rbeich
Responses from rbeich
| Slim Devices Duet I've been using a Bolder Cable fully modified Duet in my main audio system using a MHDT Havana NOS DAC and does it sound musical? YES! Coupling that with the convenience of a centralized storage on my computer hard drive, the retrival of my digita... | |
| VPI 300 RPM motor clicking when starts I have an Aries 1 with the 300rpm, running with the black belt and have the clicking upon start up. But when using the original clear belt no clicking. I think it is the belt type perhaps? | |
| Tube integrated suggestions? Cary SLI80, Manley Stingray. | |
| How LONG have you been an AUDIOGONER'? It's been a great ride... | |
| Opinion: Best turntable under $2000? VPI AriesClearaudio Virtuoso cartridge | |
| Headphone Recommendations Yep...the HD600s are a great functional headset forabout the $200 or so mark. A little laid back, nicebalanced sound. Cant go wrong. | |
| Record-playing Rituals? no text | |
| VPI Aries with JMW-10 need help Clearaudio Virtuoso Mk2 Wood body + Graham Slee Era Gold. No issues and done deal, a very very very nice combination. | |
| kt_88 vs unnamed dealer i would inquire in his locale to initiate a small claims action against the individual. | |
| RCA phono interconnects for Low Output MC would throw in the coincident cst-1 rca interconnects as well. these would suit your requirements very well. $299 or slightly better for 1.0m. | |
| Bryston BP1.5 Best Phono Stage Under 2000? should be considered on any short list: the Sonic Frontiers Phono 1. This is a tubed unit using (4) 6922's, typical SF build quality, with variable input impedance, with equalized gain of 62dB.i believe SF makes a Phono 1 SE (Special Edition) vers... | |
| Audible diffferences between Vandy 2w & 2wq i owned the 2w for about 1.5 years (never heard the 2wq)...but i have to say the 2w was a very nice sub, very seamlessly integrated with my kef 104.3's that i had at the time. i would have to say since you have the 2ci's, that the 2w would mesh ve... | |
| Suggestions for cables with Cary Audio. try coincident cst-1 interconnects. i have foundthem to be a very musical, balanced sound, nothingveiled and not bright. | |
| Best Phono stage under $1200? Audiomat? hands down the sonic frontiers phono 1. | |
| BEST PHONO STAGE FOR UNDER OR OVER 1GRAN geez...it's got to be the sonic frontiers phono 1...hands down! a $2000 piece...one can pick up a used unit for about $1000 to $1200 in mint condition. tube hybrid design...very very highly rated. one of the best!!!! |