mrmitch
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| Personal Preamp Evolution. I started out with a Kenwood receiver in 1973, then as I became aware of high-end audio I bought a CJ PV-5 in 1986 which I still use although its heavily modded (new caps, new power supply). Hitting the Easy Button NOW!--Mrmitch | |
| Lamm + Wadia. A Good match? Ive had great success in matching a Wadia 830 with the Belles 350A. The 350A Reference will take you even higher. I use the Wadia as the pre-amp. The Belles prevents the Wadia from sounding too dry or lean. I run Harmonic Tech Pro-Silway III balan... | |
| Musicality vs Transparency & Detail Maybe we can agree then that timbre is important insofar as it is possible to identify the tone color of an instrument as being of that particular instrument, as I alluded to in my previous post. What good is any recording if I can't distinguish b... | |
| Anyone NOT like the sound of VPI? I've had a VPI 19 jr for years and get good but not terrific bass out of it. Having read the others' posts, I've been surprised no one has mentioned polarity. Do any of your components reverse polarity? If so, you may have to reverse your speaker ... | |
| Phono Cable Suggestions? I thoroughly second Raul's choice. I have Analysis Plus silver/copper f rom tonearm to preamp, and Harmonic Tech Pro Silway 3 IC's (balanced) from preamp to amp. Very neutral and let the signal pass through mostly undisturbed( can any wire truly N... | |
| I'm taking a poll... I would have to say B, as on my VPI I adjust for what is TO ME the proper balance between treble and bass. I knock no one for adjusting VTA (and VTF) for different thicknesses of LP's nor for doing same for every LP. I'm just not that anal. Also, ... | |
| Amp for Dali Hellicon 400 mk2 You might consider trying a Belles 350 A (or the 350A Reference). Very high damping factor and 250 watts solid state. I have not heard the Belles with Dalis, but I have one driving my Unity Audio Signature Ones, and it controls bass very well.--Mr... | |
| Vandersteen 5A Thanks so much for you gracious invite. I'll let you know well in advance if we come out this spring. It would be a treat to hear your system!! I've seen the Boulders' site on the net, we almost went there the last time instead of the Biltmore so ... | |
| Ever had a "Promotional Copy" surprise your ears? I have an early promo copy of the Rolling Stones "Beggar's Banquet" that I obtained at Princeton Record Wxchange back in the m id 80's. Fantastic sound!--Mrmitch | |
| What's your favorite lyric from a song? Alice Cooper's "School's Out": "We cant even think of a word that rhymes!"--Mrmitch | |
| Musicality vs Transparency & Detail For me, the thing that makes music emotionally satisyfing is reproduction of Timbre. Whether or not your system gives you tons of detail and resolution, or a warm "musical" sound is not the final arbiter-for ME. A speaker that can present extreme ... | |
| Vandersteen 5A Sounds like you're rapidly making the transition to becoming a Zonie! We've loved the resort hotels when we've stayed in your neck of the woods like the Fairmont Princess, The Biltmore, and the Hyatt Gainey Ranch. Probably will be out in the sprin... | |
| Vandersteen 5A Sounds like your Vandies are really singing at last, have fun listening to them! Have been considering the Quatros lately. And I've been to Scottsdale and surrounding areas three times in the last ten years, am seriously considering making the mov... | |
| What has been your most satisfying component? Conrad Johnson PV-5 preamp. Is it rolled off at the f requency extremes? Yes. Does it sound like music, with depth and width to the soundstage? Yes. Does it allow the body and richness of instruments to come through? Yes. I only use it to listen t... | |
| Best short-lived band? Crack the Sky, Dreams, UK.--Mrmitch |