hifibruce
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| Lyra Delos or Helicon versus Soundsmith Zephyr I have owned quite a few moving coil cartridges, and have heard quite a few more.About 8 months ago a deal came along for a new SoundSmith Ebony Boheme, and I decided to buy it.After about 30 hours of very casual listening, I started to listen ver... | |
| VPI Traveler v1 vs v2 comparison I have had a V1 Traveler since November 2012 and really like the sound of this table.I had used a Thorens TD125 AB Mk11 since 1971, and did many improvements to it along the way.It wasn't ten seconds into the first song with the Traveler table tha... | |
| Review: Denon 301 MK II Cartridge I have installed a new Denon DL301 Mk II in my VPI Traveler and am using it to dive a pair of the Shure SUTS one can buy on ebay for $45/pair. Am at the 10 hour break in point now.This combination feeds my beloved 1964 Marantz 7c preamp. Power amp... | |
| Traveler Vs TT15s1 vs? Here is my vinylengine report after receiving the VPI Traveler two weeks ago.____________________________________________________________OK! Stop the presses, the Traveler has arrived!The long and short of it is that this is a fabulous turntable!!... | |
| Marantz 10b repair Hello to all,Well, here we are, a new year 2011.I have a beautiful Marantz 10b that needs the magic touch of someone who is good with them.I have replaced all electrolytics and the 3 optocouplers.All tubes tested on a good mutual conductance teste... | |
| Tube amp comparison Own Dynaco St70, Dynaco Mark III pair with Poseidon driver boards and a Marantz 8B. The only McIntosh I have had any experience with was a ss 2105.The Marantz 8b is on my "A" system, and the Dynas are on my office system.8b is my choice.Thanks, Bruce | |
| Marantz 8B, best tubes to use ?? I have many different sets of EL34 tubes, and I am really loving the JJ KT77's in my 8b.Also, be sure to try the E90F's in the first stage- really makes this amp sing!!!!! Bruce |