jtimothya
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| List of top phono preamps best The Artemis Labs PL-1 is another for your list.. | |
| I've come to the realization... If you like Cardas, try the FMS Zero interconnects. I think they may meet your criteria plus they offer excellent harmonic detail.Tim | |
| problems with CJ's Premier 140 ? anyone Both posters in the referenced threads are overseas from US one in Ireland, one in Philippines , so likely 240v which means some different parts from NA - don't know if that makes a difference. Lew Johnson responding to the one fellow seems signif... | |
| problems with CJ's Premier 140 ? anyone Absolutely zero problems. I've been using a Premier 140 since November of 2003. Every day it proves reliable and sounds great. The 140 is more neutral, faster, and refined than the Premier 12s that it succeeded, yet it remains unmistakenly a CJ. I... | |
| whats the best styus cleaner gel Tending bar to help put myself through grad school I dreamed of the day I would be wealthy enough to market jars of pimento stuffed olives soaked in Boodles gin to the rich and famous. 'Teeni Tots - bet you can't drink just one. Now, years later, ... | |
| McIntosh vs. Thor I have not heard the TPA-60s, but spent a few months with the TPA-30s. They have a stunningly gorgeous EL-34 almost SET-like harmonic richness that just makes it hard to stop listening. The 30s are neither warmer nor darker than the CJ Premier 140... | |
| LAST Record Preservative. Do you believe? LAST is not a substitute or replacement for an RCM or record cleaning, and I don't believe the LAST people suggest it is intended to be. Record cleaning and using LAST serve two different purposes. LAST is not a cleaner. Nor its use like coating (... | |
| Salon One Audio Hey! It is good to hear from you Bruce. I am sad to hear about Roger - God bless him - he was at Acoustic Sounds wasn't he? | |
| opinions on Shunyata, Nordost spkr. cables I agree that cabling can reveal previously hidden upstream , uh, issues - or have its benefits masked by downstreams inadequacies. Introducing a component (and I suppose cabling is a component) that is a few steps better than ones current system i... | |
| opinions on Shunyata, Nordost spkr. cables It would be great if you can report back and tell us how the Gemini and Andromeda work in your system. Thanks,Tim. | |
| Anyone tried Shunyata's Antares interconnect yet ? I have the helix Altair and Antares in my system - they represent the first major IC change for me in the past 6+ years. Construction and fit n finish appear to be high quality - I was surprised to learn they are hand woven. The Altair has a simil... | |
| opinions on Shunyata, Nordost spkr. cables I have not heard the Nordost cables you mentioned. I did audition the Red Heaven and Blue Dawn (or is that the other way around?) in my system a few years back. They made a striking immediate impression of speed and tightness, but lacked body and ... | |
| Salon One Audio Driving to Wisconsin Rapids to visit Salon One on a fall Saturday afternoon listening to the Texaco opera on the radio. I remember Bruce from when he started selling gear out of his house and then his stores. Honest advice, wonderful home audition... | |
| Conrad Johnson 140 or 12A monoblocks? You've got a couple excellent choices. I've owned both and currently have the 140. You might check the SoundStage! review of the Premier 140 which compares the two.Conrad-Johnson Premier 140 Stereo Amplifier | |
| jewelers loop I've read that checking the stylus for wear warrants a special stereo microscope. However, for everyday (record to record) stylus inspection I use a 20X loop mounted on a stand. It is great for checking the stylus and cantilever for dirt. I positi... |