audiosaurusrex
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| Modwright PH 9.0X Compared to a Pass Labs XP-15 Nice System and great cartridge! I own the PH9.0X, solid build, dynamic, transparent, dead quiet and sensitive to tube rolling. Previously I owned the SPL Phonos which was also a great SS phono pre but the Modwright is light years ahead in terms o... | |
| Is there a facility that test cables? Maybe Amir at AudioScience Review. Not sure he’ll test homemade cables though | |
| Is a separate phono pre really necessary? +1 for the SPL Phonos. A superb phono preamp that is dead quiet and very dynamic. | |
| hana sl or one of the AT-ART9? @stone1 Yes I read that too and attribute that to the overall sound of the cartridge, again system dependent. I played the MOFI vinyl Moody Blues-Days of Future Past and the orchestra sounds phenomenal | |
| hana sl or one of the AT-ART9? @stone1 I love quality recordings, mix of jazz, blues, rock. Lately, been searching out MOFI, Analogue Productions and Classic. Some of my go to artists, Dire Straits, Steely Dan, Sade, Moody Blues, SRV, Hendrix, Clapton, BB King, Miles, Brubeck, ... | |
| hana sl or one of the AT-ART9? I do think there are some great vintage cartridges out there but some of the new ones are stunning. I went from the Hana SL to the Art 9XA and I'm very satisfied. The Hana as stated in reviews is a smoother more lush sound and the Art is more tran... | |
| SS with meters I had the SPL Director Mk2 and Performer Separates, Small footprint, great sounding and really cool looking. Only reason I got rid of it was I wanted tubes. | |
| Every day I see another turntable recommendation... I have been incrementally building my vinyl rig and for me I'm there: Acoustic Signature Triple X -TA1000A 12" Tonearm, Hana Umami Red, Modwright PH9.0X with 1966 Siemens E188CC. I agree the synergy is important with whate... | |
| Best custom photo acoustic panels I used acousticsoundpanels.com with good results. What size are you looking for? Are you using your own photo? Just make sure it’s pixel size is large enough for the size you need. | |
| 2022 Grammy Award Show? @2chfreak As I agree with the whole marketing and commercialization of the business but it is an avenue for new talent to get recognized. Google Dominique Fils-Amie, listen to he song “Birds” and tell me she has no talent. She was a finalist on “T... | |
| Synergistic Research Tesla LE D3 SPDIF Can't speak to this specific cable but I have the loom of SR cables including their Athmosphere X Reference USB and it is extremely good. I am a believer in cable looms from the same manufacturer, not a mix and match approach but to each their own... | |
| Any song recommendations for testing purposes? @macg19 No question “Switch Blade Knife” is phenomenal especially on MOFI . I play that and “Love Over Gold”. Also Donald Fagen “Morph The Cat”. Just astonishing Depth, Texture and Nuance. | |
| Any song recommendations for testing purposes? Dominique Fils-Amie - Birds. If that doesn’t show what a system can or cannot do nothing will. Texture, Detail, Nuance and Full Range Frequency. She’s really talented and has a great band! | |
| Best Integrated/Control Amp for less than $5000 Yes Van Alstine makes great gear as does AR, I wound up with an integrated after wanting to downsize and get into tubes, couldn’t be happier, Went with an Octave V70 Class A, twice your budget but their V40se is a stunning amp and given your power... | |
| Best Integrated/Control Amp for less than $5000 @wlp3 Very nice gear! Separates I’m assuming. Tubes or SS? Good Luck! Lots to choose from in this price range. |