jimpcn

Responses from jimpcn

Who needs a MM cartridge type when we have MC?
I see;I'm not upset, just read the opening statement and can't for the life of me understand it, without reading this large thread.I guess they're good value; but ...by the way nothing wrong with shelter 901 !Jim. 
Who needs a MM cartridge type when we have MC?
who needs a MM when there are Ortofon Jubilees or bluenote/Goldnote MC cartridges,....and probably the list goes on and on....if you dont think so, how about direct comparisonslike what particular MM is better than an Ortofon MC?just my worthless ... 
best WOOFER ???
Hey Klover, it does sound like it would be an awesome bass driver!Hope prices are reasonable? 
What are the Best FM tuners?
I say its better than any analogue front end, and dont forget most anolog front ends cost more than the 109 !!!considering the table, arm, cartridge, phono stages ! 
best WOOFER ???
TC Sounds LMS 18" Ultra is I guess the end of storey !Is it a boom boom driver or high fidelity ? 
How is it ? that a tuner smokes the table ???
Bicycle_man the 6080 is a dual triode, but both units are used per channel !So for a stereo pair, two 6080 tubes are required; one per channel so cross chalk is not an issue.It uses EL34 as CCS to regulate the plate voltage, Kool.Since you sound s... 
How is it ? that a tuner smokes the table ???
Nithepill, thanksI am not lossing my mind ??? haha 
How is it ? that a tuner smokes the table ???
bycle-man this is only a line preamp !!!go back and re-read the what I had said, I did not say there was a phono stage in my preamp.; but I did recommend the K&Ktube phono stage.Sorry for the confusion. 
How is it ? that a tuner smokes the table ???
can't argue with what you said Mapman, this old dude struggles to hear above 16k anyways.but it is surprising to me because many analog front ends here and world wide easily surpasses the $10,000.00 mark and still isunable to match the tuner for s... 
How is it ? that a tuner smokes the table ???
In defence of my original stance that the tuner smokes anolog front ends I would like to state this fact.Although the dynalab 108 tuner is a very good tuner, it is based on their older design, and if you could only hear/imagine the 109 is a totall... 
How is it ? that a tuner smokes the table ???
sorry gentleman I had made an error regarding my preamp, I said it was form issue, dAudio Express Oct 2005 which is incorrect, its actually from AudioXpress Febuary 2004 issue and the article title is "A Low-MU Triode Preamp"!!!thanks and sorry fo... 
How is it ? that a tuner smokes the table ???
Bycle_man I just took a look at that Pas3 and althoughit looks like a good up grade, would not do it unless you already have the pas3 and are on a small budget.Here is the article I promised you, its from Audio Express Oct 2005; "Design a high per... 
How is it ? that a tuner smokes the table ???
I did not use ice-moduels if you read carefully.Just mentioned them because more people has heard of them.I used Hypex modules that are similiar but way better !!!cheers. 
How is it ? that a tuner smokes the table ???
Bicycle_man I will be glad to share the article and schematicbut it's late tonight, promise to get back to you tomorrow.I'll have to dig it out and will take time.Regarding your point about his turntable setup, thats a grey area that I cannot vouc... 
How is it ? that a tuner smokes the table ???
like I said previously, I am not a tuner guy !!!but because of the sound quality at my friends I'm saving to buy a used Dynalab 109 tuner!Do not have a tuner at the moment, had a top of the line sansui 9900, and various macintosh tube tuners, even...