k600r
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| Is there an 'Audiophile' Reel-to-Reel Machine for Under $1,000? I was lucky a few years back to get a Revoc B77 refurbished for $1300.00 which I thought was a bargain. The sound of a R to R is superb if you can get a decent recording and the rest of your system is up to snuff. The soundstage is expansive in... | |
| Cartridge - sweet spot on the cost/sound curve? Have you considered a Hana EL low output mc cart? The first generation ones can be had for around $475.00 which is within your range or the newer mark 2 version for $600.00 or so I believe. I have the Hana EL and it’s a very good cart for the mone... | |
| The Horror I for one have never gone to one of the big audio shows, probably for the same reason as the poster, I’m sure mt system would be woefully inadequate after hearing the megabuck systems put together by experts. instead I have over the years put tog... | |
| Non-fatiguing speakers in $10K range? Very nice amp you have, I do class A myself, a Krell KSA150. Have you considered used Wilson Watt/Puppies? The 7’s can be had for under 10K and they rock and are not fatiguing to my ears. I also like ribbons and have older Apogees as well as Marti... | |
| Quandary The fee to bring the amplifiers over to audition might be worth it if you can leave them in your system for a few days to get a sense of how they will sound in your system. The fact they will deduct it if you buy is fair in my opinion but I am a P... | |
| How do you high pass your main speakers? I personally believe you should set your crossover point by ear and not by what your friend or neighbor think it should be. I use a Celodyne servo sub with my Quad 63’s and feel it works very well. I start low on the crossover frequency and raise ... | |
| Advice on how to liquidate system Sorry to hear if your hearing loss but don’t give up yet. Since I was a child, virtually a continual series or ear infections in my left ear resulted in permanent hearing loss. Mostly in the critical midrange and about a 30-40% loss of hearing. Af... | |
| the big one: how do you choose speakers? By what features, data? I agree that listening is truly the only way to accurately judge speakers. If not able to do so in your home then the dealers showroom might have to do. I have had/ have multiple speakers that I rotate in and out every few weeks, all that I person... | |
| Demise of bass quality in Main speakers I can agree somewhat to larger bass drivers in speakers should add the lower end without a sub but that’s not always the case. My room is smallish, 13 by 15 and my Wilson Watt/Puppies with twin 8” bass drivers can overload the room. When I switch... | |
| UPS. Friend Or Foe? I will not use UPS again, ever. Had a pair of speakers sent to the factory for refurbishment. Original factory packaging and boxes, sent insured for 4K. Got to the factory unscathed but upon arrival back home there was visible box damage to both b... | |
| Apogee Acoustics repair I have spoken to Rich Murray about restoring a pair of Calipers. New bass panels and tweeter ribbons. I inguired about upgrading the crossover to Signature status also. Price about 2 years ago without shipping was $7200.00. About $1400 less if y... | |
| Need advice for upgrading my analog setup A great choice with the SOTA. I have a Star Sapphire with vacuum hold down, an SMEV arm and a Kiseki Blue cart and it’s magic to my ears. Once the SOTA is setup it’s pretty much play it and forget it. Great isolation and speed stability and the ta... | |
| If you had $12k / £10k to upgrade your analogue front-end... If your not adverse to used, a SOTA refurbished table from the company is a great buy and will hold its own for quite a while. I have a Star Sapphire with vacuum hold down, an SME V arm and Kiseki cart all for about $7500. Added a Fosgate Signatur... | |
| Why does pulling out main speakers from wall improve sound? Speaker placement varies with every speaker system, there are no standards to really follow. You can check out the Cardas website, you will find their system for speaker placement in a room based on the room dimensions which is a good starting poi... | |
| Should I buy an SME 30/12A for 15K? Great table arm combo for the price. Is that from Audio Lounge in the UK by chance? Looks like there are quite a few of us who would purchase this table if your not going to. Pull the trigger and don’t look back. |