Whats on your turntable tonight
For me its the first or very early LP's of: Allman Brothers - "Allman Joys" "Idyllwild South" Santana - "Santana" 200 g reissue Emerson Lake and
Capacitor log Mundorf Silver in Oil
wished I could find a log with information on caps. I have found many saying tremendous improvement etc. but not a detailed account of what
Ohm Walsh Micro Talls: who's actually heard 'em
of people who've actually spent some time with these speakers to share their sense of their plusses and minuses. Mapman here on Audiogon is a big fan,
The best speaker you ever heard
In my opinion, the speaker is by far the most important part of the audio system. After all, it is the only part you hear. OK, the other stuff really matters a
Lightspeed Attenuator Best Preamp Ever
The question is a bit rhetorical. No preamp is the best ever, and much depends on system context. I am starting this thread beacuase there is a lot of info on
Audio Horizons TP 2 0 Preamplifier
Joseph Chow is a truly gifted engineer, as is reflected in the quality of his products. I own the TP 2.0. It replaced a $16,000
A Copernican View of the Turntable System
Once again this site rejects my long posting so I need to post it via this link to my 'Systems' page a target=_blank href=http://forum.audiogon.com/cgi-bin/
Tidal Speakers owners
you please write your impressions about the Tidal speakers you currently own ? I will probably buy the Tidal Piano Cera in the near future so I would
Reference DACS: An overall perspective
has been many threads the last few months regarding the sonic signature of some of the highest regarded reference DACS (Dcs,Meitner,Ensemble,Audio
The best CD Player for the money
I AM IN THE PROCESS OF BUYING A CD PLAYER AND I DONT KNOW WHICH WAY TO GO.WITH SO MANY TO CHOOSE FROM I WANT TO PURCHASE SOMETHING GOOD BUT I DONT WANT TO
Personal speaker evolution
so here is a thread I haven't ever seen here: What speakers have you owned? starting with the earliest, price paid, new/used, and perhaps the models
Fuses that matter
I have tried six different fuses, including some that were claimed to not be directional. I have long used the IsoClean fuses as the best I have heard. No
Zu Soul Superfly
just ordered a pair of the new Zu speakers on a whim. I was going to wait for information, but the fact that they threw in the free
Turntable speed accuracy
is another thread (about the NVS table) which has a subordinate discussion about turntable speed accuracy and different methods of checking.
What's your profession Age
Just thought after the "how much is your system worth" post that it would be nice to see what all these people do to get $80K systems, and perhaps how long it
New Rowland Criterion 2 chassis battery pre
Rowland Design has just created a page for its upcoming statement-level, twin chassis, battery powered full function preamplifier. Detail is still
Deep Cleaning Records With Steam
tweak and record provider has available a steam cleaner made especially for records. Anybody try steam for cleaning lp’s? What were your results? Since a unit
Holographic imaging
with many tube amplifiers an artifact? With solid state one only hears "holographic imaging" if that is in the recording, but with many tube amps
Your 5 Fav Rock Concerts
are certainly more than a few geetar fanciers among us judging by all the threads on guitar bands and best guitarist. This thread is about the
Tara Labs The One versus 0 8 EX
Any Tara owners give me the scoop on these interconnects? I have The One speaker cable and love it. I am thinking of trying one between my ARC Ph 5 phono and
Your First Concert was
My first concert was Arlo Guthrie at the Shaffer (sic) Music Festival in Central Park, NYC. It cost 2 bucks and it was for his "Running Down the Road" album.
fuses the 39 ones or the 85 cent ones
My Rogue Cronus recently blew a slow blow fuse. I was surfing to find a replacement. The stock fuse is a typical metal end cap, glass and "wire" fuse.
