opus88
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| Warm, lush and smooth interconnect help The best I've known have been mentioned above: KCI Silkworm+ and Purist Audio, the Proteus Provectus in particular. | |
| is it safe to clean records with isopropanol ? "I can say I have had no issues, but how would one know, unless the damage was rapid and gross?" True...and I agree with you, Lew. The way I see it, as an approximately 70 year old fart, my hearing is a fair cry from what it used to be, though I'm... | |
| is it safe to clean records with isopropanol ? TechSpray is 99% pure isopropyl. It indicates it is safe on plastics(whether they're in lp records or not), non corrosive and rapidly evaporating. I've never noticed any ill effects on the sound of lp records using a mix containing 25% TechSpray a... | |
| Turntable, but which one? I went this route, researched extensively, asked many questions, etc. Didn't begin to find the answer until after I took my chances and pulled the trigger. But even after I did, it took some further doing, between restoring my amps to their origin... | |
| How can I tell what version of an LP is best ? Very well stated by Moonglum. But I must say, that like different cartridges, tonearms, preamps/amps, speakers and cables, it's what oooos and aaaahs *YOUR* ears that will tell the story. Personally, I almost always prefer the sound of original pr... | |
| Audience Au24e vs Cardas Golden Reference I agree entirely with Fama. Some time ago, I was able to directly compare Cardas Golden Reference with Audience AU 24e in my system. Cardas sounded significantly closer to a live concert experience; Audience significantly closer to the hi fi exper... | |
| Anyone have experience with "burn-in generators"? I've had and used the Hagerman Frykleaner Pro for several years, and have had no reason to be displeased with its performance regarding the run in of various cables. The Cable Company burns in its cables, though I haven't asked about which particu... | |
| Help me pick a great phono cable The Cardas Golden Reference, for texture and musicality | |
| SuperConductor 3 Cables? I previously owned the Cardas Golden Reference interconnect and speaker cable and still own the JPS Superconductor 3 speaker cable. I agree with Luna's impressions of both on every point. I feel the Superconductor 3 is an excellent sounding cable ... | |
| Highwater Sound Count me in too. Jeff has been exceptionally and consistently helpful in giving his time and commitment to superior customer service. I couldn't ask for more. My sincere thanks for his terrific efforts. | |
| Moving coil with a bit less leading edge Thanks Ttbolad...and you gotta love that Dvorak Cello Concerto!!! | |
| Moving coil with a bit less leading edge Thanks Wrm, yes I've tried different tubes in the phono pre, nearly from the beginning. It uses four 7DJ8s. Of those tried--Tungsram, Telefunken, Tesla and the stock Ei Yugo--I consistently return to the Teslas for the nicest and most even soundin... | |
| Moving coil with a bit less leading edge Larry: After making various adjustments to my tonearm's height I was able to get rid of the hardness and stridency and achieve a much more listenable sound. You mention classical music. I listen to it almost exclusively, and feel it's the most cha... | |
| Moving coil with a bit less leading edge Thanks for your suggestion, Doug. In sincerity, you've always been a reliable source for valuable information. | |
| Moving coil with a bit less leading edge I get the gist of what you're saying, Lino. Personal tastes notwithstanding, when it comes to reproduced music you make good sense, and so do Doug and Pete. What I took issue with previously were Doug's comments about having so sit in better seats... |