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| Preamps can color sound considerably. Surprising? I was a dedicated passive guy until I one day decided to try an active. The “meat on the bone” sound blew away the passives. It was an Audible Illusions current model with John Curl MC phono stage. I have since moved on to an A-S MP-1. Sure, a ... | |
| What Gear is Universally Adored? Quad ESL 57s are somewhat of an acquired taste. But those who own them are fanatics. Myself included. I would say they are “universally adored”. | |
| Atma-Sphere Class D… Amazing I have been anxiously awaiting Ralph’s Class D. Am a big A-S fan and joyfully use his MP-1 preamp. Since “going home” to Quad ESL 57s, I have cycled through several amps to find the best match for the Quads. I have the chance to put money down ... | |
| What is the “World’s Best Cartridge”? BTW-I am also married to myTriplanar SE arm. It was quite involved and difficult ti mount it on my TT. And I would not second guess the Triplanar quality and compatibility. | |
| What is the “World’s Best Cartridge”? Don’t know the difference in the Grado Epoch3 tip. Only know that the cart tracks, it is said, better than any cartridge. On the run in/out and between cuts, the silence is deafening. And, as I have said, the SQ is well beyond the Lyra Atlas SL. I... | |
| Best vibration isolation for speakers on carpet? +1 Townshend-the bars are not as stable as the podiums but cheaper and almost as good. | |
| What is the “World’s Best Cartridge”? Hi Raul, The difference between the Lyra Atlas SL and the Grado Epoch3 is pronounced and obvious. And it is especially good with my Quad 57s. The Lyra is sold. The Grado is orders of magnitude more ‘real” sounding. And am buying a Channel D... | |
| What is the best tonearm for a SOTA Nova turntable? +1 Channel D Lino C 3.3 The basic unit is about $3500. Rated A+ Stereophile Recommended Components along with $56K Boulder and $90K CH Precision. | |
| Atma-Sphere Class D… Amazing Hi Ralph, Would you mind reiterating your past comment of how Class D (yours and perhaps others) have finally made the leap to outperform tubes (yours and others)? thx | |
| What speakers have you mistakenly let go and then later repurchased? Heard this story many times. Lived joyfully with Quad 57s for years. Then sold them to get dynamics bass and treble. (Probably also never had the right amp) Always missed them. When I saw an ESS rebuilt pair, grabbed them. Now, would never have... | |
| We Can Make Classic Cars Outperform Today's "SuperCars": Why Not Vintage Audio? My current system (destination) is built around two key components that represent what has become an industry standard for “hot rodding” vintage gear. A Woodsong Garrard 301 and ESS Quad ESL 57s. Two cottage industry companies among several othe... | |
| Does a turntable make a DRAMATIC difference? I am a confessed analog snob. Waited 50 years to build a destination TT, arm, cartridge and phono stage. Built my current system around a beautiful Woodsong Garrard 301. Changed everything! I have always loved Rega. Enjoyed my P1 that still ga... | |
| Great classical pianists As he is affectionately known in Russia, Vanya-Van Cliburn. Certainly, there are many masters of the keyboard. But Vanya’s deeply emotional interpretations stand out as one-of-a-kind. He was in a category all by himself. | |
| Looking for good recordings of female vocals I have not yet tried... I recent had an interesting experience at a friend’s house. He has a terrific system using a very high end digital kit. Maybe around $50K. We listened to several cuts the digital then the analog. I was somewhat subjectively convinced of the supe... | |
| What is the “World’s Best Cartridge”? The Lino 3.3 was highly recommended as a phono stage that could stand up to any. I currently use a full function Atma-Sphere MP-1. This is a two box unit with a separate ps. I believe it was designed from its outset as a vinyl playback machine. H... |