astock

Responses from astock

What's been your turntable ownership over the years?
Dual 1009 (integrated into a Harman Kardon Stratophonic SC3 Music System) (this receiver/turntable was terrific)B&O 2402Linn Sondek LP-12 with an Alphason HR-100S armVPI Classic 1European Audio Team E-Flat 
What did your system look like 30 years ago?
Linn LP12 / Alphason HR-100S Nakamichi 480  Adcom GFT-1 tuner Belles 1 amp Belles 1 preamp Mondial Acurus P10 phono stage Thiel 03a  
1st Album you Ever Owned?
Most likely one by the The Ventures. 
The very best sound: Direct to Disc
I had purchased a number of Sheffield discs when they were released. Specific to this conversation I purchased two of each of the Amanda McBroom albums.  At that moment in time these two records were used relentlessly at stores to audition equipme... 
Supra Sword speakercable:
Twelve years ago I responded to audioangel's initial inquiry offering my positive opinion of Supra Sword cables. Coming across this recent post from zemanel has given me the opportunity to reflect on the time that has passed. Since then, 2008, eve... 
Best rock song of all times
Joan Jett    'I hate myself for lovin' you'. 
... WHAT POWER CORD(S) ARE PLAYING IN YOU SYSTEM TODAY?
All Oyaide Tunami (GPX, GPX-R, GPX-R V2) 
What equipment have you bought this year so far ?
iFi AC iPurifierTrilogy 907 phono stage    It replaced my much appreciated Nagra BPS. I met with Nic Poulson at Axpona to better understand his work and, specifically, the 907. It's still breaking in, but so far I am really quite pleased. And I bo... 
What's been playing on your turntable and what turntable is it ?
'Three Cornered Hat' / Ansermet   then   'Svengali' / Gil Evans   then   'Count Three & Pray' / Berlin    on an EAT E-Flat with a Dynavector XV-1s until it's time for 'Wait, Wait, Don't Tell Me' 
Best Vinyl Bach - Solo Cello Suites recording?
My preference is Anne Gastinel's two CD set on the Naive label. 
Integrated Amp with Separate Volume Controls
There is a customized Blue Circle integrated for sale currently on this site. The dual Shallco attenuators will provide the control you need. Good luck. 
Still mystified by mega expensive power cords
I want to apologize for a typo that, once made, carried through my post found above. The Oyaide GPX-R power cord is manufactured using P-004 connectors. I had mistakenly identified them as P-001, thankfully a model number Oyaide does not use. All ... 
Still mystified by mega expensive power cords
A Power Cord Confessional:(100% true as written, the names unchanged so as not to protect anyone)If you were to ask me six years ago whether an after-market power cord could improve a system’s performance I would have agreed if used for equipment ... 
New to the Record Cleaner Wars: Music Hall WCS-2
I waited four months until Quest for Sound received their first shipment. I've had it for a few months, very happy with the performance. Two factors I considered before ordering it were the water resistant aluminum/plastic casework and its high WA... 
Integrated amp choice for JMR Offrande Supreme V2
Bob,I bought the FtTH in 2007, before following the Blue Circle path to Bob Neill. I first read his thoughts on the integrated's synergy with the Offrandes on his website, then experienced the FtTH with the Offrandes in Amherst. I even brought my ...