artemus_5
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| I need to upgrade my amp but it sounds really good. (Wife in corner shaking her head) @millercarbonNice system I have thought about the PPP tweaks. I do need to work on power too. I agree with your philosophy that everything counts, No better than the weakest link IMO. I do need the digital side though because not everything was pu... | |
| Move to the next level @bruce19 No, I have not heard the exasound. I live in flyover country where hifi sales don't really exist. I do a lot of reading and have put a pretty good system together without hearing it first. This is what the internet has brought us w/ onlin... | |
| Should I buy a VPI SCOUTMASTER. I OWN 25 RECORDS. @rauliraugas Again, This is the reason I suggested that he would need the Pet Riggle VTAF so as to have that adjustment. | |
| Wow! Hard to believe how Good this sounds! It's been a few months now and yet I am still amazed at how good the system sounds. The biggest surprise is the amp...a Bob Latino ST-70. I figured that when I put the new (to me) CJ CT-5 pre amp in the mix, the amp would show to be the weak link.... | |
| Should I buy a VPI SCOUTMASTER. I OWN 25 RECORDS. @uberwaltzI think you need to see the context as to why Jeff posted what he did. Maybe he got tired of the dogmatic opinions of those who make like they have all the knowledge on this board. I know I get tired of it. There are good belt drives &am... | |
| Should I buy a VPI SCOUTMASTER. I OWN 25 RECORDS. @rauliruegas Yes, I did congratulate him. He made his decision and laid down his $$$. It wasn't the choice I would have made. So what? I didn't get all butt hurt over it. You shouldn't either. As for the arm lacking VTA adjustment, I told him that... | |
| Should I buy a VPI SCOUTMASTER. I OWN 25 RECORDS. @jeffvegas, Congratulations. I'm sure it is a good table. I don't know about the BelCanto phono preamp cause I've not heard it. But I've never heard anyone speak of it either. Whatever the case, a good phono stage is a necessity in order to get t... | |
| Move to the next level Are you looking for "chip" DACS or R2R DACS? Or does it matter? I have little experience in streaming and find myself in the same position as you, so I will follow along for education. I can say that ExaSound has become an interest. Good reviews ... | |
| Where is dougdeacon? I spoke with Doug via email 1-1/2-2 yrs ago about my Teres table. He had just moved into a new house and didn't have his system set up. It didn't seem like he was in a hurry to get it set up either. I recently looked over at Whats Best and didn't ... | |
| Should I buy a VPI SCOUTMASTER. I OWN 25 RECORDS. @jeffvegasThe problem with asking questions here anymore is that you will get 50 different answers from people who’s knowledge is questionable but their bias is not. Direct drive, belt drive, idler drive, gumball arm, uni pivot and now DJ tables w... | |
| Should I buy a VPI SCOUTMASTER. I OWN 25 RECORDS. I’m sorry that you were turned off the VPI. You can take solace in knowing that the Rega is a S’Phile Class A. Then too, 3 VPI tables are in the Class A., all w/ unipivot arms. Both tables/arm have their adherents and their detractors. Another ite... | |
| Should I buy a VPI SCOUTMASTER. I OWN 25 RECORDS. @jeffvegas I returned to vinyl in the ’90’s. I pulled out a Dual TT which I still had from the 80’s. That was my start again. later a MMF-7, then a VPI ScoutMaster, the ScoutMaster with the better arm & silver cabling before I finally got my T... | |
| Is there a such too much power for speakers? So far, my favorite 2 amps have been 45wpc & 35wpc. One SS(45wpc) & one tube @35wpc. The Tube amp replaced a 250wpc SS CJ 2500A. However, the speakers (Silverline) are 93.5db sensitivity. I don't know if that answers the question. But I de... | |
| Suggestions for an Amp and/or Preamp. Check out Raven Audio. 45 day return policy. The Blackhawk is interesting and in your budget. I have not heard them but would definitely consider them. Its an integrated amp. Pay no attention to the low wattage. Wattage is misleading. For separate... | |
| Anyone have experience with the Tung Sol 7581a vs. EL34, KT66, KT88, 6L6 Thanks Guys. Think I’ll give the 7581a in my Latino ST-70. I’m thinking about also trying a inexpensive EL-34 (EH) so I can experience the supposed magic. I’ve kinda shied away from them because I am a classic rock, blues and some jazz fan and ten... |