tonyptony
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| AVA Vision Set 400 v Belles SA-100 IME the closest I've heard would be the Pass X series, specifically the Pass X250.5. Different systems but speakers from the same manufacturer, so it isn't a side by side comparison. Tough call as to which amp was "better". SET? Maybe a bit faster... | |
| Sussurro MkII and surface noise? Since the only person that I need to please is myself (from a system perspective), I did not feel the need to remeasure and validate my set up using the software. Yes. While I can appreciate the logic behind what AM is doing, I think the final ju... | |
| Sussurro MkII and surface noise? @folkfreak and @testpilot, what kind of distortion numbers were you getting from the VTA adjustment? | |
| Sussurro MkII and surface noise? Thanks @folkfreak. I agree. | |
| Sussurro MkII and surface noise? New cart.@mijostyn, yes that's a good approach. AnalogMagik's paradigm is that these interrelated adjustments are all optimized through the minimization of distortion as measured during each adjustment, cycling through the adjustments as needed (i... | |
| AVA Vision Set 400 v Belles SA-100 Not much help, but I've heard the SET 400, and (many times in different systems) the Graham LS5/9. I can say the SET is not a harsh amp. It is clear, very dynamic, but organic sounding. If you don't mind the prospect of a 30 day trial with the ris... | |
| Sussurro MkII and surface noise? SMARTractor and AnalogMagik. | |
| UPGRADE FROM VPI SCOUTMASTER I can tell you that while at AXPONA I was in the Credo Audio / EMM / VPI room where the HW-40 was being used. While in there HW, at an opportune moment, started pounding on the rack the HW-40 was sitting on while it was playing. Not a ripple in th... | |
| Sussurro MkII and surface noise? You might be right, lewm. There's no doubt it is noisier, but I have read that OCLC types are very sensitive to set up. Maybe I need to experiment a bit. I'd be surprised, though, if the cart could quiet down so much from where it is with break-in... | |
| UPGRADE FROM VPI SCOUTMASTER I am sure that the new DD with "Fatboy" gimbled arm at 30K is a great deck.Small correction. Pretty sure the HW40 (if that's what you're referring to) with the Fatboy gimbal can be had for $15K, less with a trade in. Still not cheap by any means, ... | |
| Anyone hear pass XP27 phono preamp Well, my A95 is not yet fully broken in, but I find it to be incredibly resolving, fast, dynamic. It has great "propulsion" I guess I'll call it, great soundstaging, almost tape-like in its musicality. I've never heard the A90 so I can't really co... | |
| Anyone hear pass XP27 phono preamp Well, I already have a LP-S, an A-95, a SS Sussurro MkII and a Paua MkII ES (and a few other lesser but still enjoyable carts). At the moment I plan to hold off on any additional cart purchasing. :-) | |
| Anyone hear pass XP27 phono preamp Well, I have a VPI Avenger with various arms and carts and a Pass XP-20. Not sure if the jump to the 27 would get me enough the justify the difference in cost. Kent English and (I'm pretty sure) Desmond own and are quite happy with the 17. | |
| Anyone hear pass XP27 phono preamp @karmapolice , I'm interested in your continued thoughts on the 17 vs 27. I was planning to step up to the 17, partly because the 27 is (to me) quite a bit more money. I know it's a subjective question, but I'd like to know if you think the 27 is ... | |
| Anyone hear the SS Paua Mk.II ES yet? Thanks @sounwatts, although I was asking about the new ES version. In any event, which Benz did you have by comparison, and how does your Paua compare to that? |