karl_desch
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| Pass XP-17 and Hana ML loading question I'm sure some of this is dependent on listening preferences and other system components. I have used Pass Labs phono pre's on Lyra (Atlas, Etna SL, Delos), Koetsu RSP, SoundSmith (Zephyr Star, Sussurro, Hyperion), ZYX (Yatra) and Denon 103R (Zu). ... | |
| Zu Audio Union 6 Supreme Thanks Rich. I did not prefer the TAD KT-66 with the Lii Fast 15 but they tame the beast nicely with the Union 6. I can't do KT88 in my Decware but I know there are several good KT-66 choices. I'll keep an eye open for Gold Lions. I do have some ... | |
| Zu Audio Union 6 Supreme @rar1. You probably know this but the Union 6 models have 8 ohm nominal impedance that is pretty flat across the listening spectrum with a rise in the lower Hz range likely related to their ZuGriewe system. I know the DW models are supposed to be... | |
| Zu Audio Union 6 Supreme Here is a nice description of burn-in break-in that goes on with these interesting drivers. https://www.zuaudio.com/theblog/loudspeakerburnin1 As a home user, I have noticed changes in the overall behavior of the speakers in the these first c... | |
| Soundsmith cartridges on Rega tables ?? I would call SoundSmith. They have a variety of carts with different outputs and different compliance. Several should be a good fit for the Rega/Rogue. I believe the XP-12 is a line stage not a phonostage. XP-17? | |
| Pass XP-17 and Hana ML loading question I owned the Pass XP-15 for many years and have been enjoying the XP-27 for several. I dont find the difference between 15 and the 27 to manifest through different loading. The 27 sounds different (and a little better) at all settings. Like Lewn,... | |
| Zu Audio Union 6 Supreme Hey @lak, thanks for commenting. I’m looking forward to the journey. I’m hopeful that they end up being an excellent tool to swap in other amplifiers and sources. | |
| Power cord for Quatro CT I followed Jon Spelt’s (Ultra Fidelis) advice and got a pair of Audioquest Z3. Reasonable price and excellent performance. | |
| Looking for 5AR4 rectifier tube most like solid state I have had good luck with Cryotone 5AR4 tubes. They match your description nicely - fast dynamic etc. Unfortunately, they do not ship things out very rapidly and they are a little pricey. . | |
| Experience purchasing a used high-end cartridge I have sold several used cartridges over the years. I have also purchased several used cartridges. I agree that there is risk involved but not really any different than speakers of amplifiers. When a cartridge goes bad, there are a very limited nu... | |
| amazing transformation...how? Is it possible that you had it plugged into a non RIAA corrected input? Meaning, and input without the phono preamp in it? That would make it sound as you described no matter what record you played. Anyway, glad you have things sounding better n... | |
| VPI Prime Sig/Lyra Delos / Feedback ...help! How far away is your table from your loudspeakers? Do you have any isolation device under the turntable? Some carts are more sensitive than others to acoustic feedback. | |
| Kuzma Stabi R vs Dr. Feickert Woodpecker 2 vs TD 124DD Which ZYX? Its been several years since I had one in rotation. | |
| Kuzma Stabi R vs Dr. Feickert Woodpecker 2 vs TD 124DD After living with a fussy thread drive table for several years, using the Stabi R/4P9/Vibraplane combo has been an absolute pleasure. As @no_regrets might say, I have no regrets. | |
| What Holiday Gifts did you ask for or Give to Yourself? Nice gifts people! I have started my first voyage into the world of tube amplifiers. I purchased a used Decware Torii MK IV with three full sets of tubes. Using this ~26 watt amp on a pair of 90db sensitive Vandersteen IC and a pair of Vanderste... |