albertporter
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| SME 312S versus SME V-12 Sébastien,I agree about the price difference between the two tonearms. Other than the removable versus solid head shell and tracking force applied by spring there is little difference, assuming V-12 also has additional breaks between cartridge to ... | |
| SME 312S versus SME V-12 Peter,Looking around the internet for details on the SME V12 tonearm I came across this image:http://www.takajun.net/video/111204/11.jpgI believed one the advantage of the SME V-12 over SME 312S was a solid continuous run of silver tonearm wire fr... | |
| Dallas Audio Club Joc3021, We have a pretty good size group, people from Plano, Dallas and even Ft. Worth.I'm not sure how we get in touch with each other since Audiogon removed the email system. | |
| Ayre, wow I can't offer advice on Ayre versus McIntosh but the Dynaudio C1 is my favorite small speaker of all time. C1 are absolutely amazing on large amps, sometimes outshining much larger speakers. Expensive for their size but worth it to my ear. | |
| Trans Fi Salvation direct rim drive turntable Spiritofmusic,You are hearing the benefit of rim drive, pleased you are happy. I've read about this table and arm and found images on the web after another Audiogon post called my attention to this design. | |
| all about pc and audio thoughts ... Steve,Jplay and Jriver is the best current combo for PC, however the right version of Amarra on Mac still beats it IMO.One must be careful of using not only the best playback software, but the best CD ripping software as well, dbpoweramp/Accurate ... | |
| Who needs a MM cartridge type when we have MC? 04-28-12: DgarretsonA half day of setting up and break-in NOS 981LZS is slowly yielding results. It prefers 47K to a 500R load and a light 1-1.1 gm VTF to open up and alleviate an initially dark & recessed presention. Tracking is flawless. Too... | |
| interesting phenomena in the cutting room Ralphmasphere,Your comment What is interesting about this is that we can make cuts that literally demonstrate the audible differences between amplifiers, something that can be demonstrated on any playback system. Does not surprise me. I often wond... | |
| Aesthetix stellar customer service Glenn is a great guy, I miss speaking with him on the phone. I always look for him at audio shows assuming he might accompany Jim White.Good to hear they are taking care of business as usual, a great company for sure. | |
| Ever heard of, any opinions on, these speakers? They sure are pretty and look to be high quality. Following the link you provided it appears they are made in Montreal ?The parent company JAM Industries is not familiar to me but they are huge, with an array of products or distribution of everyth... | |
| VPI Customer Service I could tell a few stories about excellent VPI service myself. Still, it's great to read a recent reports from a happy customer, unquestionably the best advertisement for any company. I think VPI strong and excellent record of fair customer treatm... | |
| Pubul57- audiophile, philosopher, and friend I too am sorry to read of Paul's passing. He was always a gentleman in the forums and many of his comments mirrored my own.My sincere condolences for his family and friends. | |
| What kind of outlet wall plate do yo use? EssentialaudioAlbert, the price on a CTC Blowtorch has never been negotiable, no insiders discount nor accommodation.Jea48. Not sure why Albertporter did not respond.Price may not have been the issue.....Might have been a design feature Albert wan... | |
| Fake Audioquest cables? Do you have photos of the cable in question?If you find the cable is not as represented my guess is Amazon would help you out. | |
| Who needs a MM cartridge type when we have MC? 04-10-12: JorsanAlbert, how can I contact the seller of the Stantons? Thanks in advance04-10-12: JbethreeHi Albert,Ditto for me and does have the any high output ones?They are sold out of 981 high output. They had at least one 980 HZS when I order... |