mikelavigne
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| Why mono? Zaikesman,ok, here are a few reasons to go for a Mono cartridge.--music. early 50's thru early 60's Lps contain among the very best all time musicians and recordings. many only in mono.--lower noise. a true mono cartridge will be quieter in the gr... | |
| Ortofon MC A90 Cartridge VTF no negative affects with either of my A90's with VTF's still around 1.80 grams. one is on a Reed 2P and the other on a Talea. they sound great. | |
| Replace my Technics SH-10B3 Obsidian SP10 base? i've owned both the SP-10 Mk2 and SP-10 Mk3, both with the Obsidian plinths. i had Steve Dobbins build both of these tt's new plinths....and i sold the Obsidian plinths and never looked back. i've since sold the Mk2 but still have (and love) the D... | |
| Why mono? to echo Jazdoc's comments; i too have the Miyajima Premium Be Mono. it's mounted on my Reed 2P arm on my Garrard 301. it did take some time to break in; and demanded a good setup to sound optimal.most of my mono Lps sound better on this $1100 reta... | |
| Graham Phantom B44 2 or Taela ? Syntax, that's a great story. which brings to mind....as Joel Durand was conceptualizing the Talea (before it had a name) he started with a vision of a violin bow as a tonearm. he even worked with a bow maker to help to understand the shapes and p... | |
| AMR / EMM / PLAYBACK Designs Rilou,I would like to know on what musical spectrum such talk is better than her rivalsi answered that with the fourth post in this thread here.and also what quality of components and manufacturing and completly made in US?i answered that with the... | |
| AMR / EMM / PLAYBACK Designs Thank you for trying to convince me with the values of the device you recommend me to purchase such as PD. WHY ?.again; i'm not sure what you are asking but i will try to respond.WHY? why do i write about the Playback Designs? it's what we do here... | |
| AMR / EMM / PLAYBACK Designs Rilou,'leading advertising'....not sure i get your meaning.i am guilty of neglecting to update my system page as far as all the details, here and on audioasylum for a few years, sorry. i've had the Playback Designs MPS-5 (and the EMM Labs has been... | |
| Graham Phantom B44 2 or Taela ? i do own (and love) my Talea. i have not had a Graham Phantom in my system....although i've heard the Phantom many times in other systems and specifically compared to the Triplaner more than a few times. generally i think the Phantom and Triplaner... | |
| Schroeder Reference Arm quite the heavyweight thread i've just stumbled across here....and entertaining too. :^)i'm looking forward to hopefully observing the comparison session at RMAF 2010 on Saturday night. (i would expect that the demand for an opportunity to be pres... | |
| AC Outlet w/ Clairity, Trasparency, Bass Weight Zargon,Mikelavigne... do you think there is there any such correlation with your system? For example, do you live next to an industrial complex or out in the forest?i live 30 miles east of Seattle in the mountains.....in a development of 3 to 6 ac... | |
| AC Outlet w/ Clairity, Trasparency, Bass Weight here is a bit more explanation of my initial post in this thread.approximately 4 years ago a local audiophile dealer friend offered to install a few of Oyaide duplex outlets in my system. i had been using the Jena Labs cryo'd outlets. he said he w... | |
| AC Outlet w/ Clairity, Trasparency, Bass Weight you want an Oyaide R-1 ($145) with a WPC-Z ($225) cover plate.this combo is ridiculously expensive but worth it. i have 13 of them in my system.i have a box of 11 Jena Labs Cryo'd duplex outlets sitting in my closet (essentailly the same as the FI... | |
| AMR / EMM / PLAYBACK Designs FYI; there is a new review on the Playback Designs MPS-5 in this month's Absolute Sound (i saw it and read it last night) written by Jacob Heilbruun. Jacob has a first class system with top level analog as a reference (he owns a Continuum Caliburn... | |
| AMR / EMM / PLAYBACK Designs hi Sam,you are always welcome and it would fun for you to make another visit.yes; it was a treat and learning experience spending time with Andreas.the King/Cello is sitting on the right side of the room with the Studer and Ampex. it's setup with ... |