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jbhiller

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Need New MM Cartridge Recommendation
Fleib,Yes, I have now had the Ortofon 2M Black running as much as possible.  Surface noise is way lower than when I first installed it several weeks ago.  I don't think it's me getting used to it either.  I can remember there being more hiss comin... 
Where is the weakest link in my system?
Thanks for all the responses. Everyone got me thinking...Believe it or not, I totally forgot how I ordered extra bung port plugs upon purchase of the PSB Imagine T2s.  I had them all out for the last 4 months.  I re-read the Stereophile glowing re... 
Tonearm Rewiring Vendor Recommendation
I just bought one from Needle Doctor.  I may still do it myself.  
Need New MM Cartridge Recommendation
After 72 hours with the Ortofon 2m Black, here are my initial thoughts.This is a great cartridge.  It's got power and dynamics galore.  There is, however, a noticeable increase in surface noise, as compared to my Roksan Corus Black (previous cart ... 
Need New MM Cartridge Recommendation
I went with the Ortofon 2m Black.  I really wanted to try something different than the venerable Roksan Corus Black.  The cart was, as the Brits say, a "cracker." Sometimes I would just grin and laugh at how great it sounded.  I really wanted to a... 
Need New MM Cartridge Recommendation
Yes, I have the Nina tonearm.  Thank you for checking the stats and making a recommendation. Also, I'm off to check out your cartridge recommendation.  
Need New MM Cartridge Recommendation
Thanks all! I'm knee deep in research thanks to everyone.  
Need New MM Cartridge Recommendation
Thanks folks!I may want to try something new, so I may avoid the Corus Black--even though it has been soooo great. I'd by the Ortofon 2M black in a heartbeat based on reviews if I hadn't spent so much money recently.  Now, I wonder if the AT150MLX... 
Review: Creek Evolution 100A Amplifier
Tim Schwartz at Bristol Electronincs in New Jersey. Pm me if you want his contact. He was fantastic!   
How can it be that some old recordings sound sublime?
I think we can all agree that it's a shame.  I want to go back to some of my favorite modern recordings (I'll define that as those made north of 1990) to see if any compete with the one from the original post.  For instance, I always believed Clap... 
How can it be that some old recordings sound sublime?
If ScottW is correct, his post makes this all the more intriguing because a student recorded this live work!And yes, I'm talking about Waltz for Debbie. I must've been tired when I posted. Nonetheless, it is one of the best live recordings ever.  
Is HDtracks better than Tidal? Do I need to do something with settings?
Thanks Everest.  Yes, I am very happy with the Node 2.  Strangely, I haven't tested the Node 2's own internal DAC. I've just been using it by toslink to feed my Creek Ruby DAC and it sounds amazing.  I may play around a bit. It seems, though, that... 
How can it be that some old recordings sound sublime?
Ahhhhhh. Thank you!!Im thinking many great albums that should good could sound amazing if this is what came out of 1961.   
Is HDtracks better than Tidal? Do I need to do something with settings?
THANK YOU!!!!!! 
Review: PSB Imagine T2 Speaker
Well the specs on the NAD should have been just fine to drive them.  My room is a rectangle, 13'x21'. I have them facing out from the 13' wall.  I install the plugs here and there. As the speakers have opened up I've used them less and less, and I...