128x128

jmolsberg

Responses from jmolsberg

LP Cleaning
I use this guy and I am very happy with the results. Bonus is the price!https://squeakycleanvinyl.com/products/squeakycleanvinyl-mk-iii 
In need high-efficency speakers
Louis may not recommend the alnico, he suggested the rs5 for me. I have the 3xrs high output custom wide and they are truly astonishing.  
In need high-efficency speakers
I second jayctoy, omega speakers are very musical and would be a great choice!  
thoughts on phono stage
"If it doesn’t come out of your source, it can’t come out of your speakers.” Ben Zwickel of mojo audiothe phono stage is that important. I second Chuck, the Herron vtph-2a 
Phono Preamp Recommendations
I auditioned in my system: rogue ares, lkv research, and the herron vtph-2a. All are excellent, but the herron outclasssed them by a considerable margin.  I'd recommend you jump on a used one, you will not be disappointed.  
MC Phono Preamp
Here you go http://www.schiit.com/products/mani 
Dynavector DV20X2H or DV20X2L
out of those two cartridges I prefer the 20X2 Low. 60db gain is fine but the load option may be high. I bet it will still sound superb! 
DECWARE.....ZTPRE anyone have any expeiriance with one ?
I think Steve likes his Bass deep. Give him a buzz. LTA MZ2 is great!  
What phono pre am I looking for?
I ended up buying the Herron. can't tell you how it sounds yet but something tells me it's going t be just right.  
Your Nominations: Top Phono Stages under $1,000
Used rogue ares  
First impression: Herron VTPH-2A phono preamp
Thanks George  
First impression: Herron VTPH-2A phono preamp
What improvement is the VTPH-2A vs the VTPH-2?The cost to upgrade seems very reasonable. I'd prefer to get the scoop here and not waste Keith's time (: 
PRIMALUNA OR ROGUE AUDIO
I have listened to several Rogue and Prima Luna products and to me the Rogue always sounds more musical. Of course all system dependent but that's my .02 
Valve phono stage
The rogue ares magnum is excellent and if you can pick one up on the used 😀 
Best speaker/system piano concerts
Technics Reference Class SB-R1 are the best I have heard at reproducing piano.