wrm57
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| VAC Signature mk2 vs Purity Audio Ultra? The VAC Phi Beta pre-amp is another option if you can find one used. Much like the MKII but has a full-function remote. | |
| Phantom II to Supreme Upgrade: Cost? I believe the cost is 800 USD. The problem is that you have to get on a wait list and it moves very slowly. Inquire through your dealer or the distributor, Musical Surroundings. | |
| VAC Signature mk2 vs Purity Audio Ultra? I think the new Statement phono stage is around $50K. The line stage is probably around the same, I'd guess. The air is thin at that elevation. | |
| Jean Nantais Lenco Reference mk. ii user feedback I think it's a different idler wheel. This from Jean in an email in November: "I just finished designing, having made and testing a new ultra-high-accuracy idler wheel, the last of the MKII modifications." After reviewing other emails from him, I ... | |
| Analog setup - do it your self or hire a pro? Vinyl is a hands-on affair. The more you know about set up and adjustment, the more you'll get out of your rig. There IS a learning curve. But it's worth the effort and expense in the long run if you're serious about playing LPs. And the learning ... | |
| Jean Nantais Lenco Reference mk. ii user feedback Oh yes, I neglected to answer your question about support. For a year, I placed the turntable directly onto an Adona multi-element shelf (granite bonded to high-density fiberboard) in an Adona rack. It sounded really good. Then I added a Minus-K s... | |
| Jean Nantais Lenco Reference mk. ii user feedback I've owned a Reference Lenco (with two arms) for a year and a half but it's a Mark 1. I'll be sending it in to Jean soon for the new titanium idler wheel and whatever other upgrades he's come up with. Tonearms are either Graham Phantom II or Tri-p... | |
| Difference between Brinkmann Bardo and Oasis? Thanks, Captain. You're thinking of the Bardo with all the options. The Oasis has the same drive, platter, and bearing but comes stock with the crystal mat and clamp in a wood plinth (cherry in my case). I'll use either my Tri-planar or Phantom wi... | |
| Difference between Brinkmann Bardo and Oasis? Well, I went and did it. Oasis on the way. I should take delivery by the end of next week. Thanks to all. | |
| Garrard 301-Worth the effort? I'm late to this thread but wanted to stick up for the fit and finish--and sound quality--of Jean Nantais's work, and to tip my hat to the sound of restored idlers. I see that Jeremy72 has been largely discredited as a shill for AF but I want to s... | |
| Bookshelf Speakers; Ported vs. Acoustic Suspension In your situation, I went with sealed-cab speakers. They typically have a more gradual roll-off in the bass and hence are easier to integrate with a sub. I was worried about a "bass hump" because of close proximity to the front wall, but my bass i... | |
| Direct drive vs belt vs rim vs idler arm I respect all of our opinions, and really being happy with one's turntable is all that counts. For me, in practice, there is such a thing as "good enough". The theoretical discussions are a separate bit of play.Well said, Lewm, and a welcomed real... | |
| Difference between Brinkmann Bardo and Oasis? Sksos1, have you compared the Bardo to the Balance, by chance, being a Brinkmann dealer? | |
| Difference between Brinkmann Bardo and Oasis? I got the bit about the same bearing from Fremer:"Brinkmann uses the same platter bearing in his belt-driven 'tables. While in those designs the bearing is electrically heated, that's not necessary in the Bardo, he says—the motor's quiescent curre... | |
| Difference between Brinkmann Bardo and Oasis? Thanks again the thoughtful response, Phil. I believe the Oasis and Bardo share the bearing of the LaGrange and Balance but your points are well-taken. It's rather surprising to me that the tube PS makes such a difference, lying outside of the sig... |