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Solid State Phono Stages
My last few listening experiences have been all about the 300b. I have been introduced to a P-P 300b produced in the 90's, with an overview of the pre production design carried out by Tim De Paravicini, the Tranx's Winding are certainly being des... 
Solid State Phono Stages
If that is your understanding at this point, then I will leave it there. I am much more comfortable with and would prefer to suggest, that in relation to an Audio Device, the Hook is the method used by the very experienced EE, to remove/minimise ... 
Headshell suggestion for my Pioneer PL600 (dir drive)?
If Magnesium is the material to be selected, and a little lighter weight is desirable the Audio Technica MS-9, MS-10 and MS-11 are able to be found for approx' 50-70% cheaper then the Zupreme. All AT Models along with the Zupreme will offer Azimu... 
Headshell suggestion for my Pioneer PL600 (dir drive)?
I have settled on 9gr - 10gr Magnesium. If I were happy to go a little heavier the Audio Technica AT-LH13/OCC. Produced from TechniHard which is AT’s version of a composite metal known as (Duralumin). Duralumin is known for the properties of man... 
Solid State Phono Stages
It is a term used by Guitarists to describe their insights to produce a uniqueness to the sound they are capable of creating. BB King once stated something like, " If a very well known Guitarist is Front Row  at a show, turn your back on them, as... 
Buying Used Equipment on the Internet
I sell very little HiFi equipment, but do have a collectors head (my term for being a little obsessional with hoarding 🤣) Some of my buying methods are only completed if my requests are agreed to be honoured. Others, especially Import Purchases f... 
Heavy duty amp stand, Sonic benefits?
@mitch2 Thank You for your comments on this Subject. Your making a reference to 'Panzerholz' is a correct assumption, which is directly   relating to a type of a Phenolic Resin Impregnated Densified Wood board that is being referenced in my post.... 
Turntables: 2 Tonearms. What do you Have or Know About?
As for the 401 given a Ferrari Badge, hopefully only to suggest the Colour is a match to the Brand. "Beauty is in the eye of the Beholder". I had the same model Polished Silver mounted on to a 9 Stone Granite Plinth. During the 90's Slate was t... 
Heavy duty amp stand, Sonic benefits?
@mahlman Thank You for your comments. Once more a response to one of my posts, has enabled me to award another with the 'Donut of the Day Award', or in this case ' Dense-ified of the Day. Please read on. I understand you might have had experienc... 
Sweet Sounding DAC
Are you suggesting that your E88CC DAC becomes overwhelming over time? I am not suggesting this, or is it a experience I have had. I have experienced E88CC / 6922 Tubes from a desirable vintage during Tube Rolling that can screech and is an imme... 
Sweet Sounding DAC
@mdrone Great News that you have been able to receive a demo' of a DAC. Carrying out the footwork and experiencing the sonic being created with ones own ears and evaluating the sonic as a result of perceptions being created is a extremely Valuable... 
Thoughts About Turntable Upgrades
I thought I had quelled my long held passion for Vinyl used as a Source in a audio system. I feel almost hypocritical in relation to this thread, as I own a Bespoke Built Valve DAC produced by a Bulgarian Designer. I felt this allowed for the OP ... 
Solid State Phono Stages
Not too long ago, I have made it known, I am a Valve Phon' individual who has come to this place after being a user of SS Phon's. I do admit the change to a Phon' with a Tube Input/Output, took one to be Bespoke Produced for myself. Over the pas... 
Heavy duty amp stand, Sonic benefits?
An Amplifier, which is to be used for trials on assessing how a Sub Plinth Material or Assembly of Materials effects the sonic, or ones perception of the quality of the sonic being produced. Is a relative easy experience to undertake and evaluatio... 
When Will the DAC Singularity Be Reached?
The following are not a secret to work out a how a Product is costed. The Design for the Circuit and Topology, along with the Parts chosen are one factor used to create a end price for a mainstream audio device or a commission built design. Add ...