Some tables have soul and some not
Why is that? Do you think it is always very subjective? Say, Nottingham Spacedeck does have it and SME does not even if in some respects SME can be called a
Why is the price of new tonearms so high
when older very good arms can be bought at half or
Zu Druid & Definition Roundup
separate threads about the Zu Druid V and Zu Definition 3 & 4 in this forum, several questions have been directed to me about the comparative
Jazz for aficionados
your collection. These records are what I consider "must haves" for any jazz aficionado, and would be found in their collections. I wont review any
Where R U
thread started by my buddy David. I met my first local audiophile friend last weekend, their aren’t many of us up here, and we have similar taste in music, and
Classe move to China
I've just learned that Classe has moved production to China. Has anyone taken delivery of a Made in China Classe product? Will moving to China devalue
Attn Vinyl lovers what CD Player do you use
While reading through the many threads on Vinyl vs. CD, I thought it might be interesting to see what CD transports/players Vinyl fans use when not listening
Albert Porters after market panzerholz plinths
I would like to hear from anyone that has purchased a panzerholz plinth from Porter Audio or a panzerholz DIY project. Reading through all that I could find
Dyscoveries on Dyna, Denon, Supex, Technics,FR,Ik
Dear friends: Over the time and testing/trying different cartridges ( " old " and new ones ) with different tonearms to find the " best " performance on each
Upgrading Fuses
a Audio Research Ref 3 and am considering upgrading the fuses but I am a little skeptical. Would like to hear from people
What is new with the Memory Player
I have read that this player is the next great source at the online mags. Have others heard this player and is it currently being sold? What are the
TW Acustic Arm
has a beautiful looking arm. Does anyone know what it sounds
Name three of yours the most favourite drummers
I nominate the following 1. Mark Nauseef 2. Ginger Baker(yeah, the erly one!) 3. Jackie
EMT 927 vs Micro Seiki 5000 or 8000 different
Did any one test those machines in the same set up? What was the outcome? Idler-Drive in its best built quality vs. the well rated heavy belts from Japan.
Most Impressive Live Recording
I am looking for great recordings of live music. Something with impressive dynamic range that knocks your socks off and makes you feel you are really there.
Who is the KING of MONOS
501: Big. Heavy. Reliable. Built like a tank. Smooth and pleasing. This chuck of metal will flow liquid sound at you all day and not even get warm. It is Fun
Micro Seiki, or TW AC 1
are approx. the same price used (about $10K) Both are belt drive. Unfortunately, I don't have a first hand experience with either of the tables. You can see
Is a vinyl rig only worth it for oldies
I have always been curious about vinyl and its touted superiority over digital, so I decided to try it for myself. Over the course of the past several years I
Your First System
This should be good!!! Most of us have been in this expensive hobby for years now and have worked our way up to components we only dreamed of. I want to know
TW Acustic Raven 10 5 or DaVinci Grandezza
Seems like a crazy question! I am getting a Raven one but will have a choice of the Raven 10.5 or DaVinci Grandezza for just $2000 more! Which should I go
WILSON AUDIO/ cost vs value
wilson ad; absolute sound;issue 162. page 12.... dave wilson states in his ad that wilson loudspeakers have one of the [ lowest ] profit margins in the
Best Rock Album in 2010
So its finally landed, the third album by Rock duo JohnOssi, with John Engelbert on Guitar and Vocals and Oskar Bonde on drums. Mavericks - JohnOssi
How international is your system
just realized that each of my components is from a different country (and they all seemingly get along fine!). Wondering how
Which Solid State Amplifier is Making you Happy
I'm trying to find a new amplifier to replace a Musical Fidelity A3CR. There are lots of candidates: Rowland 501s, Pass Labs 350.5,
Micro Max 282 vs Exclusive EA 10
I have mounted an Exclusive EA-10 on my Micro (I added a pic to my system), one of the most expensive Japanese tonearms, maybe a little underrated. The tonearm
Micro SX 8000 II or SZ 1
anybody know if there is a mayor difference between the Micro-Seiki SX-8000 II and the "flagship" SZ-1? A friend told me I should look
What is the one CD you can't find
Years ago I had listened to an audiophile test album with a white cover and little credits to go on the back side. I fell in love with it immediatly. The owner
Halcyonics under my tt Wow
I just put my third, too expensive but wonderful, Halcyonic active isolation base under my Shindo Labs tt and am just overwhelmed by what I am hearing. I doubt
dCS Puccini Clock
the oportunity to hear for first time the Puccini clock. I must admit that I was a little sceptical. The system consisted of: Howland preamp HP-200 SE
Nordost Valhalla Power Cords
.....a question directed to the owners as well as the past owners of these power cords. We do not need to get in - what will it be going on, what are the room
Change to Horns or stay Dynamic
to horns and why? I am thinking about high end horn systems with compression drivers that operate full range. The bass needs to keep up with the speed of
Has anyone heard the VPI Classic yet
They were supposed to be shipping soon. Has anyone purchased this table yet?
