lewm
Responses from lewm
| Why exotic stylus not used on MM? I think it’s clear by now that the root premise of the OP is false; no need to beat a dead horse any further. | |
| Why exotic stylus not used on MM? It was a joke, Pindac. Humor, not semantics. | |
| Why exotic stylus not used on MM? Above, should have written “neither SS nor anyone else…” | |
| I am enjoying my analog system, but what can I do to improve? You probably did not talk to Dr. West, as he is very hard of hearing if not actually deaf, and he does not talk on the phone to anyone. You may have exchanged emails with him. I have done so myself, and he is a very nice man and very tolerant of h... | |
| Selecting Analog Gear Based on Music Preference? Use your own ears first. | |
| Why exotic stylus not used on MM? I’d rather watch an exotic dancer than an esoteric dancer. SoundSmith SMMC cartridges are a very pale imitation of the B&O original, and if you think the originals have aged into mediocrity, send them all to me. For one thing, SS and probably... | |
| Why exotic stylus not used on MM? If you've got an NOS MMC1, contact me. | |
| What can I do to improve my 2nd system? Without first hand examination of these devices, it is hard to say whether they preserve a rigid mount of the speaker while also providing some isolation, or whether they permit too much motion at the speaker base. I did take a look at the Magico... | |
| I am enjoying my analog system, but what can I do to improve? But reduced bass extension might not be noticeable in your small room. You started this thread by asking for more “realism”. The road to realism does not run through reducing dynamics. The essence of live music vs any home audio system is the incr... | |
| I am enjoying my analog system, but what can I do to improve? I beg to differ with your conclusion and your plan. There’s virtually no such thing as “too dynamic “ in speakers, and ironically one criticism of ESLs by those who dislike them is that they lack dynamics. what you might consider is a smaller pai... | |
| Why exotic stylus not used on MM? You talkin to me? | |
| What can I do to improve my 2nd system? So far as I know, Newton’s 3rd Law of Motion still operates in the modern world, Relativity notwithstanding. What changes are the stories that audio entrepreneurs dish out to lure customers. | |
| Why exotic stylus not used on MM? I’m listening right now to my B&O MMC1 with its hollow tube sapphire cantilever and press-fitted OCL stylus. Based on a moving iron principle. Is that exotic enough? Find me a modern MC with such a cantilever and press fit.. it’s divine sound... | |
| What can I do to improve my 2nd system? I have no idea what QLN or Magico do. Can you elaborate? I cannot believe that either company would countenance placing rubbery supports under their speaker cabinets, but I am all ears. I have a better idea about Townshend ISO platforms. They ... | |
| What can I do to improve my 2nd system? The above principle is another reason to get better speaker stands, and when you get them make sure your speakers are firmly anchored to them. I’d even put some lead weights on top of the speakers. |