jperry
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| Fair Asking Price for a I think that is a good deal.I sold a Basis 2000 in 09/2015 for $1,100 and included a Basis branded Rega tonearm.The best tonearm to put on that table is a Basis Vector, based on my experience. | |
| The best cost no object tube DAC I have only heard a few DACs. NAGRA HD DAC X https://www.nagraaudio.com/product/hd-dac-x/I would pair it with an Innuos Statement music serverhttps://parttimeaudiophile.com/2020/04/26/innuos-statement-music-server-review/ I did hear these two to... | |
| Best cost no object tube phono Here is another phono stage worthy of consideration. Not tube thoughhttps://www.lejonklou.com/products/singularity/ | |
| The problem with the speaker industry Watch this guy. Maybe you can be friends.https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=6GmOUb5ITP4&ab_channel=Audioholics | |
| Suggest one obsure album we all should hear The Keef Hartley Band "Halfbreed" It was voted number 3 in the All-Time 50 Long Forgotten Gems from Colin Larkin's All Time Top 1000 Albums | |
| Best cost no object tube phono Also, Miyajima makes a SUT that would presumably be a perfect match with your cartridge.Using that you would only need a MM phono stage or could use a MM phono input.Your dealer may have the SUT in stock or a loaner if he caries the Miyajima cartr... | |
| Best cost no object tube phono OP,There are a few threads on this. As Raul points out it is very difficult to get very low noise in an all tube phono stage. Most phono stages use a SUT or FET for gain in front of the tube amplification. That being said, there is something about... | |
| If you hopped into your time machine and brought back audio gear- what would it be? Western Electric. Almost anything | |
| Takedown of pricey servers, streamers OCD HiFi guy I would be more interested in this if he knew that the bill on his hat goes in front. | |
| Which Cartridge/TT to buy - Ortofon MM Black, Rega Exact, Rega Ania? I agree with @deadhead1000My suggestion is you go to a local dealer and get their advice as well as have them set up your turntable if it is your first turntable. If possible watch the setup so you can rebalance the tonearm, etc yourself if you ne... | |
| Spendor SP2/3e Opinions? If you found them at a great price you should buy them.The amp you have will be fine, and if you determine you really need more power you can change it later. | |
| “Black background” — What really contributes to this phenomenon? +1 "ebmEverything helps."It is the result of a low noise floor. Everything matters, from low noise power supplied to your system, to draining internal noise from components, to how components work with the rack where they are placed, and isolatin... | |
| If Cables Are Not Tone Controls... I have not found the cables I use to be tone controls. As I have moved higher up the line I find they reduce provide a more quiet blacker background, reduce noise, and what I would call glaze (minor distortion) that you did not realize was there u... | |
| preamp for manley Look for a Manley preamp.hifishark.com can be helpful. create an account and you can get daily updates as new preamps come up for sale. | |
| The best TT system for under 30K Congrats on scoring a deal, especially because it is something you have heard and know you will like. I assume the dealer will deliver set up etc. So that is also a huge plus.You should also enjoy assembling a record collection.Check out some thre... |