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| Herron VTPH-2A vs Rogers PA-2 Phono Preamplifier There is a Rogers unit for half the MSRP on USaudiomart.https://www.usaudiomart.com/details/649709740-rogers-pa-1a-phono-preamp/Its overall construction and performance are at minimum equal or "better" than the Herron. Interesting looks with the r... | |
| The "Snake Oil" Trope "I worked many countless hours between El Segundo and Seal beach…. my fave old world Italian place is in Long Beach. I ride 100-150 miles a week, but i cheat with a Quantum enabled ebike."tomic-Things have been changing around here, like everywher... | |
| Budget Phono preAmp The Schiit Mani @$129 is the deal to beat.https://www.schiit.com/products/maniI used one while my $2500 phono stage was being repaired.MM/MC compatible. Comparable to units priced 2-3X more. | |
| The "Snake Oil" Trope "I would insist that a better argument isn't that the hobby is ridiculous or that the tech is all "Audiophoolery" but whether or not the price for admission is worth the auditory gains."guakus- no argument on the hobby/technology all being audiop... | |
| The "Snake Oil" Trope Audiophoolery is a perfect hobby for ridiculous, tech-talk marketing and enthusiastic chest pounding.The challenge for the consumer is determining what and who they want to believe in order to move forward.Gaukus, your last reply mentioning "send... | |
| Help me decide on first turntable purchase If $3k is total budge of table and phono stage, consider the $130 Schiit Mani. This is based on taking a personal demo with the Mofi thru my PL. The Ultradeck is a a good value.Best future upgrade is a decent LOMC then a $2-3K phonostage. It ... | |
| Allocation of analog resources "something around $2.5-$4k for an arm"If you're adventurous, using the VPI as a temporary home for a really nice arm is another option.https://www.audiogon.com/listings/lis991g5-sota-satellite-series-ii-turntable-with-rega-s202-tonearm...Something... | |
| Allocation of analog resources I have the same table. Since you’re using Lyra Delos, that means you likely have a $3-5K phono stage which allows it perform the way it should? After that, you’re ready for a $10K+ setup. Open to used? Even better.Research everything at your max t... | |
| Gold Note PH-1000 Best Phono Preamp? "Best"Nothing better to put in a thread title. The PH 1000 is an $11K unit. It better be performing at a level to make you declare "best".Too many choices that can sound "the best". | |
| Power conditioner some say yes and some say no. Best to just try it for yourself. Sell if it doesn't do the deed.Some forum advice just increases nervosa. You already have experienced there is a camp with and without. | |
| Martin Logan 11a vs 13a Get the 13's.You want the 13's for more panel and definitely bigger woofers. After trying the ML Theos, I've decided If I go for another ML it will be with 12'" woofs/bigger panels. I will also consider the other brands like Magnepan or Sound La... | |
| Great Recordings, Sonically Speaking - and Why. My latest cheap oddball chick cover find gets happens to fall speak to this thread.https://3.bp.blogspot.com/-pA4k1kMb-lI/Xc0eHheQB6I/AAAAAAABi_k/dZp9NgFhzWkEiEmRwG7Tpy7H02LcytAHwCLcB...Looks like the ol’ chicken sacrifice-put a spell on you thing... | |
| Cartridge ISOLATION; What Say You? Audio as a hobby.-limitless as one's imagination. Looks like some leftover shipping material you find in package, and someone thought-"If I cut it to fit under my cartridge.."If you hear "it" it works. | |
| MFSL Eagles Self-Titled Good to see an earlier album recognized. My picks are their 1st 3 releases.Way too much praise for HC. Or maybe I'm still not over nearly 40 years of FM radio Eagles burnout. | |
| Learning to Listen: Neurological Evidence "I am a neuroscientist"Thankfully, you're not Mayim Bialik?gerryah930, When I see/hear that line, I immediately thinkhttps://sciencebasedmedicine.org/mayim-bialiks-neuriva-commercials-make-questionable-claims/No vote for Jeopardy host also."Not t... |