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An impression of some phono stages
I just ordered a RCM Sensor Prelude. 
An impression of some phono stages
@FsonicsmithThe Violectric PPA V600 is listed for €1200 new. 
Is it too much to ask....
Even the manufacturer of my amp does not give execpt specs. Output power more than 100 W at 8 Ohm. This is all the info I have about the power output of my amp. Also many manufacturer lie about the power an amp delivers. They state that an amp del... 
Big, big room -- which 10-20k speakers?
I know that verity Audio speakers tend too do well in big rooms I think this has something to do with the rear woofer. But I a not sure if you amp is up to the job. I cannot say either way. 
An impression of some phono stages
I had a Roksan DXP SE phono stage. I must say it is really good. So far I had a Symphonic Line, a RCM and no a Roksan phono stage to try out.The Symphonic Line phono stage was not that good IMHO compared to the RCM. See previous posts. This week I... 
An impression of some phono stages
Last weekend I spoke with someone at an audio show in Leiden. He told me he still had an Bel Canto Phono 3 on stock. This is an older model he told me and he was willing to sell it to me at a discount because of this.Can anyone tell me something a... 
An impression of some phono stages
The Nagra has sufficient gain for LOMC. The RCM Prelude Sensor, EAR 834P, and the Symphonic Line phono stage all cost less then €2000. Even if I could afford a 4000 Euro phono stage would seem a bit overkill.I would prefer to spend about 1500 Euro... 
How big of a difference do amps make?
Up to a certain point I agree with Elizabeth most tube amps I have heard have more colouration the most SS amps. However there are some brands that do make good tube amps. Nagra, Octave and KR audio among others.But a while a friend and me compare... 
Rega or ClearAudio Turntable
@VicdamoneNot all high end turn tables use heavy platters. Just look at: Rega, Holborne, SME, etc 
An impression of some phono stages
So the RCM Sensor Prelude went back to the shop. To be honest I was hoping that the Symphonic Line would be better. But in MY systems is the RCM is clearly superior. The SL is not bad but compared the the RCM is has a much more coloured sound to i... 
An impression of some phono stages
So the story continues. The Symphonic Line went back to the store. Not that it sounded bad or anything, far from it. But before I decide anything I want to try out some more phono stages. This time I took home a RCM prelude. From what I understand... 
Sealed vs. Ported Speakers
Just curious is a acoustic suspended speaker the same as acoutic vented?Not to sure but I think there have been some speakers that use a closed mid/high cabinet and a vented (sub)woofer. 
An impression of some phono stages
The Nagra I think could have performed better in a different system. We used Octave pre and power amps in one of the sets. So maybe that gave the Octave phono module an advantage. Also we used a van den Hul cartridge so the van den Hul phono stage... 
An impression of some phono stages
Finally the Symphonic Line is comming alive. On sunday evening I hooked it up and it not so great. On moday it was stil a bit meh. For phono stage with a new price of almost 4000€ I was underwhelmed. The mids and highs were really good. But still ... 
What is the single best pre amp you have ever hear
Soulution 720.