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| experience with TG audio tonearm cable? Music Doc, you have done your research! I think your TT with its mass is perfect for the Tg Audio tonearm IC. It is sheilded, and can be stiff/heavy as a result of the sheilding Bob uses. This is the only issue I have ever heard anyone leavy again... | |
| Where to go from Basis 2000/RB300/Glider? Keep your Basis! Upgrade your arm to a Basis Vector, (trading in your Basis rb300) and look at a Shelter 901, Sumiko Celebration, or maybe a Koetsu. The Benz and Basis are not a "synergistic" match in my book. They are often sold by the same deale... | |
| Best Cables for Merlin VSM-M's I have the Blue Circle BC3.1/BC2.1 combo used with the VSM-Se's. I have found that Tg Audio cabling is a magical combo. I don't use that word often, but here it really works. I have had Cardas Neutral Ref, then Golden Ref throughout. Then tried Ki... | |
| VPI Aries vs Basis Turntable...which one??? Actually, the Basis 2000 or 2400 would be comparable to the Aries/Aries extended; and the 2100 and 2500 comparable to the TnT series. For me, in my system, from the same dealer, the Basis 2000 with a OL Silver, was a clear choice over a Aries Exte... | |
| My Next Miles Davis Disc? Chris, check out either "My Funny Valentine" (Live at Lincoln Center), or "4+more" (Live at Lincoln Center) - they have been put together in a 2 cd set as well (If you use such things). Both are from a concert Miles did (one record for each set) f... | |
| Bel Canto Phono1 auditioned? Not just the Black Cube, but maybe against the Acoustech (reg or newer Gold Ed.), Blue Circle BC23, and Camelot, or the Batt pack Musical Surroundings Phenomina..... a whole lot of options in this price range. I would love to hear from anyone with... | |
| Amp recommendations for Merlin VSM / TSM I seem to agree with everyones advice so far. I use the BAMM, without the Rc networks. Mine is an analog based system, so I prefer the tube and single ended approach, SET if you will. But with a twist.I really enjoy the Blue Circle/Merlin combo. I... | |
| Cardas Neutral Ref Speaker Cable Upgraders Ahhh, Asmith, at one point I had Neutral Ref throughout, enjoyed them, good presence, PRaT, and they do sound good with certain setups. I also had Kimber Select throughout (1020 and 3035), as well as Golden Ref. I eventually found the Neutral Ref ... | |
| Preamp-phonostage selection for analog lover I would recommend a Audible Illusions Modulas 3a preamp. Killer phono, with MM and mid/hi output MC, great line stage, definitely in your price range, and very well built. Check out Galen Carol (gcaudio.com) for a used, mint condition trade-in AI ... | |
| Having a BC 2 gain increased at factory Dekay is right on about preamps. I worked hard finding a preamp that would fit my system, with the BC 2 being my "anchor component" which everything was built around (Speakers are VSM-se). You will need a pre that delivers current, with added gain... | |
| tubes for audible illusions mod 3 I love the sound of Amperex Bugle Boys and Orange globe 6dj8's. But the naked, less is more design of the AI M3a I have, those tubes will last about a year. But I have found that using a pair 7DJ8 versions of the above tubes in the line stage (wit... | |
| Question For AudioPrism Power Foundation Owners I tried a number of cords for my AP Foundation 3, with the Tg Audio HSR-A v2 being a clear victor. I would just buy a new one from any number of dealers (Vinyl Valet has a special on a them for $270??), as they do NOT show up used very often becau... | |
| Martin Logan CLS 11Z speakers + which power amp? I think all of the new SS and hybrid amps from Blue Circle are designed with the CLS IIz. Made just for em! I would definitely put these on my list! | |
| Best isolation device for a tube pre-amp I agree with Rhyno on this one, as I use Nordost Pulsar Points under with lead weights on top of the pre. All on a 1.5" MDF shelf; increased width, hieght, depth, brought things into focus; but most importantly increased micro and macro dynamics, ... | |
| The best sub $1000 cd player There are a number of cd players in this area; used and new.I auditioned a number of Cd players, all new (but broken-in), Creek 43, Rega Planet, Sony 20es, Arcam 9,... No question about it, if you are talking one box Cd players under a grand, the ... |