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| Anyone spend more on their system than their car? I'm thinking of putting a BMW medallion on my stereo. | |
| VPI - HR-X or a SME 20/2A I have an SME 20/2A with IV.V arm and Koetsu Onyx Platinum cartridge but have not done the direct comparison you seek. Hopefully, someone else who has done so will chime in.I will put in a few words for the SME 20/2A. This is a superbly engineered... | |
| Dunlavy V replacement drivers Arthursmuck,I see you are a keeper of the faith...How do you like your Dunlavy SC-IVa's? I love mine. If I had the room I go for V's or VI's.Cadence,Buy them. They will be a bargain and--if you have room for them to breath--will astound you. | |
| ZYX Universe, Dynavector XV-1s, vdH Colibri, ?? How do you rough in the VTA on the Colibri? Just start with the arm parallel to the platter+record? | |
| Cartridge for SME IV.V I started my SME20/2 IV.V with a Koetsu Black (which doesn't do the 20 justice) and then started upgrading the rest of my system. I was intending to get a Koetsu Rosewood Signature Platinum (RSP) when the opportunity to buy an Onyx Platinum came a... | |
| ZYX Universe, Dynavector XV-1s, vdH Colibri, ?? Mike,Nice review.How does the vdH Colibri compare to your Koetsu Rosewood Signature Platinum (RSP)? Also, have you tried some of the upper end Koetsu's. In my experience there is a surprising improvement to be gained even above the excellent RSP. | |
| About Lugnut -- Patrick Malone Look in the mirrorIt is not tallThere is a beardBut that's not allA part of meNot there beforeIs Lugnut nowForever more | |
| About Lugnut -- Patrick Malone Barb and Lugnut,Thanks for posting these updates. We know how hard it is for you right now and your consideration in taking the time and energy for us is very much appreciated. We hang on every word you post. | |
| Can a scratched record... Tabl10s,The best way to fix your scratched record situation is to try to buy another one off eBay and hope that is better than the copy you have now. | |
| About Lugnut -- Patrick Malone Pat and Barb,A subset of the BAA in the SF Bay Area got together yesterday and reminisced about your visit here a few months ago. I'm am so glad you made the effort to come.We spun a few flat ones in your honor. | |
| A brutal review of the Wilson Maxx R&D costs a lot and, for these top-performing audio components with limited production quantities, can be a considerable contribution to the total cost.Glad the moderators are allowing this thread to continue...This place needed a bit of livei... | |
| About Lugnut -- Patrick Malone Damn. Frustrating situation.But you guys are inspirational. | |
| Apple Powerbook "Optical Digital Out" You can get an adapter at Radio Shack.Outboard DAC's such as the Headroom Micro DAC will accept an optical S/PDIF digital input.Link is: http://www.headphone.com/products/headphone-amps/the-micro-line/headroom-micro-dac.php | |
| Cart for Basis Debut/Graham? I will agree with Kurt tank and go even further. With a serious system such as you have you should eventually consider something like the Koetsu Rosewood Signature Platinum. This will give the frequency extension missing in the non-platinum Koetsu... | |
| Rarest Brands for Sale on 'Gon AlbertPorter,Did you just use the concept of "cost effectiveness" in an audiophile post?I am at a loss for words!!! |