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| SOTA Cosmos and other models - lean sounding? Since you like your SOTA, it's a probably good idea to stick with them, especially with the current upgrades offered. I bought a Clearaudio Innovation and learned the hard way just how much the SOTA suspension system made up from my bad rack &... | |
| SOTA Cosmos and other models - lean sounding? There were not significant sonic changes; the Star III was simply fantastic as-is, and the refresh to Nova V kept the original sound. I mainly got it re-done to get the vacuum hold working again (the older rubber lips become useless after many yea... | |
| SOTA Cosmos and other models - lean sounding? Are these the kind of turntable reviews that doesn’t spend any time trying different arm/cart/phono stage combos (properly adjusted) on the table under review, and definitely don’t compare to another table with the same arm/cart/phono? I.e. they j... | |
| Tannoy Speakers & Bi-wiring I've been bi-wiring my Canterbury for years (first SE, now GR), and yes I feel it's an improvement. Every time I drop the 2nd cable run and plug in those Acrolink jumpers I lose a bit , dynamics, and basic "jump factor". However I'll note that I'v... | |
| Herron VTPH-2A Phono Preamp....anyone familiar? Definitely, the output coupling caps can choke out bass if they’re too small. And you probably need more capacitance than you’d think given the usual 1 / (2 * pi * R * C) roll-off frequency calculation. I think my older Rogue Ares could have benef... | |
| Benz Micro Glider - How can I Tell Which Type?? The "M2" means it’s a series 2 medium output. That is one behind the current series which is the "S" series with a more advanced stylus profile. The analogous model in the new series would be the "SM". I started my vinyl journey with a Glider L2 (... | |
| Help me decide on my next cartridge (<$900) Agree that SOTA tables are a solid choice, and will get your out of disposable-turntable hell. You really want a Sapphire or Nova, though ;) | |
| Kiseki and Lyra Cartridge Dealers in Japan and Taiwan A faked serial # would be to protect his sources of the cartridges that he’s redistributing as gray-market goods. Presumably his suppliers would be breaking their distribution and/or dealer agreements with Zyx. Obviously you’re not getting warrant... | |
| Should I upgrade my phono pre?? Yep - in my experience too, music sounds notably MORE dynamic and alive with a SUT than with an active MC gain stage, even an excellent JFET stage like in the Herron. That's what I love about using SUTs. And this difference increases as you get in... | |
| Should I upgrade my phono pre?? Yeah definitely - phono stage is a crucial to performance and its perfect matching to your cartridge is paramount. It’s wise to explore this area now, with the rest of your source riding at such a high level. The VTPH-2A is an excellent option. Un... | |
| Please find the excuses for me not to buy Stax 009S headphone Congrats shkong78! I’m glad you’re enjoying it. Not surprising with your top-notch sources. I wish I had such a setup for myself right now, as my T2 is down for repairs. Your love for the sound may grow even more with time. And I’ve previously own... | |
| looking for a tube preamps that doesn't sound like SS VAC is always a good bet here, without treading into maple syrup territory. 4K won't get you anything new, but used older models can be had in this range. | |
| Please find the excuses for me not to buy Stax 009S headphone @richopp’s experience reminds me of when I heard 009 from a Stax 727 amp - yuck.The 009S with Carbon, or 009 with BHSE or T2 will be in a completely different zone - highly engaging, never boring, and probably the least fatiguing headphone setups ... | |
| Please find the excuses for me not to buy Stax 009S headphone @geoffkait Yes, I have read Stax was claiming at least 150 hours of burn-in (SR-009 headphones) at the factory. This was said to be done not for sonic development, but for weeding out early-failure drivers, known by consumers as the infamous drive... | |
| Please find the excuses for me not to buy Stax 009S headphone I’ve had 4 different Stax headphones from brand-new, (2x 009, 009S, L700), and have heard a used 009 and two used 007. Also I was able to compare a brand-new 009 to burned in 009 examples. Unlike dynamic headphones, I’ve never noticed any discerni... |