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Looking for Tonearm Advice/Suggestions
A SUT is a Step Up Transformer that is used in general to supply the LMOC Signal to a MM Phon' or MM Input of a MC/MM Phon'. When used with the latter, think of it as a expansion of the sonic that can be produced. I own both Types of Phon's refe... 
Looking for Tonearm Advice/Suggestions
Lyra's are described by users as being Transparent and some might say are on the lean side of the scale. The new TA might be less in the way and allowing this trait of the Cart's design to be perceived as an increased presence. What does seem to... 
300b lovers
When I was having a Bespoke Valve Input/Output Phonostage Built for me. The designer builder was running two builds parallel, with the only differences being one had more RCA Inputs and my one had a Single RCA Input. The Designer Builder invited... 
USD vs Yen who is cashing in! TechDAS
The SP10R Motor Unit only and Power Supply is a £11K purchase in the UK. Using the Japan Recommended Retail of 1 Million Yen, and using the Yen to GBP exchange of 0.0057, the SP10R is coming in at just shy of £6K prior to added shipping and Impor... 
Monitor Stands - Made of Stone
Marble is a material to be avoided if function for a purpose is wanted over aesthetics only.  I have never used Marble in the mass I have used Granite, but when including it in a structure, something of a detractor has been perceived as occurring... 
Which SUT to match Koetsu Rosewood Standard in my system?
I had been demonstrated many SUT's over the years. I have even been very impressed with my last demo's that took place in 2022. Prior to the 2022 demo's a selection of models have been immediately repelled, as the sonic was far too overbearing fo... 
Monitor Stands - Made of Stone
Densified Wood is a name given that covers the methodologies used to produce the product. Brand Names commonly selected are Panzerholz and Permali. Panzerholz as a product is mostly used within Audio as the B25 material with the Wood Grain orien... 
Monitor Stands - Made of Stone
I have a history of using Stone inclusive of Granite for a variety of supporting roles in my own HiFi System. I have used and still use Granite as outlined in the following:  Plinths @ approx' 90Kg each under Cabinet Speakers, a Plinth for a Garr... 
My Sonic Lab Platinum v Gold Signature
@wrm57 If neutrality is a trait that is to seriously considered the Options are to be from a broader Palette. Certain Ortofon Cart's are more than able to perceived as having this trait. I have been demonstrated Ortofon's and a Sumiko Pearwood in... 
New DACs High End Munich 2023
As a reminder and in relation to 'New'. The owner of the Denafrips Venus II that is now with the latest Firmware added, no longer feels the need to seek out an alternative model or discuss having a DAC built. This is a very seasoned user of HiFi ... 
Dynavector XV-1S
The request to receive advice on a route to take for a Retip/Refurb on a Cart' is going to become divisive in the directions put forward as a suggestion. Third Party Retip Services have received quite a number of extremely positive and encouragin... 
My Sonic Lab Platinum v Gold Signature
The Topic of this thread type does get my attention. The Verismo, MSL's and Hayabusa has been a priority investigation as I am working my way towards the time I will make a decision on a final MC Cart' Purchase, which will be an indulgence and wh... 
New DACs High End Munich 2023
I have a friend who produces their own designs DAC's and Phonostages. Recently the latest DAC this person produced, which was designed to present with a perception that there was a underlying Rich Tone, was used in a comparison with a Denafrips V... 
My Sonic Lab Platinum v Gold Signature
I am yet to get a demonstration of these Cart's. It is on a Bucket List which also has the Mutech Hayabusa and Ortofon Verismo as well. When investigating the MSL's, I discovered a report from a individual who I have followed for quite a few year... 
Turntable Isolation Journey
It is my use of the AT-616 footers as demo' items to show others the benefits of suspending their own speakers that has been instrumental in convincing the speaker owners there is more to be attained from the set up for owned speakers. This has e...