roberjerman

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The High End for Under a Grand?
Only 50 hz! That's better than my Heresy's! 
Solid State vs. Tubes - What if Transistors came first?
The conclusion from this is that either topology (tube or SS) can be made to achieve identical sonic quality! 
Solid State vs. Tubes - What if Transistors came first?
The listening panel used a statistically-based scoring system. They did not know the identity of the amps under test - only that they were amp A and amp B. Musical selections (RTR tape) were kept short and varied to minimize listening fatigue. So ... 
Solid State vs. Tubes - What if Transistors came first?
Peter Walker (Quad) did a study comparing the sound of his own amps (Quad II and 303) tubes vs. transistors. He used RTR dubs of master tapes and presumably Quad ESL's. The two amps are well matched power-wise. It was a very thorough listening com... 
What is the epic song of a group?
Miles Runs The Voodoo Down - Miles Davis                                                                  The Unknown Soldier - Weather Report      A Love Supreme - John Coltrane 
What is the epic song of a group?
Moan'n - Art Blakey and the Jazz Messengers 
What is the epic song of a group?
Sorry for the strange layout! My phone is the culprit - or Audiogon! 
What is the epic song of a group?
Purple Haze - Jimi Hendrix                            Dark Star - Grateful Dead                              Satisfaction - Rolling Stones                        God Save The Queen - Sex Pistols              Horses - Patti Smith                   ... 
What is this speaker doing right?
You may change your mind tomorrow! 
SME V tone arm advice
A nicely restored Thorens TD124 is worth consideration too! 
SME V tone arm advice
You might also find a nicely restored Garrard 301 or 401 here or on US Audiomart for $4K or less! 
SME V tone arm advice
Keep the SME V! There's a seller here with a nice Technics SP10 in a gloss black custom plinth that looks really beautiful! $7500 though! But compared to the price of a Tech Das Air Force ($50K +) a bargain! 
Wywires Platinum much better than H T Crystal Silver for Phono on my VPI Aries 1 ?
How much for 1 meter? 
Best Cartridge for $1000-$1350?
Buy the Van den Hul MC2 Special (new in box) for $950 + shipping (half-price). It is listed here on Audiogon. Seller is: audioarts_nyc Nothing better at this price! 
ClubWOOD or Shun Mook?
Mpingo discs: "Take two with a glass of water once a day" LOL!