jtimothya
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| CJ ACT2 with Premier 140 or 350 or LP70S? Congrats on the ART2!The Premier 140 pairs with an ACT2 in my system that includes Audio Physic speakers rated at 89db which go down to 32HZ. The 140 has plenty of low-end harmonic weight and 'whumpf', and while it is quick, it is not as taut in t... | |
| Teres, Galibier and Redpoint Redpoint at CESDoug - do you have a source for the 2mil tape? Mylar? | |
| VPI - HR-X or a SME 20/2A SME arms don't have any azimuth adjustmentA small note of correction... SME makes an SME V that does have azimuth adjustment. The Vd has a detachable headshell that adjusts for azimuth. According to SME engineers and born out by Wally Malewicz, th... | |
| Teres 265 or 320 vs. Sota Cosmos Welcome to the Teres club.You'll eventually want to get your Belt Makers merit badge.www.mccormicksnet.com#6002006 1/2 in. x 100' Holographic Accent Tape, which, iirc, is mylar. Several prefer mylar over vhs leader tape.then its on to:http://www.m... | |
| Maple platforms My rack also has MDF shelves. As an experiment, I bought a 3x20x20 maple block from Tonys Woodshop (tonyswoodshop.com) and a set of the 99lb Mapleshade Isoblocks to go under my Teres 255. At approx. $125 total cost, this is easily the biggest bang... | |
| Best Tube Amp under 10K? I have no idea what is the best. There is a point where the choice becomes a matter of personal preferences and priorities. The THOR TPA-30 Mk II monos are definitely worth a listen. Nicely balanced, they do everything well with no glaring flaws a... | |
| Kubala-Sosna Cables..... I don't get it ????? What is MSRP for the Emotion ICs and speaker cable?Thanks,Tim | |
| Audio Physics ...Bright or forward? I'm quite familiar with the Virgos, have heard the Calderas, and I've owned AP Avanti Centuries for the past few years and do not find them fatiguing in the least. When AP speakers are set up properly the sound field is laid out wholly behind the ... | |
| Great cartridge mate for SME lV arm I have been reading all the threads in anticipation of purchasing a new cartridge to replace my Shelter 901. Tonearm is an SME V. The Dynavector is one of my top candidates as is the Shelter 90X. Maybe leaning toward the Dyna as it can be re-tippe... | |
| Conrad Johnson ACT2 against Audio Research Ref 3 Just curious, how many 6H30s are out there? Are they still in production and how much do they cost? What is their average life span?The 6N30P (or 6H30Pi if you parse Cyrillic) is a current production tube. The 6H30Pi-DR is purportedly the NOS vers... | |
| Conrad Johnson ACT2 against Audio Research Ref 3 First, a question ... what type of music do you play?My current system includes the ACT2 and the Premier 140, so I've made my choice. I have not heard the ARC Ref 3 although I am generally familiar with ARC gear. Without intending to confuse furth... | |
| Manly Steelhead - any downside?? Richard - I agree, Thor makes good stuff. I haven't heard the phonostage. Would you mind offering your experience with it? TIA | |
| Thick 2" maple amp platform--couple or isolate? I use a 20"x20"x3" maple block from Tony's woodshop (~$77) on top of Mapleshade brass footers into carpet over concrete. Amp is also on brass footers into the maple. Works well. | |
| Manly Steelhead - any downside?? Yikes - I was hoping that fishy would work for you. Warmer... hmmm ... there's the Lamm LP2, and, if you can do balanced, the Bat vk10SE. I'd really like to give the Lamm a try myself. I keep hoping CJ will do a new phono stage w/ their teflon cap... | |
| Manly Steelhead - any downside?? PQ 6922 white labels?www.tubeworld.comA little pricey, but always top quality, Brendan's tubes are exactly as he describes them. |