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The BEST system you've ever built !!!!
This is a silly response. One day my wife moved my EAR 834P Phono Pre onto the window ledge. That afternoon I came home early and put on Stanley Jordan [Gyrodec/Zeta/Zyx1000]. I . . . | 283 |
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Schroder sq and the new talea
Hello Frank I hope I don't get anyone in trouble. I am after a replacement for my ZYX Universe. At the show, did you tell Larry Denham of TTWeights Audio that his Black Onyx / . . . | 246 |
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Shuguang Treasure tubes....
Just recieved two pairs of CV181-Z 'A' Tubes from Grant Fidelity. They came in nice boxes, way over packed, and quick. I then tested them on my own Amplitrex 1000 tube tester, and. . . | 101 |
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Best Component Ever, for the money
There used to be a phono only pre-amp with a volume control. It was called the 'Super-It'. My first taste of true highend audio | 97 |
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Is the Teres a
Ngeorge I noticed you mentioned the RS Labs A1 arm. I have ordered the 340-2. One of the arms I have is the RS Labs. The other will be the Schroder DPS. So far I only have the . . . | 91 |
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Tweaks for EMM CDSA SE ... ?
Hello everyone. I just came across this thread. I was originally going to sell the SE and move to the XDS1. I think I am glad I waited. The Furutech fuse is a no brainer. I . . . | 74 |
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$4500 amp beat out the Tenor OTL in the latest TAS
Today I visited two stores which carry 'Antique Sound Labs'. Neither store seamed very interested in letting me listen to any of the products. One of them even had the more . . . | 71 |
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should everyone just order emm?
No one has answered your blue laser question yet. I will try, but please read this with a grain of salt. A lot of salt. Blue lasers will be used to improve DVD's, not necessarily . . . | 60 |
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Seeking $15,000.00 speaker to replace Quad 988's
I will second the Coincident Total Victory II. I agree with the comments made by Gliderguider | 49 |
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Kate Bush
I had a similar? problem with a Lucinda Williams LP. With carefull adjustment of azimuth and anti-skate I was able to get rid of my 'left channel 'hiss''. I am not sure if you are. . . | 41 |
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Triplanar RCA out to Balanced out for MP-1
I can change them easily myself. What are the best connectors for me to use?. Do I want gold plated?, etc. Specifically: which pin is 1, 2, 3?. Which colour goes to which pin | 41 |
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How good does a TT have to be for a good cartridge
I remember going into London Audio while at University. This was 25 years ago. The gentleman in charge was very nice. He knew I was not in a position to buy anything, but he sat me. . . | 37 |
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TTWeights new Black Onyx Idler drive Turntable
I didn't take a camera, but here is their website. www.ttweights.com Just click on the link to the Black Onyx. There are a few nice shots | 36 |
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Benefits of a record ring
I have the new TTweights Black Onyx table and am using the TriPlanar Vll. When the arm is set at the recommended pivot to spindle length, the arm does come in contact with the ring. . . | 30 |
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Duped again
Unless I am wrong, the re-issues start with the master tape. Unless I am wrong, radio stations way back kept their tapes in a cooled room. This was to preserve the sound on the . . . | 29 |
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Best Phono Pre for Teres
Is anyone using the Tom Evans Groove Phone Pre?. Will it have enough gain for the Universe | 29 |
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Teres 340, anyone heard / seen one in the flesh
I guess I better start saving up my pennies. A 340 with two arm boards may be the ticket. Do we know what a 345 is yet?, there have been some talk of it on the Teres Forum, but . . . | 29 |
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What's the best unipivot to arm ever made?
I have to second the RS Labs A1 and Durand designs. The Talea ll did best my RS Labs, but I think a lot had to do with Azimuth adjustment. I had a difficult time with the A1. I . . . | 27 |
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EMM Labs new XSD1 single box player
My original question did start out with 'for those of you that attend' as opposed to 'attended', .. what did you think?. That aside, single box versions do have shorter signal . . . | 23 |
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Highest component/cable ratio?
