jrtrent
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| Are High End Audio Products Unreliable? I had trouble with a conrad-johnson preamp about 27 years ago (which was taken care of quickly and courteously as a warranty service), but can't think of any other product that's given me problems. Not that I buy lots of stuff, but everything I've... | |
| Are audiophiles people of sound prejudice? "we all hear and listen to or for different things and may have different priorities"This is a much under-appreciated aspect of the hobby, I think. When we talk about our own likes and dislikes regarding equipment, it's easy to forget that each of... | |
| the meaning of the word "better" I appreciate Mrtennis's question, and especially Elizabeth's response. Every hobby has its own vocabulary, words that help us explain what we're doing and experiencing. Last year I stumbled across some reviews by Jeff Day (6moons.com) and apprecia... | |
| $2000 To Upgrade System I think you're fine with the turntable and speakers you've got. I'm not a big fan of Bellari phono stages, and I haven't heard the Marantz unit. If it were me, I'd start by auditioning amplifier options. The Naim Nait 5i with a Rega Fono MM would ... | |
| Jazz must have pressings??? I can't say that I'm jazz-oriented as that genre makes up a very small percentage of my collection. I do like big band type stuff from Stan Kenton, Bill Holman, and Billy May, along with some popular artists like Vince Guaraldi and Bola Sete. Gett... | |
| Cueing/Rega RP1w/Bias 2 cartridge I'm sure your dealer is right. A friend's P1 (also with Bias 2) does the same thing. That doesn't necessarily mean the antiskate is set too high, just that the cueing mechanism doesn't provide enough friction to keep the arm in place against the o... | |
| Which attributes do you value most? pacerhythmdynamicstimingtonal balanceturntables I've enjoyed: Linn, Rega, WTRPamplifiers: Naim, Linn, AVA solid statecurrent speakers: Bose 301 series V, 141 series III've found turntables and amplifiers to make the most difference in the first fo... | |
| What do you currently own as loudspeakers? I should probably start with the really dumb comment that speakers just aren't that important--most speakers will give a reasonable performance when fed by a good source component and decent amplifier.current speakers:Bose 301 series V, no modsI r... | |
| What are the optimal percentages for analog system If you're a Grado fan, with your current system I would first audition the Grado PH-1 phono stage. I've never heard anything better with their own cartridges. Next, I'd look at upgrading the turntable. The Well Tempered Record Player is a great, m... | |
| Pre-amp newbie question I agree with Daverz; whether an outboard phono stage is better than what you're using now is something you'll need to determine by listening. For example, I found the Grado phono stage to be better than the built-in stage of my LK1 preamp, but not... | |
| Best TT and cartridge combo used under $1500? The best way to maximize the sound is to buy something new, that hasn't had tonearm or platter bearings damaged from misuse or abuse by a previous owner, and properly set up by a trained dealer. Apparently you were unsatisfied by the Marantz, but ... | |
| budget cart help The best bang for the buck is likely the cheapest one. I haven't owned an AT3600, but I'm currently using their very similar CN5625AL (purchased locally for $32) and it's working great on my LP12/Ittok combination. From your list, I've also enjoye... | |
| The best tweeter design I greatly enjoy speakers with paper cone tweeters. | |
| Linn LP-12 still competitive with the very best? Drubin's question is to the point, what could I replace an LP12 with and still be happy. I bought my present LP12 (replacing one I had purchased in 1985) in 1993 with just the basik power supply and LVIII arm. Nothing VPI sells could make me happy... | |
| How important is Cartridge Overhang? Need help Dan_ed wrote:You say that the cart is all the way forward, it hits the arc on the outside but sits behind the arc on the inside. And that the cartridge is all the way forward in the slots.From the setup instructions I've been able to see online f... |