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| Teres, Galibier and Redpoint Dan,Thanks for the explanation behind your thinking. Makes lots of sense. As far as the cartridge choice goes, I've got a mix of music similar to yours. What that translates to is a mix of 200g & 45rpm audiofeasts and $1 garage sale beaters wi... | |
| Teres, Galibier and Redpoint Dan,So which Galibier did you decide on? What was your thinking on the various models vs. costs, and how it would mate w/your 2 arms? Sounds like you'll end up with a winner either way. Cheers,Spencer | |
| Waltz for Debby-Bill Evans Trio Tvad,Yeah, you're pushing that fine line between reality and entertainment. Can't believe I forgot to mention Roland Kirk - The Inflated Tear. What a performance! Cheers,Spencer | |
| Waltz for Debby-Bill Evans Trio "Debby" is one of my favorite jazz albums of all time. All the trio albums of his from the 60s are good, but most agree that the ones w/Scott LaFaro & Paul Motian are the best. You've got to get Cannonball Adderley w/Bill Evans "Know What I Me... | |
| Help with a tube amp recommendation As a Berning/Merlin owner, I agree w/the recommendation above. However, IME going direct from the Wadia would be a mistake. The Merlins will sound better with the BAM in the tape loop of an active preamp. Of the 3 amps you mention, the Manleys and... | |
| Did Meadowlark go out of business? Dead as a door knob. IMHO, the Kestrel Hot Rods far surpass either of the Paradigms. However, w/no support from the company available should you need it, it's a gamble. You might want to research parts/repair options before buying. I'd also expect... | |
| TRELJA almost In New York, 2006 Tvad,FWIW, Red Wine's battery-powered Monica2 DAC has made a great impression on me. Coupled w/Pioneer Elite DVD as transport, I'm getting sound much better than I expected at the price, and in some ways better than many more expensive digital rig... | |
| All Merlin family members. Capt,You raise a big topic of its own in a few concise questions. Indeed some treatments work better than others. It depends on what your room needs(e.g. relief from echo, bass absorption, etc.) In most cases, covering a whole wall is not a good i... | |
| All Merlin family members. While I agree that its better to have nothing between or behind the speakers, I've had less negative impact in a larger room, with speakers positioned relatively further into the room. IOW, if there's still plenty of air between and behind the spe... | |
| VPI SDS placement It shouldn't be a problem at all. Cheers,Spencer | |
| TRELJA almost In New York, 2006 Joe,Nice writeup! As one the pals who encouraged your writeup, I must again say that I wish I could have joined you there. Couple of questions for you... Did the Art Audio room have analog? I've heard good things about their new reference phono st... | |
| Eggleston, Merlin, Jean Marie Reynaud???? Aronsss,Yes, the integrated is from Ars-Sonum, a small company in Spain. I've heard some great things about it. It utilizes the JJ E34L tube, which was the winner in a recent tube shootout that a number of my friends conducted. Has custom output t... | |
| Eggleston, Merlin, Jean Marie Reynaud???? Pluto,The Merlins are a world class speaker. The quality of components, fit and finish are hard to beat at any price. Best of all, you get the support that is unrivaled. Bobby will be personally available to ensure that you match w/appropriate gea... | |
| whats the best styus cleaner gel Zaikes, It's "Mr. Clean Magic Eraser". Most groceries have it. Sold in a small rectangular box. Looks basically like a sponge. Use the white part only! Cheers,Spencer | |
| whats the best styus cleaner gel I switched from Exteme Phono to Magic Eraser over a year ago. Much better and $2 supply will last many many years. Search the archives and try it...Cheers,Spencer |