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Phono Preamplifier Redux .. Damn This is Getting Expensive Spend some time researching the benefits of room treatments. I use ASC tube traps to control base and 1st reflections. Best investment I’ve made. If I could do it all over again, I would have started with optimizing my room acoustics before buy... | |
recommended speaker cables and interconnects I have a tube system with high efficiency horn speakers. Mostly listen to vinyl. I read the Stereophile article that Art Dudley (RIP) wrote about Luna cables and decided to give them a try. Ended up with their Rogue turntable cable and interconnec... | |
High Fidelity Cable replaces NPS 1260 Let us know your findings when compared to Total Contact. I plan to continue using Total Contact from my life time stash, but I may try this Q45-T on my nephews system. | |
Interesting information from Analog Planet on Stylus Cleaner Onzow Zero Dust. I was surprised to learn from the articles, that the DS Audio left residue also. I believe their gel is “clean room” quality + the flat surface seemed safer to use than the Zerodust. I’ve stopped using both ( for now) in favor of a brush used by ... | |
Liquid stylus cleaner without solvent The new stylus cleaner articles from Michael Fremer are a real eye opener! I have used Zerodust and now the DS Audio. I believe Michael uses Audio Intelligence. Any Miyajima fans willing to share a safe stylus cleaning recommendation? Thank y... | |
One big reason why brick and mortar high end audio dealers struggle. I initially became interested in high end audio after spending time with my local dealer, listening and learning. And while today we have excellent online information available, as well as audio shows, I fear that the younger folks just getting in... | |
Trying to Help My Nephew With His First Venture Into High End Audio Thank you. Much appreciated! | |
Trying to Help My Nephew With His First Venture Into High End Audio For those still following this thread, I must say how disappointed I was when I tried to find a sub $4,000 turntable available for demo at my local brick and mortar audio dealer. Only very high end on display. Is the next generation of audiophiles... | |
Trying to Help My Nephew With His First Venture Into High End Audio Folks,I am now looking at a SOTA Comet V which comes with the RB330 tonearm from Rega.Tomic601 has some experience with SOTA.Which cartridge would you suggest? SOTA is promoting a Dynavector 10X5, but I just read a review that did not like the 10X... | |
Trying to Help My Nephew With His First Venture Into High End Audio I agree with no romance. My thinking is that the rest of this solid state system is cold sounding, so some warmth is welcomed. Ill set the system up with with what I own, plus this little phono. We can select a cartridge that compliments the sound... | |
Trying to Help My Nephew With His First Venture Into High End Audio Thank you for all the great advice. I read Michael Fremer’s April 2021 review of the little Haberman phono, and contacted Jim Haberman in Hawaii. Thank you tomic601! For $1K, I think we will try this. Great suggestions on the turntable/cartridge c... | |
Acoustic treatment question: do you agree with Dennis Foley that $46k to $65k is required? I was surprised by how expensive good treatments are. I went with Acoustical Systems Corp (ASC). I’m sure Acoustic Fields products are great too. To control costs, you can start by controlling base in the corners of your room, as well as the first... | |
HOW MUCH DO NON-AUDIO FACTORS INFLUENCE YOUR AUDIO PURCHASES? I definitely take other things into consideration when buying gear. I’m probably in the minority, but I am willing to pay a little more because I trust the dealer for honest advice and after-the-sale service. That being said, I no longer buy brand... | |
Which Component Has the Greatest Affect on Low-Level Listening I’ve had very good results at low volume, with 97db horns and about 4-5 watts (300B). | |
Miyajima MADAKE experience Yup.....unfortunately I received no tools with my EMT cartridges. |