consttraveler
Responses from consttraveler
| Speaker break in period My experience mirrors Sean's. I have a pair of Talon Audio Khites I purchased in May of this year. They are still changing (for the better) to such an extent that I have to make minor adjustments in location about every two weeks. About a month ag... | |
| Powerful Integrated amp for Proac Super Tablettes LFD Mistral SE, about $1,400.00 new, rarely seen used. | |
| where to start analog I also just got back into analog with a Rega P-25, Herron Audio MC Phono Stage, and a Dynavector 17-D II Cartridge. About $5,000 if you buy all new (I did not). The only system I have ever had, that has brought tears to the eyes of a dinner guest!... | |
| artists who most deeply touch you Unsound:At times, I still do. | |
| So you're an audiophile - are you also a musician? No. I tried guitar, trumpet, bass, piano, and voice with no success. My Ex (a professional opera singer with perfect pitch) told me that I am the only person she has ever met, that is truely tone deaf, and, that I should never, under any circumsta... | |
| Are there any absolute truths??? My system sounds better than yours (and I lust after your components). | |
| Anyone A/B'd Rega Ear on HD600's to other HP amps? Contact the folks at Headroom (nice web site), their Base Station One power supply may be compatable. I have their Cosmic amp and the Base Station with HD 600's, which is a very nice system. | |
| Most Architectural Turntable/Best Looking? I like the Rega TT's at all price points you specify. Small, clean lines, and with a good cartridge and phono-pre, the sound is excellent. My P-25 fits perfectly with my Dainish and Swedish furnishings.If you are looking for a TT that makes a stat... | |
| Step-up Transformer, what's lost? Thanks' to everyone for their responses. In answer to some of the questions from above:Yes, I am using the Herron MC Phono-pre. I had it set-up at the factory to match the recommended loading of the Karat cart. at 100 Ohms. In discussions with Kie... | |
| Step-up Transformer, what's lost? Sidssp: currently I am using a Dynavector 17D-II and a Herron Audio phono pre. I have tried the Coph Nia and Rega Fono.Blptwp: I like the Dynavector very much (I have never heard any cartridge with the detail it translates) and would rather not ch... | |
| artists who most deeply touch you The Beatles, Beethoven | |
| What of your gross annual income is your system? To replace everything with new components (most of my system was purchased used), it would be about 40% of my gross yearly. In decending order (most expensive first); Pre-amp, Transport, Speakers, Phono-pre, DAC, Amp, TT plus Cartridge, Cables &am... | |
| Marble or Granite shelfs in a hifi rack? Sistrum is a rack system that uses Audiopoint cones to support the components. It channels vibes away from the components and out through the rack (no dampening, just removal). There is a review of it on Stereo Times web site, and the home page fo... | |
| Audiogon "RECORDINGS TO DIE FOR" list Not in order, all on vinyl:Eric Clapton & BB King, Riding With the KingIssac Stern & Zubin Metha, Brahms Violin Conc.Glen Gould, Goldberg Variations, BachStevie Ray Vaughn, Couldn't Stand the WeatherMike Bloomfield & Al Kooper, Super S... | |
| Best blues guitarist, Clapton or Green To those that responded that EC is not a "blues" player, give a listen to the EC and BB King album Riding With the King. Especially on vinyl! Goose Bumps! |