lancelock

Responses from lancelock

CODA vs Hegel
I own the Coda #16 amp and it’s amazing. 
Need a new amp
Try a Linear Tube Audio integrated.https://parttimeaudiophile.com/2019/12/08/linear-tube-audio-z10-integrated-amplifier-review/https://theaudiobeatnik.com/reviewing-the-lta-z10-integrated-amplifier/ 
My list of tweaks and the verdict
@aj523,How did the Stillpoints Ultra LPI ver2 work combined with the Hexmat?Lance 
Upgrading phono stage
@mijostyn,I made a commitment to purchase the new Linear Tube Audio phono stage when it starts production in a few months and this was before the Ifi purchase. I expect the LTA will be better. 
Upgrading phono stage
I have a 12K top wing Blue Dragon cartridge and at the moment I’m using a iPhono3 Black Label until my next phono stage is built. I am very impressed with the Ifi. I don’t think you can beat it at that price. 
Best tube preamplifier for under $15k
I love my Linear Tube Audio ZOTL Preamp. At its price it’s a bargain and of all the gear ive tried only my Vinnie Rossi LIO DHT is in the same league. 
Integrityhifi TRU-GLIDER Pendulum Tonearm
Maybe someone else that has the Tru-Glider and can chime in but I’m having excellent results and flawless tracking. 
Integrityhifi TRU-GLIDER Pendulum Tonearm
I liked the fact that there was no modifications needed to install the Tru-Glider. My Technics is pictured on his page. Completely isolated from the plinth.https://www.integrityhifi.ca/tru-glider 
Integrityhifi TRU-GLIDER Pendulum Tonearm
I have lived with this tonearm for a few months now and am enjoying it quite a bit. It is superior to the stock arm on my SL1200GAE. I am not an engineer so I can’t speak to what it should do or shouldn’t do on paper but it sounds great. My arm is... 
LTA Microzotl Preamp
The upgrades are well worth it. It takes about 150 hours for the new caps to form but after that it is a sweet and noticeable improvement to an already great preamp.  
Best Speakers You Have Ever Heard In Your Home
GamuT RS5i 
Oppo 205 and external DAC?
The 205 has a great DAC. Send the unit to Modwright for the tube mods to improve the output stage and you’re set. 
Uptone EtherRegen
@thyname,I have never tried the 8Switch 
A deeper more holographic soundstage.
As three_easy_payments said tube rolling has improved this for me. A recent acquisition of Sophia Electric KT88 tubes has really changed the sound stage for the better and yes, proper speaker placement is a must. 
Uptone EtherRegen
@thynameI have the regen right behind my DAC and the switch is about 150’ away.