markd51
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| CAL Alpha and an Equalizer Hi, Thanks for your responses.When I recieved the Alpha, there were two JAN-Phillips 5751 tubes, and those I replaced with two Mullard CV-4004 (12AX7A Equivalent) Tubes.I'm using top of the line Straightwire 75ohm Digital vetween the Transport, an... | |
| Best integrated or receiver w/phono for $1K? Hi, I've owned plenty of Marantz gear over the years, and in fact at one time, could've called myself a Marantz Collector. Owned about 9-10 recievers over the years. Some of the better ones I've had, were a mint 2265, and a mint 2285B Black Face E... | |
| Starting From Scratch - What would you do? There'll be as many suggestions as there are posters I'm afraid.If I could do it all again, I'd probably try buying a pair of mint, or easily restorable, clean JBL 4343, or 4345 pro Monitors, and a modern SS Amp, due to no worries about breakdown,... | |
| What effect does cartridge loading have on sound? Hi, I honestly have no knowledge about this "Souther" Cartridge you have, and as nsgarch explains, it's probably unlikely that it is a high output MC Cartridge. (Due to the fact that you seem to have sufficient gain, and you don't mention that you... | |
| Help search for a phono stage that fits my system Hi all again,While I've never heard the Aesthetix Rhea, it was initially on my short list of phono stages to purchase.I'm sure when one has a good compliment of sound quiet tubes, this unit no doubt is awesome.Tubes though can get very expensive n... | |
| What will beat ear 834p by a margin I'd like to comment some on the Sutherland PHD, as I own one. It was an upgrade from a McCormack Micro Phono Drive. Before I continue about the Sutherland, I'd like to say that the McCormack was a nice little Unit, felt is was very good for the ca... | |
| Herbie's Mini Grunge Buster Hi All, It's actually quite tough for me to just yet give a good evaluation on the mini Grunge Buster, as over the last week since I've gotten the Mat, I've also installed on my Cal Alpha DAC a pair of matched NOS Mullard CV4004 Tubes with the Her... | |
| One particular tube upgrade elim my speaker hum Yes, and not to be negative, but I've also heard there are tons of absolutely horrible Telefunkens floating around out there. Blowing $500 on just tubes is quite a bit of pocket change. Mark | |
| best phono-stage for 1200$ max. I myself would perhaps audition the PS Audio GCPH for $995.00 They offer a 30 day in home trial with full money back (minus shipping) if not satisfied.Looks to be a good solidly built unit, 4 loading selections on rear of unit, 4 gain settings, ye... | |
| Phono amp recommendations A suggestion, and another candidate for a nice phono stage, and one I had gotten myself used recently, but in absolute mint condition from another A-Gon member here, is the Sutherland PHD. I acquired this Phono Stage for exactly $2,000.This Stereo... | |
| Platter Upgrade for VPI HW MK lll to MKlV I myself went the old standard MK-IV Platter with my bought new in '96 JR Table. (Standard JR MDF Plinth w/Sorbothane Pucks)The Changeout was no effort, as the older MK=IV Bearing Well dropped right in.It was then as others have said, getting all ... | |
| "High end" cartridge use on VPI SCOUT?? Hi, Considerations to keep in mind, which I haven't seen mentioned in this thread, or the other, is that it is said that all moving coil cartridges with an output of 1.5mv or higher generally act like a moving magnet cartridge in regards to loadin... | |
| Whats the best MC cartridge for my new VPI SCOUT? Hi, Well, if it was 8 years ago, I'd probably recommend the Benz Glider Cartridge, but since then, there are many good cartridges around this same price level that will compete with the Glider, and most likely, many here will tell you will exceed ... | |
| Most PRACTICAL, yet good sounding REEL to REEL ??? Tandberg not only made nice reel Machines, but made some really killer sounding units, with many very unique features, and were also very beautiful looking units, but I can also remember back, that many were reknown to be problematic, and very fin... | |
| Questions about original Cal Alpha DAC Hello all again,I'd like to make a correction, in that the prvious owner contacted me, and the tubes in this Alpha DAC, are currently the JAN-Phillips 5751.I believe I have a pair, or two of virtually new Sovtek 12AX7AWPS lying around here.They we... |