saika2

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Adding a Herron VTSP 3A/360 Preamplifier to the system.
I have owned & enjoyed successive generation Herron Preamps - I started with the VTSP 3a Ro1, then the Ro3, and now the 360/ESP ......I have actually been lucky enough to have the Ro1 & Ro3 simultaneously and was able to do an AB compariso... 
Conrad Johnson and Herron comparisons
Just saw this, sorry, I thought the thread was dormant........I personally have not experienced all three of them and hence am not qualified to compare.....some others may have and I look forward to their opinion. I have owned and operated a Herr... 
Jelco TK-850L Installation and Initial Impressions
Ive just swapped out my AT OC9MLii to for a Denon 103r....listening to some UB40, Augustus Pablo....so balanced, and the bass is sumptuous ....I like all these cartridges ..its like sampling different vintages...speaks volumes for this tonearm, ab... 
Jelco TK-850L Installation and Initial Impressions
TyAgain..great of you to share your Skala experience.I have a Denon 103r, a Denon 301ii, and a Shelter 90 iii still to try out on this arm. Still listening to wide variety of music on the AT OC9ii before trying out the other cartridges...The Denon... 
Jelco TK-850L Installation and Initial Impressions
Great to have a Jelco TK850 thread.Lovely review and discussion!Ive just upgraded to a Jelco TK850 mark 2, from a Jelco SA750D - I love this arm, its a 10" - I listen to a wide genre of music, lately a lot of Jazz - the instruments have a more liv... 
Review: Herron Audio VTSP-3A (RO3) Linestage
Looking forward to your write up of the VTSP 360 - Im a fan of Mr Herron's products and your excellent reviews!Im currently enjoying a VTSP3a Ro3, and maybe one day will make the jump to a 360 as well! 
Conrad Johnson and Herron comparisons
VTSP 3a runs 3 pairs of 6922's. 1 pair may be for voltage/power rectification, (don't quote me on that last part. 
Conrad Johnson and Herron comparisons
@jjss49 Ive purchased a rev3, and plan to post my subjective views on the differences soon, complete with internal pics to show any internal differences (if any obvious ones can be noted). Ive sent a few emails to Mr Herron about the upgrade situa... 
Used phono preamp options - feedback requested
@liamowen -  Agree with your opinion of the Pass XP 15 - well built, neutral, versatile phono stage. I didn't like the lack of a power on/off switch or the tiny dip switches in the rear, to adjust resistive or capacitative loading- but its a very ... 
spend on the streamer or on the DAC ?
@deep_333...LOLOLOLOL...."emperors new clothes" indeed. The Audioengine BFi is pretty neat, and costs less than a couple of benjamins! Folks should try. 
Conrad Johnson and Herron comparisons
You do have an eagle eye!!! 
Conrad Johnson and Herron comparisons
Cant beat upgraditis. 
Conrad Johnson and Herron comparisons
Upgraded to a Rev3, LOL 
Conrad Johnson and Herron comparisons
I finally pulled the trigger on a Herron VTSP 3A - .......lovely, lovely, lovely.....Works seamlessly with my Pass XA 30.8/Klipschorns...really like some of the unique features on it - "invert switch", ac polarity switch, remote is a bit dinky, bu... 
spend on the streamer or on the DAC ?
I just got an Audioengine-BFi unit, this is quite a recently released product - I was quite amazed at the sound quality. Its comparatively inexpensive, has nice connectivity- (apple airplay-which i love), connects via the wifi network rather than ...