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| Lyra Skala - Suitable for JMW Memorial Arms Curriemt11: I have a Nightingale 1 on a Graham 2.2. The cleaning lady destroyed the canteleaver, so I'm thinking about an upgrade. I'll probably move to the Phantom and my cartridge choice seems to be centered right now on the a new Nightingale II... | |
| Audio Note, Audio Logic, Kora Hermes Dacs ? I have not heard the AN or Kora unit. However, I own an AudioLogic 2400 (upgraded 34), and I totally agree with Rcprince's description of it. I think it's one of the best kept secrets in high end audio. I also agree with Rc's comments on transform... | |
| Marantz 8260 SACD player The Marantz is warmer, and slightly smoother, but it does have some bass problem that has been discussed over at the HiRez Asylum. I think Dan Wright is modding the HDRAM analog output sections to deal with that. Reference Audiomods has a mod (abo... | |
| The Best Amplifier Ever ? Rowland Model Twelves, at least in my system.I'm actually starting to believe that we all have gone nuts and have and are paying far too much for what we get. There is really not that much difference today between moderately priced gear and super ... | |
| Marantz 8260 SACD player As background, I have a $10,000 plus vinyl front end and a $10,000 plus transport/DAC front end. I also have and 8260 (back for repair) and a Sony CE775. I have done 95% of my listening on both the Marantz and the Sony. Here's what I have to say.A... | |
| Stereophile "confirms" Moncrieff's SACD comments ? Tswhitsel and Rcprince:Don't come over here much, but just happened to look at the thread and saw your mention of Jerry and AudioLogic. I've got a 2400 and my transport is a CEC TL-1X (just back from Richard Kern who installed the Reference mod - ... | |
| Vandersteen Mod 5 vs Coincident Tech Total Eclipse As I said above, I've never heard the Coincident speakers. But as I reflect on the comments above, it occurs to me that while the Vandies and the Coincidents have different sonic signatures (I hope we all agree that every speaker made has a unique... | |
| Vandersteen Mod 5 vs Coincident Tech Total Eclipse Trelja:Interesting comment on the 2001 New York show. Richard has told me he prefers Cary electronics, but primarily because they are hard wired and easy to tweek. Don't know if the NY room was that of a dealer or Richard's own room, but if it was... | |
| Vandersteen Mod 5 vs Coincident Tech Total Eclipse I have owned the Vandy Fives for over 3 years and agree with all of the above comments. They work great in my 14.5x22x11 sound-room, I would not want to go much smaller, and I have done a lot of experimentation with accoustic room treatment. I pow... | |
| CEC TL-1X upgrades. Any feedback? One thing that bothers me a little is the following statement on their website: "and overall the sound now leans toward real and accurate rather than euphonic and colored" I'm using mine with an AudioLogic 2400 DAC and don't find the sound euphoni... | |
| FIM 880 AC Outlet-- Best tweak I've ever heard Craig:I think we've communicated before. I too have the Fives. Do you use the stock power cords for the subwoofers, or have you found something you like better?Phil | |
| Bass Response and concrete floors I have Vandersteen Fives in a room with a concrete floor partially covered with padded carpet) and the bass is exceptional. The sheetrock walls are judiciously treated with Ecco Tunes and RPG panels. Last night I was recalibrating the Vandy Five s... | |
| Turntable upgrade: What to do? Do you have a preference between the Basis 2500 and the Clearaudio Champion Level II? If you do, could you explain? I have a Basis 2500 and have been considering an upgrade to the 2800, but have seen the Champion and was very impressed, particular... | |
| Opinions on Audio Logic tube Dacs I have a 34 which was upgraded to 2400. I think the main difference between mine and a new 2400 has to do with front displays and automatic signal selection.I think the main difference between the 34 and the 2400 is that the 2400 is full 24/96, wi... | |
| Help with OL-Tonearm and Cartridge. I had a non-silver OL RB-250 and found it worked extremely well with my Grado Sonata. It is extremely good value for the price. I never tried it with a MC cartridge.I then upgraded to a Graham 2.2 with the .25mv output Graham Nightingale. That com... |