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| Dynavector PHA-200 Head Amp. I used the PHA-100 ( not 200) it in front of my cj prem 15 to drive my dynavector XV-1. It added no noise and was generally an improvement in sound. It works very good for non Dynavector cartridges.If you are using it in MC stage you need to ensur... | |
| Wilson WP7 vs JM Lab Alto BE vs Avalon Eidolon You indicate you get an extra set of ports for using with tube eqyuipment. Could you expand on what that actually means?.Not sure if the WP7 has extra phyisical ports or additional material to stuff into the ports.thanks for your helpShane | |
| from a Krell SS- FPB 600 to What Tube Amp ? the amp's are dynamic, won't have as much bass control as the Krell's - but I assume you are looking for a little more texture and 3 dimension soundstaging by considering tubes.I play music loud and have never had any issues.I have recently compar... | |
| Dynavector Cartridge Load 100ohms or 47k ohms? really depends on your tonal balance of your system and what sound you are looking for.I did have my XV-1 on 250ohms for some time, then about 4 mnths ago I tried on 47k. Currently I prefer 47k as it seems to let more upper frequency extension and... | |
| Why haven't we heard more about HR-X??? HP did a very short but very positive piece on the HR-X late last year and liked it a lot better than his Clearaudio and I think it was on his personal recommendations. Trouble is TAS have recommendation lists every mnth so hard to keep up.VPI hav... | |
| Amplifier and preamplifier for Wilson Watt puppy 7 You probably havew a little too much SS control at the moment. Adding some tubes into your system will add better sounstaging depth and texture or weight to the instruments.There are a lot of good tube amps around so pick a company that will be ar... | |
| Anybody got the new VPI Ring Clamp?I heard..... I have it on the HRX. As Jameswei states it works very very well. On any LP's with any type of warp it flattens it perfectly so to allow your cartridge to work easily.That said, there is a difference in sound with and without.I have found that the... | |
| Retubing CJ 140 amp I should clarify. I do not have the prem140. I have the prem8a monoblocks.Just wanted to clear that up before i send someone down the garden path.Lew at cj did not recommend going to the KT88's, but I think that is more from a realibility standpoi... | |
| Retubing CJ 140 amp The output tubes in the 140 are Svetlana 6550's, not Sovteks. I have aksed Lew Johnson this.I have just changed my tubes to EH KT88. Differences in my system is a slightly tighter bass and perhaps a little more treble extension, which is what I wa... | |
| Parasound JC-1's - tube or SS pre amp running them Machine, my present system is prem 16, prem 8a monoblocks with Vienna Mahler speakers. TT is VPI HR-X, Dynavector XV-1. 6 metre IC's between pre and power, another consideration to take into count.Did you say you have the prem 16 and JC-1 now?. Ho... | |
| Top phono cartrige to match jfrech's system ... Go the Dynavector. I have both the XV-1 and helikon. Yes the helikon is a little cool in the midrange and a little hot in the top end ( in my system).The XV-1 to me just seems like a more musical cartridge. It seems to have a better top to bottom ... | |
| Are Wilson speakers Try listening to Vienna Acoustic Mahler speakers approx 10k new. These are full range speakers with a bit of warmth and very musical sounding. WAF is very good - these speakers take up a smallish footprint and are furniture quality finish. Should ... | |
| OK...I'm getting ready to buy a new Phono pre amp. If you are looking at a bit more wamrth, I doubt going to the Rhea is going to do it. The PH3 is quite warm sounding and the Rhea will add more apparent detail with a nice warm bottom end. I would look at upgrading the pre-amp first as the LS25 is... | |
| KAB speedstrobe???? I second the recommendation. Works wonderfully and easliy and works on any voltage:)have not seen it discounted anywhereShane | |
| What's a good step-up transformer? While not strictly a step up transformer, the Dynavector PHA-100 head amp is very good. It also has a cartridge impedance matching switch. Wally of Wally tractor fame put me onto it.It is transparent to the source and adds a degree of bass slam co... |