can do. Keep the opinions coming.

Ok, send me BOTH amps,... and I will do just that!!! Oh, BTW, please send a pre amp too!!!

Very nice thoughtful response.... Thank you Anyone else???

OK, you guys have me really dying to try out some tubes with my Cornwalls. I know there are a lot of VRD fans here... I think I will go with the Mc C220 in either case. Will I experience the same "transformation" with the Mc as the VRD's? Thanks in advance.

Thanks a lot Dean!!!!

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