analogluvr
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| What class of amplifier has the most high definition sound ? I would say OTL class A I have a pair of atmosphere M60s and they impress me greatly. I have a owned class a, regular tube with transformer, class AB. | |
| Small or big tubes/valves for pre amp ? Best preamp I have ever heard uses the 6N1P | |
| Amp - preamp or integrated Some good advice from Jack. And it’s always best to go line level for your subs so you wouldn’t need a sub out. | |
| What are the best speakers you have ever owned and why? @elizabeth I would take your current Maggie’s over MBL | |
| Audio Desk Systeme - Vinyl Cleaner – Repair of Water Pump Failure Everyone I know who was an early adopter of the vinyl desk had problems. It’s shameful the company is not taking care of those people even though it’s out of warranty. It’s obvious there were design flaws and the pro model was brought in to addre... | |
| Buy 12ax7 tube It’s probably a microphonic tube. | |
| Linear tracking turntables, whatever happened? @ct0517 my comment of disbelief about how much they sell for was more directed at the used market where you can pick them up for around 1000$ | |
| Linear tracking turntables, whatever happened? The ET is a phenomenal tonearm and I can’t believe it sells for as little as it does. It just pulls out that much more natural detail and subtle soundstage cues which tells me it’s allowing the cart to do its job. I run a portable construction com... | |
| Cartridge new or used ? Exactly! | |
| Cartridge new or used ? I’ve had mostly good luck buying used cartridges. For my last example I paid 2K for a used Lyra Kleos SL. To start with make sure you’re buying from somebody with lots of good feedback and make sure their backstory makes sense. For example if ... | |
| What is the best way to tame a slightly bright speaker? I have very revealing speakers that tend to sound bright with substandard recordings. I bought a schiit loki and it works very very well. For $149 it’s definitely worth a try.Also you could maybe try swapping out the diaphragm for a non-metallic... | |
| Thinking about upgrading, but wondering about diminishing returns I would change /add room treatments firstThen maybe new cartridgeThen maybe new turntable and arm. I would only mess with cabling if you had an absolute 100% return policy. Then I would make sure to remove any bias by having someone switch them fo... | |
| New Rega Planer 8 (P8) Turntable - Apheta 2 Cartridge Combo - Thoughts I would go with a kirmuss. Ultrasonic is where it’s at | |
| Is it all in my head?? Exactly! And those of us who question our/and others ability to hear the differences between power cords are not the ones on the ego trip as we are admitting that we are susceptible to bias. @elizabeth. I’m confused, I thought you insisted you c... | |
| Horn listeners - Do you have trouble listening to others? I find with horns they are more likely to highlight glare if it is there. |