jperry

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Speaker comparisons
Yashu, thanks for the information. I may go audition a pair of C-1 based on your comments. Could you give me some information on your listening room and associated equipment? 
Speaker comparisons
I have a 12 x 17 room with Response 2.5. I used to have the Response 2 in the same room. The speakers are 4 feet from the wall behind them and two feet from the side walls. I sit about 8 feet from the speakers. I think may be able to improve your ... 
New cart for under 1K
+1 for Arizona Hi Fi. They are my local dealer of choice. Glen and Bill are great.Audio Connection in Verona, NJ, John Rutan is a great dealer.Not sure where you are located.The US distributor is Modern Audio 410.486.5975 Fjn04 - Are you in Phoeni... 
Speaker comparisons
How big is your room and how are your speakers positioned?What type of stands are you using with the Response 2?What equipment was used to demonstrate the Dynaudio C-1, and how large was the room? 
Speaker comparisons
05-24-13: Zd542Keep what you have.I agree.Just curious. What is the rest of your system and why the interest in Dynaudio?I moved from Proac Response 2 to Response 2.5. The main change was added bass impact. I listened to a number of speakers befor... 
How to increase the gain on a preamp
Most likely he changed to larger cables to increase the gain 
What brand did you leave Rega for?
I had a Rega (Basis branded) arm and also tried a Origin Live OL-1 arm. When I upgraded to a Basis Vector 3 tonearm the difference was astoundingly better. 
What brand did you leave Rega for?
Basis. It runs at the correct speed. 
Phono Preamp Suggestions
Check with Art Audio. They will do custom work and probably balanced outputs. 
New cart for under 1K
Listen to some Proac speakers. I think you might like them based on your comments. 
Phono Preamp Suggestions
Art Audio Vinyl One 
New cart for under 1K
I do not know which Harbeth speaker you are considering, but if you sell your Focals for $2,000 and spend another $1,000 you can buy a used pair of Harbeth compact 7 es3, or Proac 2.5 for even less. 
New cart for under 1K
If you feel you must change cartridges, the Dynavector cartridge will be a great match with your Dynavector phono preamp. Save the money for your speaker upgrade. 1300-700=500 towards speaker upgrade.I am sticking by my earlier post, which is move... 
Retipping Service
Lew, you should call or e-mail Andy. He fixed a sagging suspension on my Shelter 901 and has retipped two Koetsu cartridges for a friend of mine. We both thought his work was great. Web page design - Not as great ;-) 
Retipping Service
Soundsmith does great workYou could also check with Andyhttp://www.phonocartridgeretipping.com/index.html