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| Integrated Amp Phono Section I've been enjoying my Rowland Continuum S2 integrated with the HP phono module. It replaced tube separates (preamp, mono amps, and phono stage). I love having just one box. You'll be able to drive any loudspeaker with this integrated amp. | |
| Kirmuss Cleaning System Discuss? I had one and I liked it better than my Loricraft but it was a bit too much of a process. My Degritter is easier to use and gets better results. Plus I don’t have to deal with the white paste anymore. | |
| Tube phono pre amps I would look at Tavish Design. | |
| Phono Cable and interconnect compatibility...? I replaced a full loom of Silver Audio cables with TWL for that reason. I was using Audio Physics speakers at that time. | |
| Phono Cable and interconnect compatibility...? Triode Wire Labs. Reasonably priced and excellent build quality and sound. The fact that he teams up with Volti Audio with those high efficiency speakers and it never sounds harsh or strident speaks volumes about the cables, IMO. | |
| Jeff Rowland Model One and Five Here's a Model 1 on Ebay that was updated in 2019 | |
| Jeff Rowland Model One and Five Have you contacted Jeff Rowland in Colorado Springs? https://www.jeffrowlandgroup.com/contact-us/ | |
| Herron VTPH-2 added to system (almost) I don't use any loading plugs. | |
| Herron VTPH-2 added to system (almost) I have a VTPH-2A. As per Keith's recommendation I don't use any loading plugs regardless of whatever cartridge I'm using and prefer it that way. | |
| Salk Sound Encore 3 or Totem Wind I have Totem Metal V2’s and drive them with a Jeff Rowland Continuum S2. As I did some research on Totem in general it seems that they need power. I have Emotive Audio Vita 6550 monoblocks as well but they aren’t the best match for the Metals. F... | |
| phono preamp? I had both of those phono stages at the same time. I sold the JC3+ but still have the Herron. One of the biggest factors for me is that I preferred whatever cartridge I was using without any loading, something that can't be done with the JC3+. And... | |
| Why aren't all modern vinyl releases 45s? I think when it comes to reissues it has to do with the licensing agreement. When Music Matters was reissuing Blue Note jazz titles, some were done at 33 while others were at 45. | |
| Has anyone tried a Luxman int amp with the Totem metal or fire V2 speakers? I use a Jeff Rowland Continuum S2 integrated with my Metal V2’s. I also a pair of the Fire V2’s. The match is excellent. My dealer carries Rowland, Totem and Luxman. When I enquired about upgrading my CD player he suggested Luxman as he felt that ... | |
| Why Don't you hear more about Audio Physics Speakers?? I owned the Tempos Plus a few years ago. I demoed the Avanti but didn't care for it. I thought about demoing the Midex but never did. For about a grand less I felt that my Bache Tribeca's are better sounding. | |
| Preamp with two volume controls? Fred Volz from Emotive Audio has a preamp he built with 3 volume controls. http://www.emotiveaudio.com/Custom.htm |