chayro
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| Your Favorite Ravel Solo Piano Recordings Never talked about much, but Stravinsky wrote works for solo piano. Check out Marie-Francoise Bucquet’s recording on Philips. I don’t know if this influenced jazz players, but I do think it’s a worthwhile addition to your record collection. | |
| What should I upgrade next in my system? I agree with @mclinnguy that it’s difficult to answer your question for the reasons stated, but IMO, the most seamless way to start is to upgrade your digital source. I’ve owned the Oppo 205 and I think that any $1000+ dac will be quite an upgrade... | |
| Guidance I would try removing the Gaia feet from under the speakers and replacing them with spikes. This may couple the speakers to the floor better, which may give you a greater sense of weight. Maybe not. In my experience, how you couple to the floor mak... | |
| Anybody having trouble getting near-your-asking-price for used gear ? (Plz. no hype) @yesiam_a_pirate Perhaps TMR had something to do with it. One can buy used with return privileges. Yes, you probably pay more for that, but it gives the buyer peace of mind. Your lowball offers may be coming from resellers such as yourself. | |
| BEST CD TRANSPORT @trn - I suggest you follow up on looking at the CEC TL5 or TL2. I also had space issues and the CECs are quite compact and a minimum of space is needed due to the relatively low profiles. I have the TL5 and I am satisfied with the sound, but I re... | |
| Reccomendations for CD transfer services/venders...? Check out Audio Conservation Services. https://www.audioconservation.com/product/cd-transfer/ | |
| How often to you clean vinyl and the needle? Records in the Nitty Gritty when new. Rarely after that. Stylus with Oznow after every side and usually a swipe with LP#9. I have never had an issue with Lp#9 ever damaging a stylus or cartridge. | |
| Phono Cables for Sutherland 20/20 mk1? Sorry. A product of my not reading carefully enough. | |
| Phono Cables for Sutherland 20/20 mk1? Cardas are sold as 2 separate cables. You can separate them as much as needed. The only joined interconnects I’ve seen are the cheap throw-aways that come with inexpensive CD players and such. Unless I misunderstood your question. | |
| Things we cannot be bothered by anymore To paraphrase George Burns: “At my age, the only thing I care about is if the soup is hot.” | |
| Looking for suggestions for me new analog system Personally, if I were starting over with analog, I would buy the Technics 1200gs for about $4300. Well built, fuss free and interchangeable headshells if you want to fool around with cartridges. | |
| Does VPI ADS work with Basis Gold Debut? @phoenixengr Are there any plans to reissue the Eagle so it can be used with tables other than those using the SOTA motor package? I would definitely be interested. As I said above, the Falcon is excellent, but runs very hot with the Basis 5V mot... | |
| Warm sounding phono cartridge Try a Goldring 1042. Good tracking and not forward at all, IMO | |
| Pro-Ject Tube Box DS2 Phono. Where do I go from here? I don’t know if you’ve done anything yet, but the Pro ject tube boxes can benefit greatly from upgraded tubes. Call Brent Jesse and ask his opinion. No need to spend a fortune. I would say a pair of vintage tubes in the $100-$200 range would make ... | |
| What are your top three live concerts of all time? @jglacken - Sly opened for the Stones? When was this? |