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| 3k Phono preamp upgrade options (JC3+, XP-17, etc) @riskymilk No, there are not really any other options with a lot of availability aside from the Sovtek that ship with the unit. Electro Harmonix also makes one, but that too is hard to find and not as good as the Reflektor. Keep in mind that it ... | |
| 3k Phono preamp upgrade options (JC3+, XP-17, etc) @riskymilk The power supply only comes in black. If you do end up getting it, I would suggest rolling the tubes, upgrading the power cable, using an aftermarket fuse (if you believe in them), and even building a custom umbilical if it's of reach. ... | |
| 3k Phono preamp upgrade options (JC3+, XP-17, etc) I have not used Lyra cartridges. My cartridge path with the 9.0/9.0X included the Audio Technica ART9, Dynavector XV-1S, Audio Technica ART1000, Air Tight PC-1S, and My Sonic Lab Signature Gold. All were properly powered and provided their own son... | |
| 3k Phono preamp upgrade options (JC3+, XP-17, etc) @riskymilk There was another thread on rolling the PH9.0’s tubes that started just earlier this week: https://forum.audiogon.com/discussions/modwright-ph-9-0x-tube-rolling-question As far as tube stages go, I have compared Modwright phono stages... | |
| Speaker positioning and center image depth @juanmanuelfangioii and @tablejockey I would say the Cardas and 1/3rd rules are very good places to start, but I also argue that the height and slope of a ceiling will greatly influence positioning. Taller ceilings (>11ft) and sloped ceilin... | |
| Speaker positioning and center image depth @twoleftears I love the humor, but I can’t tell if you’re being sarcastic or if you actually wish that the soundstage was more forward. If so, try toeing in slightly memore or bringing your speakers closer together. | |
| Speaker positioning and center image depth @larry5729, @falconquest and others who have set up their speakers using the Master Set methodology. Do you find this methodology to produce a holographic stage? I’ve heard dealers set up rooms where the sound was very well distributed and ton... | |
| Speaker positioning and center image depth @soix, I agree - there are definitely speakers that can play big and/or deep compared to others, ones that are more holographic. Thank you for your sharing your appreciation on the post! I would also add Borresen/Raidho, Quad and Magnepan to the ... | |
| 3k Phono preamp upgrade options (JC3+, XP-17, etc) Agree the Modwright PH9.0 and PH9.0X are wonderful. I’ve probably posted about them more than anyone on this forum. You can likely find a PH9.0 on the used market for less than $3K and upgrade from the stock tubes, which are necessary to get the b... | |
| Aeris speakers amp I’m coming in late here, but I would agree that if using the Wavelet, you should primarily focus on amps that are deliver unrestricted current and high power. I owned the Aeris/Wavelet combo when loving tubes and realized quickly that using tube a... | |
| 3k Phono preamp upgrade options (JC3+, XP-17, etc) @riskymilk You may find this thread helpful, in which I searched for an endgame SS phono. I’m not sure I’ve found it yet, but there sure are a lot of good suggestions and learnings from others even though many of the options fall above the $3K pri... | |
| Speaker positioning and center image depth I appreciate everyone’s input and resonate with much of what has been expressed. Especially @bobpyle on the wow factor vs trade offs, @walkup with every component/cable making a difference, and @tjag on treating the room properly. I would be lyin... | |
| Speaker positioning and center image depth @curiousjim When I listen, I typically enjoy the 80-85db range, sometimes louder when I want to rock out, and sometimes lower when I’m relaxing at night. When I demo for others, I tend to start at the 75-80db range and hand the remote to customers... | |
| Speaker positioning and center image depth @tablejockey Agree. I will confide that just a few days ago I visited a nationally known dealer in another part of the country with multiple audio rooms containing equipment totaling over $1MM in each room (I won’t get into naming where this was o... | |
| Speaker positioning and center image depth @curiousjim Birds is one of my reference tracks. The imaging of the clapping / percussion is incredible, as is the split of the vocals on the stage. That is a great track to test with as it is perfect for demonstrating what I am getting at above. ... |