mglik
Responses from mglik
| push pull or single ended An OTL amp was mentioned. After decades as a die hard SET guy, I am now a dedicated Atma-Sphere guy. The Atmas give the detail of a fine SS amp with the musicality of a great SET. The entry level S-30 would be the amp for you. All Atma amps are eq... | |
| to buy or not to buy (ultrasonic record cleaner) Before buying a Degritter, I researched what the Library of Congress, Better-Records and many, many dealers use: The Keith Monks RCM. You apply their special fluid to the record which spins on a TT-like plater with a brush and then a TT-like arm w... | |
| Cheap hearing aids? I tried a cheap pair and sent them back right away.I was hoping that my listening to my stereo would be better. The electronic sound of the sods is a complete turn off. And the batteries drain in a few hours If I try others it will be through a pr... | |
| Better Records White Hot Stampers: Now the Story Can Be Told! I recently added a Triplanar arm to my Woodsong Garrard 301. Since, the SQ has jumped to an unheard level. Albums which were previously unlistenable are now interesting and enjoyable.Now it is rare that a LP sounds bad.I do look forward to a recen... | |
| Remarkably better sound possible with just 1 system component change? Not to be needlessly redundant, I can’t recommend SRA VR platforms enough. Their improvements when placed under my components is major- night and day. | |
| Better Records White Hot Stampers: Now the Story Can Be Told! Just bought an Almost White Hot Stamper of Peter, Paul and Mary.It was only $99. I should like the content and mostly voices should be easy to be good being in the mid frequencies.Interesting to mention, Doug Sax’s mastering chain front end was al... | |
| Better Records White Hot Stampers: Now the Story Can Be Told! Doug Sax was one of the greatest mastering engineers in history.In the mid ‘90s I almost bought Sheffield Labs and had the pleasure of being close to Doug and Lincoln. Speaking of Doug’s gear at The Mastering Lab in Hollywood, one day he opened up... | |
| Do you ever miss vintage gear you no longer have? Quad 57 ESLs!There is a drive and impact with dynamic speakers but I will never forget the 57’s sound! | |
| Disappointment with Pass Labs - I'm looking for something else Hi opm,I must first admit that I am very biased toward tubes. For many years, I was a dedicated single ended triode guy. Anything SS always disappointed and turned me off. Solid State still pushes me away.After 50 years in this hobby, my final amp... | |
| Better Records White Hot Stampers: Now the Story Can Be Told! Hey Chuck,What are your recommendations for WHSs?How many do you have?Are all those WH pressings also great masters?Thanks | |
| Better Records White Hot Stampers: Now the Story Can Be Told! Hey glunson!Thanks for the Muppet Show link.What a wonderful laugh!Did you know that the Lime in the Coconut song was Nilsson’s tribute to his cocaine addition? The lime and coconut referenced the method for refining coke!Now Better Records...Chuc... | |
| NOS Tubes - Ecstasy or Agony In the past, I have had great success with NOS tubes. But recently, have had consistent failures of 12AT7s. Bought 3 pair from,I thought a reliable source.Have made a note of Brant Jesse. I have been told that NOS, especially for a preamp, are rar... | |
| Having trouble reducing the vibrations on my turntable setup IME, SRA VR platform under my Woodsong Garrard 301 was a night and day difference. I am sure that there are other excellent devices but Silent Running Audio has 40 patents and three companies. One for Audio, one for Medical/Science and one for Mil... | |
| Best "Bang for the Buck" you have owned? Hard to choose just one.But initially, I thought: what can vibration control really do?Found that the answer is A LOT!Stillpoints under my $30k speakers turned them into $50k ones.No exaggeration, 3 $125 Ultra Minis tightened up the sound and incr... | |
| Reference Recordings I agree. I own all of the RR vinyl and am disappointed in the sound.Had high hopes but they all sound pretty flat. |