sirspeedy
Responses from sirspeedy
| Grand Prix Monaco review in new Stereophile- OUCH I think there can be way too much ego(nobody in particular,btw)in this hobby,and very obvious on these numerous threads. I see this in all the little "groupings" in my audio circles.You know...the tube vs SS clubs,or the high mass vs suspended tab... | |
| Grand Prix Monaco review in new Stereophile- OUCH As to the Phantom fluid usage.......Since I am close to upgrading my Graham 2.2 to a Phantom the subject of NOT using fluid perplexed me.I am very familiar with the huge differences even the most minute amounts of fluid impact the 2.2's performanc... | |
| Grand Prix Monaco review in new Stereophile- OUCH Raul,you are getting a bit carried away with some of your assertions!Not that you are wrong,but to be honest if someone is interested in a product,they usually assert their own perception and tastes first,"then" weigh the benefits of a good,or bad... | |
| Stylus break in As to the isue of tonearm leads and break in,here you have a signal that is SO small,it makes no sense to worry about a disconnect.I doubt the cable can realy ever be broken in to the extent of a cable carrying more "stuff"!This should carry to th... | |
| Grand Prix Monaco review in new Stereophile- OUCH I think I know what Raul means,and have to agree with his assertion.Even when A/B'ing some pricey phono cables,in my friend's set-up, required my re-voicing his arm/cartridge parameters.Especially the bearing fluid in his Graham.Why?Probably had s... | |
| Class-D amps - a different re view Sorry!Forgot to mention that companies like Nuforce allow for "upgrading" to new technology for reasonable prices.You are not going to have to worry about obsolesence with this type of policy. As stated earlier,I don't own a class-d amp,but why sh... | |
| Class-D amps - a different re view While I have not A/B'd the "new" hi-tech "class-d" designs with any other amps,this discussion is becoming a bit silly. The audiophile attitudes toward one's own particular set of "what one likes" should not overcome the "obvious",which is 1...Pro... | |
| Grand Prix Monaco review in new Stereophile- OUCH Yes the Cosmos IV is a great table(I own one),and it has gotten amazingly good,and well deserved press(see latest rave in "10 Audio").What I like about MIke's coverage(in general)is the exposure to newer product offerings. Best | |
| Grand Prix Monaco review in new Stereophile- OUCH Grooves,I understand your point,and must admit that having just purchased a Transfiguration Orpheus,one can make a good case for high pricing there,too!Maybe I was a bit harsh,and for that I am sorry! | |
| Grand Prix Monaco review in new Stereophile- OUCH I am sorry to disagree with you Mikey.I am entitled to my own opinion. Understand,when I read how a product,like the "beautiful" Monaco does not sound so hot,and does not "appear" to be extremely costly,from a parts standpoint(at least not 20 gran... | |
| Grand Prix Monaco review in new Stereophile- OUCH Though it did seem like a nice unit,the asking price was/is absurdly high!I am sorry it did not seem to live up to it's performance potential,according to MF,but I simply don't see "20 large" anywhere in that product.I am sure research was costly,... | |
| Cost no Object but Small Room From what I heard at HE-2997,the Dynaudio C-1's were way more than just dynamic. | |
| Rel subwoofers I added a Stentor(ported) to my big,irreplaceable and pampered, Avalon Ascent II's(sealed design) awhile ago.Just to add a subtle amount of low octave weight(really just tickling the bottom most octave).My Avalons are pulled out,about eight feet i... | |
| Class-D amps - a different re view PHD,I must add that you ae definitely a gentleman! BEST. | |
| Class-D amps - a different re view PHD,I understand your point,and intent.I have no problems with this,and wish you the best.Please understand I am not arguing about specific match-ups,in a controlled environment,which a reviewer(and some lucky hobbyists,with extra dough)is privvy ... |