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| Avantgarde Uno Nano suitable for small room? I'd have them along the short wall facing down the length of the room. they aren't near field monitors (say like LS3/5as) and do need space for the horns to integrate with the SW. Don't worry about them being in the corners (I have my Duos in the ... | |
| Upgrade from Audion Phono - please advice TRON Seven phono.Both the US (Highwater Sound, NYC) and UK distributors of TW use TRON amps and phono stages. | |
| Hovland HP-100 phono vs Audio Research REF Phono 2 Stickman,In the UK, the TRON Seven phono is about GBP 2000. I don't know what Jeff charges though. If you do go back to Jeff in NYC, have a good listen to the TRON amps (pre and power). The Syren tube pre-amp with on board phono is magic. Here's t... | |
| Hovland HP-100 phono vs Audio Research REF Phono 2 I'd try and audition the TRON Seven phono stage from Jeff at Highwater Sound, NYC. Top class phono stage by boutique top class British designer, Graham Tricker. Here's a review on 6moons.http://www.6moons.com/audioreviews/tron2/seven.htmlGraham bu... | |
| Decca London Gold or Maroon? It's a Maroon originally. I have both a Maroon and a GoldThe Gold serial number is prefixed by an 'E' - My Gold is E-1069*My Maroon is 2.21-39*Best wishes,Charliewww.charlie-chan.co.uk | |
| Phono stages belong to which tier? Another vote for the TRON Seven! Top class sound, great build quality and built to order (can be made bespoke to suit your cart). | |
| Moving into vinyl. Brinkman, TW Raven, GrandPrix?? Maxx,When you get to the top end of TT designs, preference is definitely very personal. Any of the above will give you a really stable platform on which you can let your chosen arm/cart/phono stage sing. In some ways, this is your bigger conundrum... | |
| Speed strobe recommendation. KAB for meCharlie | |
| Phono preamp Have a good look at the TRON Seven phono stage.http://www.tron-electric.co.uk/seven.htmlhttp://6moons.com/audioreviews/tron2/seven.htmlFantastic build quality and truly top end sound. Made to order and can be adjusted to suit your cartridge. Comes... | |
| Trying out a tube preamp TRON Seven.Try Jeff at Highwater Sound in NYCCharlie | |
| Feickert Protractor - anyone use one? Top class. My favourite vinyl set up tool and beautifully made. It will last a lifetime.Charlie | |
| New favorite VINYL Album? Rokia Traore - Tchamantche and The Specials (remaster)The first is great music and beautifully recorded. The latter is just classic!Charlie | |
| Which cleaning solution do you use in you RCM? I use a DIY solution in my RCM - 80% by volume distilled water, 20% by volume 70% isopropyl alcohol (IPA) and a few drops of photographic wetting agent (photoflo). Works very well on my old Moth RCM and it's cheap!Charlie | |
| Which phonostage is a heavenly match for a XV-1S How about the TRON Seven. I've heard the XV-1s several times on a Graham Phantom, Raven AC through tubes and Avantgarde Trios - divine.Charlie | |
| whats the best way to reglue record covers I use contact adhesive like uhu or evostik. |