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| Audio Research Amp Shootout Glad to see some folks are interested in the results of our comparison. At first I wasn't sure if all the swapping in and out was going to be worth all the time and effort involved, but as the day wore on we really got into it--I think mostly beca... | |
| Mozart Piano Concertos You might consider Geza Anda on the DG labeled. This boxed set has been remastered and the sound is pretty darn good. Some really captivating performances. Another would be Mitsiko Uchida and the English Chamber Orchestra on Phillips, though I rea... | |
| Audio Research LS26 vs Red Wine Isabella Mike:I can't help you with the comparison but I'm running an LS26 with an ARC SD135 and am very happy with the results. The LS26 is an outstanding preamp. It not only sounds fabulous but it also is completely user friendly. The SD135 is, I believe... | |
| Phono only pre under $1500 I just picked up a Whest PS.30R for a little above that price point. I've had it in my system about a week and feel it is doing (almost) everything I want--great dynamics, speed and articulation, very deep bass, black backgrounds (very low noise),... | |
| New SS Integrated from ARC DSi200 ... It looks like it might be a switching amp since my google search produced a webpage noting that it got an "Energy Star" rating. Also, no heat sinks and very little in the way of ventilation through the top of the case. Could be a fan doing the wor... | |
| Vinyl Front End Upgrade I ended up buying a Whest PS30R so we will see what that does. I'll check back in once I get it inserted into my system and then again after I check the cartridge using the Best Tractor. Thanks everyone (again!). | |
| Dynavector XX2MK2 vs. Soundsmith "The Voice" Ptm...Hard to say. I've been disappointed with my analogue set up ever since I got my Esoteric X-03SE. I thought I'd begin by selling my ARC SP16 with phono and going for a better linestage coupled with a dedicated phonostage. So I bought an ARC L... | |
| What tables will you be looking At? If anyone gets a chance to check out the new Raven .5 I'd love to hear about that one. | |
| Anyone Heard the New Soundsmith Sussurro Cartridge I heard it at Soundsmith following an audition of "The Voice". The Serioso (sp?) was WAY better. In fact, it made "The Voice" sound pretty bad by comparison. It should, it costs three times as much. Not sure how it would stack up against similarly... | |
| Harbeth Compact 7s with Mcintosh MC225? You can really drive the C7's with ANYTHING and they will sound great. In my experience, 100-150 watts of solid state power is really ideal but there is a lot of wiggle room with these speakers and you will get really good results with many differ... | |
| Vinyl Front End Upgrade All: Thanks for the suggestions. I've emailed for further information on the Best Tractor. I've always felt uneasy about the VPI jig's reliance on the cartridge body as a visual reference and the Best Tractor appears to correct this by allowing al... | |
| Vinyl Front End Upgrade Elinor: I agree that $3K is not a lot of money when we're talking cartridge and phonostage combined--even used. But I'm hesitant to spend much more given the fact that all would be preceded by a Scout/JMW9, which is stock except for the 300rpm mot... | |
| Vinyl Front End Upgrade Thanks everyone so far. While the phonostage recommendations are helpful I'm really trying to think of this as a phono playback system and purchase a cartridge and phonostage that are particularly well suited together. I'd really be interested in ... | |
| Hybrid Audio Research? The SD135 is the latest model solid state power amp from ARC. I am not aware of a new hybrid model SD135 and doubt ARC would release a product of completely different design using the same model number as it would completely confuse everyone. As t... | |
| ARC vs LFD Have you considered using one of ARC's solid state amps with your ARC tube preamp? I ran an SP16 into both a 100.2 and later a 150.2 driving a pair of Harbeth Compact 7's with good results. The 100.2 sounded better but used more energy and gave of... |