last_lemming
Responses from last_lemming
| Thiel Owners Jafant,im glad to see another member running BAT pre with SS amp on the Thiels. I run a BAT VK3ix pre with a Parasound A21. I know that the Parasound isn't a fancy hi end name, but man this thing drives the speakers with ease without any obvious t... | |
| Thiel Owners Hello. I've got the normal CS 2.4's. I've read that to attain the SE upgrade (or at least most of it?). A couple capacitors are changed in the crossover. I'm am having a tough time finding the DIY post that gives the most current up to date and c... | |
| The $3,600 gamble So, you may wonder how a guy with Thiel speakers thinks about his side system with Omen Def Mk 2's? I've got about 20 hours under my belt with them this far, but before I go further I'll give you a rundown of the upstream components - it's really... | |
| Thiel VS Green Mt I have the Thiel CS2.4's - oh and I have a REL 328 as well. I initially struggled a bit with brightness. It it was not the speakers. My final combination was a tube preamp (BAT VK3ix) with a SS amp with high current ability (Parasound A21). I kn... | |
| The $3,600 gamble So day one with the Omen Def mk ii' she. Definately a big improvement over the bookshelfs. Highs are smooth, but room placement will be everything with these. Bass goes, low and seems tight. I also need to figure out the gap a the bottom to opti... | |
| The $3,600 gamble Johnny thanks for your response. I wasnt clear - I apologize. Inhaven't used the a Vandy's for years. My main rig is Thiel. The system the Zu's are going in is my non serious rig in the man cave. Ive been using the Zu bookshelfs there, good dynami... | |
| The $3,600 gamble Randy,while i agree listenening to speakers over over the internet is far from optimal, I do think you can get a general idea of tone and voicing. I don't use computer speakers I use a pretty good set of headphones. I've listened to internet video... | |
| Where is the significant point of diminishing returns on hi-end turntable? The reality is that at the price point you are playing in right now almost everything is going to sound great to one extent or another, it's now a matter of taste and which one tastes the best to you. The madness never ends, but the going crazy p... | |
| Where is the significant point of diminishing returns on hi-end turntable? mmporsche, take it from another Porsche guy (currently '86 944 turbo) get simple solid rig like mine;). Vpi Prime, Parasound JC3+, Dynavector 20x2L cart. Solid rig that will last many years. Best bang for the buck. There will be a ton of opinions... | |
| Low level hum only with lp playback Jmcto be fair that was my static issue. That was solved with the deerskin mat. The bum is new. john,correct the hum only starts once the needle touches the moving vinyl. And you might be right about the hum being mechanically induced. I moved the ... | |
| Low level hum only with lp playback I have a deerskin mat and my cart is I good condition as far as I'm aware | |
| Low level hum only with lp playback I've tried every which way - all on, all off, some on, some off, in all cases I can't get rid of the darn hum. | |
| VPI SDS/ADS PSU with Rega Turntable? I second Stringreen. I own the Phoenix Eagle PSU with accompanying Roadrunner tach and my speed on my VPI Prime is kept within .001 +/- second accuracy and is less expensive and takes up less space than an SDS. Im not sure it will work with your T... | |
| Where to go There are no good hi end audio brick and mortar stores here unfortunately. Unless you count Magnolia - and I don't. My whole system is made up through mail order. And yes it's been hard to say the least. Lots of trial and error, dumb luck and goo... | |
| Where to go Tooblue, I do use a Mint protractor. Had one for my Scout when I had that. A must have in my opinion. I also did a small mod to the Prime by switching out the pulley so I can use 2 belts. Can't say I could hear any difference the Eagle speed cont... |