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| Has anyone actually bought a Zesto Phono preamp? Having had the Zestro now a week, I can begin to make some preliminary comments on my impressions. When A/B'd with the EAR 834p Deluxe, a pretty clear node must go to the Zestro, as the 834p is a bit less resolving, not as deep in soundstage prese... | |
| Has anyone actually bought a Zesto Phono preamp? Alexs- After chatting with Paul Seydor about the Andros, he suggested I contact George and Carolyn to ask if they would send out a demo, which should arrive sometime next week - wonderfully nice people. I am curious about your further impressions ... | |
| Dynavector XV-1S ---is it overkill for my system? Interesting to read this, as I posted a very similar question regarding the XV-1s a month or so ago. Likewise, I received very similar suggestions regarding improving the tonearm and/or phono pre first. Now having had the XV-1s for a while, I can ... | |
| How good does a TT have to be for a good cartridge I'm currently trying to answer this very question. Recently acquired a Dynavector XV-1s for my Scoutmaster Signature table (w/ JMW9 sig arm). I'm A/B this with the prior Sumiko Blackbird cart. One might think it should be a slam dunk with the XV-1... | |
| What can you tell me about Focus Audio? You are correct in that my sweet spot is 11'5" at the triangle, w/ the back wall (untreated) directly behind me. Ears are right at the mids height, so I must say that my current Ospreys are about as dailed-in as can be and sound very nice, though ... | |
| What can you tell me about Focus Audio? Please keep me in the loop as you develop your impressions of the FP80se. I am down to a few researched speakers for audition myself, among them, this particular Focus model. I would like to a/b audition along with Dynaudio's Focus 360s. Hope you'... | |
| Scoutmaster Platter problem Thanks very much for your suggestions. Turned out it was a relatively simple solution. For whatever reason, previous owner cleaned out the platter and bearing shaft prior to shipping. I did not initially take notice of this. A dab of lithium greas... | |
| Audiogon "RECORDINGS TO DIE FOR" list Handful of all-time favorites from my jazz/jazz fusion collection:Antonio Forcione - Tears of JoyChick Corea - Now He Sings, Now He SobsAntonio Forcione/Charlie Haden -HeartplayBob James - Grand Piano CanyonBruce Hornsby - Camp Meeting (w/ Christi... | |
| Pro-ject and EAR 834p - On the wrong path? You all have been very helpful - thank you for your perspectives. I've enjoyed this all-Project/Sumiko set up for some yrs now, but have noted that the Tube Box-as liquid a presentation as it offers-tended to roll off upper frequencies and be unde... | |
| Pro-ject and EAR 834p - On the wrong path? Apologies - Of course-Speed Box a non-issue. Please disregard. In my haste to write and the fact its been so long since I first set up the SB, didn't think it through. Stevecham: What have been your impressions with the MM7/EAR combination? | |
| Best speakers for about $2000 a pair If you can find a pair on the used market, I would suggest auditioning Meadowlark Ospreys. Finest transmission-line speakers made, IMHO. Organic well-balanced presentation w/ beautiful mids. I've heard Pat voiced them to go exceptionally well w/ t... | |
| Dynaudio Focus 360 - Thoughts/Experiences? Stricken - As for placement, could you suggest a general optimum from rear/side surfaces? These are rear-ported, yes? Our dedicated listening room is approx. 25'x15' w/ the lay-out unfortunately restricting speakers/sweet spot to long walls, limit... | |
| Dynaudio Focus 360 - Thoughts/Experiences? *Addendum: Correction of course - 4k, not 4 "grams." Sorry for the typo!Valinar: Thanks very much for your thoughts. Strangely enough, it was a visit some time ago to a St. Louis audio shop that we too had an opportunity to hear a pair of Contours... | |
| Speaker cable upgrade recs please Thanks Lindisfarne, I'll look into DNM. btw: Though I might try to budget for 2k on this project, it doesn't mean I have to - as I'm sure you well know, lots of xperience w/ this hobby has proven time and again that great sound can be achieved w/o... | |
| Integrated Owners: I Need an Excellent Power Cord I'll add my endorsement of the Ridge Street pcs. Spent the summer auditioning Elrod Sig 2&3, all the Fusion versions, Dream State, TG Audio SLVR, even Nordost Shiva & Brahma. The RSAD Alethias! was the only pc to immediately make such a di... |