noromance
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| The urge to tinker is awash. What TT might better mine and why? Seems like there are mixed reviews on your table. If I was starting from scratch, I would look at a 301/401 with new massive bearing and heavy platter in the right plinth with a top notch arm. I don’t know your budget but as a starting example of ... | |
| Specific to CROFT phono users @fjn I should also note that your preference for warm (i.e. colored) sound indicated by preferring the JJs may mean you will be happy with less ultimate detail. I’m not sure. I know that when I changed my JJs out for Telefunkens, it was like I’d c... | |
| Specific to CROFT phono users I have read good things about the Audionote/Goldring IQ3. For me, it's all about speed and detail and that is where the London(Decca)/Croft shines. Nothing you do in the chain afterwards can make that back. I've avoided adding another stage of gai... | |
| What separate tube phono stage do you use ? @br3098 Any chance of a photo(s) of the interior of your PAB Croft. I spoke to Pear Audio about these units and apart from a wood facia, the weren't very forthcoming on internal ungrades. Seem they are asking a lot more than Croft does. Curious to... | |
| What separate tube phono stage do you use ? Croft 25R (with Grant Fidelity/Shuguang 12AX7LS black tubes.) Minimalist MM only. | |
| What tonearm will better mine? @tzh21y As I said above, the 850 is a massive improvement on the 750. If interested, George Merrill has the best price. | |
| Phono Preamp for Thorens TD203 w/ Ortofon 2m Blue Of course. Frugality in audio is wise. Let's know how the Mani works out. Try buy it on trial if possible. And let the Blue wear in. | |
| Phono Preamp for Thorens TD203 w/ Ortofon 2m Blue Well best of luck. | |
| Specific to CROFT phono users MM. Or a London Decca SG. IIRC, this is your second system and you’ve been on the fence a while on this. For the standard Croft Integrated, I’d stick with the following:1. Your upgraded BB tubes if you are happy with them. 2. A new power cable.3. ... | |
| Phono Preamp for Thorens TD203 w/ Ortofon 2m Blue You pays your money. Like buying a salad at a steakhouse. | |
| Phono Preamp for Thorens TD203 w/ Ortofon 2m Blue The Mani is dynamic and clean with good highs...the difference between it and what you have is worlds apart. The cheapo device you have most likely is "tinny" sounding - compressed, smeared, and grainy. However, given your bright room, maybe somet... | |
| Phono Preamp for Thorens TD203 w/ Ortofon 2m Blue Yes. The Mani will help. Although, your rig deserves a better phono amp. Make sure your cartridge is set up right and tracking at correct weight. Your room looks "bright" with the wood floors, big window and TV. | |
| AXPONA 2019 tips Thanks guys. | |
| wanted: VAS Nova/HW cartridge You could sign up here to get notified when one becomes available. | |
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