sameyers1
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| Suggestions for phono preamp for LOMC's @theflattire Modwright’s older SWP 9.0 and 9,0 SE did not use a SUT. The models you cite are current production models. As a 2008 review in Positive Feedback points out, no transformers are used in the audio circuit. The gain on the MC setting is ... | |
| Suggestions for phono preamp for LOMC's @lewm No SUT. Just the tubes, including a rectifier tube. You can check the Modwright web site for info about the models currently in production and get a sense of the design approach taken. | |
| Suggestions for phono preamp for LOMC's @lewm You are correct. When I used the term “specifically designed for moving coil cartridges” it is because the Modwright phono stages have no problems with LOMC cartridges with outputs of 0.2 and 0.3 mV, not just the 0.5 mV cartridges. Plenty of... | |
| Suggestions for phono preamp for LOMC's A Modwright SWP 9.0 SE, an older discontinued model, is specifically designed for LOMC cartridges and is an excellent American made tube unit. Dan Wright, the founder and owner, is accessible and helpful. Used units fit within your budget. You can... | |
| Recommendations for a jazz record which demonstrates vinyl superiority over digital @ghdprentice The device that presses the vinyl record is called a stamper. It was not atypical for some firms to use the stampers too long. This was particularly the case with high sales volume records. That’s one advantage of some of today’s reis... | |
| Need suggestions on preamp You’ve gotten lots of suggestions and face the typical conundrum of lots of different answers. I understand why you like the imaging of the LRS. I also understand why you like ATC speakers and their precision, clarity and speed. What has always wo... | |
| Need suggestions on preamp I don’t disagree with @soix that your speakers may be part of the problem. I’ve listened to the LRS and didn’t find it as resolving as say an ATC-19 or an Aerial Acoustics 5T, both in the $4k range new so you’d be looking at used. They are both st... | |
| Need suggestions on preamp I have a pair of Aerial Acoustics Model 8b floorstanders in a large room. They are relatively inefficient, 4 ohm speakers and power hungry like Maggies, but a more traditional 3-way rear ported woofer design. The amp is a well maintained Proceed H... | |
| Need suggestions on preamp Given your headphone setup I agree with those believing it will be hard to match its resolution and detail with the Maggie LRS. If you want micro detail look at a used Ayre Acoustics K-5xe preamp. It is extremely quiet and detailed without being h... | |
| Looking for a great front ported bookshelp speaker recommendation @blackiridium If you used to be an Aerial 10t owner, you need to audition the 5t. My son has a pair in a built-in wall unit with his equipment and tv. By toeing in the speakers the imaging is excellent and the sound beats the Harbeths, Spendors an... | |
| Recommendations for really well-recorded music for high-end audio system demo “Something Else” - Cannonball Adderley with Miles Davis and a great rhythm section of Hank Jones, Sam Jones and Art Blakey. QOBUZ Flac 96/24 or my preference, the vinyl reissue on Blue Note. Rudy van Gelder was the recording engineer and his work ... | |
| Hardware or source materail As a septuagenarian music lover who shares your appreciation for jazz, I’ve found that upgrades to components can but don’t always make a significant difference. Not surprised you found the 45 rpm vinyl noticeably better. My suggestion is try audi... | |
| What qualities stand out in really good solid state preamps? @audphile1 Kudos on your upgrades. I wish they were within my budget. Do you think the Pass XP-12 is a good fit for the OP, @hilde45 and his Pass Xa-25? | |
| What qualities stand out in really good solid state preamps? @decooney I have only auditioned the XP-12 in my home and can’t speak to the characteristics of the higher end or older Pass models. i agree with your observation that people sometimes upgrade only to wish they hadn’t sold or given away a piec... | |
| What qualities stand out in really good solid state preamps? @soix I never said I knew better than anyone else, you did. I never said my statements were objective fact, you did. I made a point of saying everyone has their preferences and prefer different gear. And objective fact is what exactly? Some people... |