jwglista
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| Grado Sonata1 Ref Vs. Audio Technica AT33EV Davide256: It's strange that you say that, cause to my ears, it seems to do well with surface noise. The TT is on a wall mount shelf far enough away from the speakers, so I don't think that's an issue. Maybe I can experiment with the VTA a bit, ra... | |
| Grado Sonata1 Ref Vs. Audio Technica AT33EV Stringreen: Can I ask what you upgraded to? Also, I have the Sonata1, which is the improved version of the original Sonata. I don't notice much grain at all, and that's coming from what I used to have, a Clearaudio Virtuoso. | |
| Grado Sonata1 Ref Vs. Audio Technica AT33EV Speakers are Golden Ear Triton 3. I don't notice the flabbiness when using my DAC, which is why it seems specific to the analog front end. | |
| Totem Sttaf I wanted to post an update regarding the Sttaf. Yesterday evening, a cold front started moving through my area, which meant I could open up the windows and break out my PrimaLuna Prologue Two. I hooked it up to the Sttafs, and I will say that thes... | |
| Totem Sttaf Thanks to you all. I would agree that the Sttaf just aren't for me. I've already put an order in for the Triton 3's. From what I heard of them at the dealer, they were pretty darn good for the money. Now it's just a matter of making them work in t... | |
| Totem Sttaf Bdgregory: I believe they are currently 5 feet apart. I will try bringing them in even closer.Ghosthouse: Since I only have these on demo, I won't be able to experiment with plinths for the speakers. But that is a good idea.Stereo5: I really agree... | |
| Totem Sttaf Ghosthouse: Totem recommends 60-80 hours for the Sttaf. I can hear the bass, but it sounds more like undefined rumble most of the time.There's also a certain quality to the treble that I don't like. Things can sound a bit sibilant at times. They d... | |
| Totem Sttaf Bdgregory: Yes, this is in my 11 x 11 room. I have them 24 inches from the back wall. The right speaker is about 2.5 feet from the side wall, and the left speaker is further away from the other side wall. I can get exact measurements once I'm home... | |
| Totem Sttaf I think I forgot to click "submit" on my previous post, so apologies if this is a duplicate.Donjr: My amplification is a Yamaha A-S2000 solid state, but I also have a PrimaLuna Prologue Two integrated that I haven't tried yet. My room is small and... | |
| New Clearaudio Concept Owner. Looking for Cart? I have an older Clearaduio Emotion and I'm using the Grado Sonata 1 reference ($600) and I've found it to be a good match, as long as your system isn't overly laid back. It has great soundstage, and great resolution of tone and timbre. Definitely ... | |
| Getting into vinyl for the first time, need help The PS Audio is a fantastic pre. I've owned it for quite some time and have had no desire to upgrade it. I am currently using it with a Grado Sonata 1 reference (high output), so I'm not sure how the PS Audio does with low output carts, but it doe... | |
| Integrated Amplifier Choices for LSA-1 Signature I think it's hard to simply say that an amp would be "on par" with another amp without actually hearing it. I have not heard the HK, so I would never even venture such a guess. Nor have I heard the Peachtree, so I can't comment there either. Class... | |
| Integrated Amplifier Choices for LSA-1 Signature I have the LSA-1 standard monitors (hope to upgrade to the signatures in the future) and just recently purchased the Yamaha A-S2000. I was having the same problem you described: lack of bass, no punch, and an overall lack of body. I love this Yama... | |
| Looking for a very good integrated solid state amp I second Regismc's suggestion of the Yamaha. I just received mine new last Thursday so it's still burning in, but my what a great amp for the money. It resolves tone even better than my tube amp. When I read the reviews I thought it was all too go... | |
| Analog is the new pink The thing I don't like about this trend is that it's driving up the cost of used vinyl. The Half-Price Books in my area used to have very good prices on used vinyl about 3-4 years ago. But in the last 1-2 years, their pricing has become ridiculous... |