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| 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. ... | |
| Speaker positioning and center image depth @newbee Thanks for the reference track, I’ll look into it. I agree it’s not just about the center image, I guess I was just trying to make a simplified point vs trying to generalize the relationship between positioning and the depth of the entir... |