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| Tonearm cable recommendations... I've been through it. I've have a UP4 now but have had a DP6 recently and went through the upgrade process. Most everything mentioned here is better than the TCI Viper except the VDH, I think. I've listened to the OL and the Tyr head to head and t... | |
| Goertz Sounding a bit lean Thanks for the suggestions and confirmations. I'm looking at ribbon wire because I used a Lightspeed clone LDR preamp and those seem to like the ribbon ICs based on conversations with other owners. I definitely prefer the ribbon Goertz to the Hero... | |
| Audio Research, next upgrade? Get a vinyl setup if you have the space and the desire. It's going to make a bigger impact on sound than any digital or amplification element you could possibly buy. | |
| How many LP's do you own? How long did it take? I've been listening to vinyl only (no cds in the house!) since 2000. I've accumulated about 600 excellent condition LPs that in regular rotation and another 30 that are collectable and don't get much play. | |
| Amp for lightspeed attenuator? = $1000 used I use a Lightspeed clone (Lighter Note by Uriah Dailey) with a Rogue Atlas. Not sure about the exact specs but they are working GREAT together. | |
| Hero vs Goertz did a comparison Thanks Al. I think that you are completely right about the system dependence. I'm using a Lightspeed LDR clone preamp and it's definitely sensitive to impedance match in both input and output directions in terms of components, so it's not surprisi... | |
| Amplifiers:A Keeper for Life. Do you know of one ? Carlbecker: I was right where you were with the Berning. Thought I was done with amps for my Quad ESL57s. Then I bought on a whim the Rogue Atlas that Mark makes specifically for Quads. It's sort of half way between a regular and a Magnum. Now, up... | |
| Stand out phono stages ASR Basis Exclusive. I have the blue board version. It's a tad warmer (although less resolving) than the newer gold board version but I think it's right in the sweet spot of my system. I don't think I'll be needing another phono stage ever. Can't ... | |
| Decware CSP2 + As my 90 year old grandma would say, "oy." | |
| Custom Power Supply for 6v DC Motor No, the Amazon Model 2 is just a wall wart connected to the motor. There is an adjustment screw for each speed but no external controller for this model. I've spoken to a couple of owners who have found external supplies that have improved the sou... | |
| Decware CSP2 + I think he has a money back if you don't like it deal (less 10%) so I may give it a shot. I don't want to lose the transparency of the LDR, nor the black backgrounds but I must say the LDR does have the drawback of not being very linear in it's vo... | |
| Decware CSP2 + Hi Pubul- Did you ever purchase one of these? I also have an LDR preamp but as you stated, love the idea of a Headphone Amp/Pre combo. | |
| Single Source Tube PreAmp? Line stage. I have an ASR Basis Exclusive, so the Steelhead isn't really what I'm looking for, although I considered it when I bought the ASR but the ASR sounded better in my setup. | |
| Which phono pre with CJ Premier 14/Linn/Devore My ASR Basis Exclusive 2006 is playing some pretty incredible orchestral music right now (my wife just commented!) and it really sings with jazz. Very neutral which I think would fit in with your system nicely. They pop up used occasionally here. | |
| Ray Samuels F117 Nighthawk vs. PS Audio GCPH In that price range, I prefer the Monolithic sound PS2 and separate power supply HC1b. I liked the sound way better than the GCPH. I've only heard a F177 briefly but I preferred the PS2 in my system. |