I was in Montreal, a few years back, and visited the Tenor Audio factory. Robert Lamarre gave me a demo on both his Lamhorn 1.8c, and a Kharma version ($60,000.00). The speaker . . . | 22 |
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Pre-Amps: Spectral v. Atma-Sphere
Try a little test. Buy a used Placette passive volume control (easily resold if you don't like it). Use it for one of your sources. Once you get over the initial shock of how . . . | 22 |
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Triplanar madness I tell u, madness
Thanks guys I will slow down, but it sounds sooooo darn good (no more cursing) What a pleasure these two pieces are. Even with almost no hours, the sound from my Tom Evans Groove. . . | 20 |
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Anti-cables vs CC89259
A while ago I remember looking at the Magico website. I think the Mini's have a few different guage leads leading from the driver to the crossover, all magnet wire. Has anyone . . . | 19 |
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Tenor amp / Coincident Total Victory combo
Onhwy61 and Sbank Thank you for your responses. You are both absolutely correct. How good can great get. If the Coincident amps where designed for those speakers, what am I . . . | 17 |
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"Making Mono" for checking Azimuth
Dougey Dougey Dougey. As always, your comments are always bang on. When I had the Tri, your emails helped me immensely. May I make an observation?,..........thank you. I have the. . . | 16 |
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ARC vs Atma-Sphere and ARC vs VTL Amplifiers
If you do go with the A-S MA-1's remember their upgrades, spend a little more now to get their very best | 16 |
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Turning lead into gold ?
I think 'Stringreen' will be displeased with me. I have posted the following elsewhere, so I will shorten it. 30 years ago I was a student in London ont.. I went to London Audio. . . | 15 |
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EMM Labs DAC2
Rickron51 I loo am looking at the 'X' upgrade. Emm tells me the entire analogue board is changed. There is another thread that talks about changing the fuse, IEC receptacle, silk. . . | 14 |
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TTWeights New Ultimat II
I too have to come to Larry's defense. I bought the new TTWeights, TTMega ring. Mine has a combination of large and small brass weights. I do not know if he will be building many . . . | 12 |
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Best SET amp with Coincident Total Victory?
I am using Atma-Sphere MA1 Silver Editions. I also had the M60 and found it had all the punch I needed. I have heard that Mr. Blume used M60's for voicing of the original . . . | 12 |
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Best Tonearm match for ZYX Airy 1000X
I have just returned from Applause Audio here in Toronto. Rob has Graham, SME, Origin Live, Rega and other arms in his store. He seams to love the RS Labs Uni-pivot arm best. It is. . . | 12 |
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Artisan Music Maker
Hello Chris If I may bother you for a moment. I have the Talea ll. I am thinking of adding another arm/cartridge (Universe ll), to my TT. If I told you the Kuzma 4 point was at . . . | 11 |
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Sumiko tonearm rewire
I have never rewired a Sumiko. So I can add no advice for that part. 1)34awg is only a starting point. There are many of us that believe the smaller the better. I am using 44awg . . . | 11 |
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Aria owners? Mike Elliot's new company
A quick note regarding the B&W's. First; I agree with the statement regarding Krell and B&W, great HiFi, lousy musicality, IMO. Last year I went looking for new speakers, . . . | 11 |
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Which tonearm cable?
My biggest improvement was changing the RCA connectors on my present cable to WBT Nextgen. I know they are expensive, and you need to solder it yourself, but you might also be . . . | 10 |
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ZYX Universe silver vs copper
I decided on the Silver. Thank you all | 10 |
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Sophia Electric 845 - Any heard it?
Bmotorcycle I am commenting on your speakers. I just picked up the Total Victories after living with the smaller Victories. Wow!!!. Beg borrow and steal if you have to, the . . . | 10 |
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Transport for EMM Labs DCC2
Tireguy is right. In order to take full advantage of the DCC2 you need the Philips/EMM or the new CDSD. Anything else will still be average redbook. I am hoping to recieve my new. . . | 9 |
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Atma-Sphere M60 Mk11.3 vs Audio Valve Baldur 70 W
I have not heard the Audio Valve. I did have the Coincident 300b Mono Blocks. They are a very good SET. As good as they where, the M60's are (for my ears) incredible. I have the . . . | 9 |
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Please share views on Coincident MP 300B.
I have now lived with these amps for some 6 months. I choose them on Isreal Blume's recommendation over the ASL 1009's. I did not disaggree with his recommendation because the . . . | 9 |
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ZYX cartridge and advice
I have a ZYX 1000 Airy, and I love it. It is as precise a transducer as I could have asked for. It plays all of my albums exactly as they where recorded, or as I percieve they . . . | 9 |
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Review: Allnic L-5000 Tube preamp
For those of you in the greater Toronto area, I am in Brampton. I have the L-5000 with the H3000V phono pre. I will agree with Carl, it just sounds right. Anytime you want a . . . | 8 |
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The Hub: RMAF preview: cutting edge Analog, part 2/2
I decided to drive to Newmarket and have a listen to 'Christine'. I will say I was very impressed. I do not know if I would ever spend that much on a table, and as luck would have . . . | 7 |
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Stand's for Magico Mini
I have a pair of Audio Dimension stands. They where used for my Pro Response ll's. They weigh in excess of 100 lbs.. By raising the front spikes and lowering the back, would this . . . | 7 |
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EMM Transport V. Meitner Phillip Transport
I agree with Jtinn, the Phillip's was a means to an end. My Phillips no longer plays SACD, something to do with the chip. EMM Labs can not repair this particular chip, and . . . | 7 |
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Tenor or Lamm hybrids for alternative rock ?
I agree with tfl303, pay special attention to the front end, it is just as important as the rest of the system. You can't go wrong with either of your choices, its like choosing . . . | 7 |
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Coincident Total Reference vs Zu Definition
Ben, have you tried any of the Atma-Sphere amps. I am running MA1's with the Total Victory ll's. Everything is there from ppp to house shaking volumes | 6 |
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Phono settings + Koetsu RSP
The Bent TX103 step-up reduces the impedences seen by the cartridge by a large factor. This reduction depends on the amount of step-up needed. You must set your loading at the . . . | 6 |
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ZYX Live18 and the RS Labs Headshells
A word about the RS Labs rotary headshell. If you are fanatical. If you have all the time in the world, and if you are patient, you have to get it. Smart design. The headshell is . . . | 4 |
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Extreme SST, QuickSilver Gold, Furutech NanoLiquid
I just came from my local audio guru. He has all three. The Furutech, Quicksilver and Quicksilver Gold. He only had one bottle of the Furutech and a few of the others left. He . . . | 4 |
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Has anyone listened to the Kharma midi references
Bigbear, what type of music do you listen to?. I was recently in Montreal visiting the Tenor factory. They had both the Kharma Midi Grand (diamond tweeter), and a pair of single . . . | 4 |
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Anyone heard the new Tenor 150 Hybrids yet?
This past weekend I attended the Montreal Festival Son & L'image. CES My Girlfriend up until then thought my obsession with reproduced sound overpriced, though enjoyable. After . . . | 4 |
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Son et Image 2011 - Montreal
I think you nailed it at the beginning. Most of the better systems where in smaller rooms, and the bigger speakers in the bigger rooms paid no attention to room acoustics. The . . . | 3 |
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The Hub: RMAF Preview: cutting edge Analog, part 1/2
5 one hundred thousands of an inch is measured with a highly accurate air pressure machine. The name escapes me. This is used to measure tolerances in air craft parts. I listened . . . | 3 |
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Quicksilver M-80 vs. Atma-Sphere M-50?
I am a fan of OTL's. For my ears they have no peers. If your speakers have a lower impedence, simply get the 'Zero' Autoformers | 2 |
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Triplanar Vll onto JA Michell gyrodec
Thank you Doug. I have a piece of Oak door jam here. I will make a temporary armboard until I can get the cocobolo | 1 |
