joegator81

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Looking for upgrade advice
I've thought about those but the clear days are pretty darn good, probably would be a sideways move. I'm looking for a noticeable improvement 
Looking for upgrade advice
I'll look into that. I'm using the record doctor now 
Looking for upgrade advice
Thanks for the advice, if I decide to change speakers I'm definitely going bigger, the stand mount bmr is quiet large and is said to have the range and dynamics of a floor stander.The other option was implementing a crossover like the Marchand. Th... 
Looking for upgrade advice
I forgot to mention I use the schiit decrapifyer or something like it that I run my usb into. As for isolation, I have cones under my preamp and cork footers as well. I also made some amp and turntable isolation stands. The floor is tile and concr... 
Looking for upgrade advice
Let me add concerning the LSA1 Statements. I feel like this is the best top end I have had in my system. The midrange is very good too. The also have quite the punch for bookshelf speakers, they aren't dainty by any means. But they can only do so ... 
Class D = Trash?
I've owned an emerald physics 100.2SE for a couple of years now and harsh, thin, hashy, fatiguing are not words I'd ever use to describe it. Its been smooth, effortless, and detailed with two different pre amps and 3 different speakers. I have a n... 
Clearaudio Concept MC
I also agree with your comments on what the concept MC does well.  
Clearaudio Concept MC
I'm trying hard not to let curiosity get the better of me, especially when I keep reading about the AT Art9 being the second coming. I'd really like someone to do a comparison between Concept MC V1 and V2. There were significant changes between th... 
Clearaudio Concept MC
I have a v1 concept MC that received a sapphire retip from Andy at the needle clinic. It had been a while since I had heard it and in that time had used a shure m97xe (trusty budget backup), maestro wood, and maestro ebony v2. I've been toying wit... 
Looking for a Phono pre around 1K
I've used the phenomena II for several years and can't be beat in terms of functionality. Sound is very good too. I prefer the eastern electric minimax I have now however. That's not a knock on the phenomena, there is significant price difference ... 
Looking for IC and speaker cable suggestion
I've tried JW audio (really good for the price), morrow, audio arts, and clear day. All were different shades of good and wouldn't hesitate recommending a trial with any of them. I'm using clear day double shotguns right now and they are great, al... 
iFi iDAC, Micromega MyDAC, Shiit Bifrost?
Did you compare the two before deciding on the USB for critical listening? I'd like to hear your thoughts on the differences between the two. 
iFi iDAC, Micromega MyDAC, Shiit Bifrost?
are you using the usb input or spdif? 
MC versus MM. Which to choose.
I'm coming to this thread late but i'm assuming you will be using the cart w/ Concept turntable. I have not heard the MM cart but i Have the Concept w/ the MC and it is a wonderful combo. My system has never sounded so smooth, open, and detailed. ... 
Best Record You Have Ever heard
So many great ones BUT if i had to pick i could easily say:ALICE IN CHAINS - MTV UNPLUGGEDExtremely quiet record w/ oodles and oodles of all the stuff i like: dynamics, tight bass, a warm/organic quality. "No Excuses" and "Got Me Wrong" are partic...