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| Toobs + SS = x As I read it, Red's point is summarised in the phrase "...adding countervailing distortions (to "correct" sonic insufficiencies) is wrong...". i.e., "don't use one component to cover up another's shortcomings". Pre(s)were the context of the thread... | |
| TT/ cartridge recommendations $1000 Good move, Bigo Len! BTW, a friend has adjusted vertical tracking on the Glider a tad (a FEW degrees) forward -- says it's the correct angle... you may want to try!Enjoy! | |
| TT/ cartridge recommendations $1000 Doug, I'm predicting that the S-Line Clavis you have in the closet will blow you out of the room! Not that the MC25 is bad...Bigo, given your nice set-up, I'll second the used: (by descending order of $$investment) TT -> arm -> (cheapo) cart... | |
| Girlfriends and wifes, how do YOU cope? Oz, you're onto something there. Thanks for opening my eyes! Now, how do I get this one past the wife.... | |
| Best amp/pre for AP Virgos That's a tough one. Unless you're grossly dissatisfied with the monos' sound, I would suggest you try a(n) active pre(s) to gauge the difference -- before you embark on mega$ changes. Otherwise, I agree with Rhagen: big tube amps would be the norm... | |
| Please explain clipping Great responses (wow, Sean), if I may say. Just to add on ss vs. tubes, mentioned above: tubes have high voltage-low current operation and thereby sound more "forgiving" in extreme driving situations than ss (lower voltage-higher current) i.e., th... | |
| Girlfriends and wifes, how do YOU cope? My best break was w/ my mother in law. We auditioned speakers together (the full A-Physics range) and my wife caught on! Although she considers audio as my (expensive) "toy" she does enjoy the wine scene Angela describes. And she appreciates "voud... | |
| "White Light Monitor" (slawney's review) Slawney, thanks from me too for the review. What digital sources were used (just to get a complete image)? I assume you heard the WLM at Frankfurt (I nearly made it to the show -- I could have kicked myself now...)?Cheers | |
| Recommended Classical CD Do NOT recommend you play Mega's Telarc (Mackerras/LSO) too loud (esp. part 4) !!! I could also suggest Mahler 2 & 5 (a small departure from the Russian masters).Cheers! | |
| Bannana to spade adapters You can also chack out Cardas' adaptors. I've heard good things about them (but not "them"). I assume you've ruled out the possibility of using the existing bananas, or changing the termination on the cables? Adding an extra link to the chain is n... | |
| What Chopin solo piano cds are the best? Thanks, Frank. | |
| Who R U? Detlof, you untidy! My, you've crushed my vision! But then, you UNtidy is probably identical to my tidy. Those pavement washing machines are great: ever since they brought little cleaner-scooters in Paris you can finally walk on the pavement witho... | |
| Gain on Odyssey Stratos Ask Klaus about impedance matching too, while you're at it!It could certainly affect the matching!Good luck! | |
| What Chopin solo piano cds are the best? Hey Frank, where are you off to? The party not over yet (and there'll always be someone to give us a ride back home)!BTW, I HAD forgotten the Pollini -- but can't find it in the dg catalogue. Would you have particulars? I was hooked on Cortot and ... | |
| AMPLIFIED MUSIC: AM I LIMITED TO SOLID S Love's always on topic, Glen! Markman, obvious query: budget for the alternative amp? BTW, cummings used lower case and full-stops only: am I correct?Cheers! |