twl
Responses from twl
| Preamp Deal of the Century I really like this thread, because everyone here seems to be really enjoying themselves, and their systems. I would love to see more of this on other threads around the forum. You guys are doing what it is all about, and I feel alot more comfortab... | |
| OK.......I need more info on the Shelter 901...... Rwd, 54db is a little low, but it will do. It will cause just a slightly higher noise floor, due to having to turn up the volume a little higher for the same SPL. But it should be about the same as with your Helikon.Regarding the use of the Shelte... | |
| Preamp Deal of the Century As you guys probably already know, I am currently going broke trying to pay for my custom prototype Berning amp. The preamp is next on the list, once I recover financially. But listen to this, you guys. This amp(under construction now) is a hand p... | |
| What's the deal with palladium?? Without actually knowing, I would guess that it is used to convince potential buyers of the value of their cables, by using some rare and expensive metals. Whether it actually improves the sound may be less important(to the Mfr.) than the psycholo... | |
| How does the Phase Linear 400 compare? Agree with Bob. Basically a vintage boat anchor, that does have some sentimental value to some, and can be sold for a decent buck. Do it while it still works. | |
| Preamp Deal of the Century HaHa! Oh, I'm having a good laugh, Bwhite! I have taken so much flack over the last few months from members, about promoting vinyl over digital. It's so good to hear someone else saying it for a change.Regarding other's comments about "quiet" tube... | |
| Recommend remasterd SACD albums? classical, jazz Santana Abraxas is definitely better, and so is Weather Report "Heavy Weather". | |
| Dynavector 10x4 or Ortofon X5-MC? I would say that both the Dynavector and Ortofon carts would smoke the BPS.I have never owned the X5-MC, but have heard it in other's analog rigs, and it is a pretty good cartridge.I have owned a Dynavector 10x4 and it is a real good cartridge for... | |
| OK.......I need more info on the Shelter 901...... The Shelter 901 is a low-output(.4mv), low-compliance(9cu) MC cartridge. It weighs 8.5 grams. It should have about 60db of gain from your Phono Section, or use a step-up transformer. It can be purchased from Axxis Distributors in the US, or from E... | |
| Review: Denon DL 103R Cartridge Okay, all 3 in order. Yada, the 17d2 is a very good cart, and I do like the Dynavector sound. However, I am very partial to the low compliance cartridges. The Shelter 501 is a step up from the 103R, and is a very lush romantic sounding cartridge t... | |
| Leviton 5262 Hospital grade outlets I have an Eagle 20 amp Hospital grade outlet, orange with green dot, non-cryoed, and it seems to work just fine for me. I only use one outlet, since everything but my preamp is battery powered. | |
| Cable vs. Electronics: biggest bang for the buck Nate, the Thule Society, Madame Blavatsky, and the Theosophical Society, among others had great influence on Hitler in his early days. The swastika symbol was suggested by Hitler's dentist, who was a Thule Society member and was derived from a Tib... | |
| Build me a killer Rock/Metal Rig for 1K Oh, He wants REMOTE with his killer tube preamp, 250w amp and SACD front end for $1k. Not much to ask. While your at it build me a state-of-the-art classical music system, all OTL tube with remote and a Rockport analog rig for $1500. Oh and by the... | |
| Opinions on why this system is uninvolving I hate to have to state the obvious, but an analog front end would do wonders. | |
| MC cartridge s question?? You are probably looking at about $10k in cartridges there. Unfortunately, they are old and they do have a shelf life, due to the aging of the rubber suspension donut. Even the NIB ones. They will still work and give decent performance, but they w... |