jperry
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| After nearly 20 years, I left Magnepan and went ProAc Congrats on your new d-48s. I have d-40rs and don't know if I will change from here.I have Nordost Sort Fut on mine and they were an improvement over the standard spike in both functionality and sound | |
| When is it time to consider adding a SUT? The ARC Reference Phono 3, like the Reference Phono 2, has a FET front end instead of a SUT. Mine has plenty of gain to run a Benz LPS into an Aesthetix Calypso. | |
| When is it time to consider adding a SUT? You have plenty of gain for the Benz LPS. I use a Benz LPS with my ARC Reference Phono 3 with no gain issues. | |
| Amplifier Upgrade Decision You should consider the Aesthetix Atlas. You could buy mono amps used in your price range. | |
| Distortion mystery -- MC cart mistracking? / transformer / head amp input saturation?? Have you actually looked at the stylus to be sure it is clean?They sell "60x magnifiers" on ebay for less than $10 and I recommend one to everyone with a turntable. | |
| Phono amp as good as Shindo Aurieges phono section Try a Leben phono stage with an Auditorium SUT. | |
| Record Cleaning Machine I typed Nessie Vinylmaster in google. On line for $2,995. I would still buy the KL, VPI or Audio Desk | |
| Record Cleaning Machine Never heard of it. In that price range ($3,000) I would buy higher up the VPI line (17f). Alternatively you could look for a used Audio Desk or KL Audio ultrasonic cleaner. | |
| Seeking advice on possibly returning Audio Gear I got on another marketplace. Return it. | |
| What speaker cable made a major difference in the sound quality of your speakers?? Nordost. Price varies depending on length and model. More clarity in a variety of ways. | |
| Amps/Preamps for Rockport Aviors gasherbaum,Sorry your thread got derailed. Based on my experience I would brand match the preamp and amp. I have an Audio Research Reference Phono 3. It is a great piece of equipment. I am using it with an Aesthetic Calypso preamp and Atlas amp.I ... | |
| Record Cleaning Machine In your price range the VPI 16.5 would be my pick. I own one as well as a much more expensive ultrasonic machine. | |
| Amps/Preamps for Rockport Aviors You should also consider an Aesthetix Atlas amplifier. I have heard this with the Rockport speakers including Avior and it is a great combination. | |
| Distortion mystery -- MC cart mistracking? / transformer / head amp input saturation?? Have you actually looked at the stylus to be sure it is clean?They sell "60x magnifiers" on ebay for less than $10 and I recommend one to everyone with a turntable.You should also consider using magic eraser for cleaning. | |
| Best interconnect burn-in method Why does a question have to turn into a cable debate?Nordost Vidar.The OP should post this question in the Cable section at audio asylum where he won't be pestered |