fosse

Responses from fosse

Step-up transformer for Dynavector 17D3?
I have never heard the Dynavector 17D3 but I have owned the Te Kaitora Rua and XV-1s and I am using it with a ZYX CCP-1 (not a transformer). I had good results with the Dynavector PHA-200 as well. The Ortofon T20 is another good one (cheap). I had... 
Opinions on Graaf Amps
Got feedback from Graaf. There should be no jumpers between output terminals and no "Y"-adaptor on the input. Everything is taken care of by the internal mono-kit. 
Have you heard the latest Merlin VSM-MXe speakers?
Well, in my last setup (speakser and bam) i did prefer the BAM between pre and power. Not to begin with, but as the setup evolved. Not in every way, but in sum. But as already said, I have not tested yet with new speakers and bam. I will, but I ha... 
Opinions on Graaf Amps
Thanks a lot Atmasphere. 
Have you heard the latest Merlin VSM-MXe speakers?
Has anybody heard the Merlins with Wavac electronic?Wavac has some monoblocks with 805 tubes, rated 55W, (MD-805)? 
Opinions on Graaf Amps
Does anybody have the instruction for how to mono-bridge the GM20? I have just recieved the kit, and can se how to bridge it innside from your page Theo, but how do you connect it to your preamplifier and speakers? 
Have you heard the latest Merlin VSM-MXe speakers?
Do you all prefer the BAM in tape-loop over BAM between pre-and power amplifier?I used to have the Merlin Generation III or SE with the last BAM before the super-BAM. In the beginning I used the BAM in the tape-loop of my Hovland HP-100. Under a l... 
Opinions on the Dynavector DV507MKII
The Te Kaitora Rua is good, no doubt about it. I’ve had both the T.K.R and the XV-1s. Never heard the T.K.R on the Scout but a friend of mine has a SuperScoutMaster with the longer arm and a XV-1s, nice combination. With the 507MKII it shouldn’t b... 
Opinions on the Dynavector DV507MKII
Congratulations StickMan. Please let us know as soon as it arrives.What cartridge are you going to use it with? 
Opinions on the Dynavector DV507MKII
Just got to say that I love the 507MKII as well. I use it with an Acutus and XV-1s, I used to have a Te Kaitora Rua, but in my system and after my preferences, the XV-1s was a much better match (other people/systems my like the Te Kaitora Rua bett... 
Phono pre for ZYX 100 Yatra high output
I agree with Swampwalker. I have tried several step-ups in my system and I love the CCP-1 from ZYX. I use the 26dB version with my XV-1s and Hovland MM-phonostage. Excellent i think. 
Avid Acutus - Standard or Reference
Thanks for your reply Phaser.You may be right about the importance of precise speed. I have not checked my turntable, but I know this issue has been fixed on later models. I don't think there is any point in buying the reference powerer supply jus... 
Avid Acutus - Standard or Reference
Sure Daveyf.Anybody who has compared the two? I have heard them both myself, but not in the same system. Or, there went to much time in between, I'm not sure the owner changed other things, and I don't trust my acoustic memory from months back.André 
Mft 's suggested VTF: Follow or not to follow???
Does loading make any difference? A friend of mine usually load down quite heavily on his Steelhead.I have the Holy Cole record you talk about and will check it out on my new rig. I remember I had some trouble with it on mye Orbe/Mørch/Benz combo.... 
Benz LP vs. Dynavector XV-1s
I did also had the Koetsu Urushi Black in direct comparision with the XV-1s. Just to let you know.