manitunc
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| Tonearm suggestions I dont agree that the Rega 1000 is much better built than the Audiomods. Perhaps Dover can explain. Everything about the Audiomods that matters is top drawer, from bearings, to micrometer VTA adjustment to VTF accuracy. And its cheaper.You mike lo... | |
| Ultimate Cables no more? No, I think I will keep reminding others so no one else gets burned the way I did. | |
| Explain Class A amp to non audiophile friends How about, Class A is like a lightbulb that is on all the time, but increases in brightness as the music demands more power, whereas Class AB, the lightbulb is being switched on and off as needed. | |
| Opinion of Quicksilver KT88 60 watt mono amps I was asking about the KT88 Monos, which are 60 watt, not the M60 which uses EL34 tubes. The original price on KT88 was about $1895, for the M60 about $1995. I assume they sound different from each other. | |
| Ultimate Cables no more? still no response or cables. Going on 3 months | |
| General comments on SOTA I have used a Sota Cosmos IV vacuum table and a Transrotor Fat Bob with center clamp and edge ring weight. The Sota vacuum is much more convenient and works just about every time except on very dished records. Also, the pressure is uniform across ... | |
| Ultimate Cables no more? The problem, of course, is that I still need cables.If I wait and they dont come, Im out $375. If I buy other cables, and they do come, then I guess I can still use them. Or sell them to someone else that is waiting. | |
| Listening habits and LP storage Records upstairs on shelves or banker boxes, about 50 down by the main system turntable, usually new purchases. Every month or so I go up and pick about 10 older albums to play, bring them down, and they stay there for a couple of months till its ... | |
| Based on "synergy",entry table for a BW & Rotel? With those speakers and amp, either one will do fine if thats what you want to stay with for a while. But none of it will give you a real taste of the high end. Sorry, but you just cant get there for $500 new for table, arm and cartridge or with a... | |
| Problem with turntable/cartridge? Your benz is not the best cartridge, but you should still be getting better results than you describe. unfortunately, the standard Rega 300 arm on your P25 does not allow for raising or lowering the arm height. I have a feeling that your cartridge... | |
| Clearaudio innovation wood or SME 20/3 If you are looking for a plug and play turntable with excellent support, the Sota Cosmos IV meets your requirements and is well matched with the SME V. Plus you get vacuum hold down and the best suspension in the business. Something to consider if... | |
| Ultimate Cables no more? I just called that number, and got a recording saying the customer is unavailable. doesnt sound good. I guess my $375 is gone for good. | |
| General comments on SOTA I have owned a number of SOTAs, from the original Sapphire, through Star and now Cosmos IV. They are extremely reliable, non tweaky and just do what they are supposed to do. The vacuum platter is a great option not availabe on most other tables. I... | |
| Upgrade tonearm I have picked up a SME IV and Helius Omega. I have an Cosmos armboard for the SME, but need to send the Omega mount to SOTA to make up a Cosmos mount for it. I dont want to drill into one of my others, as they are to pretty. I have made up an oak ... | |
| Guys please help Get a plug and play system, like the Project mentioned above, a Rega P3, Music Hall MM7, Clearaudio etc. You can get a reasonably balanced system with cartridge for $1200 or so. Add a Cambridge 640p or Project Phono tube box for a phono preamp and... |