I have an iMac computer and bought a used pair of Yamaha MSP3 speakers for very cheap. I have them hooked up to the headphone output of the computer and I'm getting very good sound. I like that I can use the volume keys on the keyboard to control the volume. I'm wondering what kind of...

I figured the distortion may be higher but if the amp is powerful enough I thought it may work. I'm not looking for audiophile sound just more volume and body compared to the iMac's built in speakers. What do you think? (BTW, I have an AES tube power amp for sale that produces full volume w/ 1...

I use Tributaries audio interconnects in my 2 channel home theater. They do so many things right, with a nice balance of detail and body, at a very affordable price. They work well with vintage gear (like Sansui), modern mid-fi (like Denon) and entry audiophile gear (like Cambridge Audio).  ...

1978 Altec Lansing Model 15's in a vintage system. I'm keeping an out for some Koss Pro-4a to complete it.

Remember that Van Al is a contributer and manufacture selling on Audio Circle, so there may be some bias there. Hard to say as there are quite a few $1K DACs out there and that is his entry model. Van Als gear may be hard to sell on the used market if it doesn't meet your requirements. The...

There is lots of good vintage gear out there, but like anything else, some is good and some so-so. There is a likelihood they may need repairs in the near future from failing components. Generally but not alway true, vintage gear has a strong midrange presence with gently rolled off frequency...

I want to use the headphone jack output of my iMac to feed directly into a discrete power amp to drive my JBL Control One monitors. I will then use the iMac's volume and EQ to control the feed into the power amp. Is this doable?   I'm considering a vintage power amp, possibly a Dynaco ST-80...

Please tell us your impressions of the line of YBA 202 gear that you own. I'm very interested.

What iPod dock with volume control and remote is a good budget choice to feed directly my Audio Electronics/Cary SuperAmp MkII tube power amp? I will not be using a preamp and this will be my only source. I'm looking at the Pro-Ject Dock Box V Active iPod® docking station with variable...