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| Levinson 320S Phono Module vs. Klyne 7PX I have a No. 32 with the built-in phono stage. I bet it is the same stage as that in the 320. While it is certainly an ergonomic wonder (lots of practical adjustments done by remote control), it is not the best sounding stage to me. It presents a ... | |
| Fixing a dent in a whoffer cone That central dome is a dust cap. It keeps debris from entering the very small gap between the voice coil former and the center pole piece and the magnets. If you can stand the look of the dented piece (I know that is not easy to do), it is best to... | |
| Fixing a dent in a whoffer cone Adhesive tape works for mild dent. But, generally, a dented dustcap in the center of the woofer does no harm so it is probably better to ignore it. | |
| Phono cable/grounding/loading questions The Titan has more weight in the lower bass and is not quite so edgy sounding as the Helikon. It sounds more relaxed, but it certainly is not lacking in detail or dynamic ability. I prefer the meatier sound of the Titan, but I think the Helikon is... | |
| Phono cable/grounding/loading questions As with anything having to do with audio, there are no hard and fast rules. I think you just have to continue to do what you have been doing, which is to experiment. I had a Helikon, but, at that time, I also had a phono stage with a fixed 125 ohm... | |
| Naim CDS3/XPS2 vs Meridian 800 vs Linn Unidisk 1.1 I've heard the latest versions of the DAC-4 hooked up to an Audionote transport, and the DAC-5 signature hooked up to either an Audionote transport or the very strange 47 labs transport. I've never heard any Naim player being used as just a transp... | |
| Naim CDS3/XPS2 vs Meridian 800 vs Linn Unidisk 1.1 I have not done a direct comparison of the three models. In my system, the CDS3 does a terrific job with soundstage. The stage is both wide and different placement of instruments, in terms of depth is easily discernable. Compared to my Sony SCD-1,... | |
| Naim CDS3/XPS2 vs Meridian 800 vs Linn Unidisk 1.1 I've heard all three, though the Meridian and Linn I heard only in dealer systems. They all sound pretty good. I purchased the CDS3 after hearing it in several different systems. I have subsequently upgraded its power supply to the 555PS power sup... | |
| Plasma vs LCD help, which is better? I agree with those who prefer plasma for picture quality. A well calibrated plasma has superior color accuracy, quicker response time (less odd blurring of moving images) and superior black level (very important). The primary drawback is that the ... | |
| viva remot control Hi Sa mmm,I just recently purchased a Viva Fono phono stage myself. I've also heard a couple of their power amps and like them too. I bet the Avatar/300P combination sounds great. | |
| Amazing Solo Piano Recordings I recently purchased a double CD of Kissin and James Levine playing Schubert pieces for four hands. They actually used two pianos, so I guess it is not quite solo piano. Also of note is that this is a live recording. The playing is very exciting a... | |
| viva remot control The "controller," which you hold in your hands costs nothing. I would want a small manufacturer to select a reliable and cheap model and not waste time and money reinventing the wheel. The cost comes from the motorized volume pot or resistor ladde... | |
| Recommend relatively obscure high end tube preamps I have just picked up the "VivA Fono" stage. This stage works extremely well with my Lyra Titan cartridge once I removed the loading resistors and substituted the 12AX7 tubes with Amperex Bugle Boys (the model I tried was originally set up for a T... | |
| viva remot control You could email the US distributor for VivA (info@profundo.us). They are extremely helpful. | |
| Tube Preamplifier Time If, as it appears to be the case, the original poster auditioned in a brick and mortar store then bought on-line, I have quite a different hope than expressed by Jond above. I hope the thing craps out and he as no recourse --that would be both jus... |