coltrane1
Responses from coltrane1
| Do You Play Or Save Your Best Cartridges That’s right, don’t think about enjoying a cartridge. Put it into a glass cage and admire it instead. What the? You enjoy life by living it. Same goes for audio gear. Enjoy them while they’re being used. Otherwise what’s the point of ownership. ... | |
| How long do speakers last? I’ve 14 years on a pair of Martin Logan’s, and they’re barely broken in as electrostats, I’d believe the VS will be worth the risk. | |
| Do I buy an upscale TT? I’m of the belief that my Marantz TT15S1, with ACE Benz MC cartridge would smoke your Garrard. And between the table $1400 as new, cartridge $650 new, and phono pre $450 used, I’ve less than $2300 invested. Well, it’s simply a thought. | |
| Fantasy or reality? Inexpensive solid state preamps that get you 80% there? I recently acquired a throwback from the mid 90’s. A Threshold T3i. It’s got a separate and full sized power supply. Likely Stereophile A back in its day. It’s been checked out by the great Jon Soderberg, in Sacramento. Anyway, I’d put this preamp... | |
| New take on CD vs Vinyl vs CD Note to self: Don’t ever try to digitize records unless you’re a professional. | |
| It was 61 years ago today... I was 8. I saw it on a black and white tv. I had been listening to Motown. I wondered who are they, they sound good! ES had all the star bands and singers back then. I’m happy to have lived during that time, for it was the prime heyday of soul and... | |
| Made in USA 2 USA preamps, 1 SS, 1 tube 1 USA SS monoblock amps USA phono pre UK cd transport USA dac Netherland built tube monoblocks 4 Japanese turntables 2 Chinese built tube integrated’s, both outstanding products USA built speakers and sub I don... | |
| Why didn't I sell my vinyl rig? Anyone who feels vinyl is a hassle needs to slow down. You’re saying that 1 minute to clean a record is too much of a hassle, instead you want instant gratification of a lesser quality of music. Clean records with a quality record cleaner. Inv... | |
| Tube or solid state Tube monoblocks Tube preamp | |
| What I wish I knew before starting my audiophile journey You forgot your wish to invest in a quality turntable. | |
| Has anyone noticed a slow down in sales? I’ve seen good buys on USAudioMart sit for months. Not a good sign. | |
| Speakers with deep/powerful bass I’ve always failed to understand the obsession with bass. Give me an exceptional midrange any day of the week. Maybe I’m simply in the minority. | |
| Jazz for aficionados @jafant YES!!! | |
| My PerfectWave dac is working! I’m wondering why the amps aren’t working either. I don’t feel like the seller would intentionally sell non working amps. But neither is working. I’m at a loss for words. I’ve contacted the seller. Let’s see if he responds and see what he says. | |
| My PerfectWave dac is working! Yes, the entire system, with the pre, transport, dac, and integrated, is operating wonderfully. The problem is the monoblocks I purchased from AG a month ago are not producing sound. But why would I not obtain sound from both amplifiers? Can any... |