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| The $10,000 Question "Prima Luna Dialogue One amp." Why not spare yourself the audiophool neurosis and get a used Evo series integrated or Dialogue Premium pre/amp separates? No suggestion on speaker. Too many great choices. Longtime PL user here. | |
| Technics SL-1200GAE or VPI HW-40 or …? The OP just got the THE BEST reference (billstevenson)for his query with the above response. | |
| Technics SL-1200GAE or VPI HW-40 or …? I've seen used HW's for $10k, but you'll have to be on high alert for those deals. HW40 would be my choice as an overall package-performance/aesthetic. Technics better value? I use a VPI Classic and I like traditional look of the HW. | |
| Signal tube versus power tube, sound impact? Likely only 1 preamp gain tube in each channel will make a noticeable SQ difference. Could be subtle or quite noticeable. If your amp accepts different model tubes-EL34 for example, it will be a noticeable move. YMMV, but typically enhanced m... | |
| Upgrading from a VPI Aries 1- is it worth it? If you decide on a new arm, may as well get speed control taken care of also. Sota Total Eclipse more accurate than VPI ADS-if you don't already have it. https://sotaturntables.com/products/eclipse-package/ | |
| Finally...subwoofer that's aesthetically pleasing! "Gotta wonder how many units Sonus aspired to sell with that design x price point. What a world." Suprema is likely a "build to order" with a long lead time. Can't imagine a section of the warehouse filled with pallets ready to s... | |
| Finally...subwoofer that's aesthetically pleasing! "Sadly in the press release you could see the scan speak sticker on that midrange" I would hope it is NOT an off the shelf model and at least a tweaked version? | |
| Finally...subwoofer that's aesthetically pleasing! If someone has the dough for this type of extravagance, just commission Franco Serblin, the man behind SF and have him design a pair of your own Suprema's? For one thing, design a magnetic setup so as not to ruin the look with those cheap fast... | |
| Upgrading from a VPI Aries 1- is it worth it? You could adapt a "better" non VPI arm or get the VPI gimbal which is pretty much a drop in mod to optimize that Lyra. Also, upgrade to a "better" phono stage. Or if it was me, I'd just sit back and enjoy the setup. "Better" in audiophool land i... | |
| Finally...subwoofer that's aesthetically pleasing! "Really amazing speakers that ignored the room they were in," I agree. I have heard them in a living room, with no audiophool enhancements and in demo rooms. Breathtaking and nice to stare at in both arrangements. The Stradivari are on my long... | |
| A phono preamp with equalization selector "A friend noticed me they should be played with Teldec equalization plus inverted polarity," Some friend you have there-encouraging unecessary audio nervosa. | |
| Humminguru record cleaner I've been putting off purchasing a proper RCM for years, because of cost. Good to read another positive outcome with the Hummingbird. This appears to be the solution since my collection is generally in good condition. Water/solution or just wa... | |
| Upgrade My Turntable - How Much Do I Need to Spend? "I would love to find a lightly used Rega RP10, and call my search over" Plan on budget for phonostage as mentioned to fully appreciate whatever you decide to get. Your setup is ready for "the next level.' | |
| Which EPA-100 bearings? 'Has anyone compared the sound of Si3N4 bearings to the original ruby?" Drag coefficient has a sound? | |
| Cable Break In for the Naysayers The only ABSOLUTE in cable "break in" threads- Never concensus that "break in" is fact. Cable "break in" does seem more plausible than "directional cable?" |