david12
Responses from david12
| System matching can be difficult... I agree that it is difficult, the only way, other than sticking with one manufacturer, is to audition for a while, in your system, before buying. I think one reason for constant upgrading is having equally performing kit in your system. There is a... | |
| Tw acustik turntables I agree with jdolgin, I have had my Raven one for 4 months, a marked improvement on the LP12 and Origin Live resolution I was using before, even with the basic Jelco arm. | |
| Non-edgy Shielded Silver IC Recommendation I like Acoustic Zen silver reference, in my system, not edgy at all, detailed, transparent and no bright treble. Second hand they are quite cheap, especially the older mark 1 version, I use. | |
| Leema Acoustics Antila CDP I have heard one for a prolonged period at a show last year and thought the system about the best in the show. Of course the rest of the system was very good indeed. The sound was what I look for in CD, detailed, good soundstage, but lacking that ... | |
| Want to improve sound of Silverline Prelude II Tvad's comment is very useful, I must say I have never taken much notice of whether an amp doubles output into halved impedence. I could'nt see it had much relevence. When you think about it, it must cause variations in volume, prominence, across ... | |
| K&K Phono Nothing much to add, I agree it is quiet, transparent, excellent dynamics, good stage depth. In a word it sounds like music, in comparison with similarly priced SS units I have heard against it, such as the Whest P20, Clearaudio reference. An uneq... | |
| Mono Cartridge, is it worth the investment? I agree with Elinor, it all depends how many Mono records you have. I have a mono switch on my K&K phono stage, it is a bit better with mono records. I am sure a Mono cartridge woulf be a bigger improvement, but think of the cost. Are you goin... | |
| Why are all the Virtual Systems mega-assaults now? I think it is worth everyone posting a system, partly it gives other posters a point of reference. If you ask a question, make a point, they can refer to your system to clarify it. Personally, I don't have a mega system, I enjoy it, am not ashamed... | |
| Best Recording of Music Sara K, Waterfalls on the German Stockfisch label, available on CD and LP. Incidentally, look out for anything from Stockfisch. Wonderful clarity, base, excellent dynamics. A great demonstration CD | |
| Hairdryer for Sale on Gon I tried some after market power chords on my wifes dryer, the Audience was clearly better, to my ears | |
| 2-3K, Integrated or Seperates It maybe controversial, but I think up to about $10,000, it is better to consider integrated amps. Manufacturers seem to be taking integrated amps seriously now, with new companies such as Pass joining in. Unfortunately, one of the best VAC, have ... | |
| Best Audio Related Story (or joke). True story about a provincial orchestra in Argentina, performing the 1812 overtue. A trombone player was a tad too effective in entering into the spirit of Borodino and the siege of Moscow. As you would, he put a large firecracker in his trombone,... | |
| Best single-malt Scotch... I was in an Isle of Mull hotel 30 years ago, when one of you colonials came in, and asked for the best malt in the house , with ginger ale. The barman grabbed him by the throat in a friendly fashion " You DOONT put ginger ale in malt whisky sur" | |
| European Speaker Price Increase The corolary, is that we Europeans find the US a great place to buy right now. Not that I have'nt bought on Audiogon for years. It must be helping your struggling industrial base greatly. | |
| What do you want from the hobby? That article is worth it just for the pictures. His comments on forum posting ring a bell. Looking at threads, so many arguments start with, " Your system and opinions are c..p". They fall into the area of simple bad manners. Apart from the laws o... |