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| Fidelity Research FR-64x Since I run tubes, and will have a Koetsu mounted on my FR64S, I guess it will be a miracle if I can discern any music at all from the DISTORTIONS! I'm ready for the challenge! | |
| Fidelity Research FR-64x @karl_desch I actually already have an LH-8000; I’ve had it for several years now! That’s impressive that you preferred its sound to the Yamamatos. I never did sound-quality headshell comparisons on the FR64fx, but I do know that the LH-8000 certa... | |
| Fidelity Research FR-64x @nandric Awesome info!! Thanks a million. | |
| Fidelity Research FR-64x I just snagged the FR64S with original B-60 base. I hope its bearings/etc are in good condition. I’ve had my FR64fx for years on a SOTA, and it certainly doesn’t feel like a "poor man’s" version anything -- just a fabulous arm with Koetsu stones a... | |
| Koetsu Blue Lace Onyx vs. Coralstone @terry9 Thanks! For a taste of something different last night, I switched back to my stage’s onboard LL1931, and I have to admit they definitely bring some extra transparency and detail to the table vs. the CineMags. I lose some warmth and bloom f... | |
| Schiit not that Good? How come the iFi products don’t get much respect around here? I don’t know about their other products, but the iESL (electrostatic headphone amp for Stax headphones) has been panned on the basis of its circuitry and design by the high-end Stax am... | |
| Is Agon becoming the eBay of audio? I’ve sold a number of items this year; there are still high quality buyers and sellers on audiogon; it’s still a good marketplace. I do find that I have to price items a bit lower than I would’ve in the past. And there have always been tire kicker... | |
| Schiit not that Good? @trelja OK, I didn't take the time to look at OP's handle; the post content itself looked legit. I goofed, and you guys are right for calling out these serial bad/troll posters. Guys like this, vinny55, and taters, etc all have to be the same pers... | |
| Schiit not that Good? It’s unfortunate that honest assessments like this get such blowback. The offended fanboys always pile on. Schiit gear is decent, but often overhyped.Having owned some Schiit, and having heard a number of systems with Esoteric pieces, I certainly ... | |
| Koetsu Blue Lace Onyx vs. Coralstone @nicknick Awesome. And yep, I agree that the US prices are insane lol. Koetsu are actually a good deal in other places. I’ll definitely consider the diamond cantilever when it’s time for a rebuild in a couple years...or maybe much sooner on my Jad... | |
| Koetsu cartridges - what arms work? @bogeybuster49 I know it’s been done, and I haven’t tried it myself, but my instincts are going hard against that one. You want heavy mass and rigid bearings -- neither of which the VPI arm seems to provide, though the new 2nd pivot might help. Yo... | |
| Koetsu Blue Lace Onyx vs. Coralstone @nicknick Awesome! I went from an Ortofon Windfeld MC to an Onyx Platinum when I had my "oh, that's where the music's been hiding" moment. You went all out to a Blue Lace w/ diamond cantilever! Now I've got a Coralstone, but I'd love to get a diam... | |
| New or used cartridge You can reset the hour counter with a rebuild or retip, but sellers should of course state the approximate date of last rebuild/retip too (and who performed it). | |
| I'd like to hear recommendations for Turntables under $5,000 Refurbished SOTA Nova, refurbished Star, or a new Sapphire are all in that $3K-ish range, but you do have to add an arm. Greatly musical tables that I think are a good value proposition in that range; too often overlooked these days. | |
| Help! Tweaking My Lovan Rack for new Big A**ed Transrotor Turntable! I had the Benzes in that range (Glider L2, Wood M2, Ref 3) and enjoyed the heck out of them when I started in vinyl 10 years ago. But when I heard my first Koetsu, and its fat lush midrange, it was probably the biggest WOW moment I ever had in hif... |