mrjstark
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| Stereophile Review of Quatro Wood Bob, I was also wondering how involved he was in the original review. Maybe....just maybe Wes used Fremer's notes as a reference and put a little spin with Puppys.Surely compering Woodys to Willson is a complement considering the price difference ... | |
| Aluminum in cld plinth Personally, I like hardwood for top - It is not a sound quality decision rather aesthetic. Wood also has a good acoustic, isolation and dampening properties. Arm-board...well, most guys recommend MDF for its properties. However to much MDF can cau... | |
| Stereophile Review of Quatro Wood Reviews purpose was to explain Richard's risky design decision (in my opinion) plus to find justification in almost 4G price increase over "cloth" Quatro. Not easy task. It would make sense if direct comparison was performed. Instead different app... | |
| Aluminum in cld plinth I don't know the details of your design or what TT it is based on. But I would used Ply. or MDF for top & bottom from practical point of view, could be easier to work with on finale details and mounting hardware and such. It may also be a litt... | |
| Stereophile Review of Quatro Wood The whole purpose of this review is clearly laid out on the first page of the article. Read it again put 2 & 2 together (what you know, what you read here - it is not that difficult to figure out what that review supposed to accomplished.Mariusz | |
| Favorite reviewer? Shadorne, I am not sure exactly where are you coming from but I think we are on the same side. My sources might not be as good as yours but to shade some light to those that are not exactly aware how audio press have changed in the past 10 years, ... | |
| Aluminum in cld plinth I am hardly an expert, actually very far from it.Some TT designs use aluminium as a plinth material.However sandwich is kind of new to me and might or might not be beneficial. It is hard to tell, at least from my point of view. I am working right ... | |
| Where's the best place for used audio gear in NYC? The only place that I would considered to visit for some used or demo stuff is Harvey Electronics. There is one in Midtown Manhattan2 West 45th StreetBetween 5th and 6th AvenuesAnd the other one in Downtown Manhattan888 Broadway at 19th StreetInsi... | |
| Aluminum in cld plinth It might be worth a try. How do you plan on implementing it into your design? All aluminium or sandwich together with another material? | |
| Who is your overall favorite guitarist? Hendrix, Santana, Mariachi from Guadalajara streets & corners, few burn-out masters on the N.Y Subway stations. | |
| Too many tubes? My system is ALL TUBES. Preamp, amps, DAC AND NOW CDP.I also have Rega Apollo CDP which is great. Synergy is very important. And it is something I discover not to long ago. In the past I have heard about it but did not quite get it.I never doubt i... | |
| Confused... Projector or Plasma??????? Plasma - New Panasonic 1080p. Good picture and price.Projector - Optoma HD-80 best value vs performance. 1080p 10,000 : 1 contrast. I own one and did my homework before a final purchase. The best projector for the money. Well above competition and... | |
| Survey-What is your most used source? Soon Oregon - SOON. Just ordered top plat (2X) from PETER, new 30 pounds custom platter and bearing from Goleudy Audio. Then LENCO WILL TRUELY SHINE. When finished LPs-75%.CheersMariusz. | |
| Survey-What is your most used source? SONOS - wireless music system, 50% - whole house music.CD, 25% - convenient reference. (90% Red Book, 10% SACD)Turntable - 20% reference/critical listening( probably more in the future with 2 custom tables finished ).Portable 5% - (70% Archos 605-... | |
| Like to wish all Audiogoner members Happy Holidays & best wishes to all "Audiogoners" and their Families from the bottom of my heart.Mariusz Stark |