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| 6922 6DJ8 or 12 AX7 tubes better for preamp? I agree with Mofimadness. I own the EAR 88PB and have owned a few preamps with 12ax7s. I also had a custom made preamp that had both 12ax7 and 6922/7308 tubes. Execution is a key factor in determining the quality of sound as are the tastes/prefere... | |
| Best Phono Cable for SME Series V Once again, I concur with Jfrech entirely regarding the Proteus Provectus, though my version just precedes his Praesto version. In my SME IV.Vi tonearm it provides wonderful musicality, truthful timbres and a natural sense of ease. As close as I'v... | |
| Best choices for hookup wire? It's only one connecting run in each amp of a monoblock pair. The existing gauge of wire would benefit from being a bit larger. So says a respected, certified audiophile and electronics expert whose wise counsel I have trusted for over 20 years. I... | |
| Tonearm cable cost no object Hey John! You're right, I was too wordy. | |
| Tonearm cable cost no object Incidentally, I failed to mention, I too use an SME tonearm, the IV.Vi. | |
| Tonearm cable cost no object I'll go along with the two Johns---McGrogan and Frech. I have the pre Praesto Purist Proteus Provectus tonearm cable(coupled to the Dynavector XV-1S cartridge). In tandem with the Silkworm+ ic and JPS Superconductor 3 sc, it assists in providing a... | |
| VPI Classic upgrade what any had the SDS, it is a I do not own the VPI Classic, but I do own a VPI HW-19 MK3, which has served me well for a long time, and which a few people may consider a bit of a minor classic itself. I had previously tried it with the SDS, which I felt added a slight electron... | |
| Problem matching Benz LP S w/ SME V or IV.Vi arm ? You've been most helpful with your well considered comments, and I wish you the best in listening enjoyment...Ciao! | |
| Problem matching Benz LP S w/ SME V or IV.Vi arm ? Well, congratulations. Sounds so far like you did make the best decision going for the new S version. From what I gather, the original LP might sound a tad subdued or at least not as lively as the S, which seems to be a bit more open on top. Would... | |
| Problem matching Benz LP S w/ SME V or IV.Vi arm ? "...it will be lots of fun, yeah right." I had to laugh at that. Okay, I'll look forward to hearing your first impressions. Best of luck. | |
| Problem matching Benz LP S w/ SME V or IV.Vi arm ? Your chart doesn't show anything for 16 grams cartridge weight, only up to 15. The resonance chart I use can be found at www.resfreq.com/resonancecalculator.html Yes, the effective mass for the SME V or IV.V is 10/11, but when I look at the Musica... | |
| Problem matching Benz LP S w/ SME V or IV.Vi arm ? I think you may have inadvertantly erred on the resonance frequency of the original LP. You are correct about the resonance frequency of the LP S being 7.9, however, considering the approximately 6 grams lower weight of the LP version,the resonanc... | |
| Problem matching Benz LP S w/ SME V or IV.Vi arm ? Actually, I am gathering information before purchasing to avoid a potential problem. I'm aware the LP is lighter than the S version. In fact,if it was still available(new), I would very seriously consider buying the LP. Though I called Sumiko(the ... | |
| Used Classical LP seller who grades by listening Don...I deal only in classical, though I'm not offering anything for sale at this time. I too have sold before on both Audiogon and eBay. I listen for surface noise and check for warps on each record before I put it up for sale. I'm only doing wha... | |
| Shostakovich string quartets recommendation The earlier Borodin set gets more inside the music, but its sound tends to be bright. The later or second Borodin versions, with slightly different personnel, has somewhat better balanced sound with very fine if not quite as visceral performances.... |