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| any Sopranophiles here? I would tell ya, but I'd have to kill ya.Spencer | |
| Analog Lovers and Filterless DACs Yeah, the USB dac fed from PC is a pretty convenient notion for some, but not practical for me. My computer is also used for business, and I don't want to use it for audio. I also have no inclination to invite Bill Gates & Friends into my list... | |
| New Direction-JM Lab Diva, Revel Studio or Sophia? Outlier,This group of speakers seems to have quite a variety in sound. To my ears, the Revels & Wilsons are similar in signature, with the Sophias being more balanced if driven by high power tubes(e.g. Mac monos). When I saw other Talons at CE... | |
| Upgrade from Merlin VSM-M to What? Chris Squire, Tony Levin & Mike Rutherford all vote for the speaker mod! ;-)Cheers,Spencer | |
| Upgrade from Merlin VSM-M to What? Just call Bobby @ Merlin & talk it over w/him. Your other gear might determine which upgrade makes more sense. He is the most trustworthy you'll find, and he knows what he is doing. His advice is hard to beat. Cheers,Spencer | |
| Shelter 501 II owners: how long is the break-in? James,I upgraded from nothing. It was a return after a long vinyl hiatus for me. A few months ago, I upgraded to a ZYX Airy3, which was done at the same time I upgraded my table & arm. (see my system page, "Spencer's Funhouse" for details) The... | |
| Shelter 501 II owners: how long is the break-in? James, it was long ago. My vague recollection is that the bass was a little muddy out of the chute, and highs were very extended. After break-in, I was very pleased with perforance, and amazed at relative to its price. It's a great value IMHO. Che... | |
| turntable upgrade Buy used if you can. You will suffer little to zero depreciation on a good table such as a Scout. You also get a good upgrade path w/the Scout. IMHO it's the best of the choices you mentioned. Others I'd recommend thinking about are the Scheu w/Mo... | |
| Tube, hybrid or solid state for Merlin TSM-MMs? Based on Bobby's recommendations, I put together a great combo at similar price points to use w/TSM-MXs.Audio Analogue Puccini ss integratedBel Canto DAC2Pioneer DVD player as transport. We used Signal Cable all around (my recommendation to my bud... | |
| Is Apogee in a class by itself among planars? The Analysis Ribbons at CES sounded pretty awesome, and reminded of the best Apogee systems that I've heard. See photo/desc. in Olsher's show report...http://enjoythemusic.com/ces2006/olsher/ Cheers,Spencer | |
| Which cartridge is the Imaging/soundstaging champ Jdolgin,As it's clear that you'd like to hear about some direct experience with JMW9 & Airy2, I can offer semi-relevant experience. I'm currently using a JMW12.6 with the Airy3-S-SB. It strikes me and many visitors as a very good combination. ... | |
| Given Avalon Eidleon is considered one of the best Chazzbo,This is an interesting thread. I had a similar experience in ownership to that of Tireguy; my Radian HCs "left me wanting more". For me, the more was MORE INVOLVEMENT. Many blame the Spectral electronics that I used with the Avalons, but I... | |
| Can anyone help me find blues song from episode of Theirs a great Simply Vinyl reissue of The Harder They Come soundtrack for you vinyl lovers...Cheers,Spencer | |
| Which cartridge is the Imaging/soundstaging champ Jim,Interesting question! One element of the performance of the ZYX cartridges is that they all seem to reduce surface noise. I believe I've read here that some attribute that to the microridge stylus shape. I'm not sure if that's what does it, bu... | |
| Which cartridge is the Imaging/soundstaging champ Jdolgin,I might have thought that as well, but it hasn't been the case in what I've heard on Slipknot1's JMW9-now Signature with the 501II. At least one of the big websites/catalog outfits(forget if it's musicdirect, or elusivedisc) markets this c... |