bimmerlover
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| Is Rega the easiest turntable to set up.... @lewm that is simply not true. The whole concept and science behind Rega turntables is that mass doesn’t reduce vibrations but transfer and store vibrations. It’s quite easily proven. Low mass and extreme stiffness does. Simply throwing more mass ... | |
| Looking for phono preamp advice in the $1000 - $1600 range @atmasphere thanks for your comments, but I have basically upgraded my system at least twice since that post... I ended up with the Simaudio MOON 310 LP phono stage with it’s matching 320 S linear power supply. That connects, via balanced XLRs, t... | |
| Hegel H120 or H190 Hegel H190 open box on sale… Safe & Sound: Hegel H190 | |
| Looking for more advice on purchasing a new turntable. How about a new Rega P8 (or a lightly used Rega P10) with an Apheta 3 cartridge? The Rega cartridges have the no-fuss three point attachment It’s a great tt, no messing with removable headshells or multiple tone arms. I never quite bought into w... | |
| McIntosh MC312 vs. ARC Reference 150 @curiousjim yes, I have a dedicated 20 Amp circuit for the amp. As for KT150s, it might be something for the future as I have not even received and plugged it in yet… :-) Four matched pairs of KT150s (I.e., 8 in all) from Upscale Audio would set... | |
| McIntosh MC312 vs. ARC Reference 150 @curiousjim thanks for your response. I don’t know any details yet about the tubes, such as if they were matched pairs, etc. except that they have been exchanged about 150 hours ago. When I asked I was told that the previous owner replaced them w... | |
| McIntosh MC312 vs. ARC Reference 150 @crustycoot First, if you have no desire to answer my question, why do you even bother posting. I am well aware that the Mac has autoformers and the GoldenEars have built in subs. After all, I own them. Second, why do you feel you have a right to... | |
| McIntosh MC312 vs. ARC Reference 150 @ghdprentice No, it’s shipping today so I should have it by mid-next week. | |
| GoldenEar One.R vs. Wilson Watt Puppy 7s @welcher I appreciate your response. I appreciate your response. If you don’t mind me asking, what newer speakers (that doesn’t mean brand new or just coming out but some thing in the generation or two after the WP7s) do you prefer and think per... | |
| GoldenEar One.R vs. Wilson Watt Puppy 7s @audiotroy thanks - appreciate your take. (Bummer, I had hoped for more lauds for the legendary Watt Puppies.) You mention the KEF Ref 3s… What is your opinion of the KEF 205/2s? | |
| GoldenEar One.R vs. Wilson Watt Puppy 7s @mofojo Thanks, but I am already using an ss amp, the Mac MC312, feeding the speakers. And I am comfortable with the PrimaLuna + Mac 312 + GoldenEar One.R combo. For me, it's about exploring what I may get and the difference between that and a P... | |
| High end bookshelf speakers for Small room You may find this helpful: Ten Standmount Speakers Compared | |
| Would McIntosh Auto Transformers affect speaker sound? @daledeee1 Thanks for imposing on us your personal view of why people love their McIntosh gear. It really adds value to the conversation and OP’s original question | |
| 32 pairs of speaker and RCA cables measured and listened to @dekay Your mention of Spandau Ballet’s “The Singles Collection” inspired me to pick up a (not so easy to find) mint/new LP. Can’t wait to spin it on my Rega P10 - that may even sound as good as your cassette version. 😎❤️ | |
| KEF LS60 WIRELESS + KC62 SUB OR HEGEL H390/KEF R7 META + KC62 SUB? If you browse through various audiophile and KEF-related forums you will notice that there’s an overrepresentation of issues with KEF’s wireless products. To the extent that I would absolutely avoid them. Go passive speakers plus a great amp. |