mikelavigne
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| Are linear tracking arms better than pivoted arms? audiophile impressions versus mechanical lawslong term observations on cartridge durability on a linear tracker is not 'placebo' or 'audiophile impressions'. Fred did not imagine that his vdH Cartridge had no problems. i did not imagine that my vd... | |
| the greatest pop song ever? you can start the debate hereit's as good a list as any. | |
| Are linear tracking arms better than pivoted arms? Has anyone compared recent linear and pivot tonearms on a 2-arm TT at the same time w/ the same cartridge for an A/B comparison? What did you notice?yep.currently i have 2 Ortofon A90 cartridges; one on my Garrard 301/Triplaner and one on my Rockp... | |
| Are linear tracking arms better than pivoted arms? Is there even a way to measure this lateral force/stress on the cantilever/motor assembly?it would seem to be simple to place some sort of sensor between the linear arm housing (or the cartridge body) and press against it. the smallest force requi... | |
| SP10 Mk II vs Mk III one more thing......thanks for the report on the Dobbins 301 platter. Steve is supposed to be visiting me in a few weeks and he'll be bringing the 301 platter which i'm planning on purchasing. | |
| SP10 Mk II vs Mk III Johnp,great report on the shootout between the Dobbins tt's.as i own(d) all three of those exact tt's (i sold the Mk2 last year and still have the Mk3 and 301) your report has interest to me.first a comment; i never percieved my Mk2 with Schroeder... | |
| Are linear tracking arms better than pivoted arms? i own both types, the Rockport Sirius III linear tracking arm, a pivoted Triplaner, and a pivoted Reed.my experience is that optimizing a well designed linear tracker can get world class bass performance.....even compared to top level pivoted arms... | |
| having 24/192 WAV files and 24/192 capable DAC there are three problems;--finding a DAC with coaxial input that will do 192/24 WAV files.--does coaxial have the bandwidth to handle 2-channel 192/24 WAV files?--if the cable has that potential bandwidth, then does a DAC have the proper drivers i... | |
| Continuum Caliburn - really the best TT on earth? Good tuntable VERY VERY OVERPRICED!!so a Magico Mini 2 owner is calling a tt overpriced, that's rich.btw, i'm not saying that the Magico, or any product, is overpriced. just that if one sees $30k value in a small 2-way, then one should be understa... | |
| Anyone heard the Nordost Odin cables ? i think that Nordost Valhalla does sound 'right'. however; it is not forgiving and is maybe not the answer for everyone. Odin is even more so.i use to have 6 sets of Valhalla in my system and am down to one set now (on the Rockport -> Allnic) a... | |
| SHOW attendees: please post speaker reports here the Rockport Alya's were over at the Mirage. i went over on Sunday morning to see Andy Payor and ask him about the Sirius V tt. i mostly talked to Andy but i did listen to a few cuts. i was impressed by the sound, as i always am by Andy's speakers... | |
| Continuum Caliburn - really the best TT on earth? Kostas,your comment is a reasonable one; but only if one assumes that Eckart liked the Caliburn lots more than he liked the Criterion. again we come back to the cost/benefit-value issue.i've heard the Caliburn and the Criterion 4 times each in dif... | |
| Why no professional reviews of Evolution Acoustic I think the answer might have more to do with the 6 large heavy crates for a pair of 575 pound speakers, $1200+ shipping two ways and the fact that the first 9 months to 1 year production was all sold out. also; the speaker is so room adjustable t... | |
| Opinion - Esoteric P-05 & D05 and Meridian 808.2 2 questions.are you interested in other digital players besides these 2 (in the same general price range)?are you planning on using this product as a high rez server dac?i don't want to muddy the water unless it's ok. | |
| How large is your music collection? from Timrhufrom Mike Lavigne...."10,000 Lps, of which 3000 are played regularly"that statement blows me away. Please define regularly.i will try to explain the best i can. sorry for the delay, i missed your question in December and just saw it thi... |