Best solid state pre amp below US 10 000,00
Any suggestions ?
Brinkman Balance Comparisons
who have the Brinkman or compared it to others please chime in. How does it compare to the Avid, TW Raven AC and SME 30? I heard the Raven AC has been
Best Phono Stage within 2000
Hello Guys, I'm thinking to buy a MC cartridge (low output like AT33PTG for example) but my Grado PH1 Phono Stage doesn't have any other setup apart
vintage turntables
dont know, but vintage technics, jvc, and pioneer are the only decks ive had experience with, but they have a special appeal to me.
Any vets among the Audiophiles here
taking place recently there has been a lot of thought given to the people who fought and in many cases died to our freedom. I don't just mean in the US.
Best speaker in the US 30 45 000,00 range
Hi all. I´m searching for a nice speaker in the high-end midprice category. On my shortlist are: Verity Audio Leonore, Sonus Faber Stradivari, Consensus Audio
Merlin Master Bam Alert
My buddy just received his dual mono dual ops bam.The first one sold.He has VSM MXE's.Thought you would like to see his reaction:"There is an uncanny sense of
Top Ten Tuners of all Time
start this thread I vote for the Yamaha T 1. At its price performance,little to touch it period. Whats your
Internet radio stations that sound really good
There are 3 I have found whose sound quality stands out. Bartok Radio Budapest, classical channel which broadcasts at 256 kbps mp3. Big Blue
Teres vs VPI, SME, Origin Live, etc
and Berning ZH-270 Amp, and I ordered a pair of Merlin VSM-MX. The next step is to upgrade my Table and Arm. I am thinking about the Teres 265(320) with
Ortofon Per Windfeld Load Impedance
curious to hear what load impedance other PW owners are using for this cartridge. My manual recommends 10 kOhms which I suspect is a print
Looking for a power conditioner/regenerator/filter
OK I'm in the process of looking at a way to clean up my AC power. Like everything else there are tons of options. From my reading I have narrowed it down to
What were the best and worst rooms at RMAF 2009
Of course I have my picks, but what are yours?
Say it aint so Teres quality question
As a preface-- I have been a lurker here at Audiogon for a number of years, but have never posted. Yesterday a review of the Teres 200 series table was
Obscure companies making excellent speakers
Found on the forum names of speaker manufacturers unfamiliar to me that supposedly are using new technologies or designs and as a result are making big
Anyone familiar with the Manger driver
like a new and innovative approach to a speaker design. The big question is, HOW DOES IT SOUND? Some interesting stuff on their website MANGER , but I'm
It's Hammond B3 Organ Day
I just discovered The Ken Clark Trio and wanted to share my discovery. Ken Clark Trio Web Site
What country still has music
I'm shocked to see all 20 hits countdown with hiphop. Is it the same in UK? Brazil? Argentina? France? Is there any country left on earth with music?
