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| Review: Audio-Technica USA A-T 3482 Cartridge Thanks for this review -- it's very good! | |
| Amp for Sonus Faber Cremoma M Emotiva is not high end, imo, it's mid-fiWhat Dave72 is probably hinting at is, the amp's resolution is mediocre by hi-end standards.If that is indeed the case, another amp is needed -- higher powered rather than lower. Any of the amps you mention... | |
| Accuphase preamps Are the A/B models a good choice, or just stick with Class A. And are they a better choice than Bryston amps?My opinion is that class A Accuphase is much better than Bryston -- even though Bryston is the most decent, reliable, & good value pro... | |
| Accuphase preamps Paul: I did not realize there is a large difference between the C-2410 and C-2810 as Greg has mentioned.To give an example of the difference: the dynamic range and the hi frequency extension. Take the first movement on Mahler 2. At the ffff, the d... | |
| Speaker cables for 4 ohm speakers "I am using a Coda CSi Integrated amp that has a pushed bias of 45w class A to about 600 watts 4ohm rating."Can somebody tell me what this means?"Good question!It probably means that said amplifier circuit is designed ("biased") so that the first ... | |
| Accuphase preamps If you're looking for a (high priced) Accuphase pre, then I agree with Nvp that used 2810 is the way to go.Inexplicably, there was much more dynamic content to the 2810 than the 2410 when I listened to them a couple of years ago. | |
| B&W matrix 800 or genesis V The system I used on both was Symphonic Line rg3 pre & Symphonic Line rg-4 mono's (S. Yorke TT & a Symphonic Line Reference cd player as sources)Later, the amplification was changed to Kraft 250 class A, driven by transformer volume based ... | |
| a solid state amp that is recessed in the treble Try any class A biased, low-to-mid power, SS amp. Electro monos, the small Plinius... Any well maintained vintage class A amp probably could bring on happiness. Another good if unlikely candidate is a wide bandwidth amp: Spectral for example.Stay ... | |
| B&W matrix 800 or genesis V I had 800s (yrs very long time ago and a recent 801 model) and I still have the Vs. The Vs create a wide and deep soundstage behind the spkrs. They are difficult to place correctly in the room but they are indeed adjustable and, at the end of the ... | |
| Fuses that matter. I use fancy fuses on my amps & cdp, and I'm happy... ...Not because they make no discernible difference to my system, but because I'm not missing out.:)I am serious, they are there, and they are directional too: supposedly has to do with the g... | |
| Esoteric x series as transports Lokie: The CEC / Forsell (as well as Teac/ Esoteric transports) + AN dac combo create superb sound. I strongly recommend you follow that route -- it sounds very good. As a reference I usually listen to a Vitus Signature cd player.To accommodate th... | |
| Used Focal Alto Utopia or New Focal 1038BE I happen to have heard these 2 models, but I'm not sure I can help: system circumstances were far different from what you describe (hi def home theatre/ music set-up, class A amplification, front spkrs. We used a simple sacd player for the music).... | |
| Accuphase E-202 and P-300 Pre/Power combo??? The E 202 is a lovely machine. One person I knew used it as a pre in combo with a P300. Frankly, I couldn't tell much of a difference when he hooked the 202 direct one day. Maybe because the speakers were very sensitive?So, if you're driving yr sp... | |
| Choose between Simon Yorke S9 or transroto Zet1 S9 + arm: solid, dynamic, punchy. Importantly, plug & play.Brinkmann balance + 12arm: ethereally detailed, pleasant, "fast". ExpensiveTransrotor "Fat bob" (the one that looks like a pressure cooker) + arm: Ferrari acceleration, good authority ... | |
| I think I am going to attempt to make turntatbles Good initiative! Through experience, I strongly suggest the following: * purchase off the shelf platter (many offerings, "Scheu" is one of those) and well -- or tyou can design & machine he latter yourself (a mechanical engineer will help trem... |