timwat
Responses from timwat
| Why vinyl? For what it's worth, I find the regimen of having to Disc Doctor all my old vinyl (and any new additions, both used and new) is a hassle. Tics and pops are annoyances which can be so obtrusive as to be difficult to ignore. Not being able to hit th... | |
| Cart update: old TT, new electronics Your candidate list didn't mention the Shelter 501 II, which other threads note are superior to the Glider and to be preferred to the excellent Grado.For what little it's worth as I don't have personal experience with any of these, I went with a D... | |
| What is "critical listening"? I thought 'critical listening' is what one does to your friend's more expensive system, while 'enjoyment listening' is what one does with one's own system when you don't have the budget to upgrade. | |
| Is a offer of -20 percent on an OBO ad insulting? Seller could have added "lowballers will be cheerfully ignored" or "price is firm" or similar text as I have seen many times here on Audiogon. As a newbie to the 'sport', I have found it isn't always easy knowing what etiquette is in this arena. I... | |
| Musical amp/pre/integrated for Maggies 1.6Qr For what it's worth, I'm using a Plinius 8200 integrated on my 3.5's and am very happy. Realizing that the 1.6's are less of a current hog, nevertheless this may prove an option for you despite the lack of tubes. Also, perhaps Jolida products migh... | |
| Rookie questions - toneam and cartridge Unfortunately, I can confirm Maxgain's note on the M91. Had the P mount version in my Technics TT, and before upgrading the 'table, replaced it with another cheap cart (Azden) and suddenly someone snuck into all my vinyl and inserted all these upp... | |
| I wanna hear some "audio" jokes...and A traveler is shipwrecked and swims to a seemingly tranquil, tropical island. Soon after recovering he notices an incessant drumming resounding from the other side of the island. And it doesn't ever stop or slow down.Finding a native later that da... | |
| I wanna hear some "audio" jokes...and Ok, more a musician joke, fellow keyboard players will be able to relate best:How do you get a guitar player to play softer?Make him read sheet music.What do you call a guitar player without a wife or girlfriend?Homeless.What do you say to a guita... | |
| OL motor upgrade and Rega TWL, that is a very welcome post. As you may remember, I just bought a used VPI 19 MK2, and was wondering myself which future TT upgrade would make the most sonic difference. | |
| Questions - returning to analog I just purchased a VPI HW19 MK. II, with a Rega RB600 arm for $700 in perfect condition. Also, it ends up the Plinius is set up for hi output MC cartridges, so I have my eye on a used Dynavector 20X-H which is priced the same as their 10x4. Some o... | |
| MMF 7 or VPI MK 2 w/ RB600 Thanks for all the great insight, as always. I ended up going with the VPI and continue to be impressed by audiophile charity. The seller drove the 'table 1.5 hours to my house, and told me NOT to buy his Grado Reference cartridge (although he is ... | |
| Magnepan..the sun rises and sets on..or does it?? All the above are great observations. FWIW, I fell in love with planars over a year ago after an ad hoc 3.6 demo. I finally purchased used 3.5s this year, but did not really hear the speaker's bass extension until throwing 375wpc into them via Pli... | |
| Words From the Wise - You will never know or have heard everything. Always be willing to be proven "not entirely correct."- All good music is about life; its passions, pleasures, tragedies, unrequited longings, joys, loves and pains. So be willing to grant that all m... | |
| What is the best tonearm at about 3000 budget? Ummm...because of the chocolaty, precise, polite presentation or because you're listening to accordian on a $3,000 tonearm?Now, all you accordian zealots don't flame me...my tongue is firmly in cheek. | |
| What's your favorite album cover art ? Spinal Tap...Smell the Glove. |