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| Phono amp recommendations Boy, thanks for the ideas. I think I need to add the K&K to my list and give it a listen. I have also been thinking or perhaps springing for a Sutherland Phd as the battery really appeals to me, and the $400+ savings on a power cord.Audio_blow... | |
| cello music A strong recommendation for the Mercury Bach Suites for Solo Cello with Janos Starker. I have this in both vinyl and CD, they are nice but the vinyl is breathtaking. I also enjoy "Yo-Yo Ma Plays Ennio Morricone" from Sony. It is a CD of Ennio Morr... | |
| Whats the best MC cartridge for my new VPI SCOUT? I think the Dynavector line would be a very good place to start, look at your phono stage as this will also play a part in your decision. I used to have a Dynavector 10X5 and it is a great musical cart. if you need higher output, the 17D2MKII is a... | |
| Tips for warming up Rotel + B&W system? I would give the Rotel amp and CDP a chance to break in as well. I had a Rotel 1052 reciever and 1072 CDP and they really benefit from breakin as well. Also look at moving the speakers around, check relationship to walls etc as room acoustics will... | |
| Speaker Cables for Dynaudio Special 25 Jack, I just spent considerable time trying cables for my Special 25's and it is on the Cable threads, something about nordost and shunyata. I did try the Nordost Heimdall and they were very nice, just a tad forward. I do not think that this was a... | |
| opinions on Shunyata, Nordost spkr. cables Finally chose a speaker cable, the final two were the Nordost Heimdall and Shunyata Gemini. For those that have listened to the Shunyata Lyra, the Gemini is very different. I found the Lyra to be a bit bright and sound stage not as full and deep. ... | |
| Tough Choice: Proac D25 or Dynaudio Special 25 I did listen to the Harbeth M30, and Compact 7 prior to purchasing the Dynaudio Special 25. I thought the Compact 7 was a nice speaker but felt the M30 much nicer, especially the upper frequencies, more liquid, more musical, no brightness or grain... | |
| Help with $6k - $7k amplifier setup I have been very happy with the Belles 21A Auricap and Refernce 150A power amp combo, $6000 for the pair. It also allows a bit of an upgrade by later adding another 150A and setting them up mono. Look up the reviews. I have heard the fidelio and a... | |
| Tough Choice: Proac D25 or Dynaudio Special 25 I have not heard the Proacs but am familiar with the dynaudio 25 and own a pair. I can tell you what I like about them. They disappear easily, I like to hear one large deep sound stage and the Dynaudios do that well. I think they have great detail... | |
| How Do I Build a Faraday Cage? I remember using one when I was a grad student doing open and closed cell patch clamping. Absolutely could not do without a cage, to much interference. I am sorry though, it was built when I got there. You might try contacting a university that ha... | |
| opinions on Shunyata, Nordost spkr. cables Yeah, I thought about that. But then I think I would want to upgrade my CD player to match what my cables could do, then my amps might need a little improvement. I could then upgrade my cartridge and phono stage, (haven't even gotten my new TT yet... | |
| opinions on Shunyata, Nordost spkr. cables Well, I had a late night music listening and cable juggling session. Sorry for spelling errors, not much sleep. I did compare the two Shunyata speaker cables as follows. My system is not updated so some specifics; Belles Auricap 21A pre and Refere... | |
| opinions on Shunyata, Nordost spkr. cables Well, I have a pair of Andromeda and Gemini to audition. Well see where they go. I do not have a pair of Heimdall but I have heard my set up with the Valhalla. A bit out of my price range. | |
| Record Cleaning Machine I use the VPI 16.5 and am very happy with it for the price. The loricraft and monk is better, much better, but more costly. As for residue I did a little experiment. I use a Zerodust to cleam my stylus. When I had cleaned I would clean stylus afte... | |
| opinions on Shunyata, Nordost spkr. cables Thanks for the information. It is difficult to narrow down the "A" list prior to test drives and this helps. It is also nice to get peoples experiences with products that I may never use but others have tried. Jtimothya, I also appreciate your det... |