o_holter
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| Balanced or single ended phono cable to Aesthetix Io? thekong - that was innovative! what load did you end up with (and for what cartridge)? | |
| Balanced or single ended phono cable to Aesthetix Io? Dear NKJ and thekongNKJ - your observations line up with mine. +1 for the world best phono stage, or close to it. I have worked with most of the other things you mention - tube choices, isolation , and I have dual power supplies. although not inte... | |
| Fix Aesthetix Io volume control? I bought a used Graham Slee Fanfare 3 phono stage for ca $180 at Hifisentralen here in Norway just to be able to play records. Very glad I did, since the repair takes time. Also, I am a bit amazed that the little Fanfare does the job so decently, ... | |
| Are audiophiles still out of their minds? So-so - calm down folks.Yes there is much overpriced cable and yes there is good value to be had too. Regarding JPS - I had a broken SC3, and they fixed it, for no cost. Even though I had bought it used so they had no obligation to do it. That’s g... | |
| Total cost of ownership - how to reduce it Reduce initial cost (but not always)This is another way to reduce the total cost of ownership. Example:You see this marvellous "rocket ship" in audio that will liberate your ears and ensure a good life. It is costly but the reviews are rosy. The p... | |
| Are audiophiles still out of their minds? Knowing the brand and being on the lookout meant I got most of these cables reasonably priced, 30-50 pct of new retail. | |
| Are audiophiles still out of their minds? JafantI use Kimber KCAG from my turntable to my phono preamp (Aesthetix Io partial eclipse upgrade) and then JPS SC3 from the phono preamp to the preamp (Einstein the tube mk2), JPS SC2 from the preamp to the Atma-Sphere MA-1 amps, and JPS SC3 to... | |
| Total cost of ownership - how to reduce it Ventilation - let your system breathe...I have no idea of the actual statistics in this case, but here is my theory. Component failure is in many ways a function of time x heat. The more heat, the lower the durability. This is especially relevant ... | |
| Total cost of ownership - how to reduce it Absolutely, agree! Is this a honest manufacturer, with good user interaction?Check customer reports plus service and repair possibilities. | |
| Who needs a MM cartridge type when we have MC? Dear Raul,I have not read this thread closely, and I don't want to discourage you from MM investments - if they work out, fine!Just a little update from the MC front, since you mentioned Lyra among the MC products you were not happy with. I upgrad... | |
| Are audiophiles still out of their minds? I've used JPS cables over the years, from basic to SC3 (Aluminata top model = too expensive for me). I find there are two factors, do I like this sound profile or not, and then, how far up the chain can I afford to go. Yes, SC3 sounds better than ... | |
| Is there a way to improve the sound? Personally, I would not expect very good sound from CD-level formats (or below). I had my "digital" period but I much prefer vinyl. So perhaps you should reconsider the strategy. If Naim can do DSD or hi-res PCM you are closer to a good solution, ... | |
| Total cost of ownership - how to reduce it Not much activity here, but many readers. So OK, two more rules added from my side.Be prepared. Have a backup when your system component goes down and must be in for (often lengthy) repair. This does not help with your cost but helps with the sor... | |
| Lyra Atlas experiences Just to make my listening reference clear:I bought a used a Lyra Clavis pickup in 1997. I heard a Lyra Helicon in the system of a friend, later. Then I moved up to a Lyra Titan in 2005, a Titan i in 2008, and the Atlas in 2013. | |
| Lyra Atlas experiences Thank you! I have heard advice from others also, in the direction that the Lyra Atlas might sound better with better tone arms than the SME V. Although this is a good "work horse" I think. Suggestions are welcome, and if Lyra can comment, I am gra... |