Marantz: 7, 8b, 10b.
Thorens: td125 mk II with SME 3009 Series II improved and Sumiko Songbird
I’m I still happy with vintage gear?
I am until I connect my recently acquired (10 year old) Luxman L-550a II to my system.
It’s a very different (didn’t say “better”) presentation. Especially the phono-pre! It’s much punchier, more articulate.
Lol, I wish I never heard it.
I see a phono preamp in my future.
I compared the old Marantz gear to Dean Martin. It has an occasional slur, but it sure can sing.
The Luxman has a bit better diction.
thrive
Thorens: td125 mk II with SME 3009 Series II improved and Sumiko Songbird
I’m I still happy with vintage gear?
I am until I connect my recently acquired (10 year old) Luxman L-550a II to my system.
It’s a very different (didn’t say “better”) presentation. Especially the phono-pre! It’s much punchier, more articulate.
Lol, I wish I never heard it.
I see a phono preamp in my future.
I compared the old Marantz gear to Dean Martin. It has an occasional slur, but it sure can sing.
The Luxman has a bit better diction.
thrive