learsfool
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| Turntable--Cartridge for the Rogue Audio Cronus I would highly recommend the Rega P5/Exact 2 combo, that's what I went with, and many retailers will give you a discount on the cartridge because you are buying the table. Get the TT-PSU, too, it makes a big difference. | |
| What's the Best LP You Bought in 2008 I have bought so much great vinyl this year, among my favorites are the Alfred Brendel Beethoven Sonata set from the 70's, the Dutch Philips pressings, the Bernstein/Marilyn Horne Carmen from DGG, several great Ella Fitzgerald Verve records, the L... | |
| Klipsch forte II what league are they in? There are many professional musicians, including myself, who feel that horn speakers, driven by tube electronics, are the closest thing you can get to the sound of live music. High-end sound does not have to come at a high price. I have a pair of ... | |
| How did you choose your equipment? All of these suggestions are great. As far as the audio magazines go, what you can do is read them over a long period of time, at least a year's worth, and try to determine what the reviewer's sonic tastes are and how they compare to your own. Thi... | |
| Speakers and Tube Amps I would second the horn recommendation in general, and the Klipsch Cornwall recommendation in particular, unless you have a small room, then maybe something smaller in the Klipsch Heritage line. I have Cornwall II's that have 101dB efficiency. The... | |
| Which is the most tubelike solid state amp around Ecka, there was a thread several months ago on another audio forum where SET amp lovers were asked what solid-state amp they would choose if a gun was held to their heads, and surprisingly the only company anyone actually mentioned was Naim. That ... | |
| Rega RB300 arm & Sumiko Blackbird - good match? I would third the Rega Exact 2 recommendation - I use one on my RB700. | |
| resolution and imaging I think that Sns and Mapman are both correct. Sound reproduction should attempt to mirror the effects of live music as closely as possible, however it will never achieve this goal because of all the variables involved, not the least of which is a ... | |
| Self bias tube integrated or power amp suggestions I would highly recommend the PrimaLuna line, though this will cost a little more than a grand used. You might be able to find a Prologue One integrated for near that used. | |
| resolution and imaging Newbee, I just re-read what I posted, and that does sound crazy (I really should stop making these posts so late at night). If the whole orchestra is playing, and all of the violins are playing in unison, then no, it should be nearly impossible to... | |
| resolution and imaging There have been some odd comments in this thread today - one can't hear instrumental timbre from the back of the hall??? No localization??? You should be able to hear where an instrument is located on the stage from any seat in the hall. Many comp... | |
| resolution and imaging Nice thread - proper imaging and soundstaging is an extremely high priority for me, as I am a professional orchestral musician. I believe a recording engineer should try to recreate the sound of the orchestra in the hall as well as possible, but m... | |
| I need an economical but good phono preamp? The Bellari VP129 can be found here used for under $200, this is a great little tubed phonostage. | |
| Overall opinions on Harman Kardon I have an HK AVR that I used to use before I went to a dedicated two-channel audio system. It was great for watching movies, but you can do much better for audio. | |
| Are most budget & mid range amps under-powered? Agree that the speakers are the important part of the equation - I use horns myself, so I don't need to worry about not having enough power. |