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| Aerial 7T/6 vs Vandersteen Quatro/Treo/2Ce Sig II I've heard the old Aerial 7's twice in the same room with different electronics. Once with lower powered tubes (boring)and then again with high current solid state (wow). So, be careful when you audition--their sound can vary considerably. On the ... | |
| Scout 1.1 Tonearm Comparison B117:I wouldn't be so quick to judge on this one. The JMW9 is considered by some to be the weak link in the original Scout. The gimbled arm is a completely different design and, from what I understand, an upgraded version of the one found on the T... | |
| Influential Producers Glad folks are chiming in...a few more came to mind since my OP. How about Nigel Godrich's production work with Beck (Sea Change) and Radiohead (OK Computer)...two of my favorite LPs for sure and each with a similar feel. Also, Gary Pacoza's work ... | |
| Linda Ronstadt can't sing anymore. There is a profile in this weekend's NYT. | |
| Linda Ronstadt can't sing anymore. Saw this and listened to her Nelson Riddle trilogy straight through--phenomenal power and control. For album covers I like the shot on Hasten Down the Wind. If you are ever in GTT Audio (Long Valley NJ) check out Bill's photograph of Linda in the ... | |
| Solid State Preamps Teeshot: I would suggest you take a close look at the new Herron VTSP-3A RO2. I wrote a rather lengthy "review" when I got mine so I won't repeat all that here. What I will say is I have lost NONE of the enthusiasm I had when I wrote months ago. I... | |
| Efficient Floorstander If you like your current speakers why not consider a subwoofer which you could then sell if you move into a smaller space? If you decide on a floorstander, then take a look at Daedalus--a very efficient and musically compelling speaker. Not sure w... | |
| Speakers that do pianos really well I agree that reproduction of the piano is essential for any competent loudspeaker. It is a very good test of a wide variety of sonic attributes, particularly coherence. I have heard several speakers which sound very good on a wide variety of music... | |
| Herron VTPH2 questions? Yes, talk to Keith. The VTPH-2 is adjustable depending upon the tube compliment installed. This allows you to dial in the gain to match your other sources and/or optimize performance with a given cartridge and overall system. For example, you will... | |
| Record you spin on a rainy Saturday w/ family gone Well, I'm at work and mom is home with the little one so play these for me! In order!Mozart Adagio for PianoBach Cello Suites Brahms Cello SonatasAlbinoni Adagio for Bass Nick Drake Pink MoonJoni Mitchell BlueJames Taylor Mud Slide SlimDavid Crosb... | |
| Quality of Analogue Productions pressings Update: Just received three titles all QRP and played two of them (Soular Energy and Time Out both 45prm) yesterday. Dead quiet, flat and round. Actusreus: Overall, Acoustic Sounds return policy and customer service is phenomenal. They have bent o... | |
| Quality of Analogue Productions pressings I have purchased a number of QRP from Acoustic Sounds and, sadly, have had to return a number of them for a variety of reasons. Off center pressing, excessive groove noise, pops and ticks, ETC. It PAINED me to return them as I am a big fan of what... | |
| Does this speaker exist? I know in the past you have not been too impressed by the Daedalus offerings but Lou's now moved his designs to the next level with a "Version 2" designation. I haven't heard any models yet but hope to at CAF at the end of the month. His Athena wo... | |
| Need Help finding Speakers Budget 20,000 US I haven't heard them all but of those I've heard the speakers on your short list are all over the map sonically. We might be able to guide you better if you tell us what you are after sonically in addition to your music preferences. Have you audit... | |
| ARC vsi75 versus ARC reference 75 David: Having used a variety of ARC products with my Daedalus DA-1.1's I wonder if you have considered other potentially more synergistic matches. While I have not heard the ARC Ref 75 with the LS17 (or even separately) I am familiar with their ho... |