a_e_watkins
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| Inventory of vinyl - what software do you use? I must give my full support to the above mentioned 'CD Trustee'. This is as easy and acturate, as it gets. Saves a lot of time, with very little typing. | |
| Anybody go from Thorens 125 II to VPI? I changed from the Thorens TD 125-II to a VPI Scout and arm with a Grado 'Sonota' about two years ago, and the difference is beyond discription.The Thorens was a great TT, and I loved it, but it just didn't measure up to the new technology that ha... | |
| Anyone heard Harbeth HL5s with Nuforce? I have been using the AR SP-15 and AR 150.2 with the Harbeth 7's and have been very happy with the results. The AR 150.2 can be had new for $2500. | |
| Warm speakers? TimrhuIf you can get the opportunity to listen to a pair of Harbeth's, do it. They definately are a warm, but acturate, speaker and will work well in this size room. I am currently using a pair of the ES 7's, in nearly an identically sized room as... | |
| Cary 306/200 CD Player vs VPI Scout I do not own the Cary 306/200, however I have owned the Cary 303/200 and the VPI Scout for several years, and what you are asking is really a matter of taste and personal criteria. They are both excellent pieces of equipment, however they, in and ... | |
| Thoughts on the Audio Research 150.2 Hi JohnI have owned the AR 150.2 for about a year now, and I have been extremely pleased with its performance. It just goes about its job and doesn't get in the way of the music at all.I am using mine with the AR SP-15 Pre-Amp which works wonderfu... | |
| Advice on Cary CD Players or other options. ChrisLike several of the above responses, I have owned the Cary 303/200 for several years now, and I couldn't be happier. It is without a doubt the best CD player I have owned and the addition of HDCD is just a plus.I don't think you could go wron... | |
| Is it worth purchasing the VPI 16.5? RfigsterThe VPI 16-5 is well worth the money. It is built like a tank and the only upkeep is a brush replacement now and then. However, the most important aspect is that LP's before cleaning and the same LP's after being cleaned are just not the s... | |
| MM vs. MC flharrisThese two questions are very hard to give you an honest answer to as the cartridges were used on completely different turntables with completely different arms. As stated previously, the Grado 'Sonata' is being used on the VPI Scout w/JMW ... | |
| MM vs. MC flharrisIn response to your last question, yes I have owned the Clearaudio Aurum Beta, and it is still the best cartridge that I have had in my system.I recently purchased a new VPI Scout w/JMW9 tonearm and had the Grado 'Sonata' installed. While ... | |
| Harbeth Owners - What do you think? Hi TomryanI have owned the Harbeth Compact 7SEs two years now, and I find myself liking them more each time I listen to them. There are other speakers, which will play louder, go lower and cost more than the Harbeths, but for overall uncompromisi... | |
| OK, I made the leap... Hello BncFirst off, congratulations!!! Your move will evenutally bring you much happiness. There a lot of good turntables out there, which would answer you quest and bring you much joy, I recently purchased a new VPI 'Scout' table w/arm and I have... | |
| Audio Research 150.2...how does it sound WhatjdI have had the new Audio Research 150.2 for about six months now, having replaced an AR D-130 with it.The rated power difference between the two amps was a mere 130 watts vs. 150 watts, very minimual; however the differences were more of ref... | |
| Audio Research 150.2 Tri-Path amp opinions? Hi BeatlebumI just purchased the ARC 150.2 amp, last week. Needless to say my experience as yet is very limited; however for what it's worth here goes.I upgraded from the ARC D-130 and my first shock was when I went to pick up the new amp, this th... | |
| Harbeth Compact 7's RlmmYou are correct in your assumptions regarding the SS amps to be used with the speakers. They will sound good with a good tube amp but they really blossum with a good SS amp. I have owned these speakers for a year and a half now, and I have bee... |