peterb

Responses from peterb

Kharma CRM3.2 vs Exquisite Mini
Two months ago I heard these two speakers on a demo at the manufacturor. We started with the CRM3.2FE which sounded fine to my ears. After switching to the Mini (with the Diamond tweeter), I could hear this speaker has more refinement (analog to t... 
Speaker upgrade plans.....
My listening room is rather small, so placement of the speakers near the front and side walls is inevitable.I'm aware that the Kharma's are not known for their full and extended bass.....otoh their mid/woofer and enclosure are bigger than those of... 
Best Neil Young Album?
Though I like Zuma a lot, I think the most brilliant tracks Neil ever recorded are on the B-side of On The Beach..... 
The best passive preamp
If the rest of your system is passive preamp friendly (impedance, sensitivity, low capacity speakercable), you can get very good results.My Bent NOH (transformer based) outperformed my Sonic Frontiers Line 3...... 
About Lugnut -- Patrick Malone
Paul...you should have known better. When you read Lugnut's response in the 'Reevaluating vinyl' thread, you know that he's alive and kicking.......Pat, keep on rockin' in the free world ! 
What was your first music that you paid for?
Blood, Sweat & Tears + Santana 3 + Miles Davis - On the Corner.Still happy with these albums.... 
What music do you want to play really loud?
Neil Young & Crazy Horse - Cortez the Killer from Weld..... 
About Lugnut -- Patrick Malone
Pfffff.....we can't hold our breath much longer...Welcome back, brother ! 
For Lugnut & Barb (Patrick & Barbara Malone)
Consider myself lucky to team up with these guys.....Paul & Doug, thanks for the inspiring initiative ! 
Attn Vinyl lovers - what CD Player do you use?
Audiomeca Mephisto IIX transport + Enkianthus X dac 
A new phono stage
Why don't you put the EAR 324 on your list ?This ss-unit works great, see reviews in Positive Feedback and Stereophile. 
Best Digital Cable, Regardless of Price....
Kharma Enigma AES/EBU..... 
How international is your system?
UK - Turntable + armHolland - cartridge + cablesCanada - preampFrance - cd-transport + dacUSA - monoblocks + powertreatment + cablesItaly - speakers + subwooferJapan - tuner + headphones 
Powering Sonus Farber's Guaneri Homage speakers
Lamm M1.1 monoblocks.......great match ! 
Audiomeca Mephisto II Vs II.x
I can only comment on the separate Mephisto II.x transport and Enkianthus.x dac.The transport mechanism (and electronic circuit) is completely redesigned. The dac has the latest Anagram chip.Sonic results: more body, dynamics and better separation...