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| $1500 for a whole system, budding audiophile If the computer is covered and you are using it as a source, I'd get a USB DAC. Schiit has one for around $100 and there are other nice options out there. I am anxiously awaiting the release of the iFi iDSD, which you could also use in a portable ... | |
| What would give the best overall improvement I'd guess that the comment reflects the generally agreed upon notion that speaker upgrades tend to provide the most drastic change in sound, relative to components. | |
| To Tube or not to Tube...... While on the topic off Sunn guitar amps, there is a band Sunn 0))) that named themselves after the Sunn amp and its logo. Deep booming sludge metal that is quite the bass workout. And fabulous live. | |
| Rogue's new Sphinx integrated. Anyone audition it? Interesting Thegoodarcher. I haven't had any difficulty matching my Stereo 90 Super Magnum with other gear. What other gear were you pairing it with? Also, what amp did you have? The integrated asked about here is the hybrid Sphinx, not an all-tub... | |
| Phono stage rec for Rega P25 with ZYX R100-02H Why not try it out yourself? If none locally available for audition, then go thru Music Direct. Chris at Music Direct I believe is pretty familiar with the whole line. He was the one who put the Pulsus on my radar. And here are the reviews listed ... | |
| Phono stage rec for Rega P25 with ZYX R100-02H There is a one box Avid sold now. The Pellar is under $1000, and Music Direct sells them so you would have their great return policy. | |
| Phono stage rec for Rega P25 with ZYX R100-02H I was not a huge fan of the Simaudio LP5.3 with the optional external power supply. Possibly because I was not running a balanced set-up. But it was easily bettered by an Avid Pulsus (not just a matter of different flavors for different tastes). T... | |
| $7K to spend on new turntable + arm In that price range, I settled on a Townshend Rock with a Moerch DP-8 tonearm. Great combo, and love the flexibility of the Moerch armwands that allow you to adjust the arm's effective mass and easily swap carts. And sonically a step up from the W... | |
| Tone Controls can be so nice. There are also some interesting more advanced EQ controls available as well. For example the Dspeaker Dual Core. You get automatic DSP for low freq and then a very precise EQ that you can dial in across the freq spectrum. You can select the freqs ... | |
| The best monitor under 1500 I'd grab the KEF LS50s. Stereophile Product of the Year for a reason. A great sounding speaker. Compact, and there is a plug for the rear port in case you need them against a wall. | |
| VPI Direct Drive Turntable C'mon folks. All these table-unheard pronouncements? "Knuckle Head of the Year" by someone who hasn't heard the turntable? Let's get some more actual listening impressions. Kekohler, thanks for posting your experience. | |
| Shelter 501Mk2 or ZYX R100-02H If you've been really good, ask for a 4D. Love mine. | |
| VPI Direct Drive Turntable Let's hold out for actual reviews rather than speculation shall we? There are a number of options at the $30k price point, just like any other price point. If HW feels that the DD Classic is competitive at that price, fine. Market will tell whethe... | |
| Shelter 501Mk2 or ZYX R100-02H Moerch recommends their heaviest armwand (the Blue, effective mass of 14g) with the ZYX carts. As an aside, my do I love the Moerch's feature of swappable armwands of different mass (from 4-14g!). | |
| Used turntable market You certainly want to make sure that any seller knows how to properly pack and ship a turntable. The quality of packing materials also plays a big role. Best turntable packing materials I have ever seen are for the Well Tempered Amadeus. They dese... |