bpwalsh
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| Anyone try the new Parasound Phono Stage? @Thesoundhouse: Yes, it's a Curl design. Don't expect it to be in the same league as the Vendetta. It will be interesting to compare them side by side here, though.@Buconero: Just because AS jumped the gun doesn't mean it's available. It isn't. | |
| Anyone try the new Parasound Phono Stage? The JC 3 is not yet available, although a finished preproduction unit has been shown. The JC 3 is in production as I write this, but the first such unit has not yet arrived. I have followed its progress from the beginning, with ongoing information... | |
| How close to the real thing? That was 2005 CES.It was the 2004 THE Show at the St. Tropez. | |
| Rockport Altair version 2 ? Enzo, you are asking about a very advanced product. I suggest contacting Rockport for more information and auditioning the speakers. I am sure Andy Payor will give a lucid explanation of the changes and why. You might also contact Koegz who is reg... | |
| Electrostat - M-L; Quad or Soundlab - reliable 6550, while the problems you experienced are not common, they illustrate why customer service by the dealer is important. In the case of products purchased new, the dealer should be willing and able to diagnose the problem, including traveling to ... | |
| For crying out loud Yes, this is a solid recommendation for most units. It's not a new tweak but is very helpful. The players here have displays with adjustable brightness including being turned off, but because they have separate dedicated power supplies for the dis... | |
| Tidal Speakers owners I agree with Fcrowder's assessment, having heard the system on Sunday, and found them uninvolving. Although I am a dealer, I do not sell competing products in the same price range. | |
| Ortofon A90 or Air Tight PC-1 @Koegz: The $250 Fozgometer measures crosstalk and channel levels; that's it. There are more effective technical ways to optimize azimuth. For setting SRA at the correct 92 degree angle a microscope may be the best approach. The alignment service ... | |
| Anything about liquid polymer cables? Audio Magic uses liquid polymer conductors, while another company that uses liquid ceramic. In case it is of interest, Teo Audio is uses liquid metal conductors.Some of the above have been reviewed by online publications such as 6moons.For the pur... | |
| Electrostat - M-L; Quad or Soundlab - reliable Reliability is a valid concern, addressed well by some who have posted to this thread. I suggest that something which should be at least as important is performance. If you aren't delighted with the sound day after day, year after year, you might ... | |
| The Hub: California Audio Show We premiered the JC-3 ($4000 tba) phono preampCorrection: It's $2000. I have been in frequent contact with Parasound and John Curl about this unit since day one.Dealer disclaimer. | |
| Shelter 901: Optimal Impedance While it's true that it's system dependent, 100 ohms is the place to start.Shelter dealer. | |
| Schroeder Reference Arm John Ellison over on VA invented a neat way to determine the actual resonant frequency of the tonearm+cartridge, by simply dropping the needle onto a disc whilst recording the sine wave that is thus generated using a computer program.Lewm, the Fei... | |
| Azimuth and the Fozgometer What is this "Feickert alignment service"?Some dealers provide setting of overhang, offset angle, azimuth, etc. using various tools including the Feickert Adjust Plus software, with analog purchases and/or as a separately available service. I am o... | |
| Azimuth and the Fozgometer The Fozgometer measures crosstalk and channel levels through a filter. It's a good start but by no means is the optimum way to set azimuth. Feickert uses the transfer function to measure phase response, to which the ear is much more sensitive. Min... |