bobgates
Responses from bobgates
| Review: Rega Apollo CD Player I had one and eventually sold it; liked the less expensive Onkyo DX-7555 much better. | |
| Rega Drive Pulley Issue It's normal. Rega build-quality and quality control unfortunately just isn't what it used to be. | |
| Rega P3-24 or RB301 anti-skating bias Unfortunately the RB301 has taken a step backward from the original classic Rega RB300. Quality control has fallen off considerably; I briefly owned a brand new P3-24 and was disappointed buy the finish of the tonearm, particularly around the head... | |
| 1 piece of audio gear I really regret selling is.. Lamm 1.1 monoblocks. | |
| Need help setting overhang on the Technics SL-1200 Tvad - I found both protractors gave very similar results; only maybe a millimeter apart. I've listened with and without the dustcover and the table does definately sound better with the dust cover removed. Thanks for the tip Tvad. | |
| Pro's/Con's Of audiophile TT I've had a couple of VPI Scouts but am now using and really enjoying a new Technics SL-1200 Mk II. | |
| What have you discovered while downsizing? I discovered the Onkyo A-9555 integated amp and DX-7555 CD player; love both of them. | |
| Ortofon 2M Black vs, Clearaudio Maestro Almandog; I've also heard from others that if you're considering the Ortofon 2M Black the Dynavector 20XH is a much better sounding cartridge in that same price range. My friend in Tampa tells me though that the Maestro is a big step up from the V... | |
| whats the finest recorded cd you've heard? My favorite is "Three-Way Mirror" by Airto Moreira, Flora Purim and Joe Farrell. It is by Reference Recordings. | |
| Need help setting overhang on the Technics SL-1200 Well believe it or not I have found that the overhang that provides the best sound was brought about by using the Shure protractor that comes with the M97 cartridge. So much for spending a great deal of money on other protractors. | |
| Setting VTA on a VPI Scout I would agree with Stanwal - the rule of having the top of the cartridge parallel with the record doesn't work with the M97; for the M97 to sound it's best the back of the tonearm has to somewhat lower than the front. Also use the Shure protractor... | |
| What medium priced amplifier is best with vinyl? Johnnyb53 - I fully agree about the Cambridge 640P going into an Onkyo A-9555. I also use this setup and feel it's very hard to beat for the money. | |
| Ortofon 2M Black vs, Clearaudio Maestro Onetwothreego - you are absolutely right; I stand corrected. | |
| Ortofon 2M Black vs, Clearaudio Maestro Thanks Tayofiji and Onetwothreego for your thoughts. My friend Jon down in Tamap Florida has the Maestro on his VPI Scout and found it to be a big step up from the Virtuoso; of course he thinks I should get the Maestro. Presently though I am using... | |
| Integrated amp under $ 500. I still think the Onkyo A-9555 is one of the best integrated amps in this price catagory. |