clio09
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| RidgeStreetAudio Poiema 3 IC'S? I use a Z-der block on my transport it made an improvement. I really didn't know how much of one until I took it out for a bit due to a component swap. It's back in now and doing its thing quite well. I'm considering getting one for my DAC as well... | |
| Joule Preamps? Paul, yes I also feel it's a bit self indulgent, but listening to a lot of different components makes the hobby fun. Right now I rotate a couple of preamps and a few digital sources in my system, not to mention cable swapping. I did have a chance ... | |
| Joule Preamps? Pubul57, I totally understand what you are saying. I own Spendor 1/2e speakers and they are neutral, so going from a Joule LA-100 MkIII to a K&K TVC had me a bit worried that I would lose too much of the magic in my system. Well it turns out I... | |
| Flat Speaker Cables Second the Alpha Core Goertz. Make sure you get the zobels if you buy them. | |
| Joule Preamps? Pubul57, I would not say that my TVC is warmer than the LA-150 MkI, just that it is a tad warmer than most passive preamps. If you like the Placette as much as you indicate, I don't think the LA-150 MkI is going to cut it for you. Yes it is neutra... | |
| Tube Phono kits Divo, I wouldn't say the K&K easily surpasses the Hargerman Trumpet. I have had both in my system and each has its positives and negatives in comparison to one another. Overall the differences were pretty subtle. The K&K SE is quieter, wit... | |
| Tube Phono kits The Cornet would be an upgrade IMO, and if you're looking for a real killer, get the K&K kit. | |
| Joule Preamps? Sorry I did not see this earlier. According to my conversation with Jud at RMAF, the reason for putting the 6350 tubes back in the circuit for the LA-150 MkII is to regain some of the musicality that was lost in the LA-150 MkI. I compared the LA-1... | |
| What tubes does a Joule Electra LA150 MKII use? In the power supply you should have 2 x 6EM7 (big octal type tubes) and 2 x 0A2 (thin tubes). | |
| Basic help for turntable newbie Try Dan at Dedicated Audio (advertises here on Audiogon) or Alan Kafton at Audio Excellence if you have set-up questions. They are both in your neck of the woods. | |
| Basic help for turntable newbie I agree with the Hi Fi News disc. I just set up my new TT this morning and used the protractor that came with the disc to align the cartridge. It is pretty easy to use if you're the patient type. I'll use the LP later to check some of the settings... | |
| Blind Shoot-out in San Diego -- 5 CD Players Essentialaudio - Your your post in general and your last paragraph specifically speakes volumes and is very accurate IMO. | |
| Berning ZH270 vs 845 SET amp Music Reference RM-9. Like the Berning you can use the feedback settings to tailor the sound, but it is an EL-34 based amp that will one up the Cary (and I have owned Cary gear). | |
| Kubala Sosna and Virtual Dynamics - Similar?? Teck5 - VD was just having a sale on demo stock. Today was the last day but if you call them soon maybe they still have some pieces left over. I picked up a pair of Master ICs for a great price and wish I had acted sooner on some of the other cabl... | |
| problems with 24 bit cd players Mr. Tennis - knowing you don't have a preference for a DAC, I'll still throw one out there. The Monarchy M24 uses a 20-bit DAC chip (for Redbook). You might want to look at the review Lynn Olson did in Positive Feedback (see link below) or for a m... |