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Rockport's or Magico's
Koegz, Thank you for your first hand comments. I have never heard the Rockports but I did hear the Magico V3 and M6 at CES ~3 years ago. while they were powered by different systems, I did prefer the sound of the V3 over the M6 beleive it or not! ... 
Da Vinci AAS Gabriel
DownunderMy comments wre an interpretation of syntax's observation. They were not my own observations.I am happy with my ac-1 
Da Vinci AAS Gabriel
Thats a good one! That can either be a very eciting experience or a very nervous one 
Da Vinci AAS Gabriel
Hey Syntax, what dont you like about the raven ac in comparison to davinci or basis? 
Graham Phantom vs Triplaner
DanIs that Jorma K? Is it acoustic and on lp?I saw Hot Tuna couple year ago in a small theater. Acoustic and electric. Awesome.By the way, pick up buddy guy n junior wells Going back to acoustic on pure pleasure if you like the blues. Pretty amazi... 
Graham Phantom vs Triplaner
Well it is probably a lot more complicated than all of this!!!I will stop asking questions and "enjoy the music" as Raul says.Last Friday night's listening session was quite amazing!!!! 
Graham Phantom vs Triplaner
DanWhat you are getting at is that the arm tube alone does not seem to dampen enough. Which I agree with and was really my point.Clearly the phantom fluid level, triplanar fluid or not, and triplanar trough or not make differences.I will say that ... 
Graham Phantom vs Triplaner
I wonder if any of you have given any more thought to the influence of the total weight of the tonearm with respect to dampening. I wonder how much of the dampening occurs in the headshell and arm tube versus the rest of the arm assembly.I suppose... 
Graham Phantom vs Triplaner
Jimjoyce25,I have not tried the Continuum. Halcro has some experience with these. I would like to try some other arms in the future with some other carts for experiment sake. But lately have been stingy with extra cash!One thing i wonder about the... 
Graham Phantom vs Triplaner
Dan, I agree, the P2 sould be better if it had a continuous run. I guess every design is a sum of strengths and weaknesses.Syntax and i have tried each tonearm in the same system and pretty much share similar opinions of the sonic differences. My... 
Getting back into analog
If i were you I would try to buy a used convergent audio technology SL1 Ultimate mk 2 full function preamp. It is an excellent pre with a great phono as long as you stay up at 0.5mv or above. 
Graham Phantom vs Triplaner
Hey audiofeil, thats funny. You're a real joker:). Which audio shop do you represent?By the way, for Triplanar owners, spend the 50 bucks for the micro VTF adjustment knob that is now standard if you havent already. This can simplify setting VTF. ... 
Graham Phantom vs Triplaner
Hey Doug, Dan and RaulYes it has been a long time. I hope all is well with you. You're right I have mostly been happy listening and work has been real busy plus just got done with a book! I have been reading the gon and its good to see some new fa... 
Graham Phantom vs Triplaner
Hello folks,I have used the Graham Phantom-2 now for about 6 months. I was using the triplanat mk7 u2 previously for about 2 years. My experiences tend to mirror some of the posts here.The Tp-7 is an excellent arm and does everything pretty well. ... 
UPS on DC controlled tables?
Sidssp,Thats a good point.although I suspect the impact of ac on speed control would be more audible than on pre and power amps