tomic601

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Upgrading my system
wait for a pair of aluminum/ ceramic tweeter Treo... Johnny R will watch for ya...  
Sonus Faber surprise
if not played in awhile you need to reform the caps. I find SF to always be musical, a bit warm but also revealing to source. i don't have a Gallo refere, so can't help there. Enjoy ! jim  
Does Time alignment and Phase coherency make for a better loudspeaker?
actually the major difference is the Jim T objective to be flat at the listening position vs at 1m for Richard V. One can debate the merits of both. Until recently i owned both and while i prefer the Vandy, I can understand the allure of increased... 
Whats on your turntable tonight?
Putting Crosby - Name 50 th on the list, love that masterwork. I have a decent sounding German pressing but it's NM minus on a good day downhill with the wind and humidity....  
Whats on your turntable tonight?
u dudes are killing it tonight - I am just getting started.... but all my ancient Telefunkens checked out good on my LiL B and K tester today, so breakin continues on the MC240....   Alison Krauss and Union Station - So Long So Wrong ( Mofi )    
Is advice from a constant upgrader to be avoided
@tubebuffer in that case, make mine a Fuji water....standing by with my credit card...  
Is advice from a constant upgrader to be avoided
Spencer - amen brother.... now pass me that big exotic capacitor that needs a couple hundred hours to settle....  
Mcintosh MA9000 Phono Stage
with an Ortofon Black the Croft RIAA is a close second to the Herron. Saves you a grand..plus...and reacts well to tube rolling...  
Bryston Preamps - What do they sound like?
and therein lies the rub.... " should "....  
Whats on your turntable tonight?
ya Steve - Lucinda is magic  
Whats on your turntable tonight?
Charles Lloyd and the Marvels - Vanished Gardens always a desert island disc for me....  
Whats on your turntable tonight?
congrats on the Degritter @6t5-gto  Nebraska is something else..i love it.... pure grit  
Have you ever been turned off by an Arrogant Dealer? Thoughts
Joel - right on man. Lots of good dealers and people. Looking forward to catching up w Bruce at Stereo Unlimited, dropping off some hooch for his holiday. Flipping thru the Blue Notes on offer, grubbing in the used gear, .....  
Whats on your turntable tonight?
@j_husker  man that sounds so good chasing birds together....i miss my gun dog girl..   https://systems.audiogon.com/systems/7106    
Whats on your turntable tonight?
Steve - It's good for sure.....