noromance
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| Thorens TD-316? I had the semi auto version, the TD-18. I found it sounded a bit leaden and plodding. If you like a smooth sound that sounds a little slow, it might suit. | |
| What cartridge do I get now? OK, after some delays in the mail the refurbished Decca Super Gold came back with a new Paratrace stylus (and tie cord).Under the magnifying glass, the diamond looks very fine and thin after the rock that was there before. JW says it was 75% worn ... | |
| RMAF 2013 - An Exhibitors perspective. Sounds like hard work but great fun. Better than working in a silent office all damn day. | |
| Advice for new Integrated amp please. The new Croft Integrated from Acoustic Sounds. (I'm not affiliated with either. I own Croft gear) | |
| How does one "Get lost in the music"? If this doesn't move you, sell the stereo. (kidding!)http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=X4cSyD0xS6o(Duet at Roy Harper's 70th birthday celebration at the Royal Festival Hall on 5/11/11) | |
| How does one "Get lost in the music"? This calls for an axiom - if you have to ask, you don't know how. Really? If the music isn't moving you, you are listening to the wrong stuff. It's not about the stereo, it's about your interaction with the art. Surf YouTube and find new music. Wh... | |
| How much heat from a tube amplifier? Get something like the YAQIN EL84 6P14 with smaller tubes. You could add a small quiet running fan and some vent holes.Disclaimer - use your common sense: possible fire hazard. | |
| Does anyone really need to spend 10k on power Taters, Ceteris paribus! I assumed people would understand all things being equal was implicit. However you make a valid point. Thanks. | |
| What cartridge do I get now? Thanks for all the suggestions. I'm sending the Decca for a Paratrace tip to John Wright in the UK. It's a $400+ job and will take a few weeks. I'll update this post with the results. If it doesn't cut it, I'll try one of the options suggested. | |
| Linn Sondek LP12 impressions Ha Lawrence, you should hear the colors when I'm rolling tubes! I swear I can hear the color of the plates! I thought that's what "colored" meant. | |
| Does anyone really need to spend 10k on power Remember the rich have much more money than you can even imagine. $10k to someone making $1m a year is like someone making $50k spending $500. | |
| looking at 2 phono pre amps There's an Aesthetix Rhea on the Gon for $2.5k | |
| looking at 2 phono pre amps Croft Micro RIAA | |
| What cartridge do I get now? Charlie, I spoke to John and am sending on the Decca tomorrow.Mr. Croft also advises keeping the Decca. Let's see how this plays out. | |
| Linn Sondek LP12 impressions Served me well for decades. Valhalla/Ittok. But doing direct comparison with my 401, it is definitely colored. I find it adds a veiled dull orange to the midband and upper bass. Still, it's pretty musical. |