don_c55
Responses from don_c55
| Stylus cleaner @ DougdeaconWhere does ZYX say not to use a solution, and that it will void the warranty?Not on their website! Pure BS!I have used LAST stylus cleaning solution for years on ZYX cartridges with no problems. | |
| Audio Research Ref 150 or 250 with Maggie The Ref 150 should work fine. I used a ARC D125 (115 w/c and had more than enough power on MG IIIa speakers. I am no a headbanger so YMMV! | |
| Any suggestion of preamp for Pass' pwr amp X.5 The XP-30 is $16K, under your budget, and most likely the best match if you can put up with three boxes.Why do you disregard it? | |
| Who believes that Robert Plant LOL! Total BS! | |
| Anyone with Hearing Aids Now I know why you chose the VPI 3D over the 10.5i.You are hard of hearing. LOL! | |
| VPI 3D & 10.5i armwand compatibility StringreenFremer's listening downloads comparison of the 3D Vs 10.5 on his site shows NO CONCLUSIVE vote in favor of the 3D! You are a rabid VPI fanboy, and not rational. | |
| WHAT IS GOING ON WITH VPI ?? Why does Wagner always sound poor on VPI turntables! It must be a conspiracy ! | |
| VPI 3D & 10.5i armwand compatibility The VPI 3D arm is a joke, and a perpetual prototype, sold and promoted on TOTAL HYPE! | |
| Audio Additives vs Acoustic Sounds Digital Scale The Audio Additives scale is very low (close to the record), non -magnetic and as accurate as needed.A jerry rigged step is not the way to go, and will not buy you anything.The VTF measurement method should match what the designer used to arrive a... | |
| Cartridge or cable upgrade The cartridge first!There are plenty of MM/High output MC's for around $400-700, better than the Blue Point Special.The Dynavector is one.Choose cables after the cartridge. | |
| Which preamp? Opinions? Suggestions? Drive the IRS full range with the VTL, it has enough power.Dump the Phase Linear, it was crap in the 70's. | |
| Considering a Spread Spectrum Ambrosia pre amp If it is as great as the Ampzilla 2000 mono blocks, or the Son of Ampzilla 2000 it will be a good buy. Warm "tube like" smoothness in SS.I own the Son of Ampzilla 2000, and owned the GAS Thoebe preamp and GAS Son of Ampzilla for 20 years.All were ... | |
| Absolute Mystery I read "the music lovers" and it was poor writing IMO! | |
| Comparing the Pass Labs XA30.5 to the XA 30.8 SonicrayTry a home trial of the XP 20 from Reno Hi Fi!It does not cost much if you are not satisfied and return the preamp. In most circumstances best results are found with the same brand amp and preamp IMO. | |
| Amp improvement since 1994? The better amps of today are better, but, much more expensive than 20 years ago.The average amps of today are as good, as the above average amps of 20 years ago and still in reach of the average audiophile today, but twice as expensive. Inflation ... |