aberyclark

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I cannot say enough about the KAB Concorde STY40 combo
KAB is now using a Reloop (Concorde pro made by Ortofon for Reloop) cartridge with the SYS40/30 stylus. 
Living room system: class A or AB amps?
I have to agree with Millercarbon. Purchase on sound, not the class.  
What is low end / bass like MC 275 McIntosh tube amp?
I run a 2.1 system with ZU Omen defs. With the sub, I do have some control over low end if I need to boost or lessen a bit. 
Living room system: class A or AB amps?
Robert, it sounds like you know your answer about Class A. Just get Class A/B or better Class D. I have a FirstWatt J2 Class A and it will get really warm. I had a prior class A/B and I could leave it on all the time without any major heat issues.... 
Pass Labs XA30.8
Low gain is ket with high efficient speakers. More so with Tubes in the system (tube hiss can get super loud). I have the FW J2 and BHK Pre Combo...very quiet. The FW is super low gain. 
DSPeaker Anti-mode 8033 ii works wonders with my new sub
Do you set up your subwoofer crossover frequency prior to running the antimode or do you open it up all the way then set the frequency after the antimode calibration? 
New Rouge Dragon amplifier
Hopefully with a new amp, Rogue will design a new website.....lolololol 
Phono Preamp suggestions $2000 (pre-rabbit hole tire kicking edition)
I have really been enjoying my ELAC PPA-2. Fremer had a nice review on Analog Planet a few weeks back. The price has dropped to $999 at most retailers. https://www.analogplanet.com/content/easy-warm-elac-alchemy%E2%80%99s-1250-ppa-2-phono-preamp 
Why No Love For Peachtree Audio?
I had the Nova Pre for a few years. It was a nice preamp. The tube was gimmicky.....no sound difference with the tube engaged except some added hiss. I think Peachtree makes solid gear for people who just want a simple set up for good sound. 
Is the Mytek Brooklyn Bridge or Lumin D2 good buys in 2021?
Doesn't the TEAC NT-505 use software written by LUMIN? 
Anyone Get a Degritter for Xmas?
Somebody told me to play a new record once before cleaning. The stylus will loosen up some ground in debris. However, one would think that cleaning also helps protect your stylus.The defroster is on my list for 2021 
THIS GUY TAKES VINYL TO ANOTHER LEVEL!
Fremer, to my ears, Is the most upfront out of all the reviewers. He is not shy in saying this or that version is not so good. Even among high priced audiophile lps. Michael has probably heard every version of every major album. You will learn qui... 
Phono stage and Cartridge for Technics 1210 GR
Dukeassassin,I believe the Parks Phono pre uses dsp and converts the signal to digital before output (please correct if I am wrong). What's the point of vinyl if you convert it to digital for processing then back to analog for output. Just my take... 
Why is there no love for Prima Luna?
Audiomerk, I would not put any more money in trying to get the PL to fit your sound desire. Just unload it. Thru the years I have learned, If one cannot dial in an audio component to satisfying sound quickly (maybe change the first set of tubes), ... 
Phono stage and Cartridge for Technics 1210 GR
I have the ELAC PPA-2 ($999) hooked to my GR and could not be happier. Michael Fremer gave the ELAC a favorable review. Currently, I am using a KAB 40th anniversary Ortofon Concorde with the OM 40 stylus. Basically, the combo makes it a Concorde v...