johnjc
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| Jplay Mini If it is in hibernation you cannot stop itThe idea is to cut down on what is happening in your computer so nearly all your functions is not working.This is one of the reasons why it sounds so goodIt will make a $300 DAC sound like a $3000 dac and ... | |
| Jplay Mini Yes if using windows 7 or vista I think this is essential | |
| TECHNICS SL1200 MKII.......THE REAL FACTS Forgot to add the arm was also changed and totally agree the arm is a bottle neckIt also had the feet replaced and was using a SPUAs I said to upgrade to this standard will not be cheap but will compete with high end TT at this stage. Of course mo... | |
| TECHNICS SL1200 MKII.......THE REAL FACTS Hi AudiofellI heard the 1210 with a the Mike new platter and bearing, the Paul Hynes power supply and Oylide matt along with a few other mods in with this level of modification it sounds pretty good I will compete with a lot of high end TT. All ju... | |
| TECHNICS SL1200 MKII.......THE REAL FACTS The 1210 suitably mod is a great TT So far the best example of this i heard has the following upgradesThe Paul Hynes SP5 power supply It seems the power supply is really important to getting the best out of the 1210The Mike New bearing and platter... | |
| Decca London Gold cartridge nightmare I heard a few Deccss at the weekend on a Trans Fi Terminator arm the Jubilee was stunning the most alive Cartridge I ever heard no tracking issues the parrel tracking arm really coped well and they just created pure musical joy | |
| VPI turntable repairs I am sure if you speak to Harry he offer some kind of repair deal Its worth a try otherwise you going to be out by a lot of money and it will not be easy to sell what you have.Was the package insured as might be worth seeing if you can get some co... | |
| VPI Scout "tweaks" If my money I spend it on the Trans Fi Termintor arm This arm is crazy value for money and will eaisly outperform any of the VPI arms; you be suprised just how much difference this would make | |
| PS Audio DL 3 or MF Tri Vista 21 DAC? I have the PS Audio DAC 3 its main issue is slight harshness in the upper treble you can get around this but requires good cabling or modifying the unit, it has more user options than the Tri Vista eg Balanced and USB. I think PS Audio our about t... | |
| Mahavishnu Orchestra fans...? My favourite heavy Fusion album is On The Virg Serious Young Insects Its has a more modern approach but it has some serious playing on it.If anyone interested I can list lots more modern fusion that might be worth a try | |
| The best phono stage out there? Cjfrbw I am happy that you have not encountered the same issue, it was so frustrating as a really nice phono stage but very happy with what I got now | |
| The best phono stage out there? For me it seemed to happen with music that had real drive like the Electric pieces from Casino by Al DiMeola remember being told that it must be production on record from dealer | |
| Who is your overall favorite guitarist? I just cannot five obe bame as there is no best but here is a list of people I really like and whyDjango Gypsy genius amazing playing great melodies and rhe beat really swingsHendrix Jusr made the electric guitar what ot os todaySjawn Lanesaw him ... | |
| The best phono stage out there? I heard the Allnic H1500 twice in two seperate systems both times it did a wonderful job with acoustic music but when it came to electric disorted guitars it sounded very muddy to me. I have not heard the 3000So if you going down that route please... | |
| The best phono stage out there? Well the best might be the Whest Reference it just conveys music.Its strange the Tron being mentioned I heard it a few times and to my ears it was slightly coloured having a dark presentation. But there is a chance this was the system. It has trem... |