jazdoc
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| From LP12 to where...? I also am a recent 'long time ex-Linn owner'. I dutifully did all the upgrades for 20 years and like you, the cost of the Keel upgrade gave me pause. A couple of options to consider:1. If you like the sound of the Linn, take the time and effort to... | |
| BAT Preamp / Levinson Amp Matching Problems? Swampwalker,Absolutely agree with your point. I have tried the "non-DR" 6H30's which are certainly cost-effective, but to my ear they are not as good as the DR 6H30'Supertubes'. In my opinion, given the level of investment in a BAT/Levinson system... | |
| Review: Galibier Stelvio Turntable Azmoon,You're welcome! | |
| BAT Preamp / Levinson Amp Matching Problems? Billandsol,I own a BAT VK50SE which I use with the Levinson 436's. BAT definitely has a 'house sound' which is slightly on the warm side of neutral. Two caveats with the BAT:1. It does take 30-60 minutes to warm up. For me it's usually not a probl... | |
| Review: Galibier Stelvio Turntable Stltrains,Thanks for the encouraging feedback. Between the Stelvio and my Loricraft, the CD player is primarily used to warm up the system while I clean the first record of the day. I have also discovered that when word gets out that your into vin... | |
| Album Storage I use Collectorz for Mac. It is relatively easy to bar code in CDs. Like most of these programs, entering LPs is more labor intensive. This summer, I paid my teenage son per click and got my 2000 LPs and CDs into the data base (excluding classical... | |
| Mark Levinson 436 vs. Theta Citadel monoblocks I have the Levinson 436 Monoblocks and would be glad to speak with you offline. I have not heard the Theta's. | |
| RMAF 2008 - Your impressions,... Definitely less people than last year. Many more people using streamed music as a source.Best room at the show: Garcia's across from the Marriott. Thanks again Cello for organizing the Happy Hours on Friday and Saturday evenings after the show. It... | |
| Great sounding new vinyl Dgarretson,I have the Alejandro Escovedo album as well. The music is great, but I did not include it on my list because the pressing is iffy. Could you let me know if you found a good pressing? If so I will definitely look for another copy. I was ... | |
| Great sounding new vinyl Gang,Here are a few good-excellent sounding purchases of new music over the past year:Shins "Wincing The Night Away"Mudcrutch (Tom Petty with his original band) "Eponymous"White Stripes "Icky Thump"Raconteurs "Consolers of the Lonely"Elvis Costell... | |
| Hi End rack really deliver? I agree that is difficult (but not impossible) to audition a rack. I also believe that the aesthetics of your listening environment are an important contributor to enjoyment of the home listening experience. Twenty years experience also leads me t... | |
| 2008 RMAF – – – all things analog. Thom,What hour is reserved for the "Scissor Sisters" at ear drum piercing levels? | |
| 2008 RMAF – – – all things analog. Hi Dre,I'm also going to the RMAF. I'll keep an eye for you. Are you going to the Galibier Saturday after-hours session?Mark | |
| Upgrade for users of 1/2" mylar belt Doug,If you wear that you won't need an ID badge! I look forward to meeting you and Paul.Regards,Mark | |
| Upgrade for users of 1/2" mylar belt Doug,I just received my first 'tweaked' belt. Significant improvement that was immediately noticeable. Thanks for sharing your experience. BTW, are you going to RMAF? |