mammothguy54
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| Just received my new Dynaudio Contour 60i in walnut @jrbirdman333 Nice to see that you stepped up to a truly great integrated amp to run your speakers. They should be a wonderful mate to one another.Now 5 months in to my Contour 60i speakers they just keep sounding better and better. They are go... | |
| Thinking of trying "vintage" sound just for fun I agree on the Marantz 2270 receiver. It was the heart of my first real hi-fi music system in 1973. I wish that I never sold it. I would have it rebuilt and enjoy as a system in a different room from my main system. Really a great sounding uni... | |
| Whats on your turntable tonight? I've been on and off the turntable due to having other things to accomplish. However, the last few days I have played a number of LPs in the process of evaluating my new double MyMat system. I am relying on very familiar albums so I can best jud... | |
| Whats on your turntable tonight? @spiritofradio Yes, it was Slaw that turned me on to Barrabas. The description he sent was that the album is like a blend of Santana, funk, and something else, I forget exactly what that was. I wanted to add that to my collection and sought it... | |
| Whats on your turntable tonight? I have to say, this is a really good group of people.So much better than reading a lot of snark garbage on other threads.Cheers to good music and good people👍 | |
| Holographic, 3D Solid State Amp under $6k If you choose BAT and don't have an authorized dealer within a reasonable distance, than I highly recommend contacting Upscale Audio. They are excellent in knowledge and customer service. They are an authorized BAT dealer and that is where I pur... | |
| Holographic, 3D Solid State Amp under $6k BAT is outstanding in all regards, as a company and as product.I presently own the BAT VK-33SE preamp (tubes) and VK-255SE power amp (SS). New, they are $10K and $9K, respectively. That may be above your budget so finding them used could be an o... | |
| Whats on your turntable tonight? @elliotbnewcombjr I have an original copy of the 1962 release of West Side Story, the original soundtrack recording on Columbia Masterworks. The vinyl is VG+ (or better) and the jacket is VG++. It was played numerous times on my parents Magnavo... | |
| Having trouble reducing the vibrations on my turntable setup I highly recommend (via my own experience) the Symposium Acoustics products. They make a platform specific for turntables and to solve the very problem that you describe. It's called the Segue ISO. There are several standard sizes to choose fro... | |
| If Cables Are Not Tone Controls... jperry has it correct. I found the exact same thing as he did. As I moved up the line I continued to find a more quiet and black background. Not a tonal difference, but a better transfer of signa. The better the cable the less intrusive it is ... | |
| General question on Carbon fiber tonearms versus aluminum I too had an Infinity Black Widow CF tonearm. It was by far my least favorite of the tonearms I have had over the years. Always seemed rather lifeless, dull, lacking dynamics. Others have said the opposite about that same tonearm. It all depen... | |
| Whats on your turntable tonight? Steppenwolf "Monster" Had to spin this again before filing it away. Side 2 is my favorite musically and seems to be the best in SQ as well.Christopher Cross S/T I received this last year as a gift. A Japanese pressing with OBI. The music is ... | |
| Whats on your turntable tonight? @big_greg Thank you for the information. I will inspect both discs very closely before playing. I'm reserving Saturday night for the first play of Cafe' Blue. Late in the evening, a couple glasses of wine, should be perfect! | |
| Whats on your turntable tonight? @gardners501 That is a wonderful turntable. Congrats and do enjoy it.Neil Young S/T What a great album. The Loner, The Old Laughing Lady, and so many other greats on that album.Procol Harum "A Salty Dog" I say them in concert only once, I b... | |
| Whats on your turntable tonight? @big_greg Just yesterday I received my copy of Cafe' Blue Impex 1-Step, also purchased from Elusive. I have not yet played it. Is there something I should be aware of and looking (listening) for that would warrant a replacement? Please let me ... |