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| avantgarde UNO nano seeking a matching amp If you can get to NYC (Highwater Sound), have a listen to the TRON Syren tube pre and Cantata 300B power amp. They are stunning and designed specifically for the AVG horns by Graham Tricker (the UK importer for AVG and a tube amp designer of some ... | |
| Top ten tube preamps TRON Syren - another vote for a top preamp from a top boutique UK tube designer, Graham Tricker.Charlie | |
| Opportunity to buy the best Preamp... but which? How about the TRON Syren?Charlie | |
| Raven One Emailists and Paul,I am very glad that the TRON kit is getting more exposure on your side of the Atlantic. Graham's electronics are just amazing and I'm pleased that Jeff is showing them off so well in the USCharlie | |
| platine motor with nylon thread Mike,When the thread starts to stretch, you'll notice that the thread looks to have a varying diameter. If the thread snaps, it just falls down. I've had it happen to me a few times; certainly had no problems yet with it hitting the cart or arm.Ch... | |
| platine motor with nylon thread Mike,I run my Platine with a linen thread. After some time the thread stretches and you need to move the motor unit away from the platter to keep the tension and speed up. With linen,it eventually snaps. With nylon, you can keep going for much lon... | |
| why are most new releases going to four sides? Super Furry Animals 'Phantom Power' was cut on three sides. Personally, sound quality is the main reason why I buy vinyl and not CD. Having invested heavily on my front end (Platine Verdier/Schroeder 2/Allaerts MC1B), ,it would be pointless if the... | |
| Acapella vs. Avantgarde I'm another happy long time Duo owner. Set up is crucial. My dealer in the UK came to my home to set mine up - will your Melbourne dealer do the same? Set up correctly they are fantastic, with a few caveats about the bass as mentioned. My only con... | |
| Thorens 124/125/126 vs Rega P3/MMF-5 Go for the TD124. Get rid of the original flimsy thorens or sme2000 plinth and buy a proper solid plinth. It will wipe the floor with most decks that cost USD 2k. I replaced my TD124 4 years ago with a PLatine Verdier at 5 times the price. But you... | |
| Raven One I have the Schroeder Model 2 and an Allaerts MC1B. They work really well together. Mine's on a Platine Verdier though.Charlie | |
| Amps for Avantgarde Another vote for TRON. I have a TRON Meteor tube pre (predecssor of the SYREN) and GT Audio rebuilt Quad IIs (Graham Tricker is GT Audio and also TRON amplifiers). I use them with my Duos and I am delighted with them. I shall be upgrading at some ... | |
| Most Quiet TUBE Preamp. Linestage. $ 12K or less How about the TRON Syren. Ok it contains a fantastic phono stage too, but it is deadly quiet. On line sources, I can crank up the volume to full with my Avantgarde Duos and get virtual silence. There is one for sale at Definitive Audio in the UK f... | |
| Verdier' s motor Upgrade I have the standard carbon Model 2 which I bought about three years ago. I'm very pleased; I would love to buy a Reference, but I have other things to pay for ie my wife's Steinway!!Charlie | |
| Verdier' s motor Upgrade Buy the battery PSU first. I have Platine Verdier and bought the GT Audio Battery PSU (Type 1) to use with the standard motor. This has transformed the PV and lowered the noise floor to silence. If you buy the better PSU, you also need to buy the ... | |
| verdier Platine or Nottingham Analogue hyperspace Ledoux,The standard option 1 GT Audio battery PSU links to the standard black motor unit. If you go for the fancy option 2 battery supply, you will need to add the GT Audio Motor Housing as well. I have the option 1, which is very good. It just re... |