soundermn
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| Amp/Preamps vs. High end AV Receivers I had an AVR but then went the separates route. The overall sound is much better, but I don't need to rehash what others have said. I got a used 5 channel amp, and added it as an outboard amplifier. The AVR has line level outputs, and I connect... | |
| JVC VL8 Tonearm weight Thanks! | |
| Best Cartridge for $1000-$1350? My setup is:JVC VL8 turntable - in the family since newAT ART9Manley ChinookDialogue HP IntegratedRevel F208 speakers | |
| Best Cartridge for $1000-$1350? Yes, we are... don't you also have a Primaluna Dialogue HP Integrated?For what it's worth, the Dyna was in an accident that was 100% my fault. It just sort of happened, but it was on me. I'm thinking I may send it to Sound Smith for a new cantil... | |
| Manley Chinook with (very) low output MC ZYX? Very interesting! Thank you for sharing your feedback! I agree that it's staying with me too. The only thing I would consider if I were upgrading is the Herron... but it's significantly more money, and I wonder how much better it really can be. | |
| Manley Chinook with (very) low output MC ZYX? @jbhiller you did end up replacing the opamps, right? What did it do for your Chinook? I think they are just plug-ins, so should be easy. Did you use the single or dual op amps? Would you do it again? | |
| The Devil is in the Cartridge Setup (and a good phone pre)... Found it: Mrs. Eveanna Manley explained: “Those opamps are performing as a DC voltage servo in order to bias the FET operational point. Those opamps are not in the signal path. They just stabilize a DC voltage needed to set the operational point ... | |
| The Devil is in the Cartridge Setup (and a good phone pre)... Back to the thread... I was listening to Norah Jones last night, and did notice that on some songs on "Day Breaks" album, it seems like the microphone is either too hot, or she's too close. It makes her voice sound a bit over-done or over-produce... | |
| Counterfeit DL103? invictus005500 posts10-18-2018 3:53pmNever buy from an Asian or an Asian source, unless it’s Japan related. These people need to be taught a lesson. @invictus I thought you were a jerk before. Now I am completely convinced. This kind of statement ... | |
| Best Cartridge for $1000-$1350? jbhiller361 posts09-14-2018 12:09amI love my ART9. I like it more than my previous Dynavector that was pricer. If your preamp can handle it then it may be a fit. I use a Manley Chinook pre. The cart is superb at most any price. Soundstage, imag... | |
| The Devil is in the Cartridge Setup (and a good phone pre)... I see this happening more and more often in this forum. It's getting more and more petty, and the personal attacks are getting out of hand. OP came in to share his experience, which I found interesting. I'd like to hear more about the changes d... | |
| Warm HDMI cable? I can read, oh Lord of Audiogon. I didn’t say I don’t believe. I said I don’t understand how it could affect sound. Apparently it’s you who can’t read. So unless you are contributing to my understanding or helping the OP then you too can pass on. ... | |
| Warm HDMI cable? Thank you Mr Friendly. No desire to engage with you any further. | |
| Warm HDMI cable? How could an HDMI cable affect the sound by being "warmer" or more analytical? It passes digital information... 1s and 0s. How could it "edit" or change the 1s and 0s to change the tone? I could see it being more accurate in the sense it doesn'... | |
| Phono cable advice. I will simply quote a trusted expert for an example, Chakster.atmasphere6,625 posts10-16-2018 3:08pmA further advantage is that unshielded cables have lower capacitance per foot, which is really helpful when dealing with the resonance that develop... |