goldeneraguy
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| Raven One Owners - Last Table? Kenny,As you now know Jeffrey is great to work with.Not only does he know component compatibility,his ear for music is second to none.When everything settles I would like to know your thoughts on the Shilabe cartridge.From what I have read it is w... | |
| Your expertise is needed I am presently using cartridges with impedance's of 3.4 and 8 ohms.Each works very well with this amazing Phono Stage.I was thinking of selling one of my cartridges and replacing it with one that is 16 ohms.I now think that I should stay with what... | |
| Your expertise is needed Al,The Phono Stage is an ESE Labs Nibiru and it indeed has a 3 ohm input impedance.Your reply referencing a MC cartridge is the answer I was looking for.Much thanks | |
| The best phono stage out there? In my 40 plus years of listening I have heard many that I could live with long term.The very best that I heard is the Viva Fono.If I could afford it this would be my choice without hesitation | |
| Wavac 805 Some people will listen to this combo and say YES the amp can drive this speaker.Others listening to the same combo will say the opposite.I have no experience with the Wavac but I can say that my 30 watt SET drives my 88dB/4 ohm speakersperfectly.... | |
| The Most Beautiful Song of The RnR era? Sometimes we old timers tend to embrace everything from the past as the BEST.But you mention God Only Knows,There was a recording by this name done in 1955 by a R&B group from Philadelphia named the Capri's.If you ever heard it you would agree... | |
| What piece of music can you play over & over? Simply Red "Picture Book" | |
| Happy Chanukah and Merry Christmas Chadnliz , Very thoughtful.I also wish the very best for our troops and their families.To all you members be safe and enjoy the holidays. | |
| Who was your first I recall that Nat King Cole had a 15 minute TV show in the early 50's but that was short lived because no company was willing to stand up and sponsor the show.I also recall that the early group harmony sound prior to do-wop could not be heard on w... | |
| Who was your first Detlof , Apologies are not necessary.You are not fans of Mulligan or Baker that's fine.I happen to be a fan,but that just me.I still appreciate your posts and insights. | |
| Analog Noob: I have a few questions Take Newbee's advise.Vinyl takes dedication.If you are unsure about setup and have no source for Lp's stay with digital.Could you explain what is meant by "their cheapest setup is $3000" | |
| Who was your first Detlof ,I would not call Chet Baker or Gerry Mulligans music contrived in any way.You might be referring to the different styles of the day. East Coast vs. West Coast with East Coast being more straight ahead and trying push the envelope so to speak | |
| Who was your first Ferrari's post beat me to to it.Jazz is not Black or White.It is America's Music and appreciated all over the world | |
| Who was your first Mapman , I had the pleasure of meeting Al Hirt at Moms in New Orleans about 20 years back.I listen to Coltrane "My Favorite Things about one a month and each time I listen I still hear and learn something new from this recording.I also have Mangio... | |
| el 34 vs kt 77 Dopogue , They were the real deal.M-O Valve Company KT 77.I purchased 12 new tubes directly from a very highly respected electronic mfg.This was 12 years ago.I dont think that JJ was making KT 77's back then.Have you used or seen M-O valve Co. KT ... |