12 Extremely Disappointing Facts About Popular Mus
Rather interesting info here. Says a lot about popular culture. http://www.buzzfeed.com/daves4/12-extremely-disappointing-facts-about-popular-
Pros and Cons of "Staying with" Analog and Vinyl
After having various turntables over the last 40 years, I am seriously considering getting out of analog. The "vinylists" argue that analog playback
Anybody heard Krell SACD mkIII
Fellow Audiogoners. Just trying to get some info on MKIII SACD Standard player and how it compares to previous
Best undiscovered speakers on the market today
Have you ever noticed the same brands of equipment and speaker manufacturers being debated over and over again in most threads ? I am curious what are some of
Which is the best CD Player up to 10k
I´m looking for a very good cd-player in the price range up to 10k to be paired with my new Ayon Audio Sunfire single ended tube integrated. On my short
which is better MC phono stage or MM+step up
care to share what would yield to a better sound or how they are different ? Some people i know prefer a stand alone MC phono stage. While others swear by
What's the Best LP You Bought in 2008
For purposes of holiday "Wish List" building, with BOTH excellent music and excellent sonics as criteria, what is the best LP you've bought this year?
An audiophile dilemma
A friend of mine just bought the JBL PRX635 stage speakers and they sound just great! These are not the typical high end speakers that are in demand among
Anyone have experience with the Nanotec Nespa
I'd be interested in your experience, including whether you have compared it with the Reality Check, used it in conjunction with the R Check, with fluids, etc.
Jethro Tull questions
don't know much about this groups' discography, only the songs played on classic rock radio. I am not really interested in purchasing a
Best Sonos ZP 80 Mod
Anyone with first hand experience with a modded Sonos? I've seen a few ads, though would like to know whose leading the pack. My ripping is
To Aesthetix users
of you plug your Io or Io Sig into a power conditioner? Jim White advsies against it in the original Io instructions, so I'm leary of doing anything. But I
Sirius and Walker
Hi Folks: I have first hand experience with the Walker turntable and, to this day, it's the finest I have ever heard. Can anyone compare the
the perfect tonearm
I know that it doesn't exist, but I'm looking for a tonearm retailing less than $2000 that has multiple virtues- easy to setup even for a clod like myself,
Tidal electronics
made to the same level of quality that they're speakers have come to enjoy. Thanks to all for any light you can
How many more years before cd's become passe
the 25th anniverary of the cd. It also seems to think that the cd may be on its way out as the music medium of choice and that its days are numbered.
Anyone own a Pioneer Exclusive P3
wondering if any one has heard one and how competitive it is to today's 10k tables http://www.thevintageknob.org/PIONEER/P3/P3.html#
Infinity Renaissance 90 questions
fellow AG'ers, I have just pulled the trigger & purchased a pair of Ren 90's in black ash & had some newbie questions for more experienced
Tube amp for "difficult" speakers,,,
I have a pair of Consequence Dynaudio, mk 2. They work well with my s-state 2x600 watts amp and sounds great esp at large volume levels. But I want to switch
New Fuse Thread
the talk about the sonic effects of fuses got way out of hand, and I would like to know some details from those who have actually
Have you heard the latest Merlin VSM MXe speakers
Have you heard the latest Merlin VSM-MXe Speakers? — "Wow!!!" That's what I said after setting up these wonderful and beautiful speakers and
Rockport Sirius III & Micro Seiki 8000 comparison
Arrival of 4 Ears from Germany for Shootout in my Home. Rockport Sirius III Direct Drive Turntable with Linear Arm / Micro Seki 8000 in a unique version with
What kind of power cord comes with expensive gear
I was just pondering power cords today . I started wondering what kind of power cords come with expensive gear . Over A few grand up to cost no object pieces .
Brinkmann Bardo vs Transrotor Fat Bob Reference
I'm wondering if anyone can tell me the differences between these two turntables? They are similar in price & both have hydrodynamic magnetic bearings,
Raven One
was curious what the feedback has been on the baby Raven turntable. I can't afford the Raven AC. Does anyone know the cost? If the
mbl is there a problem
For a while now I've been planning on purchasing the new Magnepan 20.7's when they become available. However I've always been intrigued by the idea of the
US only sales WHY
a UK based audiogon member, i'm constantly surprised at items only being offered to the US, and not worldwide as most
No one cares this is the anniversary
I kept thinking all day that someone else would do this. There was a lot of blood left on the beaches in France this day 60 years ago so Europe
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