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| Seeking advice on several specific MC Step Up Transformers I'm been using a Cary PH302 for about 7yrs and like you I found external SUT's into the MM stage to work better with the cartridges I used (lower output MC's).I've tried Bob Sattin's 3440A, Hashimoto HM7 and Lundahl 1941. The first two were 1:15/1... | |
| Opinion on SME 15 @tobes A ’rumble filter’ doesn’t help?FWIW I wouldn't use one because I think the cure is worse than the problem. I don't think they should be required with any high quality turntable, more for your cheap decks where SQ is not paramount.Here's on... | |
| Opinion on SME 15 Just to be clear I don't have any noticeable rumble from my current TNT. It's not intrusive at all in terms of noise.Having said that, I'd expect the SME would would drop noise levels even lower - given that it's bearing rivals even top notch ai... | |
| Opinion on SME 15 Thanks for the input. SME engineering is certainly a draw card for me. In the test results accompanying the HiFi News review of the SME15, the measured rumble for the 15 "bests the TechDAS Air Force Two by a very small margin" (the rumble test res... | |
| Opinion on SME 15 Not that easy here.In Australia tables in this price range are sold in fairly low volumes - the SME 15 would have to be ordered without demo (i.e not in stock). I could audition the similarly priced Kuzma Stabi R - though I'd have to extrapolate h... | |
| Opinion on SME 15 I love the Graham arm but looking around another thought occurs to me. For the same price as the SME 15 I could get a VPI Prime Signature which includes the JMW-10 3D arm. I could use the Prime with the SDS I already own and sell the Phantom makin... | |
| Opinion on SME 15 moonglum595 posts02-17-2019 10:45pmThe only other concern for turntables using a Graham is weight vs suspension (LP12 was always a “no”) but I don’t see that being an issue. Check first?So your final decision must be whether you consider the SME 1... | |
| OMG OMG OMG Harbeth M30.1 INCOMING!!!A Few Questions For Owners The stands will be fine, I used 24" stands with m30.1’s.I don’t think you need to obsess over ear height with the m30.1’s, though like most speakers the listening axis will effect frequency response and focus to some degree.I could enjoy listening... | |
| People That Have Upgraded From Harbeth 30.1s.... The sound of 30.1 is just more refined. It handles delicate things better. Bass is less but it is punchy. The 30.1 tweeter is a tough to beat. I'm considering trying at home a set of Raidho C1.1s that my dealer has.This was my experience too. The ... | |
| rel with monoblocks The REL support pages specifically recommend to use the low level inputs with monoblocks and a single REL sub:Monoblocks (1 REL) Connection Method"It is not recommended to use the High Level cable when connecting a single REL. To achieve stereo in... | |
| People That Have Upgraded From Harbeth 30.1s.... You're lucky you don't live in Australia, the 40.2 currently lists for over $23K and $2.5K extra for the anniversary model.A bit of sticker shock when I payed less than $4K for my 30.1's 6yrs ago.The big ATC's are even more expensive, so I'll pro... | |
| People That Have Upgraded From Harbeth 30.1s.... Great post @prof and I recognise many similarities with my Harbeth vs ATC comparison. | |
| People That Have Upgraded From Harbeth 30.1s.... If you listen at low levels and to classical/early music then I would recommend Harbeth as highly suitable.The Harbeths are also relatively easy to drive - even a good 25W amp can sound excellent, but more watts would be better with dynamic classi... | |
| People That Have Upgraded From Harbeth 30.1s.... @dhcod I'll be interested to read your thoughts on the comparison.The dealer where I bought my ATC's also sells Harbeth, perhaps that's evidence that different types of listeners gravitate to one or the other, though as indicated I like both. I do... | |
| People That Have Upgraded From Harbeth 30.1s.... @cd318 I can’t help but think you’re being a bit condescending when you infer that it might only be ’Punk or Metal etc.’ listeners who prefer say ATC to Harbeth. These are hardly genres known for their dynamics either.For the record, a very large ... |