mglik

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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. 
Best type of metal for turntable platform?
They are $1500 but an incredible upgrade for a TT-Silent Running Audio. VR platform. I put one under mine and the improvement in sound was the biggest change in my system short of upgrading my speakers from $10K ones to $30K ones!SRA has two separ... 
Atma-Sphere Owners, MP-3 Upgrade
I had a chance to get the resistors when my MP-3 was made but Ralph moved me away from it saying it was the least vital.And it is quite expensive.But your improvements seem significant. I will think about it.Thanks,Mike 
what are some of best tonearms you own or experience with.
I had an Ortophon 309 arm on my Woodsong Garrard 301. Replaced it with a Tri-planar SE. the T-p runs circles around the 309. Used to have 20-30% of my record collection that was unlistenable. Now it is rare that a LP is not interesting and enjoyable. 
will changing to solid-state make the bass in my wilson sophias better at low volume?
IME, tube power will produce full and detailed bass but SS can produce more sharp edges. Tubes have a more loose sound but also more real. If you like that SS sharpness, try it. My preference is tubes. 
Remarkably better sound possible with just 1 system component change?
HiYou surely have put together a respectable and good system.And I admire your writing and intelligent use of language!Too many casually toss out difficult to follow diatribes.Surely, a unique and interesting room. Super fun. Although I agree that... 
The anachronistic CD Transport? And do I really need one.
+1 for Schitt transport. Or a used Theta Compli. The Compli originally sold for $2500 and you should be able to get one for around $500. They are built like battleships and are as solid and good as ones costing much more. I have happily used mine ... 
CD or DVD player to use as a transport
For many years I have used an old Theta Compli.I think it originally sold for $2500. This is a DVD/CD transport with coax output. To get something of similar quality today, you would certainly have to pay many thousands. I paid about $500. Highly ... 
Is there a Solid State amp that can satisfy a SET guy?
Many speak highly of Nelson’s work. Whitecamaros seems to prefer the 250.8 above all. I surely have heard of the prowess of the 30.8.I have a First Watt M2 which sounds quite SS. Ralph has developed a Class D amp which he says is very similar soun...