karl_desch
Responses from karl_desch
| Solid State Preamp Under $8000 The XP-22 is a two unit piece which you mentioned would not be preferable. But, I feel like Pass really knocked one out of the park with this update of the Xp-20. In my system it replaced an Xp-10. I hear improved clarity (resolution without gl... | |
| Solid State Preamp Under $8000 Pass Labs Xp-22. Silent and beautiful. | |
| Looking for a pre-amp (Pass, ARC, BAT, Sim, PS Audio) I'm a long time Pass Labs listener so probably totally biased. I recently changed from the XP10 to the XP22 pre. As I had hoped, this change pushed my entire system in the right direction. Even after several months in the system I am still hear... | |
| Linn Audio I know this is an old thread, but I agree with the OP @caphill that the current Linn digital gear is among the best even though it can be hard to take the Linn system approach, similar to Naim.The only piece of Linn gear I have long experience wit... | |
| Anvil Turntables Alloy Convertible turntable with new magnetic footer The website is down. I think Bruce is still in the game but I have not checked in with him in a while. Hopefully he responds to this thread! I love my Anvil TT! | |
| Fidelity Research 64s vs Jelco SA-750e I owned both the Jelco 750D (9-inch) and the FR-64S played with my RSP. The Jelco was tweaked with the old TTW VTA collar which, like the B-60 base, adds even more weight to the arm. The FR-64S was without the B-60 Base. Head shells were Yamamoto ... | |
| PASS LABS XO.2 Preamplifier 3 Chassis or Pass Labs XP-10 Hi @jahatl513. I recently upgraded to a Pass XP-22 from a XP-10 which I enjoyed for over 6 years. There should be more XP-10 and 20s available now that the newer models are out. I have not listened to the older X units but can say that the XP-1... | |
| Curious what people think is the best "value" high end speaker (~5K to 15K) I currently use Vandersteen Quatros but I used to have Legacy Focus SE. That speaker sounds amazing at high volumes and is not difficult to drive. Also not very fussy about sweet spots or placement. Love the way electric guitar sounds on the Le... | |
| SAT Comparison Although I am in no way interested in purchasing said tonearms due to cost, it was fun to listen to these tracks and there are differences that I could hear with my computer audio headphone setup. I think the digitization affects the sound but doe... | |
| FR66s vs Ikeda IT-407 CR tonearms Sad to hear it. RIP Osamu Ikeda. | |
| Does anything better Jelco arm ~$1000 I own both a Jelco 750D and an Audiomods Series V. They are both excellent arms for a reasonable prices. I tend to use lower compliance cartridges on the Jelco. The Jelco also has the headshell factor to account for. In my system the Audiomods d... | |
| Nature of Koetsu carts I would not describe the Koetsu sound as "samey" or homogenizing. They have a very dynamic sound, 3D imaging, never fatiguing. I agree that Koetsu's have a special presentation of midrange but it only emphasizes the musical information that othe... | |
| FR 64s tone arm lift servicing @lbelchev that is the one! Thanks for the link. | |
| FR 64s tone arm lift servicing I had the same problem when I recently purchased an FR-64S from Japan. I purchased a replacement lift from an Italian company on Ebay that works great. I’ll look through my account records and get more specific... | |
| Thumbs up for ultrasonic record cleaning Air drying should work fine, especially if you perform a final rinse in DI water. |