hedgehog
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| Time for a new MM cartridge The specs on the Charisma are impressive, and reviews seem to be quite good. It is pricey, however. | |
| Time for a new MM cartridge Stereo5, the ultrasonic cleaning worked a bit of magic apparently. Doesn’t sound new, but definitely revitalized to an extent. | |
| Time for a new MM cartridge Thanks, mijostyn, arm compatibility is something I wanted to address. I will probably have The Reference retipped once I have a replacement. It was at or near the top of their line at the time. | |
| Time for a new MM cartridge I’m guilty as charged on lumping MI in with MM.😉 The current version Grado Reference is more than I care to spend at today’s pricing. I like the sound of the Grados, but looking to branch out a bit. On another note; I received my Flux Hifi ultras... | |
| Compare/Contrast Spendor Classic vs. Harbeth speakers Thank you to everyone that contributed excellent feedback, which is all of you. In the end, I decided to go with the Dynaudio Contour 20i. With 70+ percent of my music listening being classic rock and blues, I opted for speakers that are more dyna... | |
| Compare/Contrast Spendor Classic vs. Harbeth speakers Great feedback and information, don q and misstl, thank you. Based on what I’ve read online and here on Audiogon, the Spendor 2/3 seem to be a happy middle between a C7, M30 and the SHL5 form factor, and the Spendor 1/2 and 3/1… more body and heft... | |
| Compare/Contrast Spendor Classic vs. Harbeth speakers Thanks for the input. You're definitely correct that is difficult to audition many brands these days. Dealers that carry ProAc, Stirling and Graham are well outside of my area. | |
| Sale on Marantz PM Ki Ruby Integrated! Does anyone know what the phone stage gain is? Most importantly, the MM gain. Thanks. | |
| VTL preamps and amps, co status? As stated, getting service and/or upgrades on gear you didn't buy new from a dealer is a challenge. I've owned new and used VTL over the past 25 years or so. My recommendation would be to check out Manley Labs to see if they have anything that is... | |
| New Vinyl Nirvana website is up...vintage Thorens and AR turntable enthusiasts Looks great, Dave! Beautiful ‘tables. | |
| What MC cart would you use with this setup? To get more out of any cartridge (proper VTA is important with 2M Black among others) I would recommend this for your Rega: http://www.michell-engineering.co.uk/tonearms/new-rega-3-point-vta-adjuster/ | |
| High End is Dead? Yes, def dead. I’m not sure if it’s because it “sucks”, or because it’s “snake oil”... | |
| Missing the Old Days I've owned two pairs of Tyler Acoustics' speakers. I still own a pair of two way floorstanders. A manufacturer that sells direct is not so rare these days. Ty is one of the many good guys in audio. | |
| Question for tube aficionados I have some experience with the 12AX7 from Psvane. I would definitely give them the nod over all current production tubes that I've tried, except the Gold Lion. The GL gets the nod for tighter, more tuneful bass.I would not put either brand ahead ... | |
| I'd like to hear recommendations for Turntables under $5,000 The VPI turntables/ tonearm are definitely more of a tweakers setup. There is good support at the factory level, and a forum community that can be quite helpful. I owned a Aries Scout and then Scout II, and there was a lot to like about those TTs.... |