jperry
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| Preamp suggestion for Quicksilver M120 amps +1 Joey54 Aesthetix Calypso or Quicksilver. | |
| Preamp with Phono $3-5k range Luxman CL-38uc A little over your budget, but maybe you can find one used or a demo.http://www.luxman.com/product/detail.php?id=27 | |
| built-in phono stages -- good idea? An interesting idea, but difficult in execution. Ortofon went part of the way there on their early SPU cartridges building a transformer into the headshell. See the excerpt below from the Ortofon wedsite:"Because of the very low impedance and the ... | |
| Phono to pre cable swap That is odd. I just replaced a Tyr 2 (preamp to amp) IC with Odin 1. More open and blacker background. Like most changes as you move up the Nordost line it removed a layer of noise.If the Odin 1 have not been used for a while you should see if you... | |
| wilson bensch eminence, thoughts? I have only heard the Eminence at a show. I have heard the Resolution and Act One Evolution many times in familiar settings. Wilson Benesch makes a fabulous speaker. They are on my list, but likely the Act One due to the size of my room. | |
| Need some Tube and Class A SS Suggestions I think Sugden would be a good match with your Spendor speakers. | |
| Turntable platforms @mikelavigne Mike thanks for your comments and clarification. I followed your thread here as well as your comments on WBF. I can only imagine how great your system must sound with all of the resonance control work you have done.Best regards,Jim Perry | |
| MC Cartridge Ideas EMT is the answer to your question | |
| Turntable platforms The Herzan is active and the Minus K is spring loaded. I use a vibraplane, because I did not like the motion of the minus K. The Herzan takes it to a different level which you need to hear. I would buy one if it was in my price range.https://www.h... | |
| What is the best solid state amplifier you have ever heard? Nagra HD amplifiers | |
| Shindo modified SPU You might want to ask the question in one of the dedicated Shindo forums at Audioshark or Audio Afficianado. I have a Shindo cartridge, but no idea about the specifications. | |
| Turntable platforms If you want to go all out get a Herzan. Otherwise Stacore, Vibraplane and minusK do a very good job. | |
| Jazz for someone who doesn't like jazz. Try Larry Coryell. This cut from Fairylandhttps://www.youtube.com/watch?v=m2SVcVooGPg | |
| What is the average dealer mark up? “Small shops have to reduce staffing during these times, which may or may not provide some relief for the owner/manager which I would think might benefit the consumer if the savings are passed on.”There are not any savings. Staffing is reduced ri... | |
| Advice on setting VTA I use this to make sure the arm is parallel then adjust from there.http://aaudioimports.com/ShowProduct.asp?hProduct=81 |