raymonda

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Adcom a weak link?
I owned and used the 555 and 565's. They worked well but when I got a Classe 70 in my system that was a serious upgrade. It had more drive, handled the drivers with more control, went deeper, better high end and soundstage better. Who would,have t... 
Which rock is the best for you?
Grateful dead....covers just about all rock forms. 
Anti skating on Michell Tecnodec - Yes No Maybe ?
I do balance my tires, though. 
Anti skating on Michell Tecnodec - Yes No Maybe ?
The Tecnoarm is a fantastic arm. I have one of these as well as an Audiomods arm. I am particular with anti-skating and feel that setting your arm and cartridge up appropriately will save your canti down the road, even if you don't hear a differen... 
Focal mini utopia
I'm sure it will be an "all is welll that ends well" experience. 
Focal mini utopia
I got them from The Music Room and they are as disappointed as I am. I'm sure they are going to make it right. They returned my call and connected me to their servers dept. Immediately. They seemed to be all over it.When I finally get them back in... 
Focal mini utopia
They arrived on thursday....I set them up on Friday and one of the mid drivers was doa. I sent the one speaker back for repairs. Most likely won't get it back for a fewe weeks.Bummer. 
Focal mini utopia
BTW my electronics will consist of Audible illusions.3a and Rogue M120's. 
Focal mini utopia
Great, I have some 20 inch stands. My room is bigger by far but I have 2 M&K 150mkii subs to use. How well will they integrate and will their tweeters be in the same league as my Maggie's ribbons? 
Focal mini utopia
Jond,Thanks for your response as it has more relevance than you thought. I posted about the mini when I actually meant micro.Anyway, how high are your stands and what is your experience with placement for best respnse and imaging? 
How to deal with a 1.0mV LOMC or is it HOMC
That would be a medium output, which could present some issues with MM phono section. Also, normally MM sections are set to 47K ohms and if your cartridge is in the 100-400 area it may sound overly bright.As a frame of reference, there is no way I... 
Which is the Better Tonearm - Pro-Ject or Rega?
agreed. 
Would a Technics SL-1200 MK2 be an upgrade from a Denon DP-31L?
Oops, i meant 3009. My bad........thanks for making me look foolish! ;?) I wish it were a 309!!!!!!!!! Sorry for the confusion. 
Would a Technics SL-1200 MK2 be an upgrade from a Denon DP-31L?
(A  Kenwood KD 500 with  SME 309 for $ 500 ?  You will never find one near that price!)That is not entirely true. According to ebay sale history, The last 6-7 500's that sold on ebay went between 127 and 250, sans arm, with most below 175. Over th... 
Would a Technics SL-1200 MK2 be an upgrade from a Denon DP-31L?
Yes, I meant sp not sl....sorry. I would probably go with a used Rega 3 and gradually upgrade it over time. One can be bought for around 300, or so. Upgrading the pulley, spindle, platter and then plinth is a fun project and something that can be ...