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| What are some favorite NOS 12AX7s for phono? I am using the RCA and Sylvania 5751 NOS tubes in my Aesthetix Calypso pre amp replacing Mullard and Telefunken 12ax7 tubes, quite an improvement in my opinion. Three things to condsider, can you phono pre use 5751 tubes, 5751's provide about 70% ... | |
| Sibilance issues with vinyl rig Anyone else notice that vinyl posts get significantly more responses than digital. My guess is that vinylista's invest more time, money and emotion than do digital people but when you arrive the place is so much fulfilling. | |
| Proper rating of used albums One would actually have to hear a used LP to rate it accurately. I think most sellers rate LP's based on visual inspection. My experience is that visual is a good indicator but no guarantee of quality. I have bought LP's that looked good and sound... | |
| I am in the market for a $ 5-6 k monoblock amplif I second the Rogue M-150 (used about $2,400) or preferrably the M-180 (about $1,100 to upgrade M150's). I used the M-150 and about a year ago upgraded to M-180 with the Logan Summits. I am very pleased with the combo. I would consider saving some ... | |
| Tube amp advice I use the Rogue M-180 mono blocks to drive Martin Logan Summits that have a minimum impedence of 1 ohm at 20khz and they sound very good to me. I think they also pass the weight test at 55 pound per amp. Made in USA to boot. | |
| Art Audio Vinyl Reference vs Maxxed Out K&K Thanks everyone I appreciate and value your input. | |
| Help me pick a phono preamp In my opinion the Sim audio LP5.3 at around $900 used is hard to beat. | |
| Do you listen alone or with guest s Great question. I listen alone most of the time which is fine. I would like to have friends or even acquaintances that enjoyed music enough to sit an just listen but at last those are few and far between. As stated before most friends don't get it... | |
| Rogue M-150 upgrade to M-180 Questions I upgraded my 150 to 180 about 6 months ago and continued to use Golden Lion KT-88 output tubes. As I understand it you do not get the extra 30 watts of power unless you go to the KT-90 tubes. I have enjoyed the upgrade - dynamics improved and sou... | |
| Which tonearm? check out the TransFI terminator linear tracking air bearing arm. Just google Transfi Terminator. Also a couple of good reviews here on Agon. It was a significant upgrade from the fully modded RB 300 i was using. It will fit your armboard. | |
| VPI Scout to Michell Orbe SE I am a happy Michell Gyro SE ii owner. It sounds great and looks even better | |
| Upgrade Quandry - Who's on first? Look into a TransFi Terminator linear tracking air bearing arm. There are some reviews here on agon and if you google you will find their website. I moved from a fully upgraded RB 300 (incognito wire, michell counter weight) about a year ago and h... | |
| need suggestion about pre-amp, price around $5,000 Aesthetix Calypso or Calypso Signiture are worth consideration. I have been pleased with the performance of my Calypso for more than 3 years. Lots of reviews available. | |
| Favorite Pianists As a change of pace how about Joe Jackson (Night & Day) and Chuck Lavell | |
| How many 'listen outside of the box' design? Rleff - just curious as to why you would move back to box speakers when you retire? I have Martin Logan Summits and love the open sound stage. Based on a post on this forum I recently moved the Summits about 8.5-9 feet apart with very interesting ... |