jperry
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| Magnetic isolation "mapmanYou've peaked my interest. What magnetic levitation product are you using? I'd like to read up on it."infection, I would also like to know what product you are discussing.Thanks,Jim Perry | |
| Why do you give bad advice? I like the advice from various brand campaigners. No matter what the OP states, and regardless of whether the product they recommend fits the request, they always recommend the brand they own or would like to own. So dependable and funny. | |
| Finding reasonable Shipping for heavy, crated speakers to ship cross-country try typing "heavy shipping" in the search box. There are many threads on this. | |
| Aesthetix Calypso Signature to Eclipse Thanks for the information Albert. I am also wondering about upgrades of the Aesthetix Saturn series components from standard or Signature to the Eclipse level. So I will be following this in hope of some on point input from others. I have a Rhea,... | |
| Modern Class A SS Integrated Amplifiers +1 on the Sugden, as well as a +1 for Arizona Hi Fi. | |
| MM/MI Phono Stages Get a Leben phono stage | |
| An Amplifier Change for my Wilson Sophia 2's? Where is the gain set on your phono stage? The gain on your Whest will go up to 72 db which is more than enough for your cartridge. I think 60 db would be about the right setting. Maybe you just need more gain from your phono stage.Increasing from... | |
| Phono cartridge Goldilocks The Benz Micro LPS mr is still in production"Benz Micro cartridges have been in production since the 1980s, earning recognition throughout the world as one the top brands in the field. Ernst Benz, founder and designer of the original Benz-Micro ... | |
| Help Me Choose Timber Nation Rack-- All Wood or Threaded Rod? I have an all wood Timbernation rack made from Walnut. I am very happy with the rack. I don't have a threaded rack so I can't comment on the difference. | |
| Phono cartridge Goldilocks FYI on the Benz Micro LPS. My understanding is all new production has the micro-ridge stylus. You could confirm with Musical Surroundings, the distributor. “First, yes, there has been a changeover with the LP S. Benz has gone to a micro-ridge sty... | |
| Bad NOS tubes... "aolmrd1241, So the moral of this story is...When buying tubes,do not go the cheaper route,find and use a "reputable" tube vender and save yourself some time,money and aggravation."Absolutely true, it is tempting because the prices from reliable v... | |
| Phono cartridge Goldilocks "tom_hankins Benz Micro LP-S mr."Tom, that is an excellent recommendation. I have that cartridge also and it really delivers the detail without sounding thin or harsh. Right now I like the EMT JSD S75 a little better because of the bass drive. | |
| Researching Preamps I have a couple of thoughts for you. Quicksilver makes a phono preamp and made a preamp with a phono stage (which occasionally show up for sale used) and you might consider those options if you like your current Quicksilver. The Shindo preamps men... | |
| Phono cartridge Goldilocks I have heard the Koetsu RSP and the Lyra Kleos with observations similar to yours. You might consider the EMT JSD S75 (75th anniversary edition), which is a cartridge I purchased recently. Great detail without thin bright sound, natural voices, an... | |
| Curious .. What is the compared price of your tt vs spkrs This thread is interesting. To break it down a little more: 20% Garrard 301 TT with Windsong plinth 32% Ortofon RS 309D tonearm incl. Vahalla 2 tonearm cable 21% EMT JSD S75 phono cartridge 27% Aesthetix Rhea Signature phono preamp100% Total |