stiltskin
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| Question on ASR Emitter II Exclusive Battery Suteetat Agree with CasouzaFurther, this is no ordinary battery operated preamp, far from it. This also applies to the Exclusive Phono.The preamp section is the icing on the cake with the amplifier, many times you will find with exceptional preamp... | |
| Audience Interconnects for analog Taters, Audience Adept manufacture a line of power conditioners that acually do what they were intended for, unlike so many others.I would say they are one of a very few top manufactures on the Planet of power conditioners.One listen to my system ... | |
| And the "Best" Dynaudio monitor is...? When Dynaudio first introduced the Special 25th anniversary speakers I ended up giving them a good long listen right after the top line Merlin speakers that I was inicially interested in. Returned to the dealer the following day with more of my fa... | |
| Linn LP-12 compared to TW Acustic, SME, Nottingham Thank you Headsnappin, this is the reality of the Linn now a days including some other brands.Though I would take a 45 year old refurbished Garrard 301 in a heart beat.... | |
| What is the Phono stage you have finished with? An ASR Exclusive Phono will leave you speechless at first listen.Just like everything, they do come up for sale used.Coupled with a new or used top flight preamp you will be finished wanting more. | |
| Linn LP-12 compared to TW Acustic, SME, Nottingham DgI owned a Linn, purchased new from about 1982 and used it up until 2001.I am familiar with SME and the Acustic Raven however these tables are far more expensive then a Linn.My memory of my well maintained Linn is that a entry level VPI table cam... | |
| Preamp Deal of the Century There is a Chenin just listed today for sale finished in chrome and piano black. | |
| Do Tube Amps go better with QUAD 2805's Speakers?? Syntax know's, read above.Been a Quad owner over 25 years. By far the best vacuum tube amplifiers a Quad owner could ever use be it refurbished vintage or new Quads is OTL tube amps.Atma-Sphere, Tenor, David Berning just to name a few.Believe me ,... | |
| Raven vs. Verdier La Platine No regretsGoing on to 7 months.My previous table and motor speed control were the same brand.Looking back I believe I just simply had a turkey speed control that slipped past quality control also to make matters worst the table came with a rubber ... | |
| With $20,000 in your hand, what speaker would you AcollenI have a couple of years on you though I still have a few years before I punch out.Bought my first pair of Magnapan speakers in 1982, back then I vowed that I would never go back to speakers built in a box...Well never say never...The follo... | |
| Raven vs. Verdier La Platine No RegretsI check my Raven periodically and so far its dead nuts with 33 and 45.The motor speed control is the best I've used so far.The Verdier table IS a beauty to look at and I just found out there is a dealer to the south of me, I'll have to p... | |
| Integrated Amp - Looking to replace my amp & pre Stanwal suggest the ASR Emitter,its the Exclusive B version you have to check out. However the B would be at the top end of your budget "used".It is solid state that doe's not sound like solid state.The B version has many audio attributes.DartZeel... | |
| Raven vs. Verdier La Platine I dislike these VS threads but what can you do...I agree with Raul.With so many great performing tables today including modded vintage.My choice last year for a new table ,arm and cartridge was a difficult decision with a budget of $14,000 less ph... | |
| Teres Versus with Galibier/Redpoint? SonofjimJust a thought....Perhaps Doug would welcome you into his home to experience his modified Teres table. I believe he lives in the north east of United States.Next stop High Water Sound in New York.Then you could swing around to Oswald Mill ... | |
| Upgrade for users of 1/2" mylar belt My dear Wife sat patiently one rainy afternoon to listen to her favorite music while I went through a similar cleaning maintenance routine as most here do.I usually try to keep ahead by doing a thorough cleaning and dusting after use also.Usually.... |