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Has a component ever changed your focus?

I’ve just made a change in my system  that changed my priorities. Swapping out a 2m black for a dL 103r.  Suddenly I’m listening to the music more than the system without having to think in such terms. 
Gone is the etched, hyper-detailed, scientific sound.... Instead, smooth, musical ease and emotional involvement. 
 Just as important, record surface noise has been cut dramatically. Opening up access to hundreds of LPs and I was reluctant play before. 
 And the new cartridge is still running in.
  I’m finding that after just a couple days, though collecting records was my favorite aspect of this hobby, now it seems to have so much more potential. I’m no longer thinking constantly of my next tweek.
 Has this happened to you? What component did you change that made you change the focus of your listening experience?

lwal22

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tomwh
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You said more in your short question/explanation than these threads that go on forever.  I love the the scientific sound remark.  How many people realize cybels are not a electronic instrument.  Wood/plastic and brass do not make arc welding sound.

In regards to your question.  The phono stage can make a huge difference.  I make all my own stuff so I have tried LOTS of variations.  To keep it short let's just say lots of tubes/transformers/power supplies etc...

With a large wood tonearm and a great phono stage that 103r (stock) will sing.  You might grab a 103 for your collection.  A little more emotion a little less detail.  So depending on the record nice to have some tuning ability.

Enjoy the ride
Tom


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