shersta
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| Vandersteen users: How low can you go with tubes It sounds like you're comitted to an integrated, but if you're not, another option is a tube pre with a ss amp. I'm powering my 2ces w/ a cj 10al and a mccormack dna .5. Together, they'd cost less than a used rogue and you wouldn't have to worry a... | |
| Vandy 2CE S or Gershman's Cameleon: High-End Spks? Sunnyjim,If you click on my system link, you'll see that I have similar amplification to yours. I've been extremely happy with my 2ce's and my system as a whole since acquiring them six months ago. In fact, for the first time, I haven't felt the n... | |
| Newbie question on TT. I wouldn't recommend spending any money on a tweak that couldn't be transferred to another table sometime down the road. In fact, at this point, I wouldn't recommend any money-related tweaking at all (e.g. ringmat, new conterweights, dedicated tt ... | |
| DIY Record Shelves? I've never liked the shelf approach. Instead, I like to have the cover facing me (like at a record store). If you'll click on my virtual system below, you'll see my solution--a record cabinet with sliding drawers. My father and I built it. We just... | |
| Upgrading Planar 2 Mike,I would suggest the following path: cart, table, arm. I would also suggest starting off with a more modest cart (like a rega elys or super elys or shure v15vxMR) until you've got your new arm and table in place (then spring for the big bux ca... | |
| Goldring 1042 on a Rega P3 - Cueing Problem - Help Dr--I think something other than your cartridge is the problem. I have a P3 and a fairly "tall" Shure cartridge. With the cueing arm up, the cartridge is a good 1/2" off the record. This leads me to believe that something is amiss with your cueing... | |
| Next upgrade for vinyl rookie As others have mentioned, you've got a good arm and cart, but a not so good table and phono pre. 400$ won't get you far w/ the table, but it will w/ the pre. I'll second TWL's suggestion concerning the end stub, Sugarbrie's tip on alignment, and N... | |
| New Phono Pre-Amp Another option is the Monolithic PS-1 w/ the outboard power supply, the HC-1. I've seen this combo for sale here on Audiogon for 400$. Hard to beat at this price point. While I haven't personally compared this combo with the Black Cube, a number o... | |
| more help with vinyl.. It sounds like you're looking to get the most out of your current set up and are not looking for upgrade advice. With that in mind:1) I'll second Viridian's suggestion to experiment w/ cheap/free tweaking and Phild's suggestion to get the disk doc... | |
| What preamp with McCormack DNA-125? I've got a DNA .5 Deluxe. I use a Conrad Johnson 10al to feed Vandy 2CEs. Sources include a Cambridge D500SE CDP and Rega P3 (w/ Monolithic phone pre). I like this combo a lot, especially on the digital side where the tubes have worked magic. | |
| Cheap Old Preamps Thanks for all your responses. I have been keeping an eye out for a nad 1020. I know that sub 100$ is a tough range, esp. for tube gear, but we've also got a friend who's the type of guy who rebuilds stereo and recording equipment just for fun. Th... | |
| Rega P-3 Set Up tools FWIW, I have the same table and phono pre. In addition to the above suggestions, I might add that you consider purchasing some sort of VTA adjustor (whether or not this is absolutely necessary will depend on the height of your AT cart). I got mine... | |
| Opinion of budget phono preamps? Another canidate to consider is the Monolithic phono preamp (PS-1) w/ or w/o the dual mono power supply. I see that the preamp + power supply is available in the a'gon classifieds for around 400. I have the PS-1 w/o the stand alone power supply, a... | |
| Questions - returning to analog Tim,You mentioned you were on a budget, but you didn't mention what that budget was. If it's over 500$, then I'd second the VPI suggestion made by Basement; if, however, your budget is sub-500$, then I'd suggest a used Rega Planar 3 w/ standard RB... | |
| from CAT5 to Kimber 4TC--where's the bass? Sean,Thanks for the Goertz suggestion; I'll check them out. And you're right on with the Cerwin Vega comparison--nasty. |