jperry
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| Develop a hierarchy for phono playback I agree that the phono stage is very important and I think the tonearm is almost as important. A lesser cartridge in a great tonearm can sound better than a high end cartridge in a so-so tonearm. | |
| Develop a hierarchy for phono playback Very interesting, but I think it's more about figuring out the weakest link in your system as well as system synergy, rather than a strict hierarchy. My system consists of a significantly upgraded Garrard 301 with an Ikeda tonearm. The tonearm c... | |
| Preamp Options under $3500 You could look for a used Luxman CL-38uC. | |
| What are the most balanced relatively neutral cartridges at each price level ? level 1 - up to$1k. Ortofon MC Quintet Black level 2 - up to $3. Ortofon MC Cadenza Black level 3 - up to $5k. Ortofon MC 90x or for a few dollars more MC Windfeld Ti level 4. - any price. Ortofon MC Diamond | |
| What are the most balanced relatively neutral cartridges at each price level ? In general I think the answer is Ortofon. | |
| Favorite rock/pop male voices Paul Rodgers - Bad Company and Free | |
| Sold Sold Sold Thanks for saving me the trouble of not accepting your offer, or indication of interest, or whatever. zappas OP 184 posts 03-15-2025 at 09:28am Won't be buying here anymore. Woke. | |
| Sold Sold Sold I think @zappas (OP) should send @love4audio a thank you note and small token of appreciation for saving him $400 | |
| Sold Sold Sold I was on the other end of a similar situation. A local dealer in used equipment had just received a vintage amp and preamp that I wanted. His tech had not checked it yet. When I asked about it he said another customer was interested, but wanted a ... | |
| Question for Atma-sphere, will expensive power cables improve your amplifiers? @aberyclark - Your question is answered thanks to @jea48 Read page 8 ... The power cord can have audible effects! A good cable is recommended. | |
| I am sad Inquiring minds want to know. Is this the amp? samureyex OP 236 posts 02-21-2025 at 05:21pm I didn't include make and model because I'm certain it won't change the end result. The make and model is BMC S1 | |
| Turntables currently considered top of the range. Do you know what they are ? Another TT worth mentioning is the Nagra Reference. IMO very impressive | |
| ProAc D20R vs Totem Forest Signature The 2.5 were great at the time. They were very inefficient (I think they tested out at about 83 db) but also had very deep bass capability. The d-40r doesn’t go as deep, but has plenty of bass. The highs and midrange in the d-40r is quite superior... | |
| ProAc D20R vs Totem Forest Signature I can't help you with the Totem comparison. I can tell you that the ProAc models with ribbon tweeter are IMO a real improvement. I had the 2.5 and now own the D 40r | |
| How often do you upgrade turntable ? I have had quite a few turntables. After getting my updated Garrard 301 and comparing them, the others were all sold. I have not had a desire to upgrade for a long time. Based on my listening an upgrade to something I like better will cost more th... |