paulgardner
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| Alternative speaker suggestion to B&W 805d3 Yeah I understand they are the most “revealing” speaker I’ve ever owned and that not all recordings are created equal. I think I have plenty of power and my electronics are quality (Rogue Audio Cronus Magnum II w/ Herron Audio VTPH-2A phono preamp... | |
| What should my next cartridge be? @millercarbon *compatible not comparable | |
| What should my next cartridge be? @millercarbon how do I figure out if the Koetsu Black Goldline is comparable with my tone arm? Another one I have my eye on is the KOETSU Rosewood Signature. Thoughts on that cart? | |
| What should my next cartridge be? The tone arm is the factory one, I believe it just the concept tone arm? (No ground wire) | |
| What should my next cartridge be? Also, yes I love the Herron. It’s incredible. | |
| What should my next cartridge be? Nice! Thanks. I’ll take a look at those. | |
| Are Bowers and Wilkins speakers overpriced? Many audiophiles do not incorporate an EQ in their system so just adjusting the highs and lows is not an option. | |
| Are Bowers and Wilkins speakers overpriced? That’s a bummer you can’t appreciate the diamond tweeter. It’s pretty stunning when toned down a bit with tubes. I can’t get enough! | |
| Are Bowers and Wilkins speakers overpriced? At this point, I’d rather have the product. They make me pretty happy. | |
| Are Bowers and Wilkins speakers overpriced? Yep. Makes perfect sense. I’ll admit the 805 d3 did sound a bit bright initially but since changing over to a tube power amp and tube phono stage, I’m very happy with the results. I recently picked up a Herron VPTH-2A. I truly love it. I’ve only h... | |
| Are Bowers and Wilkins speakers overpriced? When you say tuning of upstream components, what are you referring to? Things like tube rolling? Adding an EQ? Room treatment? Thx | |
| Are Bowers and Wilkins speakers overpriced? For the record, I’m not looking for a stamp of approval nor am I second guessing my purchase. Just interested in multiple views on the product/brand. | |
| Life is too short to buy someone else's favorite stereo gear Haha fair enough regarding the OP but buy the Herron VTPH-2A Phono Preamp. 🤯 | |
| What Would You Do with a Sealed, 1st Press Miles Davis "Kind of Blue"? Yes they were sealed in plastic back then. | |
| What Would You Do with a Sealed, 1st Press Miles Davis "Kind of Blue"? I have a friend who has one. Sealed. He’s one away from owning every Blue Note first pressing. The guy has spent a damn FORTUNE on ha collection. I forget which one he’s missing. It’s damn impressive tho! |