kennyc
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| Decided to try a SPU cartridge I’m comfortable around the $3k range. So the usual suspects in this range is Thomas Schick, Groovemaster II, Sorane TA-1L, and used Ikeda 407. There's also Ortofon arms like the RMG-309i and RS-309D, maybe used. Then there's the Bokrand arm whi... | |
| Decided to try a SPU cartridge @jasonbourne52 Thanks for reminding me of the “Ortofon’s” SUT. I read that SPUs sound best with a SUT, but my Van Den Hul Grail SB is a “current” phono stage. Not sure if a SUT+”voltage” phono stage is significantly better. I would ask the audio... | |
| Decisive moments your your audio journey When I was a very young (many many moons ago) I listened to a GE Trimline portable record player with my head positioned between the removable speakers (like headphones). It was then I decided to one day get a high end audio system. 6 years ago,... | |
| Protecting Equipment from Children Depends on the kids. If they are open to listen and understand, then explain to them this is your "toy" and it's very easy to break and cost lots of $ to fix so please don't touch. Or, you can have them "safely" touch buttons and stuff "under yo... | |
| Which Tweeter preferred- dome natural material, Beryllium/Metal or Planar Ribbon? Why? Although I have not personally heard them, I suspect the Voxative AC Xp Field Coil to be one of or perhaps is the best based upon reviews/reports. Unfortunately they’re very expensive. Hearing them is on my bucket list. | |
| Totally overwhelmed (speakers under $5k) Monitor Audio Silver 500 7G loudspeaker - very positive 2022 review in Stereophile: https://www.stereophile.com/content/monitor-audio-silver-500-7g-loudspeaker-page-2 | |
| Can a digital cable have different connectors? Thanks to all. It was very confusing. I wasn’t sure if I’d have to shelf my MScalar if my upgraded DAC didn’t have BNC inputs. I’ll probably move forward with purchasing WAVE STREAM BNC cable. I’ll ask them if they will terminate to RCA on one s... | |
| your first system- @ghdprentice Clearly you have put a lot of research into that system… it should be a very detailed and revealing system. Thanks for your kind words. Yes, I have a ridiculously large spreadsheet w over 100 tabs of researched product comparisons... | |
| your first system- After 6yrs in depth research, I’m almost done putting my first bucket list high end audio system together. Constellation Inspiration Pre and Stereo Amp, Chord MScalar, Denafrips Terminator, Innuos Zenith, VPI Avenger, Lyra Etna, VDH Grail SB, SR g... | |
| I need help describing the sound of a SET to a friend in English. My impression of SET is one has to hear to understand. Not optimistic it's possible to understand before one hears. | |
| Suggestions for an integrated upgrade please Maybe a used Krell K-300i? Lots of power, class A sound, lots of very favorable reviews, and is not bright. Not sure if it can tame the OP hot sounding tweeter. | |
| Please recommend speakers @expresstrain I have a feeling I will end up getting stands also, but it’s a process... Seems like your requirements are a moving target. If you are entertaining the idea of stands, then a floorstander is best sonically to get significantly be... | |
| When choosing new Speakers, what matters most to you? Sonics first: after several demos in different systems the speakers I consistently love (emotional engagement) are Magico and YG. I figured I can reproduce the sound at home if I properly support them with adequate components and room treatments.... | |
| Onzow ZeroDust reportedly leaves a residue I think the common emergent theme here is: don’t JUST use a gel pad dip (whether Onzow, DS Audio, etc I’m not confident you can draw such a conclusion. The sticky formulas are different and the DS Audio ST-50 Stylus Cleaner is a much newer prod... | |
| San Jose CA I'm in San Jose, CA and am interested in hooking up with like minded audiophiles. I already belong to 2 audio clubs: San Francisco Audiophile Society: https://sanfranciscoaudiophilesociety.com/ Los Angeles and Orange County Audio Society: https... |