tablejockey
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| Your choice - TT, Arm, Stage, Cartridge - $5000 budget "So the last piece of the puzzle is the cartridge."whacky-you're almost there. Hope that phono stage works well with whatever cart you decide on.Cart selection is a drag. After using a few popular MC carts, I've found a keeper that many here lik... | |
| Absolute Monster SAM Turntable stereo5-"Chinese overkill" more like Croation overkill.There isn't any ridiculous blue LED embellishment to qualify.I hope the poster was writing this post tongue in cheek? | |
| Opinions on budget TT "So the last piece of the puzzle is the cartridge."whackey- everything is subjective...cart choice is REAL subjective.I have tried 4 popular MC carts on my VPI.AT OC9IIISumiko BlackbirdBenz Micro Glider AT ART 9.The ART9 seems to have the positive... | |
| Absolute Monster SAM Turntable How about a link to this obscure, garish piece.http://sam-audio.bizBuy now: http://www.ebay.com/itm/Absolute-Monster-All-Brass-130lbs-SAM-Turntable-24-carat-GOLDEN-Gilt-33-3-45...6K shipped, and you get an MDF plater? What is you nice table lackin... | |
| Your choice - TT, Arm, Stage, Cartridge - $5000 budget "That being said,I still dont know how I feel about buying carts on the used market. Seems like a great way to save some cash if the situation is reasonable. Dealers, low use, well maintained, etc."whacky-In most cases, I've read positive outcome ... | |
| What sounds best: Vinyl or CDs chipito- your table setup is fine to experience playing a record, but far from a level to ask "what’s better?"One does need to commit a minimum $ level to reach that point. Where it is, probably can be debated with no conclusion.This thread starts... | |
| Your choice - TT, Arm, Stage, Cartridge - $5000 budget whacky-IMO, a good score w/cart.Mission accomplished on the table end. Good luck on whatever you decide phono stage.Edit: considering we have the same amp along end results, I would look at maxing your budget on the phono. If your final choice is ... | |
| Exactpower ep15a or PS Audio Power Plant Premier I picked up a PPP(cheap)from here, a couple of years ago. Glad I did.Contrary to much of the wisdom in the forums, I have my all tube system(including amp) plugged in. The PPP doesn't necessarily "add" anything, but I hear subtle enhancement in cl... | |
| Your choice - TT, Arm, Stage, Cartridge - $5000 budget "The VPI Prime seems like a very attractive option for the price it can be found for right now. Really on the verge of pulling the trigger on this one."whacky-that VPI listing is a good deal. Offer $2200 WITH shipping, 2-300 will buy a cover.I pa... | |
| Your choice - TT, Arm, Stage, Cartridge - $5000 budget "Whats the general consensus about a tube phono stage?"whacky-you have a great tube amp, finish it off with a great tube phono.Heres one https://www.audiogon.com/listings/phono-allnic-h-1201-in-silver-face-2017-07-13-preamplifiers I would ignore t... | |
| Schiit Mani - Sent in for repair, no response. Looking for rec's on a replacement preamp gloco-I've used that piece of Schiit,when my tubed unit was being repaired. Not bad for $150 bucks.Your Prime is being underserved. If possible, up your budget and look for a used Manley Chinook for 12-1500. Then consider a nice LOMC.im sure the... | |
| Your choice - TT, Arm, Stage, Cartridge - $5000 budget The Asylum is another option, but much smaller scale.Audioshark, I believe has a classified section.Ive had good luck here. Do the legwork, and you'll find deals waiting. | |
| Your choice - TT, Arm, Stage, Cartridge - $5000 budget whacky-with the equipment you have, it's clear you want maximum performance and value."For sound,I like the idea of a balanced overall sound, and a big soundstage. But what I really enjoy most is the idea of exposing the holographic image in a rec... | |
| Has Rel fallen out of favor with audiophiles? "Seems I just read that the Storm 5 was never sold in the US because of its poor performance. IIRC, it was at the time when Rel was 1st sold by the original owner. The Britannia model was sold instead.artemus_5Good to see that the older REL's are ... | |
| Anyone try KT150 in Primaluna Dialogue Premium HP "I wish folk reporting their sonic observations with these amps would also indicate whether they were running triode, or ultralinear."sqsavior-having heard the HP/150 in a couple of systems, and a fellow owner NOT using them, IMO the KT150 follows... |