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New platinum eclipse 7 really better than previos
The Wireworld Platinum eclipse 6  v Platinum 7, both are first rate interconnects and will give lasting musical satisfaction long term I believe. Using my Cat Legend  pre, upgraded by Cat and the Sonyscd777es as a test component; my aural observat... 
E.S.P. (Essential Sound Products) power cables
Regarding the ESP Reference 11 power cord. I own 3 of these power cords; 1 connected to my CAT Ultimate preamp, 1 connected to my CAT Legend preamp and 1 connected to my CAT JL2 Signature 2 power amp driving Acoustat 2+2 with medallion upgrades. T... 
James Strickland/Acoustat
I am deeply saddened to learn of Mr Jim Strickland's passing. My ACOUSTAT 2+2 w/- Medallion & c upgrades are and remain remarkable loudspeakers and stand testament to Mr Stricklands design genius; never to be forgotten. R.I.P 
Goldmund Studio-still one of the best?
Hello fellow audio enthusiasts. The GOLDMUND Studio and T3b, what do you say about a combo that polarises opinion so much, much the same as did the Linn Sondek in its day. If fitting a pivoted arm to the Goldmund Studio you must ensure you deploy ... 
Koetsu cartridges - what arms work?
Fellow enthusiasts; Re: Koetsu Urushi compliance spec 5x 10-6cm/dyne;this is relative to 100hz; the compliance spec as quoted by a Koetsu Dealer in USA is 10x10-6cm/dyne relative to 10hz.Clearly low compliance. This is a dynamic spec of compliance... 
Koetsu cartridges - what arms work?
Hi Lewm;HFN&RR July 2013 vol58 No07 Review of Koetsu Urushi Sky Blue. Evaluated by Ken Kessler in a SME Series 5 and compared with a Koetsu Blue Onyx & Gold Onyx. The compliance measured 13/13 vertical/lateral; mechanism very symmetrically... 
Koetsu cartridges - what arms work?
Hi Lewm Hi FI News and Record Review. I have owned a FR64s &FR64FX & FR66s many years ago. I used a KOETSU Rosewood in the FR64s many years ago and it certainly performed well in this arm.I would not consider the FR66s ideal for a KOETSU U... 
Koetsu cartridges - what arms work?
Fellow enthusiasts;I have found that the Koetsu Black Urushi delivers superb performance in a Goldmund T3b on a Goldmund Studio( meticulously set up). Likewise another Koetsu Black Urushi performs superbly in a Origin Live Conqueror mk3c mounted o... 
Marantz CD-7 Review
The Marantz CD7 is undoubtedly a very fine cd player but so is the Sony SCD777ES and the SCD-XA5400ES. I own all three and I rotate them periodically in my audio system.CAT Legend preamp w/phono;EAR 549 mono blocks/CAT JL2 Sig. MK2; Acoustat 2+2 W... 
Loading the Koetsu Urushi
Hi; I would agree with the above post. I have found that with my CAT Ultimate or CAT Legend 100 Ohm loading would appear optimum for my Koetsu Urushi black moving coil cartridge. 
Koetsu Urushi
Hi fellow audio enthusiasts.I have enjoyed reading the contributions of other Audiogon members about their experiences with the Koetsu URUSHI cartridge. My own Koetsu Urushi black had a straight cantilever and it remained so for 8 years until a ne... 
Acoustat 2+2...Any users?
I have owned Acoustat 2+2 speakers since 1986 and installed the medallion transformers +C upgrade and use HIfi tuning supreme fuses 5amp slo-blo. I find double runs of Kimber 8tc 10ft lengths excellent.Two of the finest amplifiers to drive Acousta...