mikelavigne
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| VPI or Basis? i own the Basis 2500/Graham 2.2 and formerly owned the VPI TNT III/Graham 1.5tc. these are both great turntables and at the level you are comparing are both quite neutral and without deficiencies.i went with the Basis for the following reasons; 1.... | |
| Clearaudio Master Reference vs. Basis Debut V ?? kelly, i had been talking to John Barnes all last fall about the CMR but he couldn't really say how it compared to the Debut V. i really appreciate finally hearing how the comparison came out.in the meantime, i have found a Rockport System II Siri... | |
| OTL amps with Wilson Watt/Puppy 6s i spent 2 weeks with the Atmasphere MA2 mkII.2 and 1 week with the Tenor 75Wi with my previous speakers, the Watt/Puppy 6. both were excellent......easily the best 2 amps i have ever heard.the Atmasphere was perfectly matched with the power hungry... | |
| Who is going to the CES show? i'll be at CES; staying at the Hard Rock. I hope to see other audiogoners there. | |
| Question about CD 'Resolution' however way you cut it, the cd format (red book) is limited to 16 bit/44khz resolution. that is the physical limit of the software. that little shiney disc can only hold that info. in general, there are 2 ways to "enhance" or alter the amount of "... | |
| Help on premium cd player I know i'm doubleing your budget, but if you really want to simplify your life and enjoy "music" from your cds, consider a used Linn CD-12. No, i have not heard all the current "upsampling" cdps but those i have heard fall short of the clarity and... | |
| Anyone heard the new Sony SACD player? i have not heard it but there is plenty of first-hand feedback and discussion over on the Hi-Rez board on the www.audioasylum.com. you can do a search or ask questions.there is also recommendations on the cheapest source for purchase.i am planning... | |
| Tenor Audio - Anyone hear them? hi calloway, so you bought them!! congrats. welcome to the Tenor club.so tell me, were the first notes of familiar music a revelation like i said? | |
| Vibration platform for Basis Turntable ? I use a Zoethecus rack with the Z-slab for my Basis 2500 and am very happy with the results. a big improvement came when i built concrete slabs and posts in my crawl space to reduce foot-falls and feedback from my suspended wood floor.A.J.Conti of... | |
| Best Amp for Eidolon tireguy, i have heard the Eidolons and the Halcro, but not together. of the amps i have heard, i would agree with Rushton, that the Atmasphere MA2 MKII.2 would be the best overall amps for "my" tastes. of the SS amps that have been mentioned, the ... | |
| The best speaker you ever heard? My Kharma Exquisite Reference 1Ds are finally here and i agree with the "golden ears" that have heard them so far that say they are the best speakers they have heard. Totally seamless and balanced from top to bottom, bass extending below 20hz (no,... | |
| Superb PHONO Preamp ? hi Extremephono, you are correct, i have not listened to the ss phono stages you mention and they may very well be a little faster and quieter than the Io.I have no reason to doubt the sincerity of your comments. But i do think that the fact that ... | |
| Superb PHONO Preamp ? hi Extremephono, your comments on the Io being bigger, lusher, and slower are counter to my experience. I agree with Rushton and Albert. The Io seems very neutral to me. If you mate the the Io with a neutral arm like my Graham 2.2 it will be quite... | |
| Superb PHONO Preamp ? Hi Fred, i too have heard that the Connoisseur is very special and all the rage now in Japan. I would love to hear some details on it.Btw, i agree with your letter in Absolute Sound; it is frustrating when they say they will be publishing further ... | |
| Superb PHONO Preamp ? thanks Frank, i appreciate your response. I did read your Ultimate Audio review. I have owned my Io for 2 and 1/2 trouble-free years.....i must be lucky i guess. My tubes still seem fresh and i bought a spare set for about $350 with the Io when ne... |