photon46
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| do burnt CD copys sound as good as originals? Like Arni, I think burns can sound better. I've ripped originals to Itunes while my Mac is powered by my PS Audio 300. Then I've burned to either Memorex black or gold Mitsui's that have been pretreated with Auric Illuminator using an external LaC... | |
| PS Power Plant 300 with Multi Ware and Fan As far as I know from correspondence with PS Audio, ALL p300's left the factory with one fan. The other opening which looks like a fan housing is a vent hole to exhaust air over the transformers. There has been some back & forth talk at Audioa... | |
| Cartrige for Scout w/jw9 on my system? Hey Will, You didn't mention your budget. At the roughly $400 level, a Goldring 1042 does Rock n Roll extremely well. I used one on my Scout for a while before upgradeitis set in and enjoyed every minute of it. It excelled at rock music, great dri... | |
| How can I reach vinyl nirvana with my setup? Gregm is right, your setup as it is now should be providing you with decent sound. I didn't mean to imply that what you've got is substandard, it's just that more bucks can buy better performance. I'm using a Cambridge 640c as a transport, so I kn... | |
| How can I reach vinyl nirvana with my setup? Waukeag, It sounds so simple: a turntable is a seemingly simple device that serves as a platform for the arm and cartridge to do their job. That "simple" task is a far more nuanced engineering challenge than is initially apparent. The problem of i... | |
| best rock voices Lots of great voices listed so far. But, if I could wake up tomorrow and sing like anyone I wished to, it would be the late, great, and under appreciated Chris Whitley. Man, if there ever was a more expressive and soulful anglo singer than Chris, ... | |
| How can I reach vinyl nirvana with my setup? While I have no experience with your table, I suspect that as an unsuspended design, it's playback quality is going to be affected by it's support surface. What is it sitting on? Both my Empire 598III (suspended) and VPI Scout (unsuspended) benefi... | |
| What cartridge are you using with VPI JMW9 At present, I'm using a Garrott Optim FGS. It tracks very well, handles warped discs with equanimity (unlike the Grado Sonata that preceded it.) It sounds very well balanced and leaves little to be be desired IMHO. Whether I play Rock, Jazz, or Cl... | |
| DAC under $1K While the aesthetics may not be your cup of tea, Kora's Hermes dac is available used at your price point from time to time. It's one I would consider without hesitation given your stated preferences. I would also consider a used Electrocompaniet d... | |
| Tube question Warrenh, if you'll head over to www.vintagetubeservices.com you'll find page after page of historical insights ( & photos) offering glimpses into the manufacturing processes of bygone times. Modern tube manufacturers have sales ONLY to the mus... | |
| Anyone else experiencing the rude highend retailer In my area, Tampa Florida, the retail situation varies a great deal. St. Cecelia's Sound Gallery offers the best possible service and buying experience. The owner is friendly, low pressure, and genuinely interested in music, audio, and happy custo... | |
| Top vs flat loading cd transport Top loaders either employ some version of a Phillips CD Pro transport or a belt drive transport. These are durable, high quality engineered transports that don't use gear driven drawers, thus you have to use a top loading scheme. It's not true tha... | |
| Why Purchase used tubes? Warrenh, looks like you've been spending time reading Joes Tube Lore. If so, remember that his picks are based on HIS equipment. His greatest enthusiasm is reserved for Amperex offerings. In my system, I find that some of Joe's favorite Amperexes ... | |
| Why Purchase used tubes? If you are certain what particular tube(s) you favor in a given application, and you wish to eliminate as much uncertainty as possible, by all means buy NOS. But those sellers you can trust to offer genuine NOS are not cheap by any means. I've gam... | |
| First round of auditions disappointing Seadweller, I live in your area and noticed you have interest in auditioning the Gallo's. Are you familiar with St. Cecilia's Sound Gallery in the Clearwater area on Hwy.19? I've found Brian, the owner, to be a great guy and he's got a pretty good... |