tangramca
Responses from tangramca
| The nightmare of the cartridge buyer... I would add to my above post that if you decide to buy a cartridge after auditioning the demo, the dealer should refund the cost of the tech incurred for the demo. | |
| The nightmare of the cartridge buyer... In reading the thread, I have tried to think of a better way to improve the buying process. I really like the idea of a trip to Japan for “free” to buy a cartridge! But probably not realistic for many. Putting aside comments on prices, I think rep... | |
| Accuracy vs. musicality Surely musicality trumps accuracy when listening to music. However, the definition of musicality is open to debate. Personally, I think the two aren’t mutually exclusive but that’s a personal preference. | |
| Best turntable under $2000 I have been extremely pleased with my Clearaudio Concept Wood MC. You should be able to get one used for under $2K. I have it paired to an iPhono II phono preamp. Pretty amazing sound for the money. | |
| How do you store and catalog your vinyl? I use Discogs. I sort my physical collection as per how Discogs would sort by artist. Then I just use Discogs to find the album I want and go retrieve it. I can’t understand collections sorted by genre, decade, etc. The goal for me is to find the ... | |
| Hegel H360 or H590 or Constellation Inspiration Integrated 1.0 for Magico A3 I can’t wrap my head around the price differential between a 360 and the 590. In fact, a used 360 may be one of the best deals in audio. I’ve had a 300 for 2 years and marvel at how effortlessly it performs its duties. Absolutely no drama. I also ... | |
| Which Nakamichi to choose? I love cassettes for nostalgia’s sake but for the kind of money a good machine and the high cost of tapes, I have decided to allocate the cash to more vinyl. NOTHING compares to the sound of good vinyl on a good turntable. Given that it provides a... | |
| Focal Electra BE series @janmnov Consider that the Kanta 2’s are considered the replacement for the 1038’s and it reinforces how good value they are if in your opinion thet bested the Sopra 2’s. You can find great deals on new 1038’s as dealers clear out inventory. | |
| narrow and wide baffles and imaging @prof I had become accustomed and enamored with the pinpoint imaging of the Focals (which may be a bit much for some) and I found the Devores to be less pinpoint. I mostly listen to rock, folk rock and funk. The albums I demo’ed that I was quite f... | |
| narrow and wide baffles and imaging I auditioned Devore O96’s when I was looking to upgrade. System was very good and listening room was in an old house with plaster walls and high ceilings. I was ready to be dazzled but in the 45 minutes I listened, the number one disappointment wa... | |
| Best used speakers under $10000 I have a Hegel H300 driving Totem Element Metals. With your budget, you could buy a pair used with money left over for a good sub or two. I run mine with a JLA Audio E110 and I am very happy with the results. | |
| Are subs worth the price for music? Century home. Have thought about digging out the basement numerous times but my Better Half is dead set against it. My son is 6'4" so he barely fits. I'm 6'2 so I fit no probs. Good luck with your sub search. I have a JL Audio and love it. | |
| Are subs worth the price for music? I went from a 2.1 to a 2.0 system and then added the sub back to the system! Honestly, the frequency response of the speaker may be accurately reported by the manufacturer but as pointed out in other posts, the sub gives the system bloom. My floor... | |
| Focal Electra BE series First post on Audiogon. I was told last year by the distributor at a show introducing the Kanta 2’s that the move to the flax driver was because it was cheaper and easier to make than the W cone.This idea that the Be tweeter is bright is massively... |