clio09
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| Passive Preamps w/ Transformer Volume Control Jfd01,Thanks, but not sure I like this. I have to wonder about the quality of the cable coming from the attenuator module, especially as compared to my other interconnects, which didn't come cheaply to me and which I enjoy quite a bit. | |
| Passive Preamps w/ Transformer Volume Control Jfd01,Does this mean the new Bent will require a set of ICs from the switch box module to the attenuator module, and the another set from the attenuator module to the amp? | |
| Wire Pink Flag 180 Gram Yep it's worth it. | |
| Passive Preamps w/ Transformer Volume Control IMO, go with the TVC. Bent's new passive preamp will be using specially configured Intact Audio (Dave Slagle) autoformers. MFA/S&B cut John and other resellers off a while back. You can read the details by linking to the Audio Circle forum of ... | |
| Micro Seiki MA707 vs CF-1 I'll have to look into the 202 myself. You may want to ping Raul on the forum. He has a MS 282 I believe which is supposed to be one fantastic arm. He knows quite a bit about the vintage tonearms.I have the wrench for the MA-505 somewhere. I don't... | |
| Micro Seiki MA707 vs CF-1 You're correct about the composition of the MA-707 arm. Even without the VTA on the fly (which is problematic in that it requires the steadiest of hands to use, and I choose not to use it) the MA-505 is superior. It's an incredible tonearm and if ... | |
| Micro Seiki MA707 vs CF-1 I hopefully can answer some of your questions. I bought a Micro Seiki DQ-30(?) TT because of the MA-707 tonearm that was mounted on it. Subsequently I acquired an MA-505 tonearm and no longer needed the MA-707 (which in the end could not easily be... | |
| Scheu Cello I nearly purchased one but instead went with the Scheu Premier MkII with battery power supply. The Scheu tables are a great value IMO. Nice build quality and simplistic in nature. Of course to get the best out of these tables the arm and cartridge... | |
| step up for mc Get the K&K step-up. I used one and for the price it is hard to beat. You can swap resistors very easily to custom load your cartridge. I sold mine only because I moved up to the K&K SE phono stage. | |
| Cary Rocket 88 & n.e.w. P-3: Best tube combo? When I had the P-3 I used a stock 12BH7 as the 12AU7 tubes are the important ones sonically. For those I use Mullard CV4003 which are the military version of the 12AU7.I'm not sure if you are aware but Cary offers an upgrade to the P-3 which invol... | |
| Have You Heard the Northstar CD Combo? Recently I've been using the Stealth M5000 on the transport and Stealth Dream Digital on the DAC. Previously I have also tried these combinations:1. Acoustic Revive Power Max II power cords on both units simultaneously.2. PAD Dominus on the DAC an... | |
| Have You Heard the Northstar CD Combo? My understanding from the importer is that the upgraded cable North Star offers is $1200. I wasn't aware Anthony had one. I may have to look into that further.Steve - are you still doing North Star mods, but just not on the Extremo DAC? | |
| Have You Heard the Northstar CD Combo? I am using Acoustic Dreams DeadBall Isolators under the DAC and in between the DAC and transport FIM bearing isolators. I have also used Herbies Isocups with the Gabon Ebony ball between the DAC and transport as well.I've gone back and forth on th... | |
| Have You Heard the Northstar CD Combo? I have the 192 combo after having owned the transport for a while and using it with a Monarchy M24 dac. When I bought the 192 dac to go with the transport there was a subtle improvement, but things really got interesting when I started using the I... | |
| Turntable around 2k For a suspended design a SOTA could be a nice option for you. I used to own a Nova Series V which would be out of your budget, but perhaps a Star or Sapphire could work for you. If you go to the SOTA site they have some deals on refurbished and de... |