jmcgrogan2
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| Can somebody explain the XLO scale to me? They are produced in Canada:http://www.xloelectric.com/contact.html | |
| Thinking of a new preamp and looking for advice... 1) I have unplugged all sources from the preamp and it goes away. 2) cleedsGood suggestion. I just tried it with my iPod. Iplugged it into a SE input and the hum was not there. I think this is all the proof you need to know that the BAT VK30 is no... | |
| Thinking of a new preamp and looking for advice... Typically, a ground loop causes hum in both channels. I have had a ground loop hum in one channel before. It can be very frustrating. I tried changing cables, cords, etc. It came and went for no apparent reason. The only fix was when I unplugge... | |
| Thinking of a new preamp and looking for advice... I would first try a little harder to eliminate the ground loop hum. I know they can be frustrating, but I have even heard $12K preamps have this issue until the culprit is found.As is, your system appears to be quite well balanced. Adding a better... | |
| Audio Research SP20 vs LS25 and Whest Phono Pre As always, the best advice is to try the SP20 in your system before purchase. A typical ARC dealer will be happy to let you do that. +1, I agree with @cleeds advice about trial, if possible.Personally, I would have to hear it in my own system ... | |
| Preamp w/ a budget of $2000 I am a detail freak and tend to like my sound towards the more clinical side of things. With that in mind, I would look at Bryston or Spectral if considering solid state, or Audio Research, VTL, Modwright, or Backert Labs if considering tube pr... | |
| Dad's Estate: Where best to get approx. $$ values for selling high-end stereo equipment? eBay or HIFi Shark will probably be your most useful resources.https://www.hifishark.com/search?q=Soundcraftsmen+MA5002Good luck,John | |
| Can somebody explain the XLO scale to me? According to the price sheet at The Cable Company, it looks like:Ultra Plus - Entry LevelReference - Mid LevelSignature - Top Levelhttps://www.thecableco.com/manufacturer/XLO | |
| Your choice - TT, Arm, Stage, Cartridge - $5000 budget So you weren't the biggest fan of the Cadenza bronze? Have you tried any other carts on your Prime? I'm currently using a Transfiguration Phoenix S which I am pretty happy with, but out of your range at this time. That being said,I still don't k... | |
| Your choice - TT, Arm, Stage, Cartridge - $5000 budget I own a VPI Prime, I also own a Ortofon Cadenza Bronze. Though the Bronze cartridge has very good reviews, it was not the best of combination with the VPI Prime, IMHO.Not for technical reasons, VPI recommends cartridges with compliance > 10, an... | |
| VD Nite power cord - forward or laid back perspective? @jayctoy , to be honest, there is not a whole lot of difference in that price range, I wouldn't sweat it. I still own a couple Cerious Technologies Nano Signature cords, and a TWL Ten Plus. I have owned Cardas Golden Reference cords previously. I ... | |
| Your choice - TT, Arm, Stage, Cartridge - $5000 budget I see that dealer just lowered his asking price on the VPI Prime from $2800 to $2500. I don't expect that to last long.http://www.usaudiomart.com/details/649369475-vpi-prime-turntable-like-new/ | |
| VD Nite power cord - forward or laid back perspective? Jmc have you tried TWL pc? Yes. | |
| VD Nite power cord - forward or laid back perspective? Triode Wire Labs Ten Plus American, maybe even Seven Plus American on the used market. | |
| Your choice - TT, Arm, Stage, Cartridge - $5000 budget jmcgrogan2, could you describe the sound of the Allnic? Natural, well balanced. Not overly warm and tubey sounding, but no sense of edginess or harshness. Not overly warm, or transparent, just relaxed, and natural sounding.Do you still use VAC S... |