xagwell
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| UNIverse Cu ,XV-1S,Shelter 9000 wt BATVkp10seSupe Hey Doug, I sincerely hope it was my ignorance, but for the record, my dealer represented both cartridge lines. I contaced him about the Zyx line because of the "quiet" reputation. I had no experience with Zyx/Shelter. Its been so long now that I ... | |
| UNIverse Cu ,XV-1S,Shelter 9000 wt BATVkp10seSupe I have the 90X with an LP 12/Ittok LV II. I listen to acoustic jazz 90%. I also have an Asthetix Rhea. I switched from the Benz line to the Shelter last spring. The 90X's claim to fame is the frequency extension. The reviews state that it combines... | |
| Classical Recommendation I have finally obtained a copy of Ralph Vaughan Williams Pastoral Symphony, & #5. It is on and EMI label featuring Sir Richard Boult. The recording quality is ok. I would have much preferred 180 gm but I could not locate that format. I don't r... | |
| Linn Ittok IV II - The Best Cartridge Match ? I started out with an Audio Research PH-3 that I bought in 1998. I changed the stock Sovtek 6922 for Tungsram which really extended the bass. In April of 06 I upgraded to an Aesthetix Rhea. I really enjoy the sound of tubes so all my gear is tubed... | |
| Linn Ittok IV II - The Best Cartridge Match ? I started out with the OC 9, then moved to a Benz Glider, and now I have the Shelter 90X. Like you I have the Cirkus, Trampolin, Lingo, and Ittok LV II. You may already know this but the 90X is in a different league than the others I mentioned. Wh... | |
| Transparent vs Synergistic Research? Hey Killer, I finally auditioned the SR Resolution Reference vs Transparent Ultra. It was SR all the way. BTW the Kimber Bi-Focal was just as good as SR in my system. | |
| Nordost vs. Transparent...which is better? I too have auditioned both aginst my reference KCAG. The Transparent won and now all my IC's are Transparent Super Balanced. I recently tried a Transparent Ultra vs Kimber Bi-Focal XL vs Synergistic Resolution Ref speaker cable and the Synergistic... | |
| Speaker Cable Termination As always thanks for your feedback. I have periodically clipped the ends of the cable or I have re-twisted the ends with needle nose pliers. Both methods result in a fresh connection. | |
| Linn LP12 Question FWIW I take my Linn in or a tune up annually. It costs me 40-50 bucks. I have the Lingo, cirkus,trampolin upgrades with an Ittok LV II arm mounted with a Shelter 90X. A tune up is basically adjusting the suspension, arm, and checking the bearings,... | |
| Speltz anti-ic's vs Nordost QuattroFil Some months ago, I auditioned the Quattro, Transparent Super, and compared them to my established Kimber KCAG. My sys in part consisted of LP-12, ARC LS-15, Mag 3.6., and Manley 250 mono's. All cables were xlr. To my surprise, Transparent was the ... | |
| Cars. What does the typical audiophile drive? My Explorer for Michigan winters, but my "Sunday" moblie is a Benz 430 E. with "Kind Of Blue" blasting | |
| To Aesthetix users I plugged mine into a Power Wedge Ultra 116 and noticed a slight buzz. However the buzz was resolved when I plugged it into the wall outlet. | |
| Queen on American Idol I concur, Ace has to go. | |
| Shelter 90X Tracking Force Tom thanks a mil. Although I have a Shure Gauge, I had my Linn dealer fine tune my initial set up of the Shelter 90X. The Shelter dealer recommended the TF of 1.9. I will probably leave it alone as I am more set it/forget it until it is time for m... | |
| Shelter 90X Tracking Force Thanks. Yeah this cartridge is revealing things I never paid attention to before.....and I almost bought a Zyx airy, but my dealer suggested this would provide a better fit for the sound I was after. Actually it was going to be a 901 and a Agon me... |