c123666

Responses from c123666

My opinions re. SET and pp triode
I would disagree about a full range speaker being sent into clipping playing average pop music (ie, Ann Murray as an example). I have used the Audio Note ANj/L speakers and my current ANK/L speakers with both the P2SE amplifier (17 wpc pentode, si... 
Phono stage recommendations for under $500
A used Counterpoint preamplifier is supposed to be a very good phono unit and the prices are right. There is a SA3 for sale right now for less than 400 
Nakamichi 505 or the Dragon ?
Thumbs up for the ZX7, ZX9, and CR7A. All have proven very reliable. My first choice would be the ZX9 every time. With modifications they are even better. find the Talking Dog Transducer website. Stephen Sank owns that site and is THE nakamichi ta... 
My new Well Tempered and opinions as to Isolation
Dynavector DV20X..high or low output....Dynavector DV17 Mk 2...both are excellent and work well with arms designed for medium/high compliance cartridges... 
What is a good analog rig for me?
Were I in the market right now for a nice used table I'd look at this VPI HW19 Mk IV with the JMW10 tonearm. Seems like a deal at 2k (firm supposedly) with its original box and is being sold at a dealer which means it is probably in great shape. S... 
Is this Sony CDP still good????
Get an Audio Note DAC and keep the Sony if the digital formats suffice.Use it as a transport. 
Your Opinions Please Regarding VPI TT's
I have never used the VPI stuff but have used Rega and am a current Audio Note owner (typical suspended belt drive bopuncy thing that sounds fine). Were I in the market for another table VPI would be at the top of the list for the following reason... 
Kondo Neiro
One day when I get a larger listening room the Audio Note AN K/L speakers are going back in their boxes for backup duty and a pair of higher level AN/J speakers will replace them (I like the J models better than the E models and place them away fr... 
Helius tonearm
Samir,Thanks for the info; I'd be interested in your findings on this unit once you've played with it a bit. What cartridge you using?Carl 
Denon 3803 No Detachable Power Cord Why?
I believe the Arcam AV receiver has a detachable power cord and is a nice piece for the money. 
Best auto-lift/shutoff turntables?
Installed a Denon DL103R in the Denon DP47F in conjunction with a Fidelity Research transformer. Tracking force is 2.75g. The rig sounds great is all I can say and the cartridge is not yet broken in. When I get the DL301 I'll install that on the r... 
Which sub $1k phono stage to go?
Please post your findings on the ASL phono preamp after you've had time to play with it once it is broken in. 
Which sub $1k phono stage to go?
Antique Sound Lab valve phono preamp at less than 300 and easily modified. Nice unit and it looks cool, too.Here is a link to the unit:http://www.divertech.com/aslminiphono.htm 
Help with a complete vinyl setup about $2,500
There is a demo Audio Note TT1/ARM2 (heavily modified Systemdek and rega rb300 arm rewired with pure audio note silver wire and audio note silver interconnect) for 875/BO. Put a dynavector DV20XH or 10x5 on it and you are set; no step up device re... 
Budget Cartridge Questions
The Denon DL103D is no longer available. I tried for a couple of weeks to source one with no luck and was advised by Denon it is no longer in production. Three of them went very, very quickly at around 200/ea on Audiogon a couple of weeks back.A D...