bill_k
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| Pani ... New ART-9 up and running ... Fleib - With all due respect I would beg to differ with you on one point. I don't have much experience with mono carts, but I don't think that skating forces are eliminated (or even virtually so) with a mono cartridge. Skating forces are inherent ... | |
| Anyone extensively test filters on latest Bricasti Yes, and I've discussed them with Brian Zolner from Bricasti. For PCM playback Minimum Phase 0 is the generally agreed upon choice, but in some systems Minimum Phase 2 may be preferred. For DSD the DSD 0 setting is actually unfiltered. It sounds i... | |
| Hegel H300 The all new and significantly improved Hegel H360 is due for release on September 1st and will retail for $5,700, just $200 more than the H300 it replaces. Check out all the details on it - http://www.hegel.com/products/integrated/h360 | |
| Pani ... New ART-9 up and running ... A quick search at LP Gear looks like they still have it available and on sale for $1,488.88 - http://www.lpgear.com/product/AT50ANV.html | |
| Stillpoints LP Isolator Record Weight I haven't had an opportunity to audition the Dalby D7 vinyl stabilizer, but at a reported price of $6,380 I would certainly expect it to be great! It appears to be beautifully finished like a piece of fine art. | |
| Amari ultrasonic automatic RCM The first Amari shown is an ultrasonic machine while the other is not (like the Hanss). The Hanss RC-20 is also available for $740 at Kosmic - http://www.kosmic.us/hanss-rc-20.html. Another look alike is the Music Hall WCS-2 for $749 - http://www.... | |
| Spectral DMC 20 phono with DMC 30 SS series 2 ? This is generally accomplished by connecting your tonearm leads to the phono inputs of the DMC 20, and then connect the 20's tape outputs to a set of available line level inputs on the DMC 30. Leave the DMC 20 input selector set to phono with the ... | |
| Acoustic Technologies Classic Series... Worth it?? Within their volume limitations, they do present a nice soundstage which encompasses a very wide listening area. Other than that they didn't do anything for me, and I couldn't imagine living with them as my main speaker system. For an alternative ... | |
| ortofon 2m bronze vs rega Exact 2 cartridge The Rega Exact 2 will be a perfect match for the Rega arm on the RP8, with all of the parameters for alignment and VTA optimized with its three point mount. While the Ortofon is arguably a better cartridge, getting it setup optimally in the Rega c... | |
| Absolute top tier DAC for standard res Redbook CD Al is correct as usual! While Joseph Audio speakers do not actually use the original 'infinite slope' crossover design that they use to, they still incorporate a very steep slope crossover filter design which sounds even better. As such the crosso... | |
| Simaudio versus Accuphase? While Simaudio makes some fine gear, Accuphase electronics are in a completely different league as far as their build quality and performance. Of course they are priced accordingly, but much more reasonably in Japan as noted. I don't have any pers... | |
| Fern & Roby Cast Iron Turntable? The Nottingham Analogue Dais incorporates a gravity spun iron platter. The platter is spun while casting to eliminate even the tiniest air pockets. It is also damped with four rubber tubes wrapped around it, and is then topped with a one inch thic... | |
| Amp recommendation for Magnepan 3.7's? Rob, thanks for sharing your further perspective! I recall reading a review of the Magtech amps which came to the same conclusion as you, maybe you should be a reviewer. I haven't had the opportunity to hear the REF600M amps yet, so I find your ex... | |
| Flux Busters C'mon Kal, spin some vinyl again! | |
| Reference DACS: An overall perspective Bodhi - Interesting post, but as they say there are always (at least) two sides to every story. I'd like to hear Mike's response to your claims here. |