jsalerno277
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| Separates vs Integrated I was a Krell aficionado for years, well maintaining a KSA 300s and KRC HR recapping them every 5 years. On my last recap schedule my Krell dealer provided me with a Burmester 032 integrated amplifier a customer of his was selling as a loaner unt... | |
| VPI TNT 3 @bhenry91 @bdp24 The platter/bearing that VPI used is a 2” all stainless steel platter. The upgrade was done about 5 years ago. It looks similar to the platter of current models. I do not think it is the same as current platters though. T... | |
| VPI TNT 3 Congratulations. I have been using mine since 1997. I drove it to VPI in NJ twice for modifications. First was the JM 12.5 tone arm. Then second time was for the upgraded bearing and platter. During the latter mod VPI removed the 3 point spi... | |
| Holo May KTE Power Cord Hope I do not offend Pangea fans. I had them for years. Excellent entry level power cord. However, I recommend WyWires Platinum Digital Power Cord. New will be in your $1000 budget. I think they are having a sale. Check out www.wywires.com. ... | |
| Power Amplifier - Maximum Resolution & Detail! The Burmester family sound seems like it will satisfy your desire for clarity, detail, and resolution while maintaining a liquid, sweet midrange and treble and realistic timbre. Professional reviewers state it has the speed and bass of a solid st... | |
| New speakers for a new start? + for @audiotroy on your list. Your focus appears to be fast transient response, detail, coherence, transparency, dynamics, extended/controlled bass, and natural timbre (no coloration). IMHO your focus is best served by modern pistonic driver de... | |
| I want to buy new speakers for 50,000 and see it used for 30,000, what should I do? Issue 1: Condition of Used Products Either audition and inspect the product before purchase or buy from a trusted dealer like The Music Room or a dealer that sells the brand where they accurately describe condition and have return policies. ... | |
| SACD/CD Drive Mechanism Replacement To echo GDHP, it depends upon the brand. Check with the manufacturer before you purchase used to determine if the are supporting the model and ask what laser and transport was used, proprietary or OEM. I had a bad experience with a Linn Unidisc... | |
| Integrated Amplifiers - Esoteric F-01, Esoteric F-02 or Dan D'Agostino Progression The Esoteric(s) will provide precision and clarity but be thin compared to the rich, tonal characteristics and power of the D’Agostino. Which is right is your preference. As alternatives at your price point audition the Burmester 032. Some pro... | |
| Help with high end bookshelf speakers Audition Vivid S12. Best bookshelf I have heard. Clear, neutral timbre, fast, dynamic, easy to place, decent bass for a bookshelf. Google and read pro reviews. | |
| It Happens Every Time I Calibrate @goose To my ears, it is not muted strings I hear in a live performance. Rather, I hear crystal clarity and vivid detail. Recorded music on a good system can produce the same clarity and detail. What I continue to try to articulate is that clari... | |
| It Happens Every Time I Calibrate @erik_squires Thanks. I agree a subwoofer can have a significant effect. With my previous system, running Apogees, the subwoofer not only provided enhanced bass response, but also opened the sound stage ambient hall reproduction, improved the or... | |
| Sound stage of studio recordings The decisions of the recording engineer and producer determine how the soundstage is reproduced. That is why you state that “on some recordings it is hit or miss”. Decisions on the venue, microphone placement, recording equipment, phasing, and m... | |
| Looking for a line conditioner The Shunyata Denali provided significant improvements in lowering noise floor, increasing detail retrieval, and reproduction of micro dynamics without changing macro dynamics. There are isolated zones, two high current outlets for amplification a... | |
| A.I. Rock & Roll travesty This represents MHO on the subject. A dangerous precedent is being set for all performing arts. My son, a struggling actor has had a few recurring minor roles. So I herewith disclose a vested interest with MHO. I am concerned with AI. We as ... |