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| Optimum MM cartridge loading Peter -- thanks, keep me posted on your phono stage. Raul -- thanks for pitching in. I was hoping you would see this and respond. After looking at the specs of the EAR 324 I can see this is one versatile phono preamp for BOTH MM and MC cartridges.... | |
| "Neutral/Clear Amp vs. Dark Amp" I've read a lot of good things about the JC 1's. They just take up too much real estate for me to consider, and the heat in the summer might be a bit much. Regarding Musical Concepts, many moons ago I had them modify my Adcom 555 to very good effe... | |
| "Neutral/Clear Amp vs. Dark Amp" I currently use DH Labs Revelation interconnects and Clear Day Cables Shotgun double runs (4 sets bi-wired) for speaker cables. Both these cables made a huge difference. I'm also considering a Parasound A21, Mark Levinson (No. 27, ML-3 or ML-9), o... | |
| DeHavilland UltraVerve tube rolling Thank you for checking. | |
| DeHavilland UltraVerve tube rolling Al,The distance from the top of the preamp (where the tube hole is) to the upper surface of the tube socket is 2". The diameter of the hole is 1-5/8". Can you tell me what the diameter of the tube is at that point? Thanks. | |
| Looking for a new tube preamp Thanks to everyone for your suggestions. I like the idea of staying with 6SN7 tubes, as it has been difficult to find the smaller 6922/etc. tubes in NOS that are quiet to start with and stay quiet. The 6SN7 tube is just a lot better from the get g... | |
| Marantz 8001 SACD Player mods? I guess what I'm asking is for the same total amount of dollars, would the modified 8001 trounce a used SA-15 or SA-11? Or would the stock SA-15 or SA-11 sound better than a modded 8001? I know the resale value always suffer. Sometimes mods are of... | |
| Which solid state amp for Von Schweikert VR-4.5? As a follow up, I ended up with the McCormack DNA-1 amp. Lots of power, finesse, and great soundstage. Am considering having SMC do the upgrade mod. I think this amp, even stock, is a fine match for these speakers. | |
| McCormack Amp Upgrades Thank you everyone for your responses. I hooked up the DNA-1 for the first time (just got it yesterday) and am floored by the amount of power, clarity and finesse. I think I could live with it as is and not be disappointed. I'm waiting to hear bac... | |
| Looking for ACCURATE SPEED turntable/tonearm combo OK. Why didn't I just buy a Technics and be done with accurate speed? Well, turntables are a very visual and there is a lot of fussing to playing records. I just don't like the looks and feel of the Technics SL-1200 turntable. I am not dissing the... | |
| Von Schweikert VR-4.5 vs. VS VR-4 Gen III HSE Thank you Shakey and Tvad for your responses. I haven't heard the VR4 Gen III HSE speakers yet, but I've read a lot of positive things about them here on Audiogon. From what you and others have said, they will probably be my next speakers. Unless ... | |
| "Great RCA interconnects under $100?" While I enjoy the sound of a a top notch audio system, I believe that high end cable prices have little to do with vastly improving the sound of a system relative to their prices. If it floats your boat and you want a $2,000 power cord, go for it.... | |
| 6SN7 & 6CA4 Tube Recommendations for Cary AE-3 DJH Thank you everyone for so many excellent responses. I've been banging around this hobby for about 40 years, and seen a lot of changes over the years. What hasn't changed is peoples' passion for this hobby. The Cary AE-3 DJH is poised to replace my... |