kurt_tank
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| Cartridge Upgrade From Dynavector XX2 mkii I too use a Basis 2500, with a Vector M3 tonearm, with an ASR Basis Exclusive phono stage, (the best phono stage I've ever heard).I use a Dynavector XV-1S cartridge. (Actually it's my second one, as I like it so much that I got a second one.)To gi... | |
| Who believes that Robert Plant THE BEST?Probably not, but he's certainly one of the better rock singers.(I'd put him up there with the likes of McCartney, Morrison, Daltry, Cornell and a multitude of others. IMHO, being a good rock singer is very much a matter of taste, and the... | |
| What preamp for Lamm M1.2 ? FYI: I upgraded from my Ayre K-1XE, with its optional phono boards, to the VTL TL-6.5 line stage preamp with the Basis ASR Exclusive phono preamp. These work even better with my hybrid Lamm amps, (M2.1 monoblocks),than my Ayre did.My friend's ARC ... | |
| Most overrated audio manufacturers? Well Lse, I'd have to say, in no particular order:Rega,Jolida,Tekton,Zu,Lat,Little Dot,Sennheiser,Oppo,Marantz,VMPS,Paradigm,Blue Jeans and Clear Day cables.;-)(The next time someone starts a thread about why doesn't everyone post their system, no... | |
| Opinions on bang for the buck on TT & tonearm Another thing to think about is whether you want a suspension or not.If you don't have a rock solid turntable stand, you might want to consider a turntable with a good suspension, such as a Basis.I've owned three Basis tables and each has been a g... | |
| How far have you gone? My usual trip, made three times, (for speakers, an amp and lastly a turntable/cartridge), over the past 25 years, from Silicon Valley to Sacramento, about 100 miles, have been my longest trips for audio equipment. A couple of trips to San Francisc... | |
| Your last concert was to see who and when? August 4, 2013 - I saw the Americana tour with: Ryan Bingham, My Morning Jacket, Wilco, (Bob Weir joined both of the above groups as a surprise guest), and Bob Dylan.And my next concert is Built To Spill in late August of this year.BTW, it is cust... | |
| Does hybrid amp really has the best of both world? I prefer hybrid amps, (and preamps), myself.(However, that is not to say that there are not excellent units using either tubes or solid state, as there are a fair number of them out there. However my friend and I have done a fair number of shoot o... | |
| VTL Verses ARC, which is better? I think you are going to find it difficult to find someone who has reviewed the two exact systems that you've mentioned. I think it is more likely for you to find comparisons of each specific piece of equipment, such as the preamp comparison I've ... | |
| Favorite reviewer? Hey Ebm, I think you nailed it.I prefer me too, (albeit a different "me" from yours).;-) | |
| Eggelston Andre 1 FYI - The name of the speaker is Andra, (not Andre).I use the Andra II version, and I use Lamm M2.1 hybrid monoblock amplifiers. (They are 200 wpc each.) Great synergy between them, IMHO. (I know an Audio reveiwer who used to use the 110 wpc Lamm ... | |
| What benefits to expect from tonearm upgrade I made the same upgrade as Jperry, (i.e. upgraded from a Rega (RB 900) to a Basis Vector M3 tonearm), and the upgrade was well worth it.The noise floor became really much blacker and the bass response was deeper and tighter, as well as the benefit... | |
| ARC or other Pre? The ARC Ref. 3 is within spitting distance of the Ref. 5, so if you can't afford the Ref. 5, the Ref. 3 should tide you over until you can. My friend has steadily progressed from the ARC Ref. 1, to the Ref. 2, then to the Ref. 3, (which was a big ... | |
| What's wrong with my almost new speakers? What speakers are they?What amps are you using to drive them?Awfully tough to give you advice without knowing any of the specifics! | |
| has anyone heard Egglestonworks Savoy Three days, and still no responses yet, huh?Okay, I will give you my input to help you out, as best I can.FYI, I have not heard the Egglestonworks Savoy speakers, but I do own the Andra II speakers, and like them very much.I figure the best thing ... |