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| VPI HRX newbie help Stltrains, don't you mean to say VTF, rather than VTA? The VTA is adjusted by loosing the thumbscrews, then dialing in with the dial on the tower above the numerals. Also the rod is for setting azimuth, not anti-skate. One thing to check is that t... | |
| Herron VTSP 2 or First Sound PreAmps The Herron has little character of its own. Its flavor is "none of the above". It will allow you to hear the flavor of your other gear. | |
| Herron VTSP 2 or First Sound PreAmps No, not hot at all. One tweak I'm liking, is placing it on Rollerblock2's. Cheers,Spencer | |
| budget tube preamp dilema An older pre w/built in phono like Audio Research SP9 or a Conrad Johnson will give you much better phono than the NAD. They were pretty popular, so availability shouldn't be too tough. | |
| Most helpful audio companies Bobby Palkovic @ MerlinRalph & Bill @ Atma-SphereMike & Sheila @ VPIThey are as good as it gets! Cheers,Spencer | |
| Herron VTSP 2 or First Sound PreAmps FYI, Herron has a new 3 that he showed at CES. Also, although I can't say I have much experience w/First Sound, I am very impressed with my Herron 1/166. In my rig, it has bettered many other preamps, some costing a fair amount more. It has very l... | |
| Anyone else like Nick Drake ? Good call on Alexi Murdoch. Orange Sky is a GREAT song. | |
| Anyone else like Nick Drake ? David Sylvian's best has got to be "Secrets of the Beehive"Elliot Smith is another artist that will appeal to Nick Drake fans. Sad, quiet, beautiful music. Start with X/O. | |
| Anyone recommend a neutral tube amp? After living with many, and hearing many more...Atma-Sphere. | |
| Gingko Scoutmaster Plinth Dust Cover Just Call Vinh. He is an awesome guy. Cheers,Spencer | |
| Any dual mono phono stage or pre using 6DJ8 tubes? K&K phono stage, also available as a DIY kit. Cheers,Spencer | |
| Has anyone heard this Cd If you get the chance, see her live with Phil Lesh & Friends. Great live performers, often featuring Trey Anastasio, who transforms himself into Garcia incarnate. Good stuff...Cheers,Spencer | |
| Good used record shops in London? Berwick St. is where you need to go. That's what Jaybo is referring to. Numerous shops w/both new & used vinyl. Google it and you'll easily find them all. Vinyl Junkies and Reckless are two of the best from what I recall. Cheers,Spencer | |
| Front ported speakers recommendation You've got to consider Merlin TSM. Search the archives, tons written about them here and on audioreview.comCheers,Spencer | |
| Small, tube-friendly speaker suggestions needed Merlin TSM's sound just like what you are looking for. Search the archives, plenty has been said about them. Cheers,Spencer |