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What is the best HEAVY METAL speaker?
ATC SCM (Actives) - can do everything and not break a sweat 
How do you judge your system's neutrality?
I had a chat to my niece who did a degree in audiology, and she, if anything helped me understand that:1. what we hope is neutrality in hi-fi may well have been achieved a long time ago2. psychologically we simply will not accept itThe reasons for... 
What is the best HEAVY METAL speaker?
Yamaha NS1000M 
Stand out phono stages
Hi Jonathon - that is just so funny I think. Another irony is that Harry Weisfield in an interview said that an SP10 would cost 30,000 USD in todays market. I genuinely believe that when big companies really 'went for it' some astonishing products... 
Stand out phono stages
Hi EBuzz - I used to have an EAR 834P. I found it happened to have its own very distinctive musical signature. There are people out there that due to this 'musicality' they simply will not change from the EAR 834p regardless of costs. It is defini... 
Stand out phono stages
Nice to know that the 70's into early 80's in the time of statement DD's from the big manufacturers still keeps beating so called new technology to the punch. Was the Yamaha any good? 
Stand out phono stages
The new stage by Clearaudio may well be a game changer - amplification in the headshell before going down the arm - has anyone heard one yet? 
Reviewing the Reviewers - and the decline of HiFi
I think some of these last few posts kind of hit the nail on the head. I was not saying the decline is due to the magazines alone, but if in '77 mags gave useful info, why is that not so much the case now. Bloggers really do lack a bit of integrit... 
Entry level Phono Stage for Dynavector 10x5
dynavactor do the d75 phono amp - very dynamic - see my review 
Would vinyl even be invented today?
NoIf I was to start from scratch it would be Devialet or such like all the way.Not only that byt new materials may mean that records/or the like will be made of something far more resilient - who knows - graphene or such like.Not only that, but vi... 
Lyra Delos vs EMT TSD 15
Can I just say it's a privilege to have JCarr on this thread. I am saying my observations from having had in my system - both the Helikon and the Clavis both for about 3 years apiece. I've unfortunately not had any of the more recent cartridges - ... 
Tube Preamp vs Solid State
Out of interest - I am really taken aback by the fact if it is the case that your dealer won't lend you some pre-amps. In the UK it is taken for granted that you get to try out what you want before committing to the purchase. My penniesworth is th... 
Modified Lenco vs TW Raven
I haven't heard a TW Raven - I think Graham Tricker imports them into the UK and he does have a good ear for sound. I have heard an inspire modded Lenco and thought it had real drive and oomph - very enjoyable - it kind of re-injecte the energy of... 
Why so many linn lp12s for sale
I am not an LP12 fan, but, I heard one with all the Funk Firm mods and it was absolutely scintillating. It was cleaner, more neutral, and the bass foundation was significantly improved 
Lyra Delos vs EMT TSD 15
I am not speaking from experience - however, the EMT TSD15 works in heavier arms due to their low compliance. The lyras I have heard do have a kind of house sound and have an air and slight treble lift - I personally think they are very good altho...