karl_desch
Responses from karl_desch
| Will a record weight harm the motor in a direct drive turntable? I use a 850gm weight (HRS) with my Kuzma Stabi R table which is a relatively high mass table, especially with both “wings” installed. The weight makes an audible difference that I prefer overall. There may be some damping effect on the sound but... | |
| Impedance Loading for SS Hyperion With my Hyperion ES MK II, I use 500 ohm or 47 k ohm. With the Pass XP-27, I just don’t hear a big difference. For fun, I can load it below 480 and then we start loosing some Hyperion magic. | |
| Speakers for 2nd System! @glenmschneider. I really need to audition the Sibelius some more. You are not the only one to describe them as beautiful sounding. | |
| Speakers for 2nd System! I listened to the Pearl Audio Sibelius at Axpona and was seriously impressed with the way they maintain bass balance at low and high volumes. Super natural and coherent. I want to audition them some more. | |
| What type of speaker would sound better? There is also the one driver option. Can be magical when done correctly! | |
| Cartridge Upgrade Recommendations Great! Hope you are experiencing a little Koetsu magic. It will get even better as you get more hours on the cartridge. Enjoy! | |
| Best Holographic Speakers ~$7k per pair I don’t mean to sound too dogmatic but that speaker list seems all over the map design wise. I think it would be worth your time to audition some Vandersteen speakers. They image (holographic) better than most because they address baffle ref... | |
| Speakers for new room I’ll be interested to know your opinion on the Zu. I have a pair of Union 6 and think they are wonderful. What separates them from the Klipsch speakers I have listened to is their coherence and clarity. That’s the advantage of a full range drive... | |
| Cartridge Upgrade Recommendations I would start with a new Rosewood purchased from the shop that can get it mounted for you. Hopefully they will know how it mares with your tonearm which a fear may need more mass to take advantage of the low compliance Koetsu. You are in for a tr... | |
| Zu Audio Union 6 Supreme An update. I have been using the Zu U6S since November 2024. I have settled into a specific set of tubes on the Decware Torii and the use of a Decware ZROCK3 for both vinyl and digital sources. As some predicted, I am really happy with these spe... | |
| Cartridge Upgrade Recommendations @curtisvill. Proper cartridge mounting is a big topic. I would try to find a local shop that you would trust to do it, whatever cartridge you decide on. Many of us on Agon have invested time and money to learn how to do it ourselves. There are ... | |
| What are your top 3 favorite turntable companies (manufacturer) and why? 1) Micro-Seiki/TechDAS - Air bearings and vacuum platers 2) Rega - simplicity and excellent sound, their high end models sound great with Lyra carts, no VTA adjustments needed. 3) Kuzma, Kuzma, Kuzma. Reliable, precision made beasts. | |
| Fidelity Research FR-64 vs. FR-54 FR-64S and Koetsu = beautiful. | |
| Zu Audio Union 6 Supreme I had the opportunity to listen to the U6S today. The chain was Lyra SL to Sutherland Little Loco mk2 to Decware Torii mkIV via a Rega P10. So no subwoofers, no digital. The Lyra Etna is not a warm sounding cart but the sound today was not thin a... | |
| Zu Audio Union 6 Supreme Hey @zbiener, given your use of Decware amps, do you also use a ZROCK? I am going to try a used ZR2 with my U6S to see what I hear. Others have used ZROCKS to "restore" good bass response. But I wouldn't change a thing until they break in more. ... |