rushton
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| Atma-sphere M60s. What preamps work well? A friend of mine recently purchased an MP-3 to match with with MA-1 amps, and he says the combination is astoundingly good. I don't think he'd mind my quoting from his email to me, in which he said: "The combination of the ..., the Atma-Sphere MP-... | |
| HELP best analog system brand new for $5,000.00 To answer your specific question, here's one way to do what you ask:VPI ScoutMaster turntable and tonearm....$2400Sumiko Blackbird, Grado Sonata or Dynavector 20X-H(choose to suit taste)..$500-750EAR 834P phono stage...........................$12... | |
| Phonostage w/volume options Richardmr, the Art Audio are fine units, but the Aesthetix Io Signature and the Manley Steelhead are among a small number of the very best phono stages made. At the level of these units, the sonic difference will be clearly noticeable. As to the c... | |
| Phono preamp or preamp with phono selection ???? Also a very good value are the Conrad-Johnson preamps, particularly the PV-9A or Evolution 20 if you can find either one. In my opinion, these were the best of the PV-series full function preamps c-j made. After these two, the need to build to a l... | |
| Phono preamp or preamp with phono selection ???? At your stated price point, the VPI Scout is a great buy with excellent sound. For a bit more, the VPI ScoutMaster is an even better turntable. To my eye, these are attractive turntables, but perhaps more appealing to those who value the "form fol... | |
| Carbon Fiber Brushes Like Dopogue, I've used the Audioquest brush for 15+ years and it still works great. A new Audioquest brush came as part of the "care kit" with my new turntable and it's still in the blister pac - the old one's working just fine.. | |
| Trans Temp W, Magic Diamond cartridges - comments Actually, the the name is "MicroMagic" (I keep turning the name around, too :) )Here's a clickable version of Nsgarch's link to the Swiss web site:http://www.dietiker-humbel.ch/micromag.htmAnd with English translation:dietiker-humbel, as above And... | |
| Trans Temp W, Magic Diamond cartridges - comments As best I know, it does not come from a Denon. I've never confirmed what the designer uses as a base unit; I've heard Allaerts but don't know. I asked Lloyd Walker one day and his answer was "I don't know. All I know is that it sounds really good." . | |
| Trans Temp W, Magic Diamond cartridges - comments Actually, immediately before the Magic Diamond he was using the Clearaudio Insider Reference. Good luck in your search.. | |
| Trans Temp W, Magic Diamond cartridges - comments Nsgarch, not in the same system so no truly valid comparisons to be drawn - each of these cartridges have differing overall sonic "flavors" and characteristics that tend to show across various systems, but I don't consider myself sufficiently fami... | |
| Trans Temp W, Magic Diamond cartridges - comments Nsgarch, I use the Magic Diamond cartridge, and I bought it from Lloyd Walker at his recommendation, and I use it on his turntable. I can't begin to make a ton of comparisons to other cartridges, but the Magic Diamond is very very good and well wo... | |
| RECIEVER recommendations The Rotel RX-1052 is a pretty good sounding, well built stereo receiver with a solid power supply and 100w/channel. Retails for under $900 new.http://rotel.com/products/specs/rx1052.htmThe tuner will not match up to the Magnum Dynalab Rives has su... | |
| Whats on your turntable tonight? Zaikesman, as always, I'm continuing to enjoy your posts with such great background information on the music and artists. Thank you!. | |
| Please Recommend a Contact Cleaner Enhanser? A possible suggestion for a cleaner for fiber optic cables, from a post by Albertporter in another thread:The only other cleaner-polish that I feel is equal is ROR. ROR stands for residual oil remover and is designed for cameras and high quality o... | |
| Help What do the buttons mean on my Sumo Tuner You're most welcome, Kaleidakol. Glad it was available for you. |