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The Arm/Cartridge Matching Myth Halcro wrote- "When I began my journey in high-end audio 36 years ago….no-one ever wrote about arm and cartridge matching nor tonearm resonant frequency…"I've been into audio slightly longer- and I can't disagree more- maybe I read different stuff... | |
Whats on your turntable tonight? Wes Montgomery, Full House | |
Let's play the "what if" game It's been a couple months since I last chimed in. I have made a modest change in my system in that I sold the Wiremold power strip and replaced it with a Cablepro power strip. Yes, another Naim friendly power strip even though I own no Naim gear.I... | |
Looking to replace my old Meridian 508.24 Simaudio Neo 260D.From a former 508.24 owner- | |
Pass Aleph P vs BAT VK20? Have VK60 and Aleph 0... I owned an Aleph P, version with remote. I found it very clean but lacking in dynamics- a softer sort of sound. That said, I now have a Pass INT-150 which I like and I own a Pass X15 phono pre which I also think is very good.But for me, on the P, ... | |
solid state integrateds that will hold their value Mcintosh holds it's value. You need to buy used. My current integrated, still in production, cost me less than 50% of MSRP- it's was bought used. I am sure I could sell,it for what I paid. This hobby need not cost money if you buy used and buy wel... | |
Your most disappointing purchase or audition? "Sounds like we had better call Mulder and Scully in on this case"Now that's one of the best thoughts Brought out on this thread | |
Your most disappointing purchase or audition? Yes- Duesy is correct, but for the sake of this thread, wanna argue about it? Me neither | |
Your most disappointing purchase or audition? As the original poster to this thread I'm astonished at it's legs. I understand threads go off in tangents but this one's a Deusy | |
Amplifier specs, does they matter? Some specs matter more than others. To me signal to noise ratio is a big factor | |
Voltage conversion in Wyred4 Sound DAC " Covering bright system deficiencies with warm DAC is the worst thing you can do"I think it's the second worst thing- buying gear and thereby assembling a bright system is the worst- but I've heard it so many times followed by the line "listen to... | |
Anti-skating- test records vs. ears I've set the anti skate at about 1.25. Listening to Way Out West- zero complaints! Thanks folks- | |
Voltage conversion in Wyred4 Sound DAC So what's the difference? Bright tweeter and warm DAC or warm Tweeter and neutral or bright DAC? To me the most important thing a DAC can do is bring layers and width to the music coupled with neutrality. W4S can do that | |
Question about replacing 12AU7 tubes. My experience with 12au7's is as follows- Mullard is my favorite, followed by RCA clear tops. When you factor in price, the RCA clear top is a bargain. | |
Voltage conversion in Wyred4 Sound DAC If you email W4S chances are EJ will respond personally. Can't get any more direct than that |