jperry
Responses from jperry
| Adding a “safe haven” forum for discussion of tweaks? I agree with you, in the meanwhile I think you should go to Audio Asylum for that discussion. | |
| Dealing with UK's Classic Turntable Company They do great work. "Apart from the initial order acknowledge mail, I have got no update from them till now."What additional update did you receive? Have you tried calling them? | |
| Tube Amp, Preamp upgrades -- what did you do that improved your units? I found that it made a significant reduction in the noise/distortion floor. If you do it "before" you can better understand the effect of future changes. | |
| Tube Amp, Preamp upgrades -- what did you do that improved your units? Before changing the insides, put it on Nordost SortKones or Grand Prix Audio footers.They made an improvement to every tube preamp I have owned, including a Quicksilver phono preamp | |
| One big reason why brick and mortar high end audio dealers struggle. Have you considered that the dealer did not want you to be disappointed if you came by again and they were not open? | |
| Looking for a SS integrated Amplifier recommendation going into a new system This is a great integrated amp - Luxman L-595A seI ordered one and hope to have it by year end. A little over your budget, but worth it IMO.http://www.luxman.com/product/detail.php?id=38 | |
| Whats on your turntable tonight? Early this morning:Plas Johnson and the Grease Patrol "LA '55"Nana Vasconcelos/Antonello Salis "Lester"Lady Blackbird "Black Acid Soul" Arthur Brown's Kingdom Come "Journey" | |
| Tonearm adjustments on the fly If you have a Fidelity Research or Ikeda tonearm, you can use the Ikeda VTA-06 base which has this feature | |
| To clean or not to clean... I clean all new records with US cleaner before playing. | |
| Reference System TT - Dr. Feickert Analogue or Sota I would select the Dr Feickert over the SOTA. I have heard both and the SOTA is not as dynamic sounding.In your price range an alternative suggestion is the AMG Viella 12, A great table with a great tonearm. | |
| Is Spiral Groove still in business? I think the answer is no, but the founder is working with another TT company.There is some information here in the forums. Do a search for Spiral Groove | |
| Jazz Fans-- Name some of your favorite, less well known recordings Gigi Gryce - Rat Race BluesHeard it at a friend's house and had to buy it. | |
| DAC That Punches Above Its Price Point The Line Magnetic DAC at $2,500 is listenable. | |
| What comes after Harbeth 30.1s? A pair of ProAC D-30r would be an improvement.Having a port on the bottom makes placement easier | |
| Do HT enthusiasts pair processors with tube preamps? Check some of the threads below. They should help you answer your questionClass A triode - on/off on remote?SQ impact from a tube preamp after signal leaving an AVR?Hi end tube preamps, it’s all about functionality!!So you have a great hi end st... |