nrenter
Responses from nrenter
| MMF-5: Cartridge upgrade or new table As a former MMF-5 owner, I wouldn't sink too much money into that table. Don't get me wrong, it's a decent setup. I did a direct comparison of my MMF-5 (stock) with my friend's Rega P-25, RB-900 tonearm, and Grado Platinum cartridge. While the Reg... | |
| Getting all new cables and need sugestions Don't sink any money in cables. Period. At 15 and with a limited budget, there are better uses for your money. Cables aren't one of them.I've read the threads you've recenly posted and think you would be better off acquiring source material (LPs a... | |
| Anti Cables opinions Is it me, or does no one use the search function anymore?Just for starters...Speltz Anti CablesPaul Speltz speaker cablesSpeltz Anti-cable needs break-in period?ANTI-CABLES by Paul Speltz: Anyone Using Them? | |
| A brutal review of the Wilson Maxx I think Rhbblb1 brings up a good point (and one that *should* be the soul of this thread):In Hardesty's "Audio Perfectionist" Number 12 2004, he states, "Measured accuracy is required for good sound but measured accuracy alone doesn't guarantee go... | |
| Cary SLI-80 Speakers Recommendation Ken,If you're considering the B&W N804, I'd strongly recommend reconsidering the N805 with a REL Strata III. About the same price with much better performance (IMHO).Although I've never heard a pair, I'm really interested in what the Green Mou... | |
| B&W 703 - How to tame the highs? Wow...a lot of generalities being thrown around here and more myth than fact. Let's start at the top...B&W produces and offers so many speakers that it is impossible to take Judy's (or anyone's) sweeping statements seriously. I have not listen... | |
| Who has heard & compared the good tables? Yeah, I've got the lead-loaded acrylic platter (there is a picture of it posted on Audiogon - check out my system). I don't doubt the wood platter is better, but it was out of my price range when I upgraded my analog front end, as I upgraded the t... | |
| Who has heard & compared the good tables? Albert,I don't have obligations on Tuesday nights for the next few months. Perhaps we can schedule time for me to bring my Teres 255 down early, verify the set up, and give the crowd a show on your home turf. It's been a while since I've heard the... | |
| B&W 703 - How to tame the highs? Before you make too many changes to fix your "problem", make sure your 703s are fully broken in. IMHO, B&Ws need some serious time to really break in, and until they do, they sound a bit conjested (and may accentuate a perceived brightness). I... | |
| Beginning the Analog Adventure I started out with a Music Hall MMF-5 and compared it (side by side) with a friend's Rega P-25, RB-900 tonearm, and Grado Platinum cartridge. While his setup did some things better, they both displayed many of the same limitations (and the Rega / ... | |
| Opinions on Straght wire? I didn't particularly care for the Encore II interconnects, especially when compared to the PS Audio xStream Statements (sale price).However, what works for me may not work for you. | |
| Vandersteen's Low Spousal Acceptance Factor Tell your wife about your life-long interest in the following:1. Small aircraft2. Motorcycles3. CheerleadersThe aesthetics of your audio hardware won't seem as bad. At least she'll know where you're at - at home in front of your system. | |
| AES/CARY Sixpac Mono Amps,Anyone have these? Love the Sixpacs....and love the AE-3 DJH pre-amp as well.Very under-rated hardware. | |
| Cryoe your speaker cables Yup...Cryo-Parts / Cryo-Freeze is the way to go. Just had my speaker cables and all of my interconnects soaked by Lee. Highly recommended. | |
| Record Clamp for Rega P5? Right now I'm demo'ing the Locus Design DampClamp...DampClampAlthough it should be noted that I don't own a Rega, I can hear a huge difference when compared to not using a clamp at all.I can't imagine *not* using a clamp on a table. Period. |