tpsonic

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Allnic Verito Z:Owners and those familiar
I take offene at the comments concerning We Americans and our lamb mentality.It is possible that you have not been taken advantage of,spent a year while fingers were pointed between a dealer (Hudson Audio) and an importer(Audio Advancements),and f... 
Allnic Verito Z:Owners and those familiar
Forgive me,BUT I would prefer that NO one stand on a soapbox and proclaim that they are the Messiah>Monty Python hit the nail:"He is the Messiah and I should know,I've followed a few" If you do or don't like a product>>please state your v... 
Allnic Verito Z:Owners and those familiar
I have had two lengthy conversations with two different Allnic dealers.Both have had comparable experiences with the same cartridges that I have used in the past.Even discussing associated gear,we appear to be on the same page.They have stated tha... 
Allnic Verito Z:Owners and those familiar
Thank you Steve,and also Hammertone for placing their advertisement.I would be using this in an OL Encounter III.Would the piece of ebony be better than a direct connection? Thanks in advance. 
Bat VK-500 vs Classe ca-301
The Symphonic RG-4 may meet your preferences.It is warm and full-bodied,yet dynamic and punchy.The SL are one of my favorite SS amps. 
Allnic Verito Z:Owners and those familiar
Please forgive me.It is very difficult to encompass the large number of cartridges available.It is also difficult when members' impressions are at the polar-opposites.My previous experience has left me wary of the possible consequences of buying a... 
Allnic Verito Z:Owners and those familiar
So the consensus is:that I would need to spend $4500 to $9K in order to get a cartridge of any merit.I won't do it! All cartridges have their own signature-period! I eliminated the Transfiguration Phoenic due to less than ideal bass performance .I... 
Allnic Verito Z:Owners and those familiar
Thank you gentlemen for your comments.I think that this maybe the ticket.I would ask that members submit their opinions to the forum thread.I don't mind dealers making offers,but some are suspect:those who wanted the line and didn't get it-John. H... 
Bat VK-500 vs Classe ca-301
There are a number of other contenders in this price range:Pass Aleph series/X-150.5/250.5,Gamut D200 series or possibly a Symphonic Line RG series unit.Read a few reviews and see if one of the others may spark your curiousity. What is the rest of... 
Atma-Sphere MP-1 and MP-3 comparison
Send an e-mail to Atmasphere.Ralph comments on threads,here on the Gon. 
Bat VK-500 vs Classe ca-301
IMHO,these amplifiers' toanal balances are on different ends of the spectrum.Both being slightly tilted:Classe up,Bat,down.Classe has always sounded SS-like.The Bat:warmer/fuller.YMMV. 
Moscode 300 to be modded, which caps sound best?
V-Cap: I prefer the tftf-not a big oil cap fan(YMMV). 
Any tweaks recommded for under cd player?
Brass cones:Audio Points,Mapleshade or the Bear Claws.All available used and the BCs are available thru AudioGon. 
Amp Options/Questions for Revel Studio v1
If you contact Pass Labs and obtain this spec,you might inquire which of the other amps/series (Aleph,X,XA) has the same. 
Power cable for Transport
Marakanetz:These list at $1050.Please judge their performance,not the price.If not liked,they can be returned.