johnnyb53
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| What cartridges under $800 outperform DL-103R? 12-19-08: JohnbrownKkurtis-Thanks for your notes on the Denon DL-S1. I've often wondered if that cart would be a more refined 103 or 103r, but as you said, it's rarely reviewed, even on the blogs (occasionally someone will seek an opinion on VA, b... | |
| Ortofon Cartridge Questions If it's that little money to get an OM Super body, definitely do that. One reason to stick with the OM series is that the OM carts with their head weights removed are *very* light (under 3g, I believe), and it's my understanding that the P1 tonear... | |
| What is the best MM or Hi Output MC cart for $250? 12-18-08: TigerwoodkhornsJR.com has the AT150 for $250.You should also check out the Denon DL-160 HOMC. Outstanding performance for the price, usually $150 to $175.Tigerwoodkhorns (Threads | Answers)I used and enjoyed the DL-160 for the better par... | |
| John Klemmer Being a modern big band aficionado in the '70s introduced me to some great artists before they become front men. I first heard Richie Cole when he debuted with the Buddy Rich Big Band on "Buddy and Soul." Similarly, John Klemmer first recorded as ... | |
| Despise conventional dome tweeters You might like to try the Mirage OMD-28. I really like the Mirage tweeter. It's a pure titanium dome with a cloth surround. The titanium makes the dome very light, rigid, and fast while the cloth surround damps out any ringing.The OMD-28 and OMD-1... | |
| Blu-Ray HD Audio Coding, worth $1000 Upgrade? It looks like you have a $1000 jones to upgrade your system. The Pioneer Elite VSX-80TXV is an entry-level (for Elite, that is) receiver that has/had an MSRP of $650. THe SC 05 has an MSRP of nearly three times that. If you want to stick with Pion... | |
| budget lcd or plasma: 720p good enough? 12-11-08: Phasecorrectthanks folks...going 42" plasmaA 42" in 720p should be plenty good. If two or more people are watching at once, it'd be difficult to sit close enough to see the difference, especially on cable.I've been watching a 55" 720p fo... | |
| Integrated amp for Totem Sttaff Bargie, I think you should trust your reaction to the Cayin/Totem STtaff signal chain and complete it with a Cayin integrated just like the one you heard. We can spend a lot of time mixing and matching trying to come up with a synergistic combinat... | |
| Shure V15 Type III vs Grado Gold 12-11-08: NormansizemoreAT 150MLX is a GREAT all round performer... Hard to find anything that it doesn't do right.I've been taking my AT150MLX for granted so much I hadn't really noticed that. I have fairly eclectic tastes--Renaissance, choral, c... | |
| Small integrated Are you kiddin'? You have the perfect excuse to indulge in a stack of Parasound Z-series components. They are all 9.5" wide, 10" deep, and 2" high w/feet or 1.75" w/o. They are oriented toward custom installations, home theater, wiring the whole h... | |
| Would you buy a Rega P1 or Goldring GR-2 12-08-08: ViridianJust answering your question, "Would you buy a Rega P1 or Goldring GR-2?" No, I would not buy a Rega P1 or Goldring GR-2.While I can't speak for Viridian, I prefer this turntable anywhere near that price range. | |
| Shure V15 Type III vs Grado Gold My preference is None of the above. Get an Audio Technica AT150MLX instead. It costs about the same as a Grado Gold (if you know where to shop), but has a MicroLine stylus which is similar or identical to the last manufactured version of the Shure... | |
| Looking for a good solid state integrated Onkyo A-9555. Reviewed and recommended by both Stereophile and Absolute Sound. They list at $799 and are competitive at that price but are easily obtained from authorized dealers (e.g., Amazon and J&R Music World) with full warranty for under ... | |
| Rega P3-24, Pro-Ject RM-5, or Technics 1200? 12-08-08: Learsfool Perhaps I would change my mind if I heard a modified one, but in the meantime I would disagree with Johnny, I think the Regas have a far better soundstage, image much better, and have much better resolution of instrumental timb... | |
| Would you buy a Rega P1 or Goldring GR-2 The Ortofon cart that comes with the P1 is just a "get you through the door and don't damage the records" type of cartridge. The Goldring 1012 GX is a seriously good cartridge that sells most places for around $300. Even at KAB USA it's $225. To m... |