lalitk
Responses from lalitk
| Phono stage for second system “space is an issue” I would look into Parasound zphonoxxrm. Don’t let its miniature size or modest asking price deter you from trying. I’ve used it in my previous setup (TD124 + Hana ML) and it was pretty impressive in every aspect. https://pa... | |
| Recommendations for MM Phono ~ Tube or Solid State @rauliruegas I tried to find a middle ground with you and that was clearly a mistake on my part. You’ve got me beat on the stubbornness front :-) Peace! | |
| Recommendations for MM Phono ~ Tube or Solid State @rauliruegas I appreciate the exchange of ideas, and while we may not see eye to eye on this matter, I respect your perspective. It seems we’ll have to agree to disagree, and that’s perfectly fine—after all, differing viewpoints are what make th... | |
| Recommendations for MM Phono ~ Tube or Solid State “If the SUT is optimized for the cartridge and if its properly loaded it still will not have the bandwidth that you can get with an active phono section.” @atmasphere Thank you for sharing your perspective. You may be right but I intend to test ... | |
| Recommendations for MM Phono ~ Tube or Solid State “Its that last bit that means that a lot of SUT setups are not optimized!”@atmasphere What if they are optimized for a specific cartridge along with rest of the components? And please don’t overlook or discount the user preferences. | |
| Recommendations for MM Phono ~ Tube or Solid State “active high gain phono stages are way better.” @rauliruegas While I understand your preference for active high-gain phono stages and recognize the strengths you’ve highlighted, I believe it’s important to acknowledge that audio reproduction is... | |
| Core Audio Designs ....The Man, The Myth...The Legend - Arnold Marr I have known Arnold for over 15 years and owned several iterations of his racks. I have not met anyone who is just as passionate and knowledgeable about his work. His racks are work of art and equally exquisite. No project is big enough for him. W... | |
| Recommendations for MM Phono ~ Tube or Solid State “Your ears will tell you” @dogberry I couldn’t agree more…at the end of the day, your ears, your system and listening skills should be the ultimate arbitrator. There is no shortage of gear to choose from and there is more than one way to skin a... | |
| Recommendations for MM Phono ~ Tube or Solid State @theflattire I hope you get a chance to audition Aric Audio’s MM before committing to buying. | |
| Recommendations for MM Phono ~ Tube or Solid State “I have heard some systems of very high quality that incorporated SUTs, really good ones designed and built by Dave Slagle of EMIA, that were very satisfying” @lewm Thanks for your sharing your experience. You obviously have been at this game l... | |
| Melco N10/2 DC power cable No direct experience with Chord DC but they do make a difference. The built + wire + connectors quality is just as critical as your LPS. I have used JCAT DC cables (one of the finest DC cable available) with their OPTIMO LPS, across the board impr... | |
| The End of My Search for a Power Conditioner IME, you don’t need additional plug-in devices dubbed as noise defender if you are using a high quality power conditioner. All of these plug-in devices are nothing more than band-aids. I have several of these (Nordost, Furutech, AddPwr, AudioPris... | |
| Audio envy - dang! I second the suggestion of Auva’s over IsoAcoustics. The price difference is negligible vs performance. I am using Auva speaker isolators under my speakers and I’m done upgrading there! | |
| Recommendations for MM Phono ~ Tube or Solid State @lewm SUTs are far from perfect, and each introduces its own unique set of compromises. Transformers too come with intrinsic limitations, and the choices in materials, core design, and winding configurations have significant sonic impact. This... | |
| Recommendations for MM Phono ~ Tube or Solid State @rauliruegas That’s a great question. Pursuance of a high-quality MM phono stage paired with a customized SUT can offer unique advantages in sound reproduction, especially if you’re aiming for transparency and musicality without coloration. I ... |