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| Dynavector Karat 17D3---minimum gain needed? It's unlikely that you will get maximum performance from your 17D3 (I own one, too) with 53 dB gain. Dynamics and signal-to-noise will suffer. I use Dynavector's P-75 Mk. II phono preamp in its PE mode and the synergy with the 17D3 is unbeatable f... | |
| The best acoustic guitar recordings?? Julian Bream "Popular Classics For The Spanish Guitar" is a landmark recording, artistically and sonically. If you can find it, the three-LP set "Flamenco Guitar" by Manitas De Plata (Classics Record Library) is stunning. It doesn't appear to be a... | |
| NAD's best tape deck....6325? 6300 is correct. | |
| Proac Response 2.5 vs D25 vs D28 There might be more low end with the D28, but its tweeter can't match the Scanspeak in the 2.5. The 2.5 has a rare, distinguishing naturalness and life, much like the finest musical instruments. The D28 is summa cum laude, the 2.5 magna cum laude. | |
| Coleman Hawkins encounters Ben Webster long Found this post while sitting in the dark listening to the Analogue Productions LP of the Bill Evans Trio (w/ Scott LaFaro and Paul Motian) "Waltz For Debby". I'm transported 47 years back and 3000 miles east to the holy basement that is The Villa... | |
| Duke ellington/Count basie.... Ellington: "And His Mother Called Him Bill", "Far East Suite", "Afro-Bossa", "Piano In The Foreground", "Such Sweet Thunder", "Suite Thursday", "Dance Concerts-California 1958-Volume 6". All are superior to the titles mentioned above. The first fo... | |
| Proac 1SC Solid State Amp Anything Naim. Good listening! | |
| Naim 5i Must chime in here about Jaybo's remark. With all due respect, it is off the mark, I have 20 years experience with both NAD and Naim. They are very, very different. | |
| How much better are MFSL disks? Like most things in life, MFSL LPs are better, merely different, and sometimes worse on a case-by-case basis. It also depends on whether you are comparing an MFSL to an original pressing or a reissue. Yes, they have excellent resale value, but som... | |
| Best CD of Kenny Burrell A Night at the Vanguard? My experience with jazz LPs is this: with combos 6-7 instruments or less, early mono issues are usually the best-sounding, followed by initial stereo LP issue, and, finally, everything issued thereafter. Occasionally, CD reissues are very good. I ... | |
| Integrated amps on a 1,000 dollar budget If you're a student with limited space and time, I would think twice about buying tubes. You want compact, bullet-proof, and cool running. If used is acceptable, the Naim Nait 5i would be a great choice. They go for $950-$1000 used on Audiogon, bu... | |
| Who does not like the Lyra Dorian? Headsnappin has it right. Don't even think about definitive judgement until 60 (or more) hours. Of course, make sure all relevant adjustments and settings are correct. Good listening! | |
| Cartridge for Naim ARO LIke Downunder, I've found that a Dynavector works beautifully with the Aro, though with the less-exalted XX-2 Mk. II. I also have experience with a Troika'd Aro of a friend's. I don't know that I'd characterize the Dynavector as "romantic", but i... | |
| 'they blew'em off the stage' 1973 Paramount Theater, Portland: Little Feat (the Lowell George band), with the-then traditional finale of "Tripe Face Boogie", leaving an obviously compromised Sly Stone nothing to do but shuffle around for 35 minutes and go home. | |
| Power conditioner or not? I sold high end audio (including Naim) for many years and know many music lovers with good audio systems. Of all the strategies for dealing with AC problems, the one universally reported to net positive results is to install a dedicated line for y... |