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| “Ask Claude #1” I've had 2 subs behind the sofa for years. More natural/convincing presentation than in front, at least in my room. | |
| Soundsmith Zephyr lll retip "For SOUNDSMITH phono cartridges ONLY: the Zephyr lll ’rebuild" is $299. Note that this is not a retip, it’s a rebuild so the cartridge you get back is every good as new." antinn or anyone- So a "rebuild" is the cantilever/stylus assembly is re... | |
| Immersed in the Music Temporarily achieved full audio mindfulness. Nice place to be when time permits-when the boss steps out. | |
| Moving to Tube Separates or Tube Integrated + Phono "how much of the tube goodness from the integrated comes through when playing vinyl? " As mentioned earlier, another anecdotal experience- tube phono stage to complete the tube presentation to the speakers. Your brand choices are solid. Not one ... | |
| Transrotor vs Stable 33.33 - New discussion thread " the Rega 10 Im sure sounds fantastic, but can you use a record weight on it?" A weight is not the solution. As mentioned, a reflex clamp with a rubber washer on the spindle to dish the LP flat on the platter is needed. Rega spindle is too shor... | |
| Rega reference belt disappointment Listening before you did the check, could you REALLY hear a difference? Guessing no? If you haven't already- replacing the plastic subplatter with an aftermarket steel/aluminum one can make a noticeable improvement. | |
| Denny Dias Denny just isn’t a high energy 79 year old. This is SD’s longtime engineer’s daughter with Denny. She and her sidekick were annoying, but Denny didn’t seem to mind. https://m.youtube.com/watch?v=qkU34Qw066M Interesting CBAT cut trivia revealed.... | |
| Denny Dias "Beato, whose puppy-dog-like enthusiasm usually dominates his interviews and serves to draw interesting stuff from his subjects, doesn’t get far with Dias, who apparently isn’t interested or willing to be drawn out." We have to take what we can g... | |
| Denny Dias Good interview. I HATE the ad breaks watching YouTube. Humble guy. FINALLY someone covers the elusive Denny Dias. Only took 50 years! Only knew of Denny reading the credits on the albums. | |
| Mods to Primaluna Evo400 preamp The new adjusted "tariff" price is now $6K for your PL. Yikes! May as well spend a little more for something like ARC, VAC, etc. I would enjoy it as is with NOS tubes also in the rectifier slots-pricey but you already know that. If it were an in... | |
| Next step in a turntable upgrade path I've been using one of these for over 10 years. VPI Industries Classic 2 For Sale | Audiogon Probably could negotiate the price lower. The latest gimbal arm is a drop in upgrade, if so inclined. Put one of these as a later upgrade for speed co... | |
| Building a second, vinyl focused system. Speaker advice needed! (<$10k) "Real wood, furniture grade cabinetry" Aesthetic+ sound= Sonus Faber Too bad you're not open to used. Something like this could be in your tolerance zone: https://www.audiogon.com/listings/lisbe2j1-sonus-faber-elipsa-se-floorstanding-speakers-m... | |
| Next step in a turntable upgrade path Nice inviting room and cool Marantz 8b. "I'm looking for something better as a base, and with more of an upgrade path." With that in mind, I'd also include a tube phonostage. Schiit Mani is great for what it is, but you're ready to invest in gea... | |
| How much do I need to spend to make vinyl sound better than digital? Phonostage, phonostage, phonostage- don't forget the phonostage! $5,477.36 including taxes and tariff charges is about right. Using a significantly better phono pre and cart wil keep you content until you're prepared to spend another $5477.36 fo... | |
| Recorded Cleaning Machnies For the price, the HumminGuru Nova has an updated higher operating frequency of its positive reviewed budget US. HumminGuru NOVA Advanced Ultrasonic Vinyl Record Cleaner Comparing with the Isonic, cost and a few less features? When I feel comp... |