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| Audio Research Ref 6 upgrade to 6SE. Curious about Valerio Cora: from review by Absolute Sound Acora SRC-1 Loudspeaker $28,000 The Acora SRC-1 is a new product from a new company but it’s an instant classic: This is a high-end loudspeaker with a stone enclosure that succeeds in all... | |
| Turntables: 2 Tonearms. What do you Have or Know About? Luxman PD-444. https://www.usaudiomart.com/details/649982315-luxman-pd-444-direct-drive-turntable/ Advantage, not too deep like my JVC PL-2, wider solution Lots more technology going on than meets the eye. Track system with 'locking' plates for... | |
| Turntables: 2 Tonearms. What do you Have or Know About? I know a certain VPI model can have a second arm, rear left, anybody know what model? | |
| Turntables: 2 Tonearms. What do you Have or Know About? Micro Seiki DDX 1000 takes 3 arms https://www.vinylengine.com/library/micro-seiki/ddx-1000.shtml Steve at VAS has one, saw it, didn't see it operate or hear it. | |
| Turntables: 2 Tonearms. What do you Have or Know About? This one, Chrome, I love the design, also listed a long time https://reverb.com/item/39706894-acoustic-solid-solid-round-dual-tonearm-turntable?gspk=SGlmaXNoYXJrLVJldmVyYg%3D%3D&utm_campaign=Hifishark-Reverb&utm_medium=affiliate&a... | |
| Turntables: 2 Tonearms. What do you Have or Know About? This is a beauty IMO, love the wood and shape. https://reverb.com/item/44894325-pbn-audio-groovemaster-original-turntable?gspk=SGlmaXNoYXJrLVJldmVyYg%3D%3D&utm_campaign=Hifishark-Reverb&utm_medium=affiliate&utm_source=part... | |
| Tube Preamp, uses 6sn7/6sl7. With or Without Phono; With or Without Remote Volume, Cary Direct is having sales. SP-98P New for #3,300. Uses 6SN7’s. Includes MM Phono and External Power Supply. with remote and factory warranty: 3 year parts and labor https://carydirect.com/slp-98p.html | |
| New CD Player They do sound different, You need to try them to hear whether you think it is an improvement from your prior player. better or preferred is a personal determinization. It's not just the zero's and 1's it is the 'SALAD' of ingredients any speci... | |
| Buying Used Equipment on the Internet New or Used: We hear horror stories of unresolved problems, unfortunately sometimes we have to 'blame the victim'. 1. Used: how old? How heavily used, repair parts available, brand dealer(s), service shop near you? 2. Shipping, Insurance: (ite... | |
| Weak Link in Vinyl Playback OP's equipment A few clarifications for others: 1. his TT has an S arm with removable headshell 2. his cartridge has an output signal of 3.5 mv | |
| Weak Link in Vinyl Playback OP, Think Long, have a game plan for the next few years. I favor tubes, but I’ll keep my comments regarding your SS equipment. 1. My Office System: I tried ifi phono, nope, sent it back. tried cambridge duo, nope, sent it back. (both had good r... | |
| Tube Preamp, uses 6sn7/6sl7. With or Without Phono; With or Without Remote Volume, We fixed his noisy Melos Preamp, dead quiet, no remote volume. Revision: Remote Volume a must 6sn7/6sl7 still desired tube type. Budget: Phono MM and MC included: $5,000 max No Phono: acceptable, but $3,500 max to leave $1,500 to buy separate... | |
| Would Luxman work well with JBL? seems you can buy a new 509z for $8,500 plus shipping https://www.ebay.com/sch/i.html?_from=R40&_trksid=p2047675.m570.l1313&_nkw=LUXMAN+L-509Z&_sacat=0 used ones and other slightly older models (even new) are also listed ... | |
| Tube Preamp, uses 6sn7/6sl7. With or Without Phono; With or Without Remote Volume, I'm waiting a bit longer before I thank you all for responding! | |
| Moving again...system finally complete...back to starting over OP, nearfield, that close, will involve frequent low volume listening. Here's a recent discussion about low-volume listening https://forum.audiogon.com/discussions/high-end-speakers-at-low-volume |