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| StereoTimes Interview with Duke LeJeune/Audiokines FYI, back in the mid-70s James Bongiorno gave a talk to our local audio club. Talking specifically about Magnepans, he recommended aiming them to cross 3-4 feet in front of the listener to widen the apparent "sweet spot". That seemed pretty radica... | |
| Albert Porters after market panzerholz plinths It seems after the conflicting "scientific" data in the attachment to my previous post (slate = MDF in resonance test) and the points Mosin offered, we are almost back to the drawing board. Meaning you must pick your material, build it, and see if... | |
| Best ARC tube amps for classical music? Axtl, I've heard but never owned a SP-10. They can sound wonderful. Many feel it is one of the best preamps ever made for a phono based system. Here are some considerations:* can be expensive to purchase due to reputation,* two box system w/ separ... | |
| Who needs a MM cartridge type when we have MC? Lew, your cartridges can live for another day. Even for your retirement if necessary.Take care of your family first. Then get that amp working. I realize you are wise enough not to need this advice, but a little friendly encouragement never hurts.... | |
| Albert Porters after market panzerholz plinths For those looking to quantify the resonance characteristics of various plinth materials, a fellow on Vinyl Engine seems to have done just that.http://qualia.webs.com/dampingfactorvalues.htmBut wait, from his data it seems that MDF and slate measur... | |
| Albert Porters after market panzerholz plinths My whole point was raised to try to understand the position of those who believe that the only worthwhile (valid?) comparison is when just one component is changed - the turntable in this case. Mapman perhaps presented my perspective best when he ... | |
| Art Audio with Tannoys I recently bought an Art Audio PX-25 to go with my C&C BEN single horn speakers. If it is a fair example of Art Audio designs they play stronger than their power ratings, while remaining both detailed and musical. | |
| Albert Porters after market panzerholz plinths Mike, I may not have made my point clearly. I too respect Albert's experience and perspective. So based on that I can accept that he believes his custom Technics to be more satisfying (better?) than his (at the time) Walker.My intended point was t... | |
| Albert Porters after market panzerholz plinths A question about comparisons, based on the Walker-Technics comments posted here.Many experienced hobbyists agree about the importance of component matching - speaker with room, amp with speaker, arm with cartridge. Raul was pretty specific when he... | |
| Albert Porters after market panzerholz plinths Not to split hairs but what is a plinth?Most of us would agree the solid platforms securing motor unit and arm such as Lew's basic slate or Albert's or Mr. Dobbins' more complex designs are plinths. And the standard hollow box platform sold with m... | |
| Who needs a MM cartridge type when we have MC? Aolsala, I can respect your experience, history, and opinions. But one thing you said really caused a double take -"publications such as AUDIO, High Fidelity, Stereo Review, etc.. I have all of these in my collection and very informative reading i... | |
| Who needs a MM cartridge type when we have MC? Well, at least Raul and Aolsala agree that it is the whole quality of the arm, not just the mass, that affects the sonic result.In the mid-70s I bought a new XLM II, in part influenced by HP. At the time I had a Phillips turntable and arm (202? 21... | |
| Who needs a MM cartridge type when we have MC? Don, you read through the followup posts and got the impression none were made by "any experienced audiophile"? Truly amazing! ;-) | |
| Why mono? Zaikes, the Herron line stages offer both mono and phase switching, even by remote. And there may be others, I know Joule-Electra has a mono selector on their linestage.http://www.herronaudio.com/So saying linestages won't ever again provide a mon... | |
| Why mono? Thom, Mike, Jazdoc:Would each of you state if your experience with variability in mono playbacks happens with newer mono reissues, with older original monos, or with both?Thanx |