david12

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Raven One Motor Noise Problem
I certainly can not hear anything at either speed, on mine. I suggest you ask the US importer, I understand he is very helpful and the company is very supportive too. 
Art Loudspeakers, upgraded Crossover components
As I understand it, the origonal Emotion came as the Signature version. Art were persuaded to produce the cheaper version by dealers. I think the point of it, is to give you options and allow for later upgrades. Ponnie, the difference is not a sho... 
Any audiophile who is on blood pressure medication
Indeed Jadem, good luck with your impending operation. You are right, that not everyone is salt sensitive. However on a population basis, I am not so sure. A study on Amazonian Indians some years ago, found there BP's were about 90/70 and they did... 
Tyler Decade D1s
I am interested in the Tyler line, have been for years. Hoping to get to hear them at RMAF this year, if Ty is there. Coming over from the UK. Any thoughts on minimum amplifier output. I use a 22watt 845 SET, which I love. I suspect they would not... 
Wyetech or Coincident Frankenstein IIs
Another thought, the UK importer of Avantgarde makes his own line of amps, Tron. You may have seen the name on Gon threads. I am not a fan of horns, a defect in my character I am sure, but they certainly made a nice sound with his amps at a recent... 
Linn LP-12 compared to TW Acustic, SME, Nottingham
As you say keepitsimple, everyone has had and loved their LP12, I did. Is it up to other current models? No I do'nt believe it is. Moreover, the add ons like the Keel, Lingo, Circus bearings, are outrageously over priced and make a fully kitted ou... 
The Economy.. will hi end audio mfgs lower prices?
Jimaxp, I agree there are real risks for main street hiFi stores, but there is a model for how to survive. The clue, bricks and mortar. In the UK, nearly all the independents have closed their stores and operate from home, or a small lock up indus... 
Classification of Benz Micro cartridges
No-regrets, well the LP has been in place for a few days and I have to say, I could'nt be more pleased, even though it is still breaking in of course. There is always a risk with 2 components, that it sounds better, because it is new, but the LP s... 
Power conditioning
Gbart: Nowone is telling Swall3 what to buy, just telling him what has worked for us, so he can consider auditioning them 
Travails of Adagio burn-in...include tweeters?
I agree, mine did'nt click on and off in burn in, though thet did take 300 hours+. Sounds like a fault to me. 
Power conditioning
Another vote for the Pure Power APS, in my case, the lower output 1050. A very clear improvement in clarity and minimising background noise. Now I am thinking of adding a Quantum Q2/4, will it never end? 
Cayin A-88t vs. Almarro A318B
I use the Adagios with a 22 watt SET and it lacks for nothing. The adagios are a benign load, pretty flat 6ohms, that is what tubes need. I used a 180watt Karan K180 and preferred the grip and control of the SET. The Almarro's may have a bit less ... 
Classification of Benz Micro cartridges
Well, I have ordered a Benz Ebony LP from the UK importer, with a good dicount at the moment. Thanks for your help. 
What is the Phono stage you have finished with?
My K&K will do me indefinitely, quiet, detailed good soundstage, but above all, it flows like music should. Coped with a number of cartridges including Koetsu Rosewwod Signature, Zyx Airy 3. I am sure there are better, but at the price, under ... 
Classification of Benz Micro cartridges
All very helpful, but it still seems a pretty confused way of building a line of cartridges.