newmanoc
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| JM Labs 927 Be vs Sonus Faber GPH also the 937BE If you like Sonus Faber GPH, the Cremona Auditor does all that the GPH does, except much better. I personally think the Sonus line is a bit more musically versatile than the JM Labs. Specifically the Cremona Auditors rock much better than my Elect... | |
| JM Labs 927 Be vs Sonus Faber GPH also the 937BE For a room this size, I would forget the GPH and go for Cremona Auditors if you decide on Sonus Faber over JM Labs. This is a far better speaker, and is going to be cheaper than the 937BE and around the same price (roughly) as the 927. | |
| BEST UPGRADE regardless of cost? Re-thinking my answer, this time without regard to cost, I heartily agree with Warrenh. Other components have improved the sound of my system (some quite a bit), but nothing has increased the music I hear more than when I have upgraded my source. | |
| BEST UPGRADE regardless of cost? Well, with if I can answer this differently, if factoring in cost, the most effective upgrade was dedicated lines without a doubt. The cost? Only $400, but sonically worth thousands. | |
| What does 'Fast mean? Gregm:Thank you - your post was very informative and very helpful. Your description of systems designed for "PRaT" slightly emphasizing frequencies across the core of the audible frequency range makes sense to me. This is perhaps what people mean ... | |
| How much does your system retail for? Around 30K. I can't believe I just typed that, but it is true. Two years ago when the salesmen asked me what I wanted to spend I said I could MAYBE stretch it up to $2500 for a system. Of course, what I have now was purchased for much, much less t... | |
| What does 'Fast mean? John (jafox):Of course they all mean the same thing. I have never met anyone who has been able to describe any meaningful differences between the constituents of this acronym, nor do I expect to. I use it simply because it is recognizable and seem... | |
| What does 'Fast mean? "BTW, "pratt" (lovely stuff from Linn's marketing) can be achieved in systems by slightly emphasising the lower mid-range/upper bass"Gregm:I own Linn gear, though I have never heard the term "PRAT" from the mouth of any of the three Linn dealers I... | |
| What does 'Fast mean? Two points to answer:"Fast is nonsense.... Same applies to PRAT."No, Porziob, this statement is nonsense, at least to me. It is beyond me why people who have never experienced systems that do PRAT well insist that it doesn't exist. It most certain... | |
| Tonearms for new Linn LP 12 An Ittok is a great choice for around $500 to $600 used. As with all used tonearms, it is a good idea to by from (or with consultation from) a dealer or someone otherwise reputable and knowledgeable in things analog. | |
| "oldskool" tonearms This is surely and incomplete explanation, but often people who are into analog have been so for many years. If they are happy with their rig that includes one of these arms, why change? That said I am not one who buys into the vintage argument. A... | |
| Linn Klimax Kontrol and Chakra 500 Twin, how good? Sorry so few takers on this - I'll give a couple of brief thoughts. First of all, the answer is VERY, VERY GOOD. The Klimax Kontrol is without question the most refined and transparent preamp I have ever heard. The Chakra 500 twin is incredibly op... | |
| CDP Upgrade For $2500, be sure you hear the Arcam FMJ CD 33 or 36. This is my personal favorite in the price range. | |
| Help me with this choice Paradigm, JM Lab, Sonus "I much prefer the JM Labs over both the speakers you mentioned. I think Sonus Faber does very well with classical, vocal and jazz music but I doubt you'd find them as acceptable for rock."Interesting how perceptions vary. I own Electra 926's, and... | |
| CDP Upgrade "...what I can expect by upgrading [my CD player]?"Like all audio upgrades, you can expect to feel happy with the improvement, or to feel you have spent too much, or to vacillate between the two perpetually. Most dangerously, you can feel your aud... |