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I'm putting to rest worrying about sibilance
Ok, yes same here.....mine sounds like worn out grooves. These lps bought used and despite looking rather good, I guess u just do not know how they will sound until played. Thankfully I pay a buck per record so no big deal, and its only on certain... 
I'm putting to rest worrying about sibilance
Used three different preamps, all the same result. Amp is a warm sounding almost tube like amp. Speakers nice and warm non fatiguing highly reviewed diamond 225 by wharfedale, yes not multi thousand dollar speakers, but nice sounding. All 3 cartri... 
I'm putting to rest worrying about sibilance
Yes, I've visited that sight, but most of those records, however great, are just too much money for me. If money were no issue, I would certainly consider.....I guess I just live with the occasional sibilance, until I am able to replace with a bet... 
I'm putting to rest worrying about sibilance
Jdub071, can you further describe what you hear in detail as far as the sibilance on that Linda ronstadt album? I hear generally an unpleasant scratchiness to the s sounds, almost as iritating as finger nails on a chalk board....sometimes it is on... 
I'm putting to rest worrying about sibilance
Noromance, just to add, I have listened with several pairs of headphones to these recording while playing them on the different turntables. I still hear the sibilance here and there on the headphones. Also, it is there whether I go through the mar... 
I'm putting to rest worrying about sibilance
I gotcha......but I have to disagree on the marantz pm14s1. I have read no where that its grainy and bright. It is actually one of their warmest amps of late. Its basically an updated version of the previous pm 15s1. I do agree however that silver... 
I'm putting to rest worrying about sibilance
Noromance....maybe....but I tend to think that even if I spent 3 times as much on gear, the sibilance would still be there....its in the pressing, at least some of them. That was whole point of the test. Thankfully i had three turntables on hand t... 
What a sad world we now live in.......
I’m outdoors and generally out and about and active. That does not mean that there is something wrong with staying inside, especially on a bad weather day, and listening to real music on a very good quality hifi...and yes its in my basement lol. a... 
Best mid priced Amp-Preamp
Great choice! I think you will love it... 
Am I considered to be a materialistic person?
Frank, same here....I could never ever listen to all I have. It would take me maybe 100 years, and yet i too keep collecting new music every chance I get LOL.Simao, I shall bask in it LOL! Yes, at times it gets a bit overwhelming, but I would not ... 
Thoughts about Jadis and Harbeth
I think a Rogue Spinx might be a good match with those Harbeths! SS/Tubed hybrid...Fremer visited a show where thay were drving the M30.1’s via the sphinx. He said they switched out some higher priced gear and drove them temporarily with the rogue... 
All the old issues of Stereo Review are online!!
Nice! 
Am I considered to be a materialistic person?
Agreed! This hobby keeps me sane in this crazy world. I can take a trip back in time by just pulling a record from my shelf and spinning it. I guess I could be doing worse things LOL! 
I'm putting to rest worrying about sibilance
Noromance, some, not all of my julie london’s have some sibilance when she leans heavy on the s sounds. On others there is no discernible  sibilance. Again some of these JL records were bought used and are very old. 
I'm putting to rest worrying about sibilance
I checked the factory set up parameters on 2 of the 3 turntables and they are on target. The only one I set up myself was my pro-ject with hana el. I have close to if not 1000 records, most of which are used/preowned. lots are new as well. As i sa...