jperry
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| Here's a fire starter: Analog is as good as SACD I would look for a used SME V or variant. I think SME made a SME 345 especially for the Oracle TT. The 345 had detachable headshells. Another thought is a used Basis Vector, a Graham, etc. The Vector has a fixed headshell and the Graham has detach... | |
| Here's a fire starter: Analog is as good as SACD "a) My system is not capable of resolving the difference in sound quality between analog to analog and analog to digital."I think you should upgrade your tonearm and you will hear a significant improvement in your analog reproduction. | |
| Which Monitor Speakers to Consider Look at this recent thread.https://forum.audiogon.com/discussions/best-mini-monitor | |
| A battle between two turntable generations. Which one is the winner? Bruce,Thanks for the clarification. A good review and an interesting turntable.One question. With regard to speed stability, have you tested it using a Timeline?http://sutherlandengineering.com/products/timeline/Best Regards,Jim Perry | |
| So I replaced the original Garrard 401 mat with an EP I replaced the original mat on my Garrard 301 with the SPEC+ Analog Disc Sheet (AP-UD1)A nice improvement to the clarity and resolution. | |
| PLEASE match Advice Pass Labs X350.5 (20k) to Hovland HP-100 (2500ohms) Miss-match ??? OP,Reading through this thread it seems that you are reading reviews, listening to advice from others, and looking at specs for components.My suggestion is that you call Reno HiFi. They have new, used and demo product from Pass. They allow you to ... | |
| PLEASE match Advice Pass Labs X350.5 (20k) to Hovland HP-100 (2500ohms) Miss-match ??? You should consider a Pass preamp. It will be a great match with your Pass amplifier. | |
| Any integrated's phono that can compete with $2.5k - $3k outboard one ? Take a look at Sugden. The power rating is understated.https://www.sugdenaudio.com/ia-4-integrated-amplifier | |
| What Turnatable now? Matt,I think a Lenco is in your budget, and you can buy a plinth on ebay for not that much. Add a Jelco arm and you should be under your budget range. | |
| What Turnatable now? Matt,I would go for a direct drive or idler drive.Not sure of the cost but if you have woodworking skills you could get a Garrard or Lenco and make the plinth, which would keep your cost down.Otherwise maybe a classic Denon or Kenwood L-07d | |
| Obscure brands worth considering I have heard the new RAM speaker line and I think they are an excellent performer especially considering the price.https://www.facebook.com/RAMLoudspeakers/ | |
| Magico S5 vs KEF Blade 2 vs TAD Evo One vs YG Kipod II Sig w/pwr bass You should go to Rocky Mountain Audio Fest in Denver about two weekends from now. You can see and hear most if not all of these speakers in one place.Given the amount you are going to spend it is a worthwhile trip. Who knows maybe you will find a ... | |
| Does it get any better? I am at a similar point with my system, but unfortunately I know it does get better. The real question is whether it is worth the time and effort. | |
| "Best" mini-monitor? The Proac line is great as is the new RAM line from Falcon Acoustics.https://www.facebook.com/RAMLoudspeakers/ | |
| How to transport used MBL 101 speakers w/o crate? Folkfreak has a great idea. I think you could also wrap them in moving blankets, strap them to appliance dollys, and then strap to the inside wall of a u-haul moving truck. You should check with MBL to see if the cones need support for short perio... |