karelfd
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| What's the Best LP You Bought in 2008 Best music will depend on the mood, so I chose on the basis of most amazing sonics:James Leary, "James" (Fonè 006, 4x 45rpm one-sided 180gr), producer/engineer David Manleymusic from Gershwin to Shorter, performed with virtuosity on ... 5 double b... | |
| You've Won the Lottery: Your Dream System, Now. I thought of a new purpose built house to put my new mammoth system in as some others did, but Ill stick to a reasonable lotto gain and what I could actually imagine to fill my present room with. The "Only One Source"-rule vexes me, though: shoul... | |
| Caravan - does anyone listen anymore? "In the Land of Grey and Pink"... which after so many years, I'm playing right now. Thanks for reminding me | |
| What is your dream turntable? Simon Yorke S10 with S7.1 arm and Jan Allaerts MC1 MkII cart on Christian Isenberg proprietary stand | |
| I need an economical but good phono preamp? Clearaudio Nano Phono; not only sonically an overachiever in its price bracket but also extremely versatile (e.g. finely adjustable gain)http://www.clearaudio.de/eng/pv_nanophono.html | |
| the best CD player between 6'000 - 10'000 $ ? Kiwi_1282001, I'd be genuinely interested to know the rest of the system (and the condition of the room) you heard the AMR in. I have never traced any "wooliness" (which I interpret as closed in, fuzzy, damped and without dynamics) in my system. I... | |
| German Magazine review Lexicon RT-20 April '06 There have indeed been a number of reviews that are available online. Pete, I suppose you actually read these, if not then just for the sake of additional information:http://www.avrev.com/home-theater-audio-sources/cd-players/lexicon-rt-20-univers... | |
| What Happens When Preamp Tubes Need Replacing? Ouch..., I had conveniently blanked that out, could get rough with the ol' ECC803S Telefunken | |
| What Happens When Preamp Tubes Need Replacing? Brilliant idea, thanks Newbee. | |
| tonearm lift/cueing device I'm using a Yamamoto AL2 with my WTL Reference, works fine.http://www2.117.ne.jp/~y-s/AL-2-news-E.htmlWarning, though, patience, steady hand and good nerves required to mount this piece of gear exactly where you want it on the fountainhead plinth. | |
| Speakers that can be placed against the wall? Provided you like the Naim "sound", you'll get perfect fits with:Naim Allae (should be within your budget even new)Naim SL2 (I've seen these being offered used for appr. EUR4k, don't know what they go for in the US)Something different, should you ... | |
| 5 channel interconnects? ac zen I have always liked QED for Audio/Video applications: complete series from aerial to sub (no cords though) for different budgetshttp://www.qed.co.uk/index.htm(interesting article on hdmi on their webpage) | |
| Love it, or Hate it ? (wood trim) Love it as long as it's not being mixed with metal-only gear or, even worse, different wood colours.Good example: Ancient Audio Lektor (red wood finish) + Yamamoto HA2 headphone amp + Audio Technica ATH-W1000 Sovereign headphonesBad example: Uniso... | |
| Newbie needs info on modest laptop speakers Are you thinking of desktop monitors or speakers to actually fill a more or less large listening room with (or something fulfilling both requirements)?Anyway, if you intend to build a system consisting of only your laptop and a set of speakers, ta... | |
| Speaker cable upgrade Some of the usual suspects will howl and bark. If it makes sense to you, though, then it should not matter one bit to anyone else but you and your partner, as the case may be. Only caveat: make sure to audition first!!!Enjoy the music. |