stringreen
Responses from stringreen
| UPGRADE TIME!! Preamp vs. Speakers??? Throw away everything, and buy all new. | |
| What vintage speaker might you use today Many years ago I head the OHM A's which readily clipped the Phase Linear 700 watt/channel amp....but I thought it was the Kat's Pajamas | |
| What Cartridge please? Lyra Atlas, Ortofon Anna, ..my favorite Lyra Etna | |
| SS pre sounds like tubes Actually the trend is for the companies to meet somewhere in the middle....s/s electronics are sounding less s/s...tube electronics are sounding less like tubes. I guess everyone is agreeing that these are adding artifacts into the soundstream th... | |
| A new player in the quality Mono cartridge game I just don't see the need for a mono cartridge...I play mono records fine with no annoying noise. The sound comes out from between the 2 speakers and I can enjoy the music fine. | |
| Should I consider a cartridge upgrade? Arsh...whoever told you bad things about the 3D arm just doesn't know what they're talking about. All that I told you...3D arm, classic platter, etc. will take your turntable to the very height of performance. If you add the rim drive, it will ne... | |
| Should I consider a cartridge upgrade? ..sure - a better cartridge, a 3D arm, and a Classic platter. ...maybe rim drive if you're really doing it.... nothing much better. | |
| Suspensions on turntable...really effective? Many years ago, I had a Linn LP which was so critical I could tell how many people were in the room by what the turntable sounded like. I have a Superscoutmaster Rim Drive now located on the lowest floor of the house with no basement....bedrock. ... | |
| Tonearms longer than 12 inches The way Jaguar got better is that they sold the company. ...Tata | |
| Tonearms longer than 12 inches I had a Helius Orion...the worst arm I ever had. Had to go back to England many times to readjust/refurbish the bearings....I’d never again buy from this manufacturer. I didn't care what it sounded like...didn't have it that much. | |
| Which has higher priority, overhang or VTA? Every change requires adjustment of all other parameters | |
| Analogue experience I’m using a Winfield on a VPI Superscoutmaster/Classic Platter/rim drive/3D tonearm. Absolutely beautiful. The Winfield takes a l-o-n-g time to sound its best. I’m using 1000 ohms for its load. Be sure to take all the time you need to set it up pr... | |
| Integrating a new turntable into existing system and having sound quality problems... vwman....do you live in Arizona? | |
| Did I do any damage. . . .? rest easy...you're cartridge is fine. Actually, cartridges are quite rugged. | |
| Spotify Premium vs Tidal ... opinions? I stream Spotify via airplay...hardly hear difference between premium and free. Denon AVR, NHT speakers throughout the house. |