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| Tube integrated with real bass. Does it exist? Depends on how much flexibility you need for the "integrated" part. I had a pair of Air Tight ATM-2 monos, which included two inputs and a volume control - so just enough if you use one digital and one analog source. They certainly had real bass a... | |
| Power factor correction implementation? Hi Ptss,First, I certainly did not mean to imply that active power factor correction could not have an audible effect, just that there is not a whole lot of consensus on this point in the audio context - and I certainly tried to note that it can m... | |
| SME turntables Hi Bdp24,The prior turntable you are referring to is either the SPJ La Luce or Centoventi. I believe Brooks had more input on the SPJ tonearm design, but not sure about the table - I believe that was mostly the work of Judy Spotheim and team. Grea... | |
| SME turntables Hi Inna,Thanks - I appreciate the clarification. I agree with Jperry - the SME tables are really underrated, and I would say are quite a bit better than the SME tonearms. In terms of sound of the SME tables, in my experience, they are very neutral... | |
| New CD player, Transport or DAC? Melbguy1,Sure - the DCC2 in particular is what I had in mind, although the DAC6 would also be a good choice. | |
| Top 10 low gain line stages Hi Scott,Good choice - I am a big fan of passives, personally. If you need a passive with remote, the best choice in my personal experience (short of spending $25k plus) is the Slagle Autoformer. My next choice would be some of the newer LDR atten... | |
| Absolute top tier DAC for standard res Redbook CD Hi Matt, Another lurker here who has been following this thread with interest - after going the EMM Labs route, I settled on the Stahl Tek Vekian Opus for a DAC, but as an audiophile, am of course interested in seeing what else is out there. Howev... | |
| New CD player, Transport or DAC? Dylan,I agree with Melbguy, mesch, and Lowrider - go for the great DAC and use the 6005 as a transport for now. I would recommend an earlier used EMM - in my view, better than the PS Audio DSD for much less (~$3.5k, which is around your budget, bu... | |
| Speakers or Amp Hi Ricred1,If these two options are your only choices, the Raidho's are a no brainer- they are a massive step up from the Aerials. I would just note that, if it were my $, I would split the upgrade cost between front end and speakers. (As an aside... | |
| clearaudio turntables vs vpi HI Tzh21y At up to $7k (I am assuming new price), you are spoiled for choice - there are some fantastic tables out there that could well outperform the scout. You can get a fully tricked out VPI Classic Mk 3 with tonearm, which is a really solid t... | |
| SME turntables Inna,I apologize, but I find it odd that you pose the question as to what people think about SME tables, then seem to answer your own question by pointing out other tables people should preferably consider. Moreover, have you seen the prices for a... | |
| Avalon Hi Vicweast,First, fantastic speakers - I owned the Avalon Eidolons for close to 10 years, and to me they represent the point of diminishing returns in speakers - you can spend a lot more, but not get all that much better. I powered them mostly wi... | |
| Best DAC for around $10K new or used I have nothing but positive things to say about the Stahl Tek - I believe you would find it a significant step up from the Bryston. With that said, I have heard great things about the Lampi as well. | |
| ASR Basis Exclusive and WHICH MC cartridge?? Schorly,Great components and system. I had the ASR Basis Exclusive for 3 years, and was very happy with it. In terms of pricing, are you only interested in new cartridges, or is used OK?In terms of my experience, the Shelter 90x was a great pairin... | |
| Top 10 low gain line stages HI Scott,Can you provide more context on your system (i.e., amp, speakers, ICs, etc.)? Also, do you have a price range? This would be helpful to know in terms of a recommendation. The Lampizator should work well with a passive, if that is the dire... |