pani

Responses from pani

Benz Ebony LP or Lyra Delos ?
Rlowe,I did get to try the Benz Ebony TR, which is probably a better cartridge than LP. It was nice but it was not neutral. It was fast but it did not present instruments with all its scale and bloom. I felt something was not very complete about t... 
Cost no object tonearm for DL-103
IMHO the Lustre along the Technics EPA-100MK2 are one of the best ever designed pivot tonearm and performs according.Raul, how about the Technics EPA-100 (MK1) ? 
Cost no object tonearm for DL-103
Nobody talks about the formidable Fidelity Research FR-64S or the Schick or the Scheu Classic (12") ? My turntable is Verdier, it can take almost any tonearm, at the moment I use an ARO. It is a very well sorted arm but not exactly ideal for 103 a... 
Phono Preamp - 2k budget?
How about the Nagra BPS ? Isnt it a benchmark phonostage ? 
Why my SUT hums only with certain phonostages ?
Hi Zd542, I have set the RCM to its MM configuration (47kohm, 55db). 
Emission Labs 300B vs Shuguang Black Treasure
I am also getting a KR Audio 300BXLS (2004 model). Is it a better alternative to EML XLS ? 
Best Class A amp with SLAM
Pass Labs class A amps are not for slam. They are more of soundstage champs 
Best Class A amp with SLAM
Another vote to Symphonic Line Kraft 300. Fast, sweet and big sound with unlimited dynamics. 
System too bassy - Primaluna & Usher
Those Ushers are very difficult to drive and control. They may go loud easily but to control them you need a lot of current which the Prima Luna cannot provide. Look at some nice SS amplification like Symphonic Line or Naim. They are known to be v... 
Emission Labs 300B vs Shuguang Black Treasure
Thanks guys. Takatsuki has been on my radar but I am not in a position to afford it considering I am also looking to invest in some good power cords and conditioners. If EML XLS is a direct replacement for 300B in all/most amplifiers then that loo... 
Sweet spot in the Shunyata power cords line up ?
I could also get the Black Mamba CX HC for about $500. I want to keep it under $500 because that way I can plan to upgrade the power cords on all my equipments. By any chance does Shunyata cords slow down the tempo of the music, like many other "f... 
SUT decision: Ortofon Verto vs Ortofon STA6600L
Thanks Wrm57. I was thinking of the Leben RS-30EQ or an Allnic H1500. 
Sweet spot in the Shunyata power cords line up ?
Guys, how about the Python Helix which appears very often audiogon for about $500 ?Secondly, is there any special recommendation on which cord to use on low powered devices like phonostage and what to use on amps ? 
SUT decision: Ortofon Verto vs Ortofon STA6600L
Thanks Wrm57, thats an interesting observation. This goes to show more very important thing, with most phonostages a good SUT into the MM input sounds better than going direct into the MC input. There would be exceptions I agree, but most as I sai... 
SUT decision: Ortofon Verto vs Ortofon STA6600L
Hi Raul,Lyra will recommend their own SUT which is the Erodion. This is out of my budget.Raul wrote:I can't know what you are listening in your system but ZYX " signature " is different from Lyra.Now, there could be some reasons your Lyra performs...