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​Phono Preamps:

Quietly acquiring an array of magical phono preamps. My advice from experience is to start with the phono preamp, when selecting a vinyl playback system. The phono preamp has the largest influence on the sound. It's all about the weak link.

Parasound ZPhono $200 acurate and clean only lacks dynamics.

Jolida JD9 II $699 full dynamic fun rich sound that will make you love your records.

Quicksilver Phono Preamp $1595 exact extended clean sound that can only come from tubes. This is a new design that has zero web presence. Uses 3 - 12AX7 .Some might like more flexibility but for many cartridges this phono will be the end of your search. Quicksilver spent 2 years making this unit and he feels it's his best work. Quicksilver makes a clean step up transformer if you have a very low output cartridge (below .5) 

Parasound JC3+ $2995 a new and improved legend. The notorious Parasound JC3+ phono preamp - follows the design of the John Curl Vendetta. 
Parasound JC3+  »

Ayre P-5xe $3250 The best in the shop. Listening with the VPI Prime and Ortofon Black Quintet. This setup makes you grin and then look for another record. 
Ayre P-5xe 

Turntables:

If you are buying new vinyl and want to fully enjoy the sound, purchasing a $1500 turntable makes sense. Yes you can have fun spinning records with the Audio Techica AT120 ($300) - it even has VTA adjustment - and this is a good choice for playing your old records. Outside of this causal spinning, a better system is needed to capture the magic.

VPI Prime $4000  I have not experienced records on this level before - the play back surprises me every time.
 http://www.whathifi.com/vpi/prime/review   
http://www.hifiplus.com/articles/vpi-prime/  I am excited to match VPI Prime with Ortofon - the new Quintet Black S! Come check it out. Add the new VPI ADS for more accuracy and convenience.

Cartridges:

Ortofon  -  Audio Technica 
We have many cartridges from MM to MC with personalities to suite yours!

Record Cleaning Machines:

Even new records need to be cleaned - we have heard dramatic improvements cleaning new records. Its a given with used records. Your records will last longer, sound better and there is less wear on your expensive cartridge. A record cleaner is a must.
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VPI HW 16.5 Record Cleaning Machine $699. This has been the standard for years.

Serving the USA, Colorado

Located in Grand Junction
408 Mirada Ct 81507 


By appointment only 970.420.5033

For the sheer pleasure of fine audio

We want to help with MUSIC in your home. We will do everything we can - offer suggestions, demo different gear, explain technologies, and work on pricing. Feel a kinship in this world of music.

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  • About
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  • Music
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  • Revel
  • Ayre
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