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Rega Rp1 tonearm upgrade I had an RP1 when it was introduced. Got one after a 25 year break. When a cart tag broke,the Rega distributor replaced the arm with a 250 which was a nice upgrade. It still had the cheap plastic end stub for the weight, but the arm assembly is of... | |
Pani ... New ART-9 up and running ... "There are a lot of cartridges out there for 1K why should I be getting the ART9"I shared my impressions of going from the OC9III. Check page 1.As mentioned, I also played with a couple of popular 1k carts.Since "good sound" is subjective, I would... | |
Different Power Cords in same system - ok or bad? Djfst, just thought I'd chime in to mention I found an outstanding deal on a Nordost Heimdall2 power cord. Since we've been chatting a bit about the PL HP, thought I'd mention my score.The system now has Heimdall 2 feeding the PL HP, table>phon... | |
tonearm cable vs regular IC + ground wire "Had the Nordost Heimdall dedicated phono cable with internal ground wire, didn't like it"Mt10425, what did you hear or not hear with the Heimdall? I'm curious, because I'm just the opposite with the Nordost. Was this V 2.0?Cable preference certai... | |
PrimaLuna vs Mystere Why not call the distributor?If anyone can tell you the scoop it's Kevin.The obvious difference is features, which I like on my Dialogue HP.The Dialogue series can switch from UL to triode. The Mystere does have that nice stepped volume control, b... | |
Pani ... New ART-9 up and running ... Lewm, also check out AT MONO3LP (HOMC) @ LP Gear. Looks like a no brainer.Based on ATs reputation for great value carts, for 200 bucks even if you didn't like it, you won't feel beat up spending the cash.Perhaps it's a sleeper mono cart as the ART... | |
Pani ... New ART-9 up and running ... At least in my system, the 9 doesn't appear to be sensitive to switching the load knob on my phono amp. I just leave it at 100. The ART9 seems dig out more detail and present more realism/ impact than other carts on my table. It is a rockin AND ca... | |
Heimdall 2 vs. Frey 2 I use a power conditioner more for the surge protection and I thought using my ancient $100 monster PLC was doing the HP an injustice. In keeping with the "value" theme, a now discontinued PS Audio powerplay unit is used.I guess the unit is doing ... | |
Heimdall 2 vs. Frey 2 Your gear has allowed "entrance" into the room of great sound.Now you have to sift through ridiculous claims, price and as you mention-awful aesthetics. I flip flop between being agnostic and a follower. The PL HP does respond favorably(in my syst... | |
Heimdall 2 vs. Frey 2 I meant to include in my post-have you read the "Cable cost relative to system" thread in "What do you think?" Almost like a religion debate. More stuff to digest. | |
Heimdall 2 vs. Frey 2 Robert Deutsch of Stereophile reviewed the amp with Nordost Valhalla and gave the amp a thumbs up.Would the review have the same outcome had he used Heimdall? We can only speculate. I think yes, because he may reason it questionable to stick cable... | |
Pani ... New ART-9 up and running ... Pani, you have a system a few notches above mine, so I can imagine how the the 9 sounds in your system.Hindsight, I could have saved over 2k forgoing my 2 other carts.Guess it's part of the hobby. I've certainly blown ridiculous amounts of cash on... | |
Pani ... New ART-9 up and running ... I believe my ART9 now has enough miles to declare it settled in.Unquestionably kicks the OC9 to the curb. I will also include my Benz Glider and Sumiko Blackbird. This is just my system, so perhaps these in another setup would result in a differen... | |
Audio Research PH6 Phono Stage - How is it? Djfst, you have have very nice system. What are you using for a phono currently?There are fans here of the Herron and Aesthetix, both good choices.In your price range, I would also look at the other suspects-Cary,Rogue,Manley.You're going to have ... | |
Speaker Cables for Sonus Faber Olympica III Djst, the HP replaced a PL Prologue 2, which was troublefree. I'm envious you have the Olympias. Being a SF admirer, if funds allowed, I would have a pair of Ellipsa's fronting my rig. I do have the Italian thing going on with the nice veneer/leat... |