sbayne
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| Tekton Double Impacts "It just occurred to me that our discussions on this thread are heavily weighted towards amplifier pairings with the Double Impacts, and to a lesser degree the preamplifier; and specifically optimal outcomes with respect to both component types. T... | |
| Tekton Double Impacts Thanks Bill. Exactly what I was looking for. Interesting it sounded better with your preamp in the chain. Not sure what to draw from that since there are so many variables but good to know you were getting good sound with a well engineered EL-84 b... | |
| Tekton Double Impacts "My 12 watt P/P KingKo KA-101 delivered very quickly, 9 days after it was ordered. Just picked it up from the post office. Initial impressions tonight." Looking forward to your findings. I have a number of amps including a Yaqin (Chinese) tube am... | |
| Soundsmith Phono-Pre, Any comments? Congrats Adeep42 and enjoy the SoundSmith phono-pre. You made a good choice. | |
| Soundsmith Phono-Pre, Any comments? Check out the June 2015 Stereophile. They review the Soundsmith phono-pre with the Soundsmith Carmen. | |
| Akiko Tuning Stick AC -- It IS Magic I've had the Akiko Triple AC in my system for about a week now. I wasn't as shocked at the difference sound as I was when I first used the Tuning Stick. The effect is much the same between the two. The Triple AC refines the sound even more especia... | |
| Akiko Tuning Stick AC -- It IS Magic Thanks Neal for starting this thread. I've had the Akiko tuning stick in my system for a couple of months now with excellent results. To me, it sounds best in the wall outlet. I have a Maestro outlet. This thread convinced me to try a Akiko Triple... | |
| Anyone try Synergistic Research PHT... Fremer thinks the PHT are legit. Checkout the February 2015 Stereophile. "The sound was clearly better overall" | |
| Anyone try Synergistic Research PHT... Philb7777 - I assume you are returning the PHT - I would if I were you. However, I also know all of my turntables/cartridges are/were set-up probably and I stand by my earlier comments on tracking force, the Blue vs. Purple and listener "bias". | |
| Synergistic Research HFT + FEQ FYI - Ozzy confirmed via PM that it is the 1/4" large cones he used with the 1/8" caps. | |
| Synergistic Research HFT + FEQ Ozzy - I own 10 HFTs and a FEQ. They are crazy good so your DIY version being even better really intrigues me. I understand you use 1/8" copper caps. I found the Hareline cones on Amazon. You said to use the "large" cones. The "large" cones are 1/... | |
| Anyone try Synergistic Research PHT... Hiendmuse - I have both the Blue and the Purple. I've used them on my ZuAudio 103 and various Grado Statement and Reference cartridges. The Blue is more to my liking since it presents a more fluid and spacious soundstage. The Purple is more define... | |
| Anyone try Synergistic Research PHT... The point is there is no "listener bias" when you can return the item for a full refund. Like I did with the SR RED fuses. This is true for any product you buy that can be returned. If I bought a vacuum at Target and decided it didn't work as clai... | |
| Anyone try Synergistic Research PHT... I actually own a turntable and I actually own the PHT! Yes, they do what they claim. I'm not crazy. There is a 30 day money back guarantee if you don't agree. I sent back the SR RED fuses for a refund because I didn't hear a significant difference. | |
| Sony HAP-Z1ES Hi-Res Music Player RMAF 2013 Stereophile has now reviewed this unit, just FYI to anyone who may be following this thread. |