albertporter

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are any of your friends audiophiles?
Plato, I too am a non smoker, as is every audiophile in my group. All together we have about 19 members, counting the infrequent visitors as well as the regulars.It's a varied mix each week. I've had weeks were only one person was able to show up ... 
are any of your friends audiophiles?
Actually every one of my friends is an Audiophile, and most of my best friends through life (including my wife) were introduced to me through music in one way or another.I've been a professional photographer for more that 30 years and have only on... 
Possibly the best pre-amp one can have
I looked at your system, the photo of the preamp is somewhat distant but it looks very nice. I don't really know your taste in equipment but I must admit the description makes it sound very appealing.I wish there was a way for this guy to go into ... 
Line Arrays - Competitive with best dynanics, ESL?
I have not seen or heard that new speaker design, but I'll bet you made a good decision. Please post results when they get some hours on them, I would love to know how they compare with what you had.If travel ever brings you my way, give me a call... 
Cables - When Did it All Start?
Leica_man, good to see your reply posted :^).......I knew it would show up. 
Stolen SoundLabs - just in case...
Hey Duke, it's good to hear you remembered where you parked the car. :-)BrianEssentialaudioPretty funny Brian. Hope you are well. 
Stolen SoundLabs - just in case...
The thieves did not have the proper preamp and amps to do justice with the Sound Lab's, so they did the right thing and left them where they would be found.Now I don't hate them so much. I'm happy for you Duke, someone was looking out for you (oth... 
Cables - When Did it All Start?
Leica_man, I too owned Randall Research cables about that time. Do I remember the full name was Randall Research Symmetrical TX?I had issues with their unshielded design. Two different radio stations came through my turntable unless they were "dre... 
Stolen SoundLabs - just in case...
Duke, my sincere regrets. I will make it a point to look for ads on these speakers. The logical choice for a non audiophile will be Ebay. I assume you were on the way to install these for someone when you were hit? 
Review: J&R Essential Essential 3160 Preamplifier
Jafox, I did photography for Mike a couple of years ago for his hybrid amps, I think he was pleased but we have not spoken in some time. I'm certainly willing to listen, he was the sole provider of my reference phono and preamp for all the time be... 
Exotic turntables. Eye candy
Oregon, nice Lenco! I enjoyed mine too. Here is a link to mine in case you and Exlibris have not seen it,Albert's Lenco 
Review: J&R Essential Essential 3160 Preamplifier
I am looking forward to the day that Raul needs photography and will allow me to audition the 3160 for an extended time. 
Exotic turntables. Eye candy
The direct drive Technics SP10 system is still being constructed, this is going to be a very beautiful plinth but it will be at least another two weeks before I hear the musical results of our labor.Aside from the design time and tremendous labor ... 
Koetsu cartridges - what arms work?
I've gotten the best performance (ever) with the new Black Diamond linear track arm. Unfortunately that is available only on the Walker turntable. Before moving to the Walker I ran three different Koetsu cartridges in a Triplanar, a Graham 1.5, 2.... 
MMF-5 compliance question
This website is a good starting point to see if the cartridge and arm are compatible.http://www.mhsoft.nl/MySystem/rf.html