wlutke
Responses from wlutke
| Importance of Amplifier versus Preamp? Your amp can't sound any better than what the preamp gives it. Consider the preamp as the heart of the system you eventually want and put the money there. | |
| Suggestions for phono cable I use the Nordost Frey 2 and also own the VPI. The latest Norse 2 series cables, unlike previous versions, are well balanced and neutral. They lean a little bit warm if anything. I find the VPI's to be muddy, smeared and lacking in both high and l... | |
| VPI JMW 12.7 Spindle/pivot distance Sdcampbell - If it's like my JMW 10 - and it looks like it is in photos - there should be a set screw on the left side, just below the height adjust knob. You can adjust the arm to spindle distance by rotating the arm base. I used the JMW jig and ... | |
| Sumo preamp I had the Sumo Athena II with the Andromeda amp. I gave it to Goodwill. IMO your best bet is to dump the pre and invest in a better one. It is a really poor performing pre. | |
| Rockwell: audiophile term "just like a pedophile" Childish rant. Arrogant, egotistical, stereotyping and bitter. Wonder what his problem is. | |
| Distortion with ARC Ref 150 and Maggie 3.7 You have described the distortion problem I have been working on for some time now, although yours sounds more severe. Mine was with high pitched, high amplitude vocal "air", mostly female, but piano was ok. I have the DV XX2 MK2 and also use the ... | |
| Good sounding oldies CD of 60,'s 70's 80's Search for "Casey Kasem music cds". They have very good sound. Amazon. | |
| Benz micro glider vs dynavector 20X2 Contact Benz and ask them retip time. I have an original Glider and a 20X2m. I would go for the glider. The detail and treble are far superior and the sound is overall more civilized. The Dyna is known for big bass and an organic sound. It can roc... | |
| Sumiko Celebration II and VPI JMW 10 original ? And she hopes your bruised ego gets well soon. | |
| Sumiko Celebration II and VPI JMW 10 original ? Dreadhead -I showed this thread to the wife. She says you need to get a life. | |
| Sumiko Celebration II and VPI JMW 10 original ? Jmcgrogan -I would love a two arm table but .... the Sumiko is a reach that may not even happen $$$. Agree with everything you said. | |
| Sumiko Celebration II and VPI JMW 10 original ? Honeyooi -I have read the reviews of the Delos. They are very good and I have considered it. The wife wants something that leans more smooth than detailed. I'm thinking the Sumiko can give us smooth (musical) with enough detail to be interesting. ... | |
| Led Zep Reissue on vinyl Good point by Whart on Whole Lotta Love. On the guitar switching channels back and forth it's as if someone is playing with the balance control. There's background noise switching back and forth also. That's masked by the usual murky pressings of ... | |
| Led Zep Reissue on vinyl The post lady just dropped off I, II, and III. Listening to 1 right now. Pretty darn good! Balanced top to bottom, clear sound, good dynamics. | |
| Problem with CJ Phono Pre and Dynavector MKIIXX2 See my similar question in Analog under "SUT's carts and amps". With 55/57 dB gain we are screwed. It's subtle but, beautiful as that cart can sound on some music, the lack of dynamics and drive on rock/pop eventually wore me boringly down. I thin... |