ledoux1238
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| 2020 update : JC Verdier La Platine @phantom_av Last checked, The Walker Proscenium is in its 6th iteration. But I seem to recall it’s price tag always hovered close to / above $100k. So if going from a Verdier to an early Walker was a ‘lateral move’, that’s quite surprising. Would... | |
| 2020 update : JC Verdier La Platine @phantom_av Thanks for the update. Dereneville motors are indeed expensive as wth the rest of its line of TTs' and tonearms. Regarding upgrades, I am looking at a air-bearing isolation platform for the Verdier rather than go the motor route. A... | |
| 2020 update : JC Verdier La Platine @phantom_av Did you explore any other motor drive and/ or battery pack conversion? I would be intereted in your search, if any. | |
| Review of Quadratic MC-1 SUT With Comparisons to Other SUTs @mulveling This is a total aside, but what is your reasoning for keeping the SOTA Nova with the Clearaudio? Is there a type of music where the SOTA is called to service more? | |
| Review of Quadratic MC-1 SUT With Comparisons to Other SUTs I have re-read the MC-1 comparisons three times. Highly informative! i have moved from a vintage preamp with built-in phono ( MFA Luminescence ) to a transimpedance phono stage ( channel D Lino C2.0 ) with the idea of avoiding all the matching / ... | |
| Trans-Fi Terminator Tonearm: 2019 Update I'd like to relate two recent experiences/queries with the Terminator: The first has to do with cartridge compatibility.I had been using an Audio Tekne MC-6310 for the past year. It is not a well known cartridge, but sells in the $5000 range. The... | |
| 2020 update : JC Verdier La Platine @phantom_av The assumption that switching out the stock motor ( with presumably a more expensive motor ) would amount to an 'upgrade' may need some comment. I begun this thread 1 1/2 year ago with the same assumption. I had speed stability issues.... | |
| 2020 update : JC Verdier La Platine While reading a review of VPI Titan on Mono & Stereo magazine, The writer, Richard Mak, mentioned the Verdier La Platine. He owns the Verdier with a modified suspension. He apparently used replacement springs that are 1.6 times stronger than e... | |
| Channel D Lino C vs. Sutherland Little Loco @saburo Thank you for your cartridge recommendations. ZYX U Optimum is a bit out of my range. When I had the Ultimate 100, the ZYX dealer recommended a Ultimate Omega as the next jump in SQ. The Benz Ebony TR is new to me.Correct me if I am wrong,... | |
| Channel D Lino C vs. Sutherland Little Loco @ chakster I know you have been long time advocate of the virtues of MM's and NOS MC's. And I do recall coming across threads where you mentioned 47 Labs electronics, but did not know until now it included their current mode phono stage. I have ... | |
| Channel D Lino C vs. Sutherland Little Loco @ ilaz, I am curious to know if the Lino C has been delivered and operational? A brief summary would be appreciated.@ Mikld, There is an additional issue to consider with this phono stage. The battery pack is best used under 80 Fahrenheit degree... | |
| Joni Mitchell, BLUE album is 50 years old, NYT Article +1 Ann Power’s article as mentioned by @tomic601. Ann Power is about as eloquent and insightful an observer of popular music as exists today. Her article comparing the minimalism of both Blue and Kind of Blue, among other insights, is a great read... | |
| 2020 update : JC Verdier La Platine @pani I appreciate the video and the beautiful motor / flywheel assembly. Yes, it comes from a very committed Verdier adopter. Regarding tweaking the Verdier, there are two aspects. The first is to understand the original intent of the designer. ... | |
| 2020 update : JC Verdier La Platine @pani I appreciate the video and the beautiful motor / flywheel assembly. Yes, it comes from a very committed Verdier adopter. Regarding tweaking the Verdier, there are two aspects. The first is to understand the original intent of the designer. ... | |
| 2020 update : JC Verdier La Platine @lewm A slight correction on the platter weight, it is 18 kg. It seems that 'high torque, low inertia' is a very common motor type. The low inertia refers to the non-moving part of the motor. And it is characterized by an ability to start and sto... |