dodgealum
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| From Benz to? Was seriously considering the LPS last purchase but went with a Charisma Signature One. Never compared them but the Sig One is very fine indeed. By reports maybe a bit less warmth than the LPS but the treble on the Charisma is absolutely perfect i... | |
| Speaker positioning: why do audiophiles neglect this so much? Yes, what others have said--most of us have to find compromises in setup to "live" with our systems. A better barometer would be to examine setups in dedicated rooms--there you will find the care and attention you are seeking. What I find interest... | |
| VPI Fatboys versus others in its' tonearm weight class. I’ve had my share of VPI tables and have upgraded arms within the brand BUT never got to a fat boy—only to a hot rod version of the 3D gimble. That said, in my experience the two most significant changes you can make sonically is going 3D from alu... | |
| HRS ADH Record Weight Anyone have the chance to compare the HRS Heavy with the Stillpoints LP-1? Just curious as they are similarly priced. | |
| Most beautiful turntable under $5k The Pure Fidelity tables are traditional looking and very pretty. They do a great job with the veneers and will do custom colors. I ordered my Harmony in a satin black instead of gloss and it came out great! | |
| Looking for Blues with High Fidelity Muddy Waters “Folk Singer” on MFSL and Lightning Hopkins “Goin Away” Acoustic Sounds Reissue are two of my faves for SQ and music. | |
| Pearl Acoustics Sibelius Speakers Curious how these would compare with Cube Audio designs. Has anyone at 6 Moons or single driver fans on this site reviewed and compared these yet? | |
| I need help regarding tube phono preamplifiers If you are committed to going with a tube unit I would urge you to focus your attention on noise and reliability. A big reason the Herron is so well loved is because it is insanely quiet and bulletproof. See what you can find out among users of th... | |
| Decided to try a SPU cartridge I have considered going the SPU route--so sexy and retro! But I cannot understand how the performance of an SPU can compare with a quality modern cartridge given the chunky mechanicals, high VTF, etc. How can they possibly be as revealing and accu... | |
| All In One CD Player and Speakers Thanks everyone for the suggestions. I really dislike anything automated, streaming, etc. so unlike most folks am ACTUALLY looking for something that plays CDs and makes them sound pretty good. A radio is unimportant since there are few stations ... | |
| How does solo piano help you evaluate audio gear? @tomic601 Mitsuko Uchida Live in Concert Philips 432989-2. 2 CDs from 1992. Creamy sound with great proximity to the instrument and lifelike tone. Superb playing and unique style with a light, deft and musical touch. The antithesis of many of the ... | |
| How does solo piano help you evaluate audio gear? Bought and was a wee bit disappointed with the Moravec Noctures—Pires on DG sound as good and the playing more to my liking. Under the radar and my go to for demo listening and amazing playing is Uchida Live playing Mozart. Two sublime discs from ... | |
| How does solo piano help you evaluate audio gear? Really important for detecting crossover anomalies, dynamics, and tone. | |
| I am enjoying my analog system, but what can I do to improve? Yikes! Here’s one where that has me scratching my head—you have a very obvious and significant limitation that folks are suggesting you address with tweaks and lateral component swaps. Your room is very small and square and you have chosen large p... | |
| Are there any audiophile Air BnB's? Funny! The cottage system will be digital only—bring your own files or play physical discs from the small library. The main system will be in the main house for those who are intrigued and want to take it up a level. Should be fun! |