stickman451

Responses from stickman451

Inherent Difference - 12AU7 and a 12AT7
Well here is the issue; I have a Hovland HP-100 preamp and initially they used a 12AU7 in position 3 of the line stage. (Position one and two are both 12AX7's). In subsequent issues of the 100 they went to a 12AT7 in position 3. I can't even remem... 
Tonearm for an Aries 3
I haven't actually used the VPI 10.5; my previous table was the VPI Scout with I believe the 9.5 arm. To be perfectly honest, there were some aspects of the Scout that I actually liked better overall than the Aries 3. The Scout excelled with pace ... 
Tonearm for an Aries 3
Difficult choice! I actually use the 507MKII on my Aries 3 and I LOVE the ARM. The 507 is so stable and so solid that it exudes solidity and confidence. It is a pleasure to handle and use; it's not flimsy or bouncy like so many uni-pivot arms... I... 
Amazing ''Overachieving'' products...your pick?
NAD C275BEE; an amazing little SS stereo amp that doesn't sound so 'little' and will drive just about anything... 
Some of the best pre amps used for $600 or less
Absolutely try the Audio Research LS-3. 
Audio Research Preamp Experts?
The LS-3 is very very good for the money... 
Any Magnepan 1.6 owner who upgraded to 1.7?
Buy a pair of used 3.6's; they are even better... 
Help - Pins 1 & 3 on a Pass Labs X150
Thanks; you are correct...with my poor old eyesight I did not initially see the pin markings, but they are there! Took some squinting and a strong flashlight but I finally recognized the pin labels. 
Remember the Electric Light Orchestra
Rwwear,Yes, I got the Zoom Tour DVD last year and you are right it is FANTASTIC. It's right up there with the Eagles', Hell Freezes Over concert on DVD. If you are a ELO fan you MUST get the Zoom Tour DVD. 
Lucinda Williams - 'Little Honey'
Yeah, but the final sounds pretty flat to me... 
How's the Audio Research Ref Phono 2 Working Out?
Tdaudio,What are your thoughts on the bass performance of the Ref Phono 2? Any quibbles there? Do you run the Ref single ended or balanced? 
Remember the Electric Light Orchestra
Okay then, everyone email Mofi at their website and ask them to contact Jeff or whomever owns the rights to the original master tapes and lets get some re-issues!!!Elizabeth, I have to say that the ELO Eldorado album cover is probably my favorite ... 
Remember the Electric Light Orchestra
Wishbone Ash? Never heard of them, but love the name...Who was the best, WA or ELO? 
Remember the Electric Light Orchestra
Try the 'Out of the Blue' album, probably their best overall. 'A New World Record' is excellent also.. 
Remember the Electric Light Orchestra
Done that already; I have at least 5 copies of 'Out of the Blue' that I purchased off of Ebay; just wondering if MFSL took a stab at these recordings what we would end up with. The MFSL pressing of "The Cars" debut album sounds pretty darn good...