frozentundra

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70’s rock pressings. Witch equipment deserve?
@Baylinor  I’m about to take the plunge to LP’s tooI’m interested in the Puffin comment ?Is the Puffin is as good as the Moon phono pre ?Why don’t you play them all on the Lyra  set up?sorry for all the questions ?   I’ve been temped by the Puffin... 
Spendor D7 vs. Harbeth Super HL5+
Prof;yes, As a person who has lived with Thiel speakers, they are extremely persnickety of amplification to tame the “ brightness” they are noted for.  Play them with a Class D amp( less $$$)  and your eardrums will let you know.Play them with a P... 
Phono Stage for a VPI Prime Scout
Zyp;How does the chinook sound, now that you found a used oneWhat cartridge are you using ?jeff  
Worth pursuing analog sound from digital?
Wrm57 said it correctlyI’ve listened to two excellent & expensive vinyl systems They are better....The question for me is;  will mid level vinyl sound better ?Im awaiting a final listen to a Chord Huei Phono stage & then pull the trigger.M... 
Hana SL vs AT Art 9
Doak;When,  I listen to unfamiliar systems it take me longer to digest and “ really”  hear.I hear things more quickly on my home system, due to familiarity on the sound profile I’m thinking that the cartridges are  very good & I needed to list... 
Hana SL vs AT Art 9
I heard both ML & SL on a set of clearaudio TT with satisfy tonearms i found it hard to distinguish, between the two Both sounded very balanced and detailed I expected a larger differential in Sound BUT, This was at dealer that had both setup ... 
Hana SL vs AT Art 9
AGrippa;you have the “ who’s who” of cartridges wonderful jobwith your horn tannoy, I bet you get “ wow” dynamicsthank you for your response i could not tell what Phono amp you were using jeff 
How many turntable’s have you owned?
Dweller; the attachment did it it for me !and answered my “question”thanks it appears this this is going to be a long process! With most of you Analog guys have 6-10 upgrade steps on tt’s Jeff  
How many turntable’s have you owned?
One in 70-80’s BIC 980 and Orthophon cartridgewith V-Fet Sony amp/phono I’m on last stage of getting back in to vinyl Awaiting, hearing new Chord Heui Phono and then taking plunge 99% sure it will be Project Classic & Hana SL Phono Selection i... 
How many turntable’s have you owned?
I guess so?I wanted to ask a question, that I had wondered about excuse me 
Hana Cartridges / Excel
 Ch:Never heard of the Turntable’s They are DD ?    Look nice Are you MM cartridge guy vs MC ?One of these days I’ll hear a Decca and see what all the fuss is about I’m, almost,  ready to take the plunge back into vinyl working on deciding what Ph... 
Hana Cartridges / Excel
Ch;Thank  you you for the insight.Argent, no kidding , my roommate played an argent on an AR turntable in school.  Ch: I see your, posts a lot on cartridges What TT, Phono, cartridges are you using today?thanksjeff 
Best speakers for a Pass XA 30.5
Mario:Pass xa30.5 runs 30 watts class a & 120-130 watts abplenty of power for 87 db efficiency speakersI have Revel Ultima2 Studios running & sound great & will run 90 db loud, nicelyI have run Thiels at 87 db efficiency , toomost of t... 
Speaker upgrade question - Wilson vs Focal
Mep;You have good choices thereOne of the responses noted Sopra 3 and comparison to the Stella Utopia for $40 k or soA buddy of mine, had a 2 & went to the Utopia There is a BIG step up in sq just like DAW from Yvette all are good choices good... 
Playback Designs Merlot?
Sorry;I’ve not listened to the EMM dac vs Merlot my guess, as both are DSD, that they sound more similar than notThe DSD sound is big bass, great soundstage , great details, but a tad soft in highs that makes 80’s album sound good PCM I find very ...