clio09
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| Need help with finding a new phono stage. C123666,Thanks for the suggestion. I went to the site and looked at the various models. The 1.5 is the one most similar to my needs. I think I may give Decware a shot along with the BAT and Eastern Electric, all of which I can get on 30 day trial. | |
| SOTA table owners- getting upgraded sirspeedy,Thanks for clarifying, I'll look around at some options. I have someone who makes great power cords for me and he may be able to take on this job as well. Also, I run my TT through a Running Springs Audio Haley. I just boxed up my PS Aud... | |
| Need help with finding a new phono stage. Actually that should have said budget is $1500 new/used. | |
| Need help with finding a new phono stage. Thank you all for the suggestions. Lots of interesting options.Larryi - I appreciate the explanation and this makes sense to me. I need to call Cary and see what the factory setting on the PH-301 is and how to change it. Then evaluate the results.... | |
| SOTA table owners- getting upgraded sirspeedy,Thanks for the suggestions. Prior to getting the SOTA back I bought a Joule Electra LA-200 preamp on auction. It came with a Music and Sound power cord. I am clueless as to the history of this PC, but since I was sending the Joule in for... | |
| SOTA table owners- getting upgraded I just got my Star TT back from SOTA after having it upgraded to a Nova. In the process I also got rid of the black base in favor of American Cherry - what a difference in look along with the much nicer acrylic dust cover. I just added a new Benz ... | |
| best CD player or DAC under $1000 Pete,Having something modified by TRL is like taking a leap of faith. When I was looking at upgrading my digital gear I ran across some posts here on TRL Sony 595 and Marantz SA-14 modded units. I decided to contact Paul Weitzel about modifying my... | |
| best CD player or DAC under $1000 I second the Audio Mirror D1 Signature DAC. I use it with my TRL Alesis ML9600 and it is extemely musical and very analog sounding. This DAC blows away those that cost 2 - 3 times as much and compares favorably to those that cost 4 - 5 times as mu... | |
| audio mirror dac Dennis,I'll probably start another thread when I get it back. Probably a few months off. I love the sound of the stock unit. However, I'm just curious to see how close Vlad comes to the TRL house sound. | |
| Damping Top of CDP Jack,Yes I heard that. I paid $10 for a set of 4. I can't remember what Mapleshade charges, but I thought it was $10 each. If you listen to Pierre you'd think he'd developed everything but the toaster. Tony | |
| Tube amp suggestions for a Joule LA-200 I neglected to say that the price range is around $2000, new or used. Thanks | |
| audio mirror dac Dennis,The TRL mod is a leap of faith in some respects. They do not list their mods as they are somewhat proprietary (they also do not publish schematics for the amps they build). All I can say is my Alesis ML9600 modded by them is an amazing tran... | |
| audio mirror dac Islandflyfisher,Consider talking to TRL about modding your Marantz (check out the SA14 thread here on Audiogon and contact Jes45 who has a modded SA14). Based on what I have read for their standard fee of $550 they could make your Marantz really s... | |
| audio mirror dac Dennis,Thanks, I'll check it out. I just purchased a second D1. My original will go to TRL for mods and I'm going to compare the two. Should be interesting. | |
| Damping Top of CDP I've used sand filled zip lock bags on top of my speakers with success. Also, just go to a gun shot and pick up a bag of lead. Another cheap tweak that will replace the feet on your player is to get the HVAC rubber/cork blocks. These are the same ... |