lohanimal

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Tube Preamp vs Solid State
Out of interest - I am really taken aback by the fact if it is the case that your dealer won't lend you some pre-amps. In the UK it is taken for granted that you get to try out what you want before committing to the purchase. My penniesworth is th... 
Modified Lenco vs TW Raven
I haven't heard a TW Raven - I think Graham Tricker imports them into the UK and he does have a good ear for sound. I have heard an inspire modded Lenco and thought it had real drive and oomph - very enjoyable - it kind of re-injecte the energy of... 
Why so many linn lp12s for sale
I am not an LP12 fan, but, I heard one with all the Funk Firm mods and it was absolutely scintillating. It was cleaner, more neutral, and the bass foundation was significantly improved 
Lyra Delos vs EMT TSD 15
I am not speaking from experience - however, the EMT TSD15 works in heavier arms due to their low compliance. The lyras I have heard do have a kind of house sound and have an air and slight treble lift - I personally think they are very good altho... 
Philosophy: Bearing vs. Unipivot
Dougdeacon has articulated a far better answer than I could, and I very much concur with his final phrase about the devil being in the detail. I think that arms such as the two Caliburn ones (Cobra and Copperhead) are both 9 inch uni-pivots which ... 
What's your favorite lyric from a song?
'I can't find words to describe this girl without being disresctful!!!!!!!!!!! the way her booty moving i can't take no more' Hilarious 
Advice - What turntable should I buy ???
Townshend Elite Rock. Buy yourself a new drive belt, and a two phase power supply - it will get you so close to the very best out there 
Direct drive vs belt vs rim vs idler arm
I find that a fair point about the Sp10 mk3 having a torquier motor due to the heavy platter. It's engineered for purpose so to speak. the ratio of power to weight comes in mind and with it the EMT analogy that a needle/stylus is like driving a ca... 
Reviewing the Reviewers - and the decline of HiFi
One man and his dog is all good and well, but he has some difficulty serving the masses or relating what he makes to the buying public - hence he remains one man and his dog. Hi fi is in decline, yet music sales have increased year on year. The gr... 
Direct drive vs belt vs rim vs idler arm
I am not sure if anyone has touched upon it, but in absolute terms, virtually every review I've read on Direct Drives say that stage width has a tendency to being narrower. Is this due to the fact that the motor is directly beneath the platter, an... 
Graphene, Rohacell, Permali - the future of audio
Hi ViridianWhilst you are entirely right - I guess it is more the case of application that is new(ish) such as Rohacell in driver cones by Magico.My point to some extent is that audio ought to utilise newer technologies/materials or use that which... 
Who needs a MM cartridge type when we have MC?
This is an interesting thread. Robert Green on his website Regon audio tested MC vs MM's Vs Original Mastertape. HHe was of the view that the MM's were closer to the mastertape, whereas MC's - especially as they got more 'exotic' had a tendency to... 
Did Krell ever produce an out standing CD player??
Krell made a spectacular top loader in the 90's. If you see one for sale snap it up 
Datzeel vs Asr Emitter exclusive vs Devialet
I am speaking from memory but the Lavardin balanced very well against the slightly cool and etched presentation of the Coltranes. No issues with bass power or slam 
Stand out phono stages
Have you bought your ultimate phono stage, or are you still looking? I only ask this because there comes a time when you simply have to commit and buy. I heard the top of the range all KSL system where the speakers were wired with either KSL